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KinetiK Climbs on KK
New apartment building will anchor north end of Bay View.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Did City Gift $128,000 To Slumlord?
"This is borderline theft," says Alderman Robert Bauman.
Aug 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Neighbors Mull Bay View Park Redesign
City solicits input on $500,000 proposal to overhaul Zillman Park.
Aug 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s the Future of Zillman Park?
Bay View park's future could be shaped by public at August 21st community meeting.
Aug 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Blue Skies Expanding on North Avenue
Landscaping company started by Walnut Way buying three properties at 19th and North.
Jul 31st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays $2.45 Million for Western Building’s Move
Millwork distributor will relocate from suburb, bring 200 jobs to city's far northwest side.
Jul 31st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Symphony, Broadway Projects
City to spend $6.9 million more on rebuilding streets and helping move theater wall.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Park, Harbor View Plaza Opens
Meet the kid-friendly, $1.5 million park overlooking harbor at east end of Greenfield Avenue.
Jul 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
About Those Missing Streetcar Bike Lanes
Promised lanes not there: north-south lanes removed and east-west route often blocked.
Jul 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
No Streetcar Expansion in Time for DNC
Proposal held again. Marcoux, Hamilton fight over future of streetcar.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
A Sherman Park Success Story
Developers rehab 104 city-owned homes in three years in the area.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Okays $3 Million for Symphony
City will help MSO move old theater's wall and rebuild street for new music hall.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Vetting Bids For New Hotels
Plus: Foxconn plans another building and Northridge battle cleared for court challenge
Jul 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates SEVEN04 Place, Developer Brandon Rule
First development from young, African-American developer brings new, affordable housing to Walker's Point.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan Revitalizes Pompeii Square
City allocating $100,000 to revamp memorial to historic Italian church.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan Connects Third Ward, Downtown
RACM board approves $3.8 million to connect two neighborhoods via Broadway.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Commission Approves Komatsu Design
60-acre, $285 million campus gets approved after City Plan commissioners push for better pedestrian design.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Komatsu Unveils Harbor District Designs
See what the "largest urban manufacturing proposal in the United States" will look like.
Jul 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Clear Channel Agrees to Move Billboard
Site overlooking I-43 in Bronzeville with development potential now split by billboard.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Washington Nominated To City Plan Board
Town Bank VP Ranell Washington would replace his former coworker on commission.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Sas-Pérez Appointed to City Plan Commission
Mayor appoints south side leader to design and zoning oversight board.
Jun 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Marcoux Warns Not Acting Could Jeopardize Streetcar Extension
DCD officials tell council delaying project approval would cost $8.1 million annually.
Jun 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Grabs More Design Oversight
Bauman reaches compromise with Marcoux. Council gets some say on new overlay zones.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Boutique Hotel Proposal Revived
Plus: Walker's Point building changes hand, Riverwest warehouse gets new life
Jun 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposal Would Help Food Trucks
Proposed zoning change on commercial kitchens makes business easier for food trucks.
Jun 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Commission Okays Hotel Rezoning
135-year-old building near Fiserv Forum could become 50-room Wyndham boutique hotel.
Jun 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Nothing New in Northridge Mall Plan
Is Northridge dispute simply an echo of the drawn-out Menomonee Valley fight?
Jun 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Confident Couture Won’t Block Streetcar
Federal grant at risk if lakefront extension to The Couture isn't running by end of 2020.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Say Hello to Postman’s Porch
Milwaukee Downtown leads the reinvention of small triangular park near 2nd and Wells.
Jun 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Brew City Match to launch first round of small business competition
Applications for small business loans, technical support will open June 10
May 30th, 2019 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
No Agreement on Streetcar Extension
Mayor's press conference touts $160 million expansion plan. Delay could hurt city, he says.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Asian Market at Northridge By 2021?
After city condemns building, the mall's owners introduce development plan, timeline.
May 28th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar expansion plan has some missing pieces
Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II May 21, 2019
May 21st, 2019 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Council Holds Streetcar Extension
Streetcar proponents become opponents, push for longer extension to Walker's Point.
May 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Robert Greenstreet Stepping Down as Dean of SARUP
Long-time UWM leader will return to teaching after 29 years at helm of architecture school.
May 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Breaking Down the Streetcar Financing Plan
How would the city fund the $160 million, three-mile route?
May 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
A Town Square for Downtown Milwaukee
City proposes Vel R. Phillips Plaza along W. Wisconsin Ave. with cafe and streetcar stop.
May 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Lurie Still Planning Bay View Project
Buildings' size has shrunk. Architecture firm continues to meet with Ald. Tony Zielinski.
May 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Legacy Lofts Ribbon Cutting
Historic structure and new building are already full.
May 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Subsidy for One MKE Plaza
Comptroller calls the deal a "significant risk" but council votes 12-3 in favor.
May 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Owners Appeal Raze Order
City wants to redevelop vacant mall citing inaction, safety concerns, but ownership objects.
May 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Arts Cafe in Walker’s Point
Plus: Eulogy for Joe Bartolotta. And Laughing Taco closes at Crossroads Collective.
May 2nd, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Mayor Wants Three Streetcar Extensions
Will request engineering study of extensions to Bronzeville and Walker's Point
May 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Pepper Pot Coming to Harambee
City panel okays sale of building. MLK Dr. location the second for restaurateur Dwight Jackson.
May 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Okays City Funds for Ikon Hotel
One MKE Plaza proposal for old Sears site on North Ave. gets first city approval.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Teaching UWM Students About a City
“Focus on the Future” tour, on spring break, is an eye-opening look at Milwaukee.
Apr 26th, 2019 by Frank Schneiger
Jamaican Place Planned for MLK Drive
Pepper Pot to buy building from city, invest $920,000 in restaurant, catering operation.
Apr 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Will DNC Convention Help Small Businesses?
Common Council seeks ways to spread economic impact beyond Downtown.
Apr 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Can Get a Free Lead Filter?
City departments offer maze of options to get a lead removal water filter. Who's eligible?
Apr 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Cold War With We Energies
Bauman, other aldermen believe city is charging too little for utility's use of city land.
Apr 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Ikon Hotel Deal Gets First Approval
Plus: A Waukesha jail is now an apartment building.
Apr 14th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
City Moves to Demolish Northridge Mall
Condemnation order starts process to razing building and perhaps seizing property.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Whatever Became of Boston Store Subsidy?
City gave company $1.9 million for renovations before it went bankrupt. Where did it go?
Apr 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Questions Grand Avenue Deal
Deal approved after hard questions on city subsidy for $92 million mall redevelopment.
Apr 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
520 New Affordable Apartments Planned
Seven affordable housing projects in city win 22.5% of state's latest WHEDA tax credits.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
7 Takeaways From Ikon Hotel Deal
Will city build a pedestrian bridge? A beer bet on what? How many stoplights from Downtown?
Mar 28th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Old Sears Building to Become New Hotel
80-room Ikon Hotel and 24,600-square-foot conference center planned for 21st and North.
Mar 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
$100 Million Will Transform Old Schuster’s
Medical College and Greater Milwaukee Foundation will anchor redone Bronzeville building.
Mar 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
FLAC, Get the Lead Out Fight City Over Lead Posioning
Groups have a showdown with city officials over claims surrounding city's failure on lead poisoning, infant mortality.
Mar 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
$9 Million for Grand Avenue Replacement
Redevelopment Authority approves TIF district to support The Avenue's public areas.
Mar 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Gets Design Oversight?
Bauman wants council control over overlay zones, while DCD, local developers object.
Mar 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Any City Progress on Affordable Housing?
Has Barrett's 10,000 homes initiative had an impact? Council members give mixed grades
Mar 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council approves industrial hemp legislation
News release from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey
Feb 28th, 2019 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
City Could Become Hemp Grower
Common Council commissions study of feasibility of hemp farm for Century City.
Feb 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Michels Corp. Begins Work on River One
Piles being driven for $49 million first phase of Harbor District project on KK River.
Feb 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
A Riverwalk for Menomonee Valley
City unveils final design standards for unique trail emphasizing natural feel, connectivity.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Lurie’s Bay View Project Advancing
Developer submits rezoning request for 200-unit apartment complex alderman opposes.
Jan 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Karen Dettmer Will Lead Water Works
Committee puts veteran engineer through the ringer before endorsing her appointment.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit Set For Saturday, January 26th
Summit to be held at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Ald. Milele Coggs
American Family Gave “Incredibly Rich” Offer
So says MillerCoors, which lost Miller Park naming rights to insurance company.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
7 Modern Townhomes Off Brady Planned
Developer Jason Pietsch plans pretty pricey condos along Pulaski Park.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Extending Streetcar to Convention Center
Short extension can be built without federal funds, adding more ridership.
Jan 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Wants to Redevelop the Capitol Library?
City aims to redevelop sixth library to add to tax base, create new library.
Jan 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Moving Along at St. Rita Square
Did DCD and alderman save the project from being value engineered?
Dec 31st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Top 10 Stories of 2018
Fiserv Forum, Komatsu, Michels, The Hop, but what surprise story took number one?
Dec 28th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
The Easton Rises
Apartment building being constructed on site between Ogden and Brady.
Dec 21st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View Proposal Gets Smaller, Shorter
After meeting with neighbors, developer reduces project's size by 10 percent, but Zielinski will vote against plan.
Dec 19th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council approves measure to fight resident displacement in areas near downtown
News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
Dec 18th, 2018 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Huge Michels Deal Gets No Direct Subsidy
Company and 250 jobs moving to city, in new 8-floor complex. City helps finance riverwalk.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Largest Urban Manufacturing Deal in U.S.
West Milwaukee company will move to city, but will it create any new jobs?
Dec 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Michels Deal Gets Bigger, Subsidy Smaller
$100 million Harbor District project gets even bigger, but lower subsidy has a down side for workers.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Okays $40 Million For Komatsu
But financing for $285 million manufacturing campus gets blasted by Ald. Bauman.
Dec 11th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwalk Expanding to Harbor District
City introduces design guidelines to extend riverwalk south from inner harbor to Bay View.
Dec 11th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Komatsu Deal Includes Commuter Rail Station
City would have option to buy site for Walker's Point station for a KRM line.
Dec 4th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
America’s Largest Urban Manufacturing Proposal?
City Plan Commission approves land sale for $285 million deal with Komatsu company.
Dec 3rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Ashanti Hamilton Files for Mayoral Run
Is Chris Abele planning to back Hamilton?
Nov 29th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
McKinley School Plan Passed Despite Protests
Opponents of affordable housing plan show up at City Hall with signs, to no avail.
Nov 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Return of The State Theater
City committee advances group's plan to buy theater building on State St. by end of 2018.
Nov 21st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Advances McKinley School Project
Opponents demand half the building and half of the low-income housing tax credits.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Wildenberg Hotel Will Be Redeveloped
Developer Que El-Amin giving 1856 building new life as anchor of housing development.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Should McKinley School Be Redeveloped?
Gorman & Co. pushes redevelopment plan, while a few neighbors vehemently object.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Michels Groundbreaking Coming Soon
Company lining up permits for $100 million project to break ground by year's end.
Oct 31st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Creates TIF for Villard Ave. Project
Deal on 43-unit apartment project is a shift in policy by Barrett administration.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Take A Virtual Ride on The Hop
Mayor shows off The Hop in advance of Friday's public opening.
Oct 29th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Tunnel Gets Colorful Mural
"Migration," a 50-foot-long mural, will delight 1,400 migrating weekday pedestrians.
Oct 29th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Post Office, Company Fight Over Downtown Property
Plus: Where should Public Museum move? And what's an Opportunity Zone?
Oct 28th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Many Oppose Kinnickinnic Ave. Buildings
Two-hour meeting allows Bay View neighbors to vent about proposed 220-unit complex.
Oct 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar On Time and On Budget
The Hop was on time and "almost balanced to the dime," officials note.
Oct 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Department Faces Criminal Probe
Spat between Hamilton and Zielinski reveals DA investigating and Baker hiring lawyer.
Oct 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
New Development Plans for Streetcar
City details possible changes around a streetcar route to Walker's Point, Bronzeville, Harambee.
Oct 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
