Content referencing Department of City Development - Page 8
“Catalytic” West Side Project Coming?
Committee okays vacating two alleys, hoping 27th and Wisconsin site attracts state office building.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
500 Media Members Get DNC Preview
Officials host national media for first look at city and convention venues.
Jan 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Urban Farm Planned for Near West Side
Plus: A trio downtown buildings change hands, including one that contained Trio.
Jan 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet HQ501
Scott Lurie, in partnership with RINKA, unveils renderings for redeveloped Assurant building.
Dec 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Can Downtown Boom Boost Poorer Areas?
Airbnb tax, mentorship program, other proposals suggested to boost investment elsewhere.
Dec 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
See The Canstruction of Local Landmarks
Plus: Associated gives Milwaukee Center new name & upgrades, mass timber building tops off.
Dec 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Adjusts Zoning for First Floor Design
More active first floors create more a more activated, walkable city.
Dec 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Could Strauss Plant Deal Be Revived?
Ald. Johnson working to save deal, Barrett holds out hope, community meeting planned.
Dec 12th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Racist Policy? Committee Rejects Hotel Sign
Comfort Suites hotel simply wanted a new sign. Then things got strange.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Still No Deal For The Couture. Yet
Sorry, Mark Belling, deal still isn't quite done, says developer.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Okays Reed Street Yards Fix
Sewer being relocated to accommodate development. But by which company?
Dec 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
40 Affordable Homes for Washington Park
Developer plans to rehab 24 properties, including many duplexes, in one-mile radius.
Dec 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The “Little Pink Church” is Back
New version of long-gone church part of Lower East Side senior housing complex.
Dec 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Targets Scam Artists and Slumlords
Fines doubled to ensure city-repaired bargain homes aren't turned into rentals.
Dec 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Journal Square Will Be Hundreds of Apartments
Plus: Packed week of affordable housing news, and Cheesehead expansion.
Nov 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
117-Year-Old School Getting Transformed
Developer will turn MPS school he once attended into 40-unit apartment complex.
Nov 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
RACM Okays $3.4 Million Reed Street Yards Fix
New sewers being built to help attract future tenants, possibly Rite-Hite HQ.
Nov 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Gorman Buying 38 Foreclosed Homes
Developer will convert city-owned homes on North Side to affordable rental housing.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS School To Become Apartments
Plus community programming in unused expanded building on far northwest side.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Subsidy for Schuster’s Project Okayed
$85 million redevelopment of old department store will have prestige tenants.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Admiral’s Wharf Sails Through Committee
City committee okays zoning for 11-story, 133-unit apartment complex in Walker's Point.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Cafe-Cop House Coming to Clarke Square
Unique center is a partnership of city, non-profit Journey House and police department.
Nov 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Quiet Plan to Save Grand Avenue
Actually written 10 years ago. Civic leaders discuss how public private partnerships revived Downtown.
Nov 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Signs Homeless Proposal on Veterans Day
Development would house up to 48 veterans while providing supportive services.
Nov 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Could Override Zielinski on Bay View Development
Developer Scott Lurie's project is headed towards a vote.
Nov 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
5 Takeaways on Strauss Brands Debacle
Community members talk about lost jobs and what could have been done better.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Bridget Fogarty
Council Okays St. Augustine’s $30 Million Plan
One of city's fastest-growing schools plans substantial expansion.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Journal Sentinel Complex Sold
Plus: Badger Mutual moving downtown, Northridge security deal, Lion House has a buyer and much more.
Nov 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Hamilton Keeping Door Open for Strauss
Council president halts move to officially kill deal. "Let's continue the process," he says.
Oct 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s This Sherman Park Home Worth?
City, prospective buyer have wrangled over price of foreclosed home.
Oct 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Business Leader Blasts Council on Strauss Deal
Hamilton and council members are to blame for losing hundreds of jobs, Sheehy says.
Oct 28th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Lurie’s Bay View Proposal Revived
Plus: MPS unveils new schoolyards, Cambria hotel opens, Athea expanding chemical plant
Oct 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Lost the Strauss Brands Deal?
State Sen. Lena Taylor helped kill a deal bringing hundreds of jobs to depressed Century City area.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
City Moves to Close Slumlord Loophole
Low-price city homes for "owner occupants" who turn them into rental properties creates call for reform.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Blasts Council On Strauss Deal
They let "malarkey" of disinformation campaign kill meat processing plant deal, he charges.
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Commission Okays Admiral’s Wharf Project
11-story, 133-unit apartment building planned for S. Water St. along Milwaukee River.
Oct 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Strauss Deal is Dead
Company pulls plug on $60 million Century City deal after area alderman decides he opposes it.
Oct 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Apartments Near Streetcar Line
Plus: Where does the Strauss deal stand? State office building moving forward.
Oct 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
RACM Approves Land Use for Meat Processing Plant
While council stalled financing package, RACM okays land use change affecting Strauss Brands.
Oct 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
RACM Approves Deal for Schuster’s
City TIF payment, up to $15 million, to help finance project to redevelop old department store.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Selling Properties in Harambee
On Thursday, city will show off three commercial buildings for sale for redevelopment.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Puerto Rican Cafe Opens in Walker Square
Johanna's Cakes & Desserts Cafe offers sweet treats, custom cakes and sandwiches.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
NBA Player Plans Downtown Apartments
Big week in real estate with Couture taxes, Strauss, Marchese, Airbnb, Scott Lurie and more making headlines.
Oct 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
59 Winning Businesses in Brew City Match
92 percent are run by entrepreneurs of color, 80 percent owned by women.
Oct 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Healthy Meat Market Coming to N. 22nd St.
Carl Wesley will transform vacant building with Fresh 2 Fork concept.
Oct 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The State of TIF in Milwaukee
City has $1.8 billion in incremental value in TIF districts, but do they raise taxes?
Oct 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
V. Marchese Acquiring More Land for Expansion
Company buying former railroad spur for 50,000-square-foot expansion.
Oct 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Deconstruction Program Expected to Restart Next Week
Contractor will start after months of delays.
Oct 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Approves $60 Million Century City Deal
City would give the Strauss Brands up to $4.5 million if it creates 500 jobs.
Oct 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Tent City Being Evicted
Plus: A packed week of real estate news, including the Schuster's project moving forward.
Oct 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Contributing Up To $15 Million to Schuster’s Project
Financing will support $84 million project for Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Medical College of Wisconsin.
Oct 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Couture Streetcar Extension Decision Pushed to June 2020
"We look like complete fools," says Bauman as Marcoux expresses confidence in project.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Developer Assembling Land for Ikon Hotel
Kalan Haywood confirms hotel won't be open by DNC.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Commission Holds Carleton School Redevelopment
Former MPS school proposed to become 62 units of housing.
Sep 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
A 50-Story Lakefront Tower?
Colliers dreams up 50-story tower to show what's possible for Clybourn St. site.
Sep 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Business, Property Owners Discuss How To Benefit From DNC
50,000 people expected to pour into Milwaukee during the DNC.
Sep 24th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Council Approves Ikon Hotel Deal Despite Objections
Plus: Council unanimously endorses host of other development projects.
Sep 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Preparing Interior Demo of Northridge Boston Store
City hopes to redevelop site, still pursuing demolition of China-owned mall.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Michels Has Hotel Partner for $100 Million Development
Plus: Work underway on effort to save Soldiers' Home.
Sep 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
UniteMKE Plans Restaurant, HQ on North Ave.
Wood Fire Pizza and Wine would have job training and social mission.
Sep 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Strauss Would Bring 250 Jobs to City
Deal with meat supplier to relocate in Century City gets thumbs up from RACM board.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan Would Redevelop Johnson’s Park Site
Developer Brandon Rule plans affordable housing and some "entertainment" at former mini-golf park.
Sep 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Tiny Homes Land Sale Approved
City committee okays sale of 7 acres for veterans' housing; zoning change still needed.
Sep 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Zillman Park Deal Approved
Committee approves $500,000 for Bay View park after debating its TIF financing.
Sep 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Okays $5 Million More for Ikon Hotel
But only after a debate as to whether a project in the city's black community is "risky."
Sep 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
12 New Pop-Up MKE Shops Coming
Eager entrepreneurs will bring new business activity to three of city's commercial corridors.
Sep 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Wangard Plans “Eagleknit” in Walker’s Point
Plus: Action-packed week of real estate includes new apartments, downtown HQ and more pizza.
Sep 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
South Side Has Bustling Fashion Scene
Cesar Chavez Dr. has many locally owned clothing stores. It’s becoming a destination.
Sep 13th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Why Talgo Stays in Milwaukee
Company's customers are on the West Coast, so why expand its Milwaukee facility?
Sep 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
5 Ways to Make to City Magic Happen
Congress for New Urbansim head Lynn Richards touts urban strategies in Rotary speech.
Sep 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Mystery Company Bringing 250 Jobs
And even better, in Century City, as part of city's effort to redevelop Tower Automotive site.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
KinetiK Climbs on KK
New apartment building will anchor north end of Bay View.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Did City Gift $128,000 To Slumlord?
"This is borderline theft," says Alderman Robert Bauman.
Aug 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Neighbors Mull Bay View Park Redesign
City solicits input on $500,000 proposal to overhaul Zillman Park.
Aug 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s the Future of Zillman Park?
Bay View park's future could be shaped by public at August 21st community meeting.
Aug 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Blue Skies Expanding on North Avenue
Landscaping company started by Walnut Way buying three properties at 19th and North.
Jul 31st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays $2.45 Million for Western Building’s Move
Millwork distributor will relocate from suburb, bring 200 jobs to city's far northwest side.
Jul 31st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Symphony, Broadway Projects
City to spend $6.9 million more on rebuilding streets and helping move theater wall.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Park, Harbor View Plaza Opens
Meet the kid-friendly, $1.5 million park overlooking harbor at east end of Greenfield Avenue.
Jul 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
About Those Missing Streetcar Bike Lanes
Promised lanes not there: north-south lanes removed and east-west route often blocked.
Jul 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
No Streetcar Expansion in Time for DNC
Proposal held again. Marcoux, Hamilton fight over future of streetcar.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
A Sherman Park Success Story
Developers rehab 104 city-owned homes in three years in the area.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Okays $3 Million for Symphony
City will help MSO move old theater's wall and rebuild street for new music hall.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Vetting Bids For New Hotels
Plus: Foxconn plans another building and Northridge battle cleared for court challenge
Jul 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates SEVEN04 Place, Developer Brandon Rule
First development from young, African-American developer brings new, affordable housing to Walker's Point.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan Revitalizes Pompeii Square
City allocating $100,000 to revamp memorial to historic Italian church.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan Connects Third Ward, Downtown
RACM board approves $3.8 million to connect two neighborhoods via Broadway.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Commission Approves Komatsu Design
60-acre, $285 million campus gets approved after City Plan commissioners push for better pedestrian design.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Komatsu Unveils Harbor District Designs
See what the "largest urban manufacturing proposal in the United States" will look like.
Jul 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Clear Channel Agrees to Move Billboard
Site overlooking I-43 in Bronzeville with development potential now split by billboard.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Washington Nominated To City Plan Board
Town Bank VP Ranell Washington would replace his former coworker on commission.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Sas-Pérez Appointed to City Plan Commission
Mayor appoints south side leader to design and zoning oversight board.
Jun 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Marcoux Warns Not Acting Could Jeopardize Streetcar Extension
DCD officials tell council delaying project approval would cost $8.1 million annually.
Jun 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Grabs More Design Oversight
Bauman reaches compromise with Marcoux. Council gets some say on new overlay zones.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Boutique Hotel Proposal Revived
Plus: Walker's Point building changes hand, Riverwest warehouse gets new life
Jun 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposal Would Help Food Trucks
Proposed zoning change on commercial kitchens makes business easier for food trucks.
Jun 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Commission Okays Hotel Rezoning
135-year-old building near Fiserv Forum could become 50-room Wyndham boutique hotel.
Jun 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Nothing New in Northridge Mall Plan
Is Northridge dispute simply an echo of the drawn-out Menomonee Valley fight?
Jun 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Confident Couture Won’t Block Streetcar
Federal grant at risk if lakefront extension to The Couture isn't running by end of 2020.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Say Hello to Postman’s Porch
Milwaukee Downtown leads the reinvention of small triangular park near 2nd and Wells.
Jun 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
