Department of City Development

25-Story Farwell Tower Wins First Approval

High-end building would include pool and preserve two historic buildings.

Work Starts on Redeveloping 150 Vacant Homes

Homes MKE aims to create new homeowners, improve neighborhoods.

11-Story East Side Hotel Approved

Council unanimously endorses new hotel for Brady Street.

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.

Committee Recommends $16 Million For New Downtown Park

To be called Vel R. Phillips Plaza. Plus $6 million for other projects.

Emem Group Announces Hiring of Montavius Jones

Neu-Life Plans Development at 12th and Cherry

A 6-story, mixed-use building with 36 apartments, a gym, offices and culinary training.

Brady Street Hotel Design Approved

The 11-story building would be only hotel between Downtown and Glendale.

New Downtown Hotel Approved

Historic commission endorses revisions to proposed Tempo by Hilton.

New Milwaukee Apartment Building Closed For Health Emergency

Community Within The Corridor has high levels of dangerous chemical, many residents forced to leave.

City Seeks To Redevelop Marcus Center Garage

RFP to redevelop 700-space parking structure is expected to be issued 'soon.'

West Side Freeway-to-Boulevard Study Advances

City has first-of-its-kind formal role in study of 1.5-mile Highway 175.

Northwestern Mutual’s Glassy Second Tower Is A Go

Council unanimously approves $30 million commitment to $500 million project.

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.

New Design For Vel R. Phillips Plaza Revealed

Redevelopment Authority endorses $16.5 million financing plan.

City of Milwaukee Announces Public Artist in Residence Personnel Selections

New Public Artist in Residence Will Develop Solutions to Help Address Reckless Driving in Milwaukee

MSOE Agrees To Voluntary Tax Payments On New Knapp St. Building

It will be home to construction management, civil and architectural engineering programs.

Council Strongly Supports Northwestern Mutual Deal

City would provide $30 million subsidy for $500 million tower redevelopment.

City Seeks Developers To Build Net-Zero-Energy Homes

Two test homes would be built as part of strategy to develop a housing factory.

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?

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Announces Funding Proposal for Vel R. Phillips Plaza in Westown

More than $15 million in proposed tax incremental financing dollars would convert a portion of a long-underutilized parcel into a public space named in honor of the iconic Milwaukee political activist and civil rights leader featuring both civic and transit amenities

Brady Street Hotel Gains First City Approval

Alderman hopes it is a boon for daytime businesses and catalyst for more change.

New Vape Shop Will Beat City’s Ban

Temporary moratorium on new shops will begin Feb. 25. New shop on Ogden coming.

Milwaukee Businesses Receive Funding from Commercial Revitalization Grant Program

In 2022, more than $1.5 million in grant funding was awarded to 50 local businesses for property renovations and improvements

Park East Apartment Building Progressing

Chicago group would build $46 million complex with 197 apartments and outdoor pool.

Former Atkinson Ave. Church for Sale

Building was launch pad for two highly-regarded actors. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

City Board Endorses $30 Million For NM’s $500 Million Tower Project

Subsidy also includes $10 million for bike, park and street improvements.

Third Ward Tavern Would Be Replaced By 2-Story Building

1884 building, one of ward's oldest, has no options for preservation say developers.

City Reverses Course, Approves Northridge Menards Self Storage

Multiple city committees balked at proposal in 2022. Why the reversal?

City Approves Funding For $37.2 Million Library Redevelopment

New MLK Library designed as community hub.

Walmart Shuttering Silver Spring Drive Store

Timmerman Plaza store will close by March 10.

Terrible News -Walmart Closing Store at Timmerman Plaza

I promise that I will be working diligently to find a way to keep that site viable and productive for the residents of the area.

Residents Invited To 14th District Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, February 11

Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic is inviting area residents to attend the first District 14 town hall meeting of 2023 on Saturday, February 11 beginning at 10 a.m.

Master Electrician Will Redevelop Building at 58th and Burleigh

Baron Hentz and BKH Electric have big plans for vacant, city-owned building.

Five-Story Farming Complex Proposed For South Side

Led by organization with connections to urban farming pioneer Will Allen.

Prospect Avenue Luxury Apartment Tower Approved

But like 2017, will it be built?

Mitchell Street Redevelopment Must First Show Financing

Contingency by city must be met by developer or no permit to raze historic building.

Nominations Sought for 26th Annual Mayor’s Design Awards

Milwaukee Buildings, Improvements, and Spaces Will Be Honored

25-Story Prospect Ave. Tower Headed For Approval

No opposition to revised design. Groundbreaking, construction could start this year.

Designs Released For East Side Hotel

Community meeting on 11-story hotel project scheduled for Jan. 23 in advance of zoning hearings.

Llanas named CORE El Centro’s next Executive Director

New Land Plans 25-Story Apartment Tower

The potential development would rise at corner of N. Farwell Ave. and E. Curtis Pl.

Milwaukee Arts Board Announces 2023 Application Cycles for Sustaining Grant Program, Public Art Conservation Fund

Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee to hear resolutions targeting improved quality of life

MU Mansions Rise at 17th and State

New housing targeted at Marquette students being built on former city-owned lot.

Ald. Coggs sponsors resolutions aimed at increased collaboration, safety, and public health

City Selling Former Teutonia Ave. Grocery

Mixed-use building occupies well-traveled segment of northside main street.

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

Inside Wisconsin’s Largest Private Affordable Housing Complex

Former factory in 30th Street Corridor finds new life as The Community Within The Corridor.

From Classroom To Reality at 25th and North

Bria Grant creating home for nonprofit, space for restaurant and saving vacant building.

New Owners Hope To Salvage Former Layton Park Auto Body

From tax-delinquent brownfield to contracting hub.

New Owners Renovating Trinity Village On Far Northwest Side

But neighbors express concern about incoming young residents, need for communication.

Lindsay Heights Neighborhood Improvement District Approved

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?

Milwaukee Believes Census Didn’t Count 15,800 Residents

City submitting formal challenge with more than $21 million in federal aid on the line.

City, MATC Still Seek To Train Students in Rehabbing Homes

Progress has been slow. Ezekiel CDC steps in as new private partner.

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.

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.

Former Pan Am Motel Could Be Redeveloped

TEAM and Wisconsin Redevelopment plan affordable housing on W. Wisconsin Ave.

“Lightfield” Immersive Art Coming to Cathedral Square

It's art and mathematics. 24 light-emitting sculptures will illuminate park next year.

Deal On Affordable Housing Adds Bay View, Edison School Projects

Housing fund will back 14 projects, including Martin Luther King Library redevelopment.

New Youth Prison Gains Plan Commission Approval

But some nearby residents oppose project, cite lack of area council member.

Two New Vendors Open at Paper Table

Plus: 7 new restaurants planned in town and farewell to Pat's Niche Pub and Grub.

City Advancing New Harbor District Apartments With Brandon Rule

Focus on affordability leads to city support for Rule's proposal.

First “Affordable Forever” House Available From Community Land Trust

Buyer sought for new-to-Milwaukee strategy designed to create affordable housing, community wealth.

Council Members, DCD and Citizens Panel At Odds Over Affordable Housing

Confusion, disagreements over how to spend federal pandemic funds on housing projects.

A New Plan To Save Schlitz Tied House

Historic Preservation Commission loves proposal to redevelop 1890 Riverwest property into food park.

Fiserv’s Move Downtown Is About Attracting ‘Young, Diverse’ Workers

Council committee endorses complicated subsidy for Brookfield company's relocation.

Plan Commission Endorses 25-Story Lakefront Tower

'More slender, more elegant' plan gets unanimous approval.

Harbor District Building Could House Startups

And possibly a brewery. Charlie Hutchinson has big plans.

Goyke Will Challenge Spencer for City Attorney

Democratic state representative plans run against highly controversial city official.

City Creates Bronzeville Development Zone

To spur development, limit chain businesses. Plus: a recap of week's real estate news.

Groundbreaking For New Third Ward Tower

Hines praises Milwaukee, and contractor says pile driving will be done at start of 2023.

Vacant Building Could Be Hub for Entrepreneurs

Foreclosed office building at 76th and Capitol would see new life.

City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 to host third meeting for Downtown Area Plan update

Milwaukee-area residents encouraged to attend a Community Open House on Dec. 7

New East Side Pedestrian Plaza Planned

Tax revenue from new apartment buildings would pay for Ivanhoe Pl. plaza and area safety improvements

Complicated Fiserv Subsidy Earns First Approval

Complicated deal includes $7 million for financial company, $4.6 million for neighborhood improvements.

Foxtown Landing Wins First Approval

Architectural review board endorses proposed brewery, restaurant and adjacent dog park along Milwaukee River.

Conference Touts Mayor’s 1,000,000 Milwaukeeans Goal

Urban Spaceship speakers offer ideas from scrapping I-794 to eliminating zoning code.

Committee Okays Carleton School Project

Despite complaints from neighbors, $18 million conversion of long-vacant school into 30 apartments approved.

Youth Correctional Facility Faces Obstacles

May be years before $42 million, northwest-side facility gets built, state Sen. Taylor says

Alderwoman Coggs sponsors budget amendments aimed at equity and inclusion, violence prevention, and more

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.

Design Plans Unveiled for Harbor District Riverwalk Project

Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Department of City Development continue to advance efforts to grow Milwaukee’s Riverwalk and expand public access

Council Unanimously Approves Deer District Concert Venues

Live Nation cleared to enter Milwaukee market, partner with Milwaukee Bucks.

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.

Mayor, Council At Odds Over How To Prepare For Fiscal Cliff

But there is unanimous agreement that city faces a looming crisis.

Committee Okays Sale of Former Movie Theater

Father-daughter team would rehabilitate building into art studio and office.

Deer District Concert Halls Okayed Again

Zoning committee endorses project. Not our call to decide who is or isn't a monopoly, note Bauman, DCD.

City Selects Harbor District Developer

Rule Enterprises, an affordable housing developer will develop a key, two-acre, vacant site on Greenfield Ave.

Proposed Budget Amendments Reverse Library, Fire Department Cuts

Majority of council supports $4.7 million amendment.

Public input drives budget amendment that seeks to restore library and fire services

Plan To Convert Carleton School To Housing Revived

2019 apartment project for 41st and Silver Spring revised. But some neighbors still object.

Construction Starts on Elevation 1659 Apartments

But design for project on Water and Jackson is modified since initial 2019 approval.

Bucks Building Street Through Bradley Center Site

But only conditionally. Proposal hinges on approval of new concert venue.

City Can’t Figure Out What To Do With Northridge Menards Proposal

Retailer wants to add self-storage units to parking lot next to building. City concerned about unintended consequences, future development.

Recipients of Alert Neighbor Program funds to be announced October 24

Business Incubator Planned for 52nd and Center

Entrepreneur-contractor-nurse would breathe new life into vacant building.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Signs Resolution to Advance Homes MKE Initiative

The Common Council unanimously approved development team selections for Homes MKE initiative that will build stronger neighborhoods in Milwaukee

Deer District Concert Venue Wins First Approval, Despite Objections

Other concert venues fight Live Nation's entrance into Milwaukee market.