Department of City Development

After Taking Ownership, Milwaukee Moves To Secure Northridge Mall

On-site security, board ups and next, a very long fence.

By Demolishing Homes, Milwaukee Hopes To Revive Neighborhoods

City hopes to raze 180 houses this year, but how long will neighborhoods take to revive?

Eitel Cancels Plans For Vel Phillips Plaza Cafe After Council Questions, Public Opposition

After Milwaukee Turners "pilloried" Eitel on Tuesday, things appear to have snowballed behind the scenes.

Food Hall Would Save Historic Tavern

Clarence Morse's dream to restore 1890s Riverwest tavern moving toward reality.

City Won’t Fully Regulate Airbnb In Milwaukee

Mayor's staff recommends letting status quo stand, council wants more discussion.

2024 Mayor’s Design Awards Now Accepting Nominations

Plan Would Improve Red Arrow Park, Overhaul Two Downtown Streets

And use downtown property taxes to bail out Century City TIF district.

Investor Will Save 101-Year-Old Building

City-owned building slated for demolition. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

Homes MKE program, investment in affordable housing shows promising results

Statement of Alderman Robert J. Bauman January 10, 2024

City Names Vendor For New Downtown Park

Nomad Coffee Bar will operate a 2,900-square-foot cafe at Vel R. Phillips Plaza.

Residents Form Development Group to Support Affordable Housing

EmprUve focuses its efforts on homeownership and community revitalization.

Milwaukee man chosen as the first vice president of AARP Wisconsin

Three Buyers Seeking Former MPS School

Plus: SoHi Lofts reopens to residents and a recap of the week's real estate news.

Town Bank Plans Capitol Drive Branch

Plus: Associated closing a branch, Marcus Center parking garage draws 3 redevelopment bids, and the weekly roundup.

Michels’ Taxes Will Pay For Skate Park, Street Paving, Public Art

Success of R1VER mixed-use complex will pay for improvements in surrounding neighborhoods.

Affordable Housing Planned Near Milwaukee-Glendale Border

Church would sell lot to enable development. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

City Will Sell Former Bay View Library

Former church down the block also for sale. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

City Wins $15 Million To Demolish Northridge, But Still Must Prevail In Court

Federal funds, long anticipated, provide major boost to city's redevelopment effort.

Mitchell Street Building Saved, New Development Planned For Parking Lots

Developer's new plan would still bring more affordable housing to Mitchell Street.

New Park Will Be Built Atop 24th Street

One block of southside street near MPS school would become neighborhood amenity.

Church, Cupid Partner On Affordable Housing

St. Matthew Church will see nearby vacant lots turned into 50 apartments for seniors.

New Third-Party Study Suggests How Milwaukee Could Save Millions

But will ideas like selling buildings or changing police overtime rules work?

The Streets of New Milwaukee Is Theme at Conference

Urban Spaceship delves into how to make city a people-friendly place.

Revised Deer District Concert Venue Wins Key Approval

Council's zoning committee votes yes. Full council vote expected next week.

New Bay View Plan Envisions Redevelopment of 3 Key Sites

"We no longer have to be reactionary," says Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic.

Changes To Milwaukee’s Zoning Code Would Encourage More Development

"Growing MKE" proposal part of strategy to grow city to 1 million residents.

Vacant lots soon to be building sites for new homes

Mill Road Library For Sale

Former library has unusual circular shape, located on busy 76th Street corridor.

Common Council votes to reauthorize anti-displacement housing policy

Ezekiel CDC Shows Off Foreclosed Home Rehabilitation

Ezekiel VP Jim Gaillard shows off work to Sen. Tammy Baldwin, DCD Commissioner Crump

Milwaukee Could Take Years to Build New Recycling Facility

But curbside recycling continues while fire-damaged facility is shuttered.

New Apartments Planned For Historic Third Ward

Final piece of Commission Row to be redeveloped.

Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson on the Appointment of Luke Olson as LGBTQ+ Liaison

Revised Deer District Concert Hall Gets First Approval

City Plan Commission adds conditions about future hotel site and requires new safety plan.

New Housing Center For Those Recovering From Substance Abuse

Wisconsin Community Services to build project near W. Capitol Drive.

Plan Commission Rejects Midtown Walmart Redevelopment Plan

City officials cite lack of detail in plan for self storage and commercial spaces.

Northwestern Mutual Makes ‘Skyline-Defining’ Bet On Downtown

Insurance company celebrates construction start on $500 million tower overhaul.

East Side Tower Adds Apartments

New Land plan is now for 24 stories, less parking. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

Partner Sought To Reopen Milwaukee’s Oldest Bar

And you won't have to pay $5 million after buyer found for other properties.

Vel R. Phillips Plaza Takes Shape

New downtown park aims to spur nearby development and create a sense of community.

City Evacuates 27th Street Building Over Safety Concerns

It's expected to be months before residents can move back in.

576-Unit Bay View Apartment Complex Wins Key Approval

Bear Development seeks to start construction, but what about environmental remediation?

Ald. Bauman calls on DNS, DCD and Community Block Grant Administration to detail efforts at shuttered SoHi District apartment building

City Seeks Input on How to Grow Milwaukee

Here's how you can provide it.

Harbor District Riverwalk Moving Forward with New Contracting Opportunity

Milwaukee’s Oldest Bar Is For Sale

Landmark 1850 Inn near the airport is on the market. Who will save it?

City Seeks ‘Landmark’ Redevelopment of Marcus Center Parking Structure

Hotel, housing and first-floor activation sought to replace aging parking structure.

Northridge Mall’s Fate Hinges On Appeals Court Ruling, Second Attorney Quits

Plus: Trespassing has returned to vacant property.

6th District summer town hall meeting to take place Wednesday, August 30

Deer District Venue Downsized, But New Hotel Could Join It

Plus: Wine distributor sets up shop on Bradley Rd. and a recap of week's real estate news.

Construction Could Start in 60 Days On Massive Bay View Project

Proposal would add eight buildings, 576 apartments where a vacant factory stands.

IKON Hotel Dropped In Favor of ‘Sears Market’ Concept

New proposal to redevelop former Sears department store at Fond du Lac and North.

City of Milwaukee Announces Artist Opportunity at Vel R. Phillips Plaza

Future public gathering space to feature original art installation in honor of iconic Milwaukee political activist and civil rights leader

Sixteenth Street Health Centers Demolishing House for Parking

And more tear downs for parking could follow. Is it good policy?

City Seeks Buyer For Northside Tavern

Plus: Plumbing equipment company expanding in Menomonee Valley. And a recap of week's real estate news.

Proposed East Side Tower On Hold

Rising interest rates and increased sales tax rate cited by Goll Mansion site developer.

City Will Contribute $9 Million To Huge Bay View Development

Plus: Atid Properties sells portfolio and a recap of week's real estate news.

After $15-Per-Hour Pledge, Museum Gets Zoning Change

Council members asked for better protections for food service workers.

Milwaukee Company Backs Out of Buying Northridge Mall

Phoenix Investors had secured the troubled property, but city opposed its redevelopment plans.

Council Members Want Better Pay For Museum Food Service Workers

Zoning vote could hinge on oft-overlooked city policy.

How Committed Is City To Tearing Down 794?

Council members question 'weasel language' in Milwaukee plan for Downtown.

City Seeks Developer For Land at 16th and Forest Home

Deal will even include part of the street. Plus: recap of the week's real estate news.

Plan Commission Okays Huge Housing Development

Rejects Ald. Taylor's push to delay proposal for 1,145 units of housing near Northridge.

City Seeks Buyer For Fond du Lac Avenue Building

A former barbershop and Harley dealer. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Villard Avenue Church Finds New Life

Kingdom Empowered Ministries will buy city-owned property.

Land Trust Unveils Forever Affordable Homes

Four new homes part of effort to create a total of 45 by 2025.

Nova Could Be Downtown Airbnb Hub

Apartments could be temporarily leased as "pop-up hotel." Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

E. North Ave. Apartments Moving Forward

Council committee endorses land sale, zoning change, TIF for long-sought development.

New ‘Healing Spaces’ Created In Vacant Lots

Program, championed by Alderwoman Coggs, aims to turn blight to beauty.

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.

Water Street Could Become Pedestrian Haven in Third Ward

Wider sidewalks, fewer traffic lanes contemplated.

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.

Northridge Mall Lawsuit Keeps Dragging On

Will it ever be razed? New issues add to legal mess while city awaits appeals court ruling.

City Could Regulate Airbnb, Other Services

Short-term rentals have proliferated beyond Downtown, but no public database of who is participating exists.

Riverwest Affordable Housing Development To Get City Subsidy

With plans for late summer groundbreaking.

A Plan To Save Third Ward Swing Bridge

Proposal calls for it to become a national model, 'the coolest nightlife spot in the city.'

Fall Construction Planned for Downtown Dog Park, Brewery

By 2024 Foxtown Brewing complex and dog park could be the "hot new place" in town.

Milwaukee Will Ban Most New Vape Shops

City zoning code change aims to deter teens from using tobacco.

Milwaukee Has Very Ambitious Climate and Jobs Plan

Alderwoman Dimitrijevic and ECO director Erick Shambarger seek to transform the city.

Communication file to discuss Northridge Mall coming to committee Tuesday

Following Fire, Recycling Center May Move

Menomonee Valley riverfront site could be repurposed for private development.

Current BOZA inconsistency and dysfunction detrimental to serving the public

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland June 7, 2023

Committee Picks KG Development Partnership To Build New King Drive Apartments

Affordable development includes three commercial tenants, would replace vacant funeral home.

East Side Tower Gets Final Approval

New Land proposal for 25-story building wins unanimous Common Council vote.

City Seeks ‘Landmark Development’ for Downtown

Milwaukee seeks developer for multiple-building project near 5th and Wisconsin.

East Side Pedestrian Plaza Opens

The crossroads of the East Side are now a little bit easier to traverse.

Common Ground, MPS Celebrate New Washington High School Athletic Complex

New playfield and track have been eight years in the making.

Massive Bay View Development Plan Has Grown

Bear Development's plan for state's largest private affordable housing complex gets bigger.

Potato-Focused Restaurant Planned For Historic Schlitz Tavern

Potato Heads will open at 27th and Lisbon.

Does Milwaukee City Hall Need A Plaza?

Visions differ for future of N. Market Street.

Two Competing Apartment Buildings Proposed For King Drive

City-owned property would become multi-story building with some 65 apartments.

Marquette’s New “Mansions”

Three new duplexes fill a long-vacant lot just north of university campus.

See The Future of Bay View

New neighborhood plan attempts to chart shared future for neighborhood.

New Emergency Housing For Those With Lead Poisoning

Community Advocates expanding its portfolio of temporary housing.

New Plan For Bay View’s Zillman Park

Based on feedback, city changes course on now long-awaited refresh.

UWM School of Architecture & Urban Planning brings Mobile Design Box popup to Farwell Ave.

Construction Starts on Century City Park Expansion

Revamped Melvina Park at 29th and Melvina will nearly quadruple in size.

5 Milwaukee Projects Get Affordable Housing Funding

Across Wisconsin, WHEDA awards funding for 23 proposed apartment buildings.

7 Catalytic Projects For Downtown Milwaukee

New downtown plan calls for streetcar expansion, protected bike network, rethinking 794 and improved public spaces.

City Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park

Its plan for Vel R. Phillips Plaza is to create new gathering spot for Westown.