Department of City Development

JPMorgan Chase Commits $3.5M to Milwaukee Collaborative to Drive Economic Opportunity

Bank’s PRO Neighborhoods investment will fuel community-based entrepreneurs, business owners to extend gains of downtown development to nearby neighborhoods

37th Street School Project Extended

Redeveloping school into 49 senior apartments. Developers still applying for tax credits.

City Lands $285 Million Industrial Campus

Komatsu Mining will move its West Milwaukee mining equipment campus to Harbor District.

Craft Brewer’s Century City Plan Approved

City takes a loss on sale to Good City Brewing, but feels project is a big long-term win.

City Advances $8.1 Million TIF for Michels

Stunning $100 million project along KK River could bring 800 jobs to Harbor District.

City Financing Proposed for Michels’ Massive Development

Proposal to bring hundreds of jobs to Harbor District to get financing help.

King Dr. Streetcar Extension Plan Released

City and King Drive BID offer final plan for streetcar expansion and economic development.

SEVEN04 Place Takes Shape

Young developer Brandon Rule's first project rising at 7th and National.

Harbor District Emerges

All the sudden the sleepy harbor is the place for hundreds of million in development.

Connect Capital selection could bring positive investments to city, 7th District

"Some of the projects will include establishing new green spaces, developing bike and pedestrian trails, and revitalizing commercial corridors."

Milwaukee Streetcar Insider Tour

Get an up close look at The Hop and ask questions of the experts leading the project.

Growing Bronzeville

City selling gateway to neighborhood

New Lower East Side Apartments

Klein Development developing 96-unit building south of E. Brady St.

Should City Buy Third Ward Swing Bridge?

Ald. Robert Bauman advances idea to turn swing bridge into pedestrian bridge.

State Selects City Sites for New Buildings

Will it build on one or both sites? State now has tough choice to make.

Legacy Lofts Rises in Lindsay Heights

Historic structure and new building will be joined to create 64 affordable apartments.

Good City Expands to Century City

Craft brewery will locate its office and warehouse on 31st and Capitol in redeveloping area.

Can Vliet Street Be Revived?

Business owners, community activists encouraged by beautification efforts.

Zielinski Ramps Up Mayoral Campaign

"I want to run against Barrett," alderman says, laying out issues he will use against mayor.

Meet Trestle Park

Milwaukee's newest park, in the Third Ward, offers incredible river views.

The House of City Insiders

Former city tax assessor Julie Penman and streetcar consultant Jeff Bentoff live here.

Wangard, City Again at Odds on Freshwater Plaza

Size of sign at issue. Meanwhile developer planning two more developments at the plaza.

Rebuilding a Vibrant Bronzeville

Actor Danny Glover and many local notables celebrate new development anchored by Black Holocaust Museum.

New Building for Freshwater Plaza Moves Forward

City seeks to update design standards for Walker's Point development.

3600@Villard Project Gets City Help

City cutting land sale price to facilitate affordable housing development.

Is Bucks Live Block Good Urbanism?

Council committee debates merits of new building for Old World Third St., gateway to arena.

Symphony’s Grand Theatre Plan Moves Forward

Council, Plan Commission okay separate parts of development transforming W. Wisconsin Ave.

Common Council approves full lead hazard review for city-owned properties

News release from Alderman Jose G. Perez and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Vacant Lowe’s To Be Distribution Center

Phoenix Investors will convert Midtown property vacant since 2009.

Bay View Businesses Rebel Against BID

In a city with many BIDs, should others worry about such challenges?

Committee Okays Symphony Plan for Grand Theatre

Musical chairs-style land swap will clear way for movie theater's expansion for MSO.

City to Host National Conference

Officials want to show off solutions to urban blight at Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference.

Vision unveiled for 40 acres of land in the Menomonee Valley

Design charette concepts revealed for six key sites

Let Us Celebrate Saint John’s Third Tower

Ground breaking for third lakefront tower draws crowd of saints and sinners.

Downtown’s Hot But Cooling Off?

And bad news for city on mortgage foreclosures.

Downtown Has Added 11,450 Housing Units

All under Barrett, all since 2004. But what about the rest of the city?

Multiple Tower Groundbreakings in 2018

Couture, 1550 are in the works, but what about another lakefront tower?

About Those Streetcar Stops

Why not a dramatic uniform design for them? Well, because.

New Hotel on Van Buren?

Plus: New apartments near Bucks arena and new MU development.

First-Ever MPS Job Fair a Success

More than 60 employers meet with 1,000 students from 26 schools.

The Hubbub in Walker’s Point

It's all happening in Walker's Point, a bevy of busy reporters agree.

Construction Starts on SEVEN04 Place

Complicated Walker's Point project is moving forward.

Art Gallery and Studio Space Coming to Harambee

City-owned building will be redeveloped on N. Port Washington Ave.

A Hostel for Riverwest

And $79 million in New Markets Tax Credits to three community development entities.

St. Rita Square Development Advances

Lower East Side project boasts new church, two six-story buildings, 118 senior apartments.

More Apartments, Retail for Walker’s Point

Wangard development is compromise between city, developer and alderman.

27th and Wisconsin Project Moves Forward

Common Council, DCD and Near West Side Partners agree on land sale

New Building for Bronzeville

Apartments and medical clinic coming to N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Huge Project for 27th and Wisconsin?

Near West Side Partners buying entire block, hypes development, wants free city land.

Council Responds to Lead Crisis

Following Health Dept fallout, nine bills introduced to address lead poisoning issues.

Top 10 Bar Exams of 2017

Most popular stories: old bars. Corner bars. And some surprises.

Should City Buy 500 Acres in Racine County?

Council resolution would order city to study buying land for Foxconn City.

Alderman Rainey eager to see fruits of healthy foods initiative

The $200,000 Healthy Food Establishment Fund was approved last month when the Common Council adopted the 2018 city budget.

Could Milwaukee Build A Foxconn City?

Committee explores annexing portion of Racine County for a satellite city.

Affordable Housing Plan Inches Forward

But proposal has been narrowed, will only affect city-financed projects.

Franklin Wants Milwaukee’s Water

But Bauman doubts suburb can meet city rules for transportation and affordable housing.

City needs to do more with checking vacant city-owned properties

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey - December 8, 2017

Harbor District Plans Unveiled

Plan would redevelop 888 acres, create $864 million in property development and 5,663 new jobs.

Council Overrides Most of Mayor’s Vetoes

Bauman accuses Barrett of false promises, Stamper calls mayor "disingenuous."

Two Schools To Become Apartments

Empty MPS buildings will find new life as housing, including a 60-unit complex.

City Panel Okays Oak and Loc Complex

Unanimous vote allows controversial East Side apartment project to move forward.

Committee Approves Brady St. Building

Zoning committee gives thumbs up to land sale and project with modern design.

Affordable Housing in Every Major Project?

Proposal would require it for any project with 20 or more units. Will developers oppose it?

How Legacy Lofts Overcame the Odds

Conversion of old ice cream factory died many times before work could begin.

Modern Brady Street Building Approved by Historic Commission

Historic commission staff tried to hold modern building, but commissioners overruled.

City Holding Streetcar Planning Meetings Saturday

Meetings will focus on future plans for Walker's Point, Bronzeville

School Will Become Apartment Complex

Former 37th Street School will be turned into 50 senior apartments, 10 townhomes.

New Building for Brady St.

New apartments and cafe for Brady Street's only vacant lot.

Program Funds “Pop-Up Shops” in Central City

LISC works with city, JP Morgan Chase to jump start businesses in three neighborhoods.

190 Apartments for Sherman Park

$60 million, multi-phase development planned for former factory near 33rd and Center.

Council Approves East Side High Rise

After over a year of debate, the 27-story building is moving forward.

New Bay View Park Denied, For Now

“It looks like Mayor Barrett won,” says Ald. Zielinski.

Pete’s Fruit Market Boosts Bronzeville

New grocery store comes after neighbors opposed Family Dollar moving in.

Can Bauman and Kovac Create Jobs?

Their legislation would require pre-1930 homes to be deconstructed, not demolished

Former MPS School to Become Hotel

Ambassador Hotel will turn classrooms into suites.

It’s Bay View vs. City Hall!

So says Ald. Zielinski, as he seeks supporters for a Bay View Park.

Bay View Park Proposal Rejected

Zielinski wants to create park next to another park. But Plan Commission denies zoning changes.

Commission Approves 27-Story Tower

Madison developer revives 27-story proposal on Prospect next to Goll House.

Milwaukee Selected for National “Our Town” Grant

Arts Project Selected by NEA for New Milwaukee Public Library South Side Branch

Sherman Park Redevelopment Launched

City to assist in financing $2.5 million redevelopment of former BMO Harris Bank branch.

National Avenue Mural Celebrated

Mural and art center are seen as way to transform Clarke Square neighborhood.

Bay View Debate Gets Complicated

Objections to huge gateway project could raise rental rates and eliminate green space.

UWM Alumni Association announces 2017 Alumni Award winners

Trestle Park Will Cost $1.2 Million

Highly-anticipated Third Ward park won't be cheap, but city says costs are reasonable.

The Return of Talgo

Returns to central city plant here, will service and repairs trains for U.S. customers.

Council Approves More Parking for Bikes

Minimum standards for bike parking, bike racks for new and redeveloped buildings.

Forgotten River Will Get a Walkway

City committee approves two-mile long Menomonee Riverwalk linked to Third Ward.

More Parking for Bikes

City ordinance would set new standards for bike parking in new and redeveloped buildings.

Community enhancement one block, one area at a time

Event on Monday to announce blight removal effort at 9th and Ring

Unique ARCH pilot program gets Council approval

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Next Generation of Real Estate Leaders

ACRE, established in 2005, works to increase diversity in development arena

Foreclosed Homes to Become Artist Havens

City aims to cultivate artistic community instead of demolishing homes.

Brewers Hill Apartments Approved

Luxury Commons development moves forward after another public meeting.

Huge Project Proposed for Bay View

Six-floor, $25 million project with 144 apartments and 15,000 square feet of retail.

Council Okays Couture Sewer Subsidy

But this won't be a precedent for future deals, a city official says.

Road Map to an Aerotropolis

New plan released for municipalities near airport. Will they seize the future?

Historic Preservation Winners Celebrated

And Best Place at the Pabst Brewery announces new coffee shop and bar.

City Seeks Rescue for Several Buildings

Gorman will redevelop McKinley school. Old Esperanza auto repair shop needs savior.

Aerotropolis Milwaukee informational session set for next week

Alderman Witkowski invites public to May 23 session at Tippecanoe Library

Mayor’s Design Awards All Over Map

Big, little, new or renovated, award winners in 13 of 15 aldermanic districts.