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New ‘Healing Spaces’ Created In Vacant Lots
Program, championed by Alderwoman Coggs, aims to turn blight to beauty.
Jul 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Northwestern Mutual Wins Key Vote To Close Cass Street
But not without derision, and the suggestion to create an open-air passageway for the public.
Jun 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Water Street Could Become Pedestrian Haven in Third Ward
Wider sidewalks, fewer traffic lanes contemplated.
Jun 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Your Input Sought On How To Get To One Million Residents
Public meetings will seek suggestions on how to grow city and achieve mayor's vision.
Jun 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Mall Lawsuit Keeps Dragging On
Will it ever be razed? New issues add to legal mess while city awaits appeals court ruling.
Jun 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Regulate Airbnb, Other Services
Short-term rentals have proliferated beyond Downtown, but no public database of who is participating exists.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwest Affordable Housing Development To Get City Subsidy
With plans for late summer groundbreaking.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
A Plan To Save Third Ward Swing Bridge
Proposal calls for it to become a national model, 'the coolest nightlife spot in the city.'
Jun 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Fall Construction Planned for Downtown Dog Park, Brewery
By 2024 Foxtown Brewing complex and dog park could be the "hot new place" in town.
Jun 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Will Ban Most New Vape Shops
City zoning code change aims to deter teens from using tobacco.
Jun 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Has Very Ambitious Climate and Jobs Plan
Alderwoman Dimitrijevic and ECO director Erick Shambarger seek to transform the city.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Following Fire, Recycling Center May Move
Menomonee Valley riverfront site could be repurposed for private development.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Picks KG Development Partnership To Build New King Drive Apartments
Affordable development includes three commercial tenants, would replace vacant funeral home.
Jun 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
East Side Tower Gets Final Approval
New Land proposal for 25-story building wins unanimous Common Council vote.
May 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks ‘Landmark Development’ for Downtown
Milwaukee seeks developer for multiple-building project near 5th and Wisconsin.
May 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
East Side Pedestrian Plaza Opens
The crossroads of the East Side are now a little bit easier to traverse.
May 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Ground, MPS Celebrate New Washington High School Athletic Complex
New playfield and track have been eight years in the making.
May 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Massive Bay View Development Plan Has Grown
Bear Development's plan for state's largest private affordable housing complex gets bigger.
May 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Potato-Focused Restaurant Planned For Historic Schlitz Tavern
Potato Heads will open at 27th and Lisbon.
May 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Does Milwaukee City Hall Need A Plaza?
Visions differ for future of N. Market Street.
May 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Two Competing Apartment Buildings Proposed For King Drive
City-owned property would become multi-story building with some 65 apartments.
May 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Marquette’s New “Mansions”
Three new duplexes fill a long-vacant lot just north of university campus.
May 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
See The Future of Bay View
New neighborhood plan attempts to chart shared future for neighborhood.
May 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Emergency Housing For Those With Lead Poisoning
Community Advocates expanding its portfolio of temporary housing.
May 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Plan For Bay View’s Zillman Park
Based on feedback, city changes course on now long-awaited refresh.
May 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Starts on Century City Park Expansion
Revamped Melvina Park at 29th and Melvina will nearly quadruple in size.
May 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
5 Milwaukee Projects Get Affordable Housing Funding
Across Wisconsin, WHEDA awards funding for 23 proposed apartment buildings.
May 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
7 Catalytic Projects For Downtown Milwaukee
New downtown plan calls for streetcar expansion, protected bike network, rethinking 794 and improved public spaces.
Apr 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park
Its plan for Vel R. Phillips Plaza is to create new gathering spot for Westown.
Apr 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
25-Story Farwell Tower Wins First Approval
High-end building would include pool and preserve two historic buildings.
Apr 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Work Starts on Redeveloping 150 Vacant Homes
Homes MKE aims to create new homeowners, improve neighborhoods.
Apr 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
11-Story East Side Hotel Approved
Council unanimously endorses new hotel for Brady Street.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Court Could Effectively Block Northridge Sale To Phoenix Investors
Judge indicates he could transfer title to city after appeals court ruling. Chinese owners reveal their original intent for property.
Apr 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Recommends $16 Million For New Downtown Park
To be called Vel R. Phillips Plaza. Plus $6 million for other projects.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Neu-Life Plans Development at 12th and Cherry
A 6-story, mixed-use building with 36 apartments, a gym, offices and culinary training.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Brady Street Hotel Design Approved
The 11-story building would be only hotel between Downtown and Glendale.
Apr 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Downtown Hotel Approved
Historic commission endorses revisions to proposed Tempo by Hilton.
Apr 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Milwaukee Apartment Building Closed For Health Emergency
Community Within The Corridor has high levels of dangerous chemical, many residents forced to leave.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks To Redevelop Marcus Center Garage
RFP to redevelop 700-space parking structure is expected to be issued 'soon.'
Mar 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
West Side Freeway-to-Boulevard Study Advances
City has first-of-its-kind formal role in study of 1.5-mile Highway 175.
Mar 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Northwestern Mutual’s Glassy Second Tower Is A Go
Council unanimously approves $30 million commitment to $500 million project.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Largest Remaining Menomonee Valley Site Will Be Developed
City gained federal funds for 15-acre site. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Mar 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Design For Vel R. Phillips Plaza Revealed
Redevelopment Authority endorses $16.5 million financing plan.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MSOE Agrees To Voluntary Tax Payments On New Knapp St. Building
It will be home to construction management, civil and architectural engineering programs.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Strongly Supports Northwestern Mutual Deal
City would provide $30 million subsidy for $500 million tower redevelopment.
Mar 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks Developers To Build Net-Zero-Energy Homes
Two test homes would be built as part of strategy to develop a housing factory.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Has $16 Million Plan For Downtown Plaza
Vel R. Phillips Plaza would honor civil rights pioneer, anchor W. Wisconsin Ave. Will it serve streetcar?
Mar 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Brady Street Hotel Gains First City Approval
Alderman hopes it is a boon for daytime businesses and catalyst for more change.
Mar 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Vape Shop Will Beat City’s Ban
Temporary moratorium on new shops will begin Feb. 25. New shop on Ogden coming.
Feb 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Park East Apartment Building Progressing
Chicago group would build $46 million complex with 197 apartments and outdoor pool.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Atkinson Ave. Church for Sale
Building was launch pad for two highly-regarded actors. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Feb 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Board Endorses $30 Million For NM’s $500 Million Tower Project
Subsidy also includes $10 million for bike, park and street improvements.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Third Ward Tavern Would Be Replaced By 2-Story Building
1884 building, one of ward's oldest, has no options for preservation say developers.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Reverses Course, Approves Northridge Menards Self Storage
Multiple city committees balked at proposal in 2022. Why the reversal?
Feb 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Approves Funding For $37.2 Million Library Redevelopment
New MLK Library designed as community hub.
Feb 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Walmart Shuttering Silver Spring Drive Store
Timmerman Plaza store will close by March 10.
Feb 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Master Electrician Will Redevelop Building at 58th and Burleigh
Baron Hentz and BKH Electric have big plans for vacant, city-owned building.
Jan 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Five-Story Farming Complex Proposed For South Side
Led by organization with connections to urban farming pioneer Will Allen.
Jan 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Prospect Avenue Luxury Apartment Tower Approved
But like 2017, will it be built?
Jan 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Mitchell Street Redevelopment Must First Show Financing
Contingency by city must be met by developer or no permit to raze historic building.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
25-Story Prospect Ave. Tower Headed For Approval
No opposition to revised design. Groundbreaking, construction could start this year.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Designs Released For East Side Hotel
Community meeting on 11-story hotel project scheduled for Jan. 23 in advance of zoning hearings.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Land Plans 25-Story Apartment Tower
The potential development would rise at corner of N. Farwell Ave. and E. Curtis Pl.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MU Mansions Rise at 17th and State
New housing targeted at Marquette students being built on former city-owned lot.
Jan 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Selling Former Teutonia Ave. Grocery
Mixed-use building occupies well-traveled segment of northside main street.
Jan 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Selling Former Schlitz Tavern at 27th and Lisbon
Built in 1907 as a tied-house tavern. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news
Jan 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside Wisconsin’s Largest Private Affordable Housing Complex
Former factory in 30th Street Corridor finds new life as The Community Within The Corridor.
Dec 30th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
From Classroom To Reality at 25th and North
Bria Grant creating home for nonprofit, space for restaurant and saving vacant building.
Dec 30th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Owners Hope To Salvage Former Layton Park Auto Body
From tax-delinquent brownfield to contracting hub.
Dec 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Owners Renovating Trinity Village On Far Northwest Side
But neighbors express concern about incoming young residents, need for communication.
Dec 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Harley Divides HQ Campus Lots For Future Development
Parking lots become marketable properties on paper, with no immediate change to actual use. But what’s to come?
Dec 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Believes Census Didn’t Count 15,800 Residents
City submitting formal challenge with more than $21 million in federal aid on the line.
Dec 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City, MATC Still Seek To Train Students in Rehabbing Homes
Progress has been slow. Ezekiel CDC steps in as new private partner.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Buffalo Wild Wings TIF Could Fund Road Repairs
Repairs and speed bumps for 8 southside streets. Plus: a recap of week's real estate news.
Dec 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Approves Funding For Pedestrian Plaza, Protected Bike Lane
Tax revenue from three apartment buildings will be tied to East Side pedestrian and bicycle improvements.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Pan Am Motel Could Be Redeveloped
TEAM and Wisconsin Redevelopment plan affordable housing on W. Wisconsin Ave.
Dec 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
“Lightfield” Immersive Art Coming to Cathedral Square
It's art and mathematics. 24 light-emitting sculptures will illuminate park next year.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Deal On Affordable Housing Adds Bay View, Edison School Projects
Housing fund will back 14 projects, including Martin Luther King Library redevelopment.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Youth Prison Gains Plan Commission Approval
But some nearby residents oppose project, cite lack of area council member.
Dec 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Two New Vendors Open at Paper Table
Plus: 7 new restaurants planned in town and farewell to Pat's Niche Pub and Grub.
Dec 11th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
City Advancing New Harbor District Apartments With Brandon Rule
Focus on affordability leads to city support for Rule's proposal.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
First “Affordable Forever” House Available From Community Land Trust
Buyer sought for new-to-Milwaukee strategy designed to create affordable housing, community wealth.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Members, DCD and Citizens Panel At Odds Over Affordable Housing
Confusion, disagreements over how to spend federal pandemic funds on housing projects.
Dec 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
A New Plan To Save Schlitz Tied House
Historic Preservation Commission loves proposal to redevelop 1890 Riverwest property into food park.
Dec 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Fiserv’s Move Downtown Is About Attracting ‘Young, Diverse’ Workers
Council committee endorses complicated subsidy for Brookfield company's relocation.
Dec 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan Commission Endorses 25-Story Lakefront Tower
'More slender, more elegant' plan gets unanimous approval.
Dec 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Harbor District Building Could House Startups
And possibly a brewery. Charlie Hutchinson has big plans.
Dec 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Goyke Will Challenge Spencer for City Attorney
Democratic state representative plans run against highly controversial city official.
Dec 5th, 2022 by Michael Horne
City Creates Bronzeville Development Zone
To spur development, limit chain businesses. Plus: a recap of week's real estate news.
Dec 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Groundbreaking For New Third Ward Tower
Hines praises Milwaukee, and contractor says pile driving will be done at start of 2023.
Dec 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Vacant Building Could Be Hub for Entrepreneurs
Foreclosed office building at 76th and Capitol would see new life.
Nov 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New East Side Pedestrian Plaza Planned
Tax revenue from new apartment buildings would pay for Ivanhoe Pl. plaza and area safety improvements
Nov 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Complicated Fiserv Subsidy Earns First Approval
Complicated deal includes $7 million for financial company, $4.6 million for neighborhood improvements.
Nov 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Foxtown Landing Wins First Approval
Architectural review board endorses proposed brewery, restaurant and adjacent dog park along Milwaukee River.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Conference Touts Mayor’s 1,000,000 Milwaukeeans Goal
Urban Spaceship speakers offer ideas from scrapping I-794 to eliminating zoning code.
Nov 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Okays Carleton School Project
Despite complaints from neighbors, $18 million conversion of long-vacant school into 30 apartments approved.
Nov 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Youth Correctional Facility Faces Obstacles
May be years before $42 million, northwest-side facility gets built, state Sen. Taylor says
Nov 12th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
Council Reverses Cuts, Raises Fees In Adopting 2023 Milwaukee Budget
But police will still see service reduction and drastic cuts will come in future years without changes at state level.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Unanimously Approves Deer District Concert Venues
Live Nation cleared to enter Milwaukee market, partner with Milwaukee Bucks.
Nov 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Zoning Board Approves 5th Street Apartments
A six-story, 87 unit complex in Walker's Point. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Oct 30th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
