Department of City Development

Conference In Brookfield Seeks Transit Solutions

Mayor says residents fear buses bring crime, but that it isn't true.

Plan Commission Okays East Side Project

But with conditions. Former Saints Peter and Paul building could be redeveloped in many ways.

Church Forgoes Tax Exemption To Get New Building

Christ Church will make annual payment in lieu of taxes for Haymarket area home.

Project Brings Affordable Housing to Harambee

Developer Melissa Allen's Bronzeville Estates creates 30 units in area she loves.

New Plan To Save Former Schlitz Tavern

Plus: Marion Corp. will employ up to 90 people at Northwest Side manufacturing plant.

Buffalo Boss Opening New Restaurant

Wings-focused restaurant will open first standalone location on 27th St.

$10 Million Fund Being Created To Back Hispanic Real Estate Developers

Announcement made at second annual Urbano real estate conference.

School To Buy Nuisance Building For Garden

Notre Dame girls school will raze building on 15th and Scott for garden, outdoor classes.

City Seeks Near West Side Development

Vacant lot near Marquette campus could be developed for up to six townhomes.

Alderman’s Plan To Pitch A Tent Triggers Late Night Trash Cleanup

Ald. Ashanti Hamilton claims even a dead body wasn't enough to get a garbage cleanup in Garden Homes neighborhood.

Former Grand Theater For Sale

Plan to create community theater, gathering space canceled because of pandemic.

Committee OK’s ARPA Funding for Ambulances, Reckless Driving and Eviction Prevention

Finance & Personnel Committee recommends spending $14 million of city's $394 million ARPA allocation.

Consulting Team Announced for New Downtown Plan

The plan is intended to guide development through 2040.

City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 announce project partners for Downtown Area Plan

P3 Development Group and TKWA among lead consultants

City Creating Zoning Code For EV Chargers

City anticipates surge in electric vehicles and could get federal money for charging stations.

The Edison Will Add Restaurant, Commercial Space to Riverwalk

Site is currently a floral warehouse. Developer secures approval to add landscaping, patio to city land.

IKON Hotel Gets Loan Extension

No interest period on city loan being extended one year.

Local Entrepreneur Building North Side Homeownership

Reginald Reed plans to rehab 100 homes.

City Selling King Drive Development Site, Again

Vacant lot has been owned by the city since 1992.

Second Mass Timber Tower Files for Design Approval

City Plan Commission will review proposed building on Aug. 23rd.

Major Milwaukee employers join forces to boost diversity in hiring, buying decisions

Statement from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey and Alderman Cavalier Johnson August 10, 2021

City Hiring Designer for Bay View Plan

A new planning process would help guide future of the neighborhood.

Evers Gives $10 Million More In Tourism Grants

A total of $150 million has now been granted for tourism from ARPA funds.

Niche Book Bar Coming To Bronzeville

Buying a city-owned building to create Black-focused book store and wine bar.

Becher Street Receiving Road Diet, Raised Bike Lane

Project being paid for with funds generated by Michels development.

Streetcar Study Draws Controversy

Study of Walker’s Point extension moves forward.

City Selling Large Bronzeville Development Site

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Tax Exemption For Church Gets Pushback

Property taxes would be lost in neighborhood just north of Fiserv Forum. Council members push for payment in lieu of taxes.

The 1500s on Jefferson Street Okayed

City committee approves, but not before opponent sings six-verse rap as public testimony.

East Side Apartment Complex Gets Key Approval

"Overwhelming" opposition doesn't stop approval of new affordable housing complex.

Southside Streetcar Study, Street Improvements Approved

Walker's Point would be targeted for expansion.

Barrett Plan Combats Reckless Driving

$28.2 million in federal grant targeted at reckless driving, violence, early childhood education and small business support.

Plan Commission Approves East Side Affordable Housing Design

79-unit apartment complex on Water Street approved despite neighbors concerns.

15-Story Mass Timber Tower for Riverfront

220 apartments, but little parking in downtown building, as firm pushes environmental benefits.

Closing and Signing Ceremony for the New Tiny Home Village for Veterans

How Much Industrial Land Should Milwaukee Have?

New report seeks to create shared vision for Milwaukee's industrial future.

Plan To Renovate Every City-Owned Home Gains Traction

Council now embraces Bauman proposal. Barrett's plan will include elements of it.

Committee to discuss file related to $150 million allocation of ARPA funding for affordable housing

Three BIDs Hiring New Executive Directors

Liz Brodek's departure creates two vacancies. King Drive also hiring after Deshea Agee's exit.

Plan Commission Okays East Side Project

But driveways to four townhomes take away street parking on Jefferson, which concerns some.

Church Will Replace RedLine Gallery

Christ Church plans to buy Haymarket building.

Bauman’s $150 Million Affordable Housing Plan

Plan would save every city-owned single-family home and duplex.

Proposed legislation targets city’s worsening affordable housing crisis

Barrett, Officials Celebrate Couture Groundbreaking

Nine years after building was first proposed. 'Like making sausage. It's not pretty.'

Third Ward Tower’s Design Approved

$140 million, 32-floor apartment tower gets okayed by Historic Third Ward board.

City Offering $5,000 Down Payment Grants

Live in the city? Want to buy your first house in Milwaukee? New program aims to help.

Millennial Task Force report received and has first recommendation approved

14th District town hall meetings to take place June 28 and 29

Cafe Planned Along Beerline Trail

Plus: State approves Interstate 43 changes to accommodate trail expansion.

Project Will Save Midtown Building

UniteWI leader plans to redevelop building on 25th and North to house nonprofit, new restaurant.

Bauman’s Demolition Moratorium Killed

Two council members whose districts would be most affected are strongly opposed.

City Could Spend $100,000 To Argue Over $100,000

Fight between City Attorney Tearman Spencer and Common Council getting worse.

2021 Mayor’s Design Awards Announced

From big to small, the mayor picks 25 winners in 10 different aldermanic districts.

Mayor Barrett to Announce Recipients of the 2021 Mayors Design Awards Monday, June 7

Deshea Agee Leaving King Drive BID

Executive director leaving to pursue undisclosed new opportunity.

Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant program now available for local businesses

Variety of local grant opportunities also available

Vacant Building To Become Creative Hub

Tonda Thompson has big dreams for small building in Harambee.

OWNS program aims to bring rental properties to local owners

$140 Million, 32-Story Third Ward Tower Revealed

Residential tower would rise along Milwaukee River across from Milwaukee Public Market.

New Housing for Human Trafficking Victims

Foundations for Freedom will offer emergency housing for women forced into sex work.

Plan Seeks To Transform South 13th Street

Organizers are working with residents and business owners on improvement effort.

Meet The 1500s

Office building and four townhomes planned for Jefferson Street.

A County Opinion on City Legal Dispute?

Dispute between council and City Attorney gets ever stranger, as committee requests county corp counsel's opinion.

SmithGroup Will Design Harbor District Riverwalk

Survey underway to solicit community feedback.

Ald. Coggs introduces legislation aimed at creating new development policy

Would require any development or business downtown requesting City assistance to invest in surrounding area

Bucks Advance Development Plans

Ongoing effort to grow Deer District neighborhood includes new hotel, office building and apartment complex.

Report Finds Affordable Housing Problems

Wisconsin Policy Forum says more housing for low-income renters needed, particularly near suburban job centers.

Element Apartments’ Construction Begins

6-story building with 66 units. Redesign of S. 5th St. big draw for neighborhood investment.

City Creating Affordable Housing Action Plan

Seeking shared public-private agenda. 45% of households are "cost burdened" by housing.

Milwaukee Tool Deal Gets First Approval

But labor leaders call for community benefits agreement for service sector workers.

Bauman Proposes Moratorium On City Demolitions

Alderman proposes fixing all deteriorated city-owned homes using federal stimulus funds.

88Nine’s Tarik Moody Joining City Plan Commission

Moody will put his background in architecture to good use in new role.

TIF District Will Support Central City Housing

Revenue from surging Sigma chemicals TIF district will help three struggling TIFs.

Deer District Hotel Secures First Approval

Plan Commission okays Milwaukee Bucks high-end hotel across from Fiserv Forum.

Granville Connection takes step forward

Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis March 24, 2021

City Selling Commercial Buildings

Looking to buy? City has buildings and lots for sale in three areas of town.

North and Summit Apartment Proposal Revised

Seven-story building drew substantial opposition when introduced last year.

Council Approves New Deal for The Couture

After infighting, City Hall clearing way for $188 million tower.

Deal on The Couture Pending

Common Council will review revised agreement for $188 million tower Friday morning.

Redevelopment Authority Wants Riverfront Parking Lot Developed

Plus: Bucks get permission to continue to use Park East land for parking for two more years.

Harbor District Developer Seeks New Tenants

Six-building campus along KK River formerly used by fire damage repair company now part of Harbor District renaissance.

City Attorney Blocking The Couture

Spencer won't sign off on revised deal for downtown tower, saying Ald. Bauman overstepped his authority.

Solving the Townhome Design Dilemma?

Committee okays New Land's downtown apartments and townhomes project. Redesigned patio aims to be public-facing yet private.

Troubled Tavern Could Become Veteran’s Housing

Southside-focused real estate firm buying S. 6th St. building.

Stimulus Bill Provides Major Funding to Local Governments

Bill will funnel millions into local services, housing assistance, health care, childcare tax credits and unemployment.

Plan Commission Okays New Land Apartment Project

251-unit complex Nova would rise on busy downtown street where Buca's once stood.

Big Changes for Craft Beer Lovers

Camino moves to new location. Central Standard Distillery opening in July. Plus: new Mexican and Thai-Laotian fare.

Do New Apartments Lower Rents?

Study finds prices increase, or decrease, based on what price tier they're in.

Nacho City Planned For 38th and North

Restaurant would sell nachos and tacos in the city's Washington Park neighborhood.

Hintz Doubts Foxconn Electric Car Project

Foxconn's partnership with Fisker Inc. the latest in long list of failures.

City Pushes Century City to Make USPS Trucks

Council members and mayor urge Oshkosh Corporation to consider Milwaukee location.

City Updating Downtown Plan

Equity and inclusion at forefront of latest effort.

New Event Venue Planned for Third Ward

Black Swan plans new venue in historic-looking building it would construct.

Phase Two of City Place Apartments Advances

Groundbreaking planned this year for 38-unit, four-story building on vacant site.

Nominations Open for 2021 Mayor’s Design Awards

City looking for "design excellence" across Milwaukee.

New Apartment Building for Walker’s Point

Heavily-altered 1880 building on 5th Street to be demolished for six-story, 66-unit building.

McKinley School Project’s Final Design Okayed

'Worst building ever seen' by city DNS will be turned into 35 apartments.

Anti-Displacement Grants Double in 2020

To prevent gentrification, 116 greater downtown homeowners received help with property taxes.

City Creating Plan to Develop and Preserve Bay View

New area plan would create shared vision for future of neighborhood.

Committee Okays City Funds for Convent Project

School Sisters of St. Francis transforming south-side home into 63 apartments.