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Connaughton Pursuing Bigger Brewers Hill Project
Three Leaf expands proposed building, now needs historic commission approval.
Aug 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Apartment Complex For Bay View?
Plan for four-story complex has long way to go. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Jul 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Calls For $44 Million In Workforce And Housing Spending
Funds would come from $394 million federal ARPA grant.
Jul 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan To Renovate Every City-Owned Home Gains Traction
Council now embraces Bauman proposal. Barrett's plan will include elements of it.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Can City Prevent Miami-Like Disaster?
Bauman grills officials. Should Milwaukee ramp up building inspections?
Jun 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Downspout Police Are Coming
Disconnecting downspouts is part of strategy to reduce Deep Tunnel overflows into Lake Michigan.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Advance Auto Parts Store On North Avenue
Retailer opening store two blocks from competitor.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bauman’s $150 Million Affordable Housing Plan
Plan would save every city-owned single-family home and duplex.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bauman’s Demolition Moratorium Killed
Two council members whose districts would be most affected are strongly opposed.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Require Laser Scanning of Buildings Slated for Demolition
Effort would create a database of lost buildings.
May 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Hayat Pharmacy Will Open on Brady Street
New pharmacy will occupy former Starbucks space.
Apr 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Harbor District Building Slated for Redevelopment
Plus: Changes at Eastcastle Place and a recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Historic Home Will Be Moved Three Blocks
To make way for new Marquette sorority building, 1885 home at 16th and Kilbourn moving to lot on 19th St.
Apr 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bauman Proposes Moratorium On City Demolitions
Alderman proposes fixing all deteriorated city-owned homes using federal stimulus funds.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Small Apartment Building Planned for Harambee
Three-story building will expand senior housing complex on near North Side.
Mar 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New BBQ Joint a Success
Plus: a Dubbel Dutch pop-up, new Culvers in Bay Shore, and the downtown SportClub reopens.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Food Hall Planned for Downtown
Chicago group targeting two possible East Town sites for 20-stall food hall.
Feb 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
McKinley School Project’s Final Design Okayed
'Worst building ever seen' by city DNS will be turned into 35 apartments.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Demolition Underway on River One
Following explosion, construction and demolition are occurring side by side.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Deconstruction Firm Makes Progress
But citywide deconstruction requirement will again be suspended until March 2022.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Third Ward Nightclub Surrenders License Before Revocation Hearing
SITE closes following shooting.
Jan 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Program Teaches Tenants Rights for Renters
Rent For Success gives renters information and practical advice for safely renting in Milwaukee.
Jan 15th, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Downtown Apartment Building Nears Completion
Bucks' Pat Connaughton is building a three-unit apartment building in East Town.
Jan 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Work Resuming On Explosion-Damaged River One
The damage will cost millions. The cause of explosion is still under investigation.
Dec 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Housing Advocates Prepare For End of Eviction Moratorium
With no extension in sight, advocates are scrambling for solutions to an expected tidal wave of evictions.
Dec 18th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers
$1.6 Billion Adopted Budget Raises Fees, Cuts Police
City's fiscal challenges continue to mount under state restrictions, rising costs.
Nov 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Lead Testing Down During Pandemic
Milwaukee has performed nearly 40% fewer lead tests this year.
Nov 6th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Committee Approves Over 20 Amendments To Milwaukee Budget
Amendments target violence prevention, housing, lead abatement and more.
Oct 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Almost Half of Budget Amendments Are Policy Footnotes
Footnotes call for a racial equity audit, benches in vacant lots, lead-safe property database and much more.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Guard Plans Third Apartment Building
Pat Connaughton's Three Leaf Development plans four-story building in Brewers Hill.
Oct 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Hires New Deconstruction Contractor
Spencer Renovation fired, White Glove Group hired to deconstruct, not demolish city-owned homes.
Oct 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
What You Need to Know About Rent and Eviction
Raphael Ramos, of Legal Action of Wisconsin, answers your questions.
Sep 24th, 2020 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
Downtown Building Being Demolished
Building from 1885 was once planned for indoor-outdoor bar concept.
Sep 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Work Starting Soon on McKinley School Redevelopment
$1.1 million environmental cleanup comes first for fire-damaged school.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Gobble Up City Budget
MPD got 62 cents of every new city budget dollar over last ten years.
Aug 16th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Council Spending Hours Reviewing Barrett’s Appointments
Plenty of praise and criticism for department heads, including Jeff Polenske and Jeanette Kowalik.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Adopts Mask Mandate
Council unanimously adopts indoor and outdoor mandate. Goes into effect Thursday.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Grilling, But Advancing Mayoral Appointees
Most being confirmed unanimously after long meetings.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Launches Active Streets for Business
Policy allows restaurants, bars to use space on sidewalks, streets, but details worry alders.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
City Workers Will Get Hazard Pay Bonus
Mayor Barrett's proclamation boosts hourly pay by $3.13 for front-line workers.
May 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Rules Northridge Mall Must Be Demolished
City scores victory in bid to take control of vacant mall.
May 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City To Furlough, Cut Hours For 750 Employees
Revenue down $27 million in pandemic and city forced to make cuts.
May 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Mexican Restaurant Planned for Bay View
Co-owner of Las 7 Estrellas plans new restaurant on S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
Apr 25th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Boarded Up Businesses Appear Across Milwaukee
Modern furniture store, a grocery store and gas stations are all covered in plywood.
Apr 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Should City Workers Get COVID Bonus?
Public Works employees can't work from home, face more risk of COVID-19.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City To Do Video Inspections of Projects
With drop-off location for plans. Goal to protect workers yet keep construction going.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee on 70-Year Pace To Replace Lead Laterals
What will the city do for property owners that want to voluntarily replace their laterals?
Mar 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
11 Key Details About the Convention Center Expansion
Plus: Rite-Hite moving to city, Mitchell Street mystery, Lower East Side projects still alive.
Mar 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Moves to Fire Deconstruction Firm
Spencer Renovation unresponsive to city officials, not working on city-owned homes.
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
27 Apartments Planned Near Marquette
Plus: MU plans new business school, Rivecca brothers buy out disgraced Ganos, Abele gives $300,000 to new project.
Feb 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Tire Disposal Fee Causing Illegal Dumping?
Council wants data, raises concerns.
Jan 31st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Deconstruction Contractor Delaying Work
City's program beset by delays. The latest is a contractor not showing up for work.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Lakefront Tower Loses A Few Floors
Plus: Northridge Mall trial starts, Foxconn bailing on project could cause up to $120 million state bailout.
Jan 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Deconstruction Delayed Through 2020
Officials hope to build contractor capacity in program focused on jobs and environment.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
More Mac and Cheese for Bay View
Also new: Wahlburgers in Third Ward, Mad Chicken on East Side and downtown distillery.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Urban Farm Planned for Near West Side
Plus: A trio downtown buildings change hands, including one that contained Trio.
Jan 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Sadoff Saving Walker’s Point Buildings
Sofi Lofts project includes redevelopment of two old neglected S. 1st St. buildings.
Jan 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
See The Canstruction of Local Landmarks
Plus: Associated gives Milwaukee Center new name & upgrades, mass timber building tops off.
Dec 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Adjusts Zoning for First Floor Design
More active first floors create more a more activated, walkable city.
Dec 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Journal Square Will Be Hundreds of Apartments
Plus: Packed week of affordable housing news, and Cheesehead expansion.
Nov 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Cafe-Cop House Coming to Clarke Square
Unique center is a partnership of city, non-profit Journey House and police department.
Nov 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Fighting Illegal Dumping
New DNS program makes it easier for citizens to report problems, results in 16 citations.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Deconstruction Effort Is Underway
After a year of false starts by the city, a $1.2 million, 50-home effort is underway.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
NBA Player Plans Downtown Apartments
Big week in real estate with Couture taxes, Strauss, Marchese, Airbnb, Scott Lurie and more making headlines.
Oct 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Honeypie Moving to Former Alchemist Theatre Space
Popular Bay View restaurant will move a few blocks north next spring.
Oct 11th, 2019 by Catherine Jozwik
Lurie Buys Milwaukee Street Blackhole
Long-vacant, one-story building was originally three stories. Now will find new life.
Oct 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Deconstruction Program Expected to Restart Next Week
Contractor will start after months of delays.
Oct 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Brady Street Building Being Rehabbed, Expanded
Former home of Waterford Wine could become retail store, cafe or restaurant.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Wangard Plans “Eagleknit” in Walker’s Point
Plus: Action-packed week of real estate includes new apartments, downtown HQ and more pizza.
Sep 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Rexnord Will Occupy Downtown Buildings
Buildings on W. Michigan St. being renovated for company's new headquarters.
Sep 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Commission Okays Taller Timber Tower
Tallest timber tower in Western Hemisphere would now be almost 247 feet high.
Sep 10th, 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
Northridge Mall Lawsuit Filed
Battle over future of vacant mall headed to Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
Aug 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Church Removes Banner of Accused Child Rapist
After weeks of controversy and city order, south-side church takes banner down.
Aug 3rd, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
South Side Church Battles Over Controversial Sign
Residents contend sign features church leader charged of serious crimes.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
MATC Program Would Redevelop Homes
Would partner with city, JCP Construction and non-profit on job training, blight elimination.
Jul 8th, 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
Asian Market at Northridge By 2021?
After city condemns building, the mall's owners introduce development plan, timeline.
May 28th, 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
City Moves to Demolish Northridge Mall
Condemnation order starts process to razing building and perhaps seizing property.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves North America’s Tallest Timber Tower
Milwaukee could be home to tallest wood building in Western Hemisphere by 2021.
Feb 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Gabler Provided False Information
Appointed to bench by Walker after his application falsely described municipal court violations.
Feb 20th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Summit Credit Union Coming to Walker’s Point
New branch of growing credit union will be located along S. 1st St. at Freshwater Plaza.
Feb 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Wants The Modjeska Theatre?
Historic Mitchell St. theater for sale or lease as an entertainment venue, but needs repairs.
Jan 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Tallest Timber Tower Gets First Approval
City Plan Commission endorses plan for North America's tallest mass timber building.
Jan 24th, 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
2900 Apartments Starts to Rise
New 55-unit apartment building at Oakland and Locust will be five floors high.
Jan 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Starts Over on Deconstruction
It's back to demolishing old buildings, while trying to start small deconstruction program.
Jan 9th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
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
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
Disconnect Your Downspouts, Get $100
City program affecting 54,000 homes part of plan to prevent Deep Tunnel overflows.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Coalition Pushes Efforts to Prevent Evictions
I in 10 renters evicted in city's worst census tracks, study found.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Analise Pruni and Allison Dikanovic
The Revival of Newspaper Row
Old Journal and Sentinel buildings on E. Mason St. see new life.
Oct 9th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Fire Department Defends Vacant Building Signs
They're meant to warn fire fighters of hazards; Bauman charges they attract crime.
Oct 5th, 2018 by Analise Pruni
City-Wide Cleanup Targets Neighborhoods
Big Clean MKE sponsored by the city, two non-profits, gathers volunteers at four locations.
Sep 3rd, 2018 by Sarah Lipo
Job Fair Helps Teens, Young Adults
Held on South Side by city, non-profits to reach “opportunity youth.”
Aug 28th, 2018 by Jenny Whidden
Can Vliet Street Be Revived?
Business owners, community activists encouraged by beautification efforts.
Jul 11th, 2018 by Jenny Whidden
Wangard, City Again at Odds on Freshwater Plaza
Size of sign at issue. Meanwhile developer planning two more developments at the plaza.
Jun 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View’s White House Officially Historic
City's Historic Preservation Commission gives tavern a temporary historic designation.
Apr 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
White House Tavern Controversy
New owners of 1890 tavern making changes, alderman files for historic preservation.
Mar 5th, 2018 by Michael Horne
