Department of City Development

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.

Bader Breaks Ground on New Central City HQ

One of Milwaukee's largest foundations is moving to neighborhood it hopes to improve.

New Apartment Building For East Side

City committee approves "adventuresome," five-story, 96-unit building.

Noted Milwaukee Urban Planner Lawrence Witzling Receives Pioneer Award from the American Planning Association

The Pioneer Award recognizes individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions that have reshaped planning practice, education or theory

Can City Mend Highway 175?

Four plans to fix terminus at 46th and Lisbon presented.

City Panel Rejects Sherman Park Station

Design criticized. Would replace gas station destroyed during summer riot.

Wangard Still Can’t Meet City Rules

Subsidized Freshwater Plaza project flunks Residents Preference Program.

Changes Made to Couture’s Design

Design tweaks address concerns of neighboring 833 East developer.

Alderwoman Lewis to host State of the District event on April 5

Alderwoman Chantia Lewis invites residents from throughout the city to attend her inaugural State of the District Address

Mayor Barrett Kicks-Off Annual Summer Youth Employment Program

Earn & Learn Provides Young Individuals with Job Skills, Work Experience

Six Organizations Approved for Grants through the Milwaukee Employment/Renovation Initiative

Up to 100 Tax-Foreclosed Homes Will Be Renovated in the Greater Sherman Park Area and Up to 100 Unemployed or Underemployed People will Get a Job.

City Plan Members Love Couture

Commissioners laud the project, but possible second tower raises concerns.

Laura Bray Named MATC’s Vice President of College Advancement and External Communications

Bray has spent most of her career building public-private collaborative teams to deliver results in community and economic development.

City Approves Schlitz Park Upgrades

$875,000 in new TIF spending for safety measures and better RiverWalk access.

Rehabilitated felons could buy city-owned property, under new legislation

The intent is to ensure that equal opportunities for housing and employment are available to all Milwaukeeans

Summerfest Plans Bang-Up Banner

The huge 50th anniversary sign is unique. "Horrible," says Ald. Bauman.

City Could Sell Homes to Felons

Committee overturns current ban on sales but proposal needs full council approval.

Design By Committee

Or how Ald. Kovac and the Historic Preservation Commission bedevil architects.

Ald. Witkowski invites neighbors to meeting about future of S. 27th Street

Future plans for five sites, including the Wildenberg Hotel, will be among the items discussed.

About Those Parapets, Mr. Renner

Peter Renner is a no-show, Third Ward board tut tuts his 10 tentative townhouses.

The Milwaukee Streetcar is Hiring

The contractor needs workers and city residents get preference.

City’s $1 Home Program a Great Idea

But you’d never know it, given how some of the media covered it.

New Development For Villard Avenue

City zoning change will allow four-story, 33-unit apartment complex on 37th and Villard.

City’s $1 House Program Criticized

Residents question why only developers can buy foreclosed homes for a dollar.

City seeks developers for home rehab grants in Sherman Park

The city will grant up to $1 million to subsidize the renovation of 100 tax-foreclosed houses in the Sherman Park neighborhood.

BMO Harris to Build New High-Rise

The story behind Milwaukee's newest tower and oldest bank, and how deal was done.

Will Problem Intersection Be Fixed?

City hopes to fix North and Lisbon and issues spotlighted by Urban Milwaukee.

Council Okays Garfield Development

City TID will help finance Bronzeville development including Black Holocaust Museum.

Major $2 million neighborhood improvement grant will help Sherman Park

Joint statement from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II and Alderman Michael J. Murphy November 22, 2016

City to partner with UWM on far North Side redevelopment workshop

The design charrette will provide a vision for the redevelopment of high-priority underused sites along W. Brown Deer Road and N. 76th Street.

30th Street Corridor Wins $200,000 Grant

Federal green infrastructure grant could help transform area some call “Blackfish Bay.”

More Than Downtown Development Needed

City leaders at economic summit say more development must occur in neighborhoods.

Northwest Side CDC Advancing The North Corridor Vision

Keynote and discussion presented “The 30th Street Corridor Like You’ve Never Seen It Before”

City Residents Hiring Program Falls Short

Promising effort employs minorities in construction, needs more monitoring and funding.

Announcement of Talgo’s new Century City project is cause for excitement

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey September 26, 2016

State rules hinder tax referendum on Milwaukee Police Dept. staffing surge

Since 1989, budget cuts have reduced the number of city employees from more than 11,000 to fewer than 7,000.

Rocky Marcoux Keeps His Job

In a dramatic turnabout, the once-dead DCD head gains 11 of 15 council member votes.

Proposal seeks ballot measure on hiring 150 MPD officers

Alderman Zielinski co-sponsors measure, which is scheduled for hearing Monday

Proposal seeks ballot measure on hiring 150 MPD officers

For city property owners, the total cost on their tax bill is estimated to be 47 cents per $1,000 of assessed value each year from 2017 to 2021.

Committee Again Says Yes to Rocky

DCD head Rocky Marcoux once again endorsed at committee, but his fate is still uncertain.

City Committee Approves Prospect Tower

5-0 vote in favor, but project may face significant challenge before full council.

A New Tower for Prospect Ave

Will the council allow a 27 floor apartment tower on Prospect Ave?

Why Rocky Marcoux Is In Trouble

New Common Council leaders want to ax the DCD leader. But why? Few will say.

S. 5th St. Grows By Dieting

City will narrow the road and triple size of sidewalks. Business is booming in response.

Inside the New Mercantile Lofts

Former International Building now has 36 apartments. View the units and restored mural.

Postman Square, City’s Newest Park

But it does have a long history. The park's roots trace back to 1889.

Council takes key step to address problem of food deserts

The measure directs the Department of City Development to study the problem of food deserts in Milwaukee and put together a list of potential solutions.

Is Kimpton Hotel “Project of the Decade”?

Kimpton Journeyman Hotel opens in Third Ward, to cheers of city and civic officials.