Department of Public Works

Milwaukee Makes It Far Easier To Replace Your Lead Service Line

Opt-in program part of citywide plan to replace all lead service lines in 20 years.

Mayor Vetoes Controversial Insurance Partnership

Council narrowly endorsed idea, only for Mayor Cavalier Johnson to kill initiative.

City of Milwaukee Earns $4 Million Grant to Advance Traffic Safety Initiatives

The Return of Black Husky’s Christmas Tree Spruce Beer

4th annual version of beer brewed with boughs from the city's Christmas tree.

Treegate Is Over, Milwaukee Will Pick Up Christmas Trees

"We hear you," says DPW after frustration aired by residents, council members.

Leaf Collection Continues Throughout Milwaukee

City to No Longer Collect Holiday Trees Curbside: Additional Drop Sites Offered

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.

Milwaukee Marathon Returning In 2024 With New Route, Date

Race ditches Deer District, Downtown for Lakefront, East Side and Bay View.

Is Milwaukee Being Sold An Insurance Scam?

Or is exclusive contract with company offering water and sewer line warranties a good deal?

Residents invited to 14th District town hall meeting on Sunday, December 3

Green Infrastructure Improvements Coming To Becher Street Overpass

Project will capture stormwater where W. Becher Street goes under Interstate 94.

Mass Timber Building Gains Concrete Parking Structure

Grinker's proposed office building on Walnut and Vel R. Phillips Ave. grows.

New Third-Party Study Suggests How Milwaukee Could Save Millions

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

Revised Deer District Concert Venue Wins Key Approval

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

Leaf Collection Deadline Extended

Rake Your Leaves into the Street through Sunday, November 26, 2023

Mayor Johnson to Light 2023 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree on Friday, November 17 at Cheer District, Illuminated by the We Energies Foundation

110th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration takes place from 5-7 p.m.

Milwaukee’s Three Streetcar Extensions Need Mayoral Direction

Extensions to Fiserv Forum, East Side, Walker's Point and Bronzeville need local funding source.

Full Legalization of Scooters Ends Up In City Budget

But it doesn't mean it immediately goes into effect.

2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes

New sales tax allows city to avoid drastic cuts, but comes at a cost.

More Market Rate Apartments Proposed Near 76th and Brown Deer

Second proposal this year. Illinois company plans expansion of The Villas at Granville.

From the 2nd District to the Deer District, city Christmas Tree brings joy to all

Statement of Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr. November 1, 2023

A Mix of Speed Hump and Crosswalk, New Street Feature All About Safety

First of 20 raised crosswalks deployed in Bay View near Parkside School for the Arts.

New raised crosswalk brings additional safety near Humboldt Park, Parkside School

Tentative Deal Would Salvage Milwaukee’s Deconstruction Program

Northcott Neighborhood House could step in to do work for long-delayed program.

Milwaukee Could Take Years to Build New Recycling Facility

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

Council Might Hold Up Mayor’s Changes To Zoning Board

At issue is new chair, two new appointments and oversight by Department of Administration.

Budget Amendment Would Boost Libraries, Streets, Voting and Lead Abatement

Proposal from Alderwoman Dimitirjevic and Council President Pérez aims to boost services across city.

North Ave. improvements continue to enhance public safety

DNR’s Green Tier Initiative Builds Local Partnerships, Healthier Environments

Facade of Milwaukee City Hall Is Failing, Again

While pieces of restored terra cotta crumble, city again seeks 'accountability.'

City Seeks 20% Cut in Energy Costs for 106 Buildings

And 45% emissions reduction. Seeking contractor, federal funding to meet climate goals.

Sip & Purr Moving to Brady Street

The cat cafe plans to relocate from Ivanhoe Pl. in 2024.

Revised Deer District Concert Hall Gets First Approval

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

WMSE & The Hop Take Frontier Radio to the Rails

Ride Along On Streetcar Extension Before It Opens

City shows off "L Line" to lakefront before Oct. 29 opening.

Milwaukee Wins $12 Million Federal Tree Grant

City, county, MPS will use funding to improve tree canopy in low-income areas.

New Sensors Quietly Measure How Often Parking Spots Used

City could use information to reset parking meters, charge variable rates.

WisDOT, city of Milwaukee urge safe driving in Wisconsin work zones

Milwaukee Drastically Changing Street Lighting Plan

Switch to LED lights upgrades because contractor shortage leaves city unable to rush to replace failing circuits.

Protected Bike Lanes Debut On East Side

But some areas will still need improvements as more permanent infrastructure installed.

Department of Public Works Schedules and Services for the 2023 Labor Day Holiday Weekend

Ald. Mark Borkowski Retiring

Veteran politician won't run for reelection in 2024.

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

Burnham Park Food Truck Zone Unveiled

Designated parking allows six trucks to operate on the street, combatting overcrowding and safety concerns.

Local talent and big trucks to be on display at Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival

Protected bike lanes coming to busy east side locations

Council approves measure aimed at increasing diversity in DPW-bid projects

Streetcar Ridership Has Climbed For 27 Straight Months Year-Over-Year

But is still below 2019 figures. Extension will open in October.

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.

National Ave Could Get Protected Bike Lanes, Fewer Driving Lanes

But will accommodations be made for bus rapid transit or streetcar service?

City Endorses New Lakefront Marathon Course With Hoan Bridge

Approval eliminates issue that doomed the 2022 race.

Council approves measure for the use of “urban wood”

Town Hall regarding Cudahy Farms housing development set for July 13

Common Council Approves 2% Milwaukee Sales Tax

But members blast policy provisions state is imposing. Mayor says vote was equal to one to create city in 1846.

Harley-Davidson Is New Streetcar Sponsor

Harley 'Homecoming' streetcar comes with free ticket giveaway.

E. North Ave. Apartments Moving Forward

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

Milwaukee Wins Grant To Create “Traffic Calming Lending Library”

Want to borrow a temporary traffic circle? DPW's building program to test ideas beyond speed humps.

Water Street Could Become Pedestrian Haven in Third Ward

Wider sidewalks, fewer traffic lanes contemplated.

Committee Backs 4 Streetcar Extensions

If federal grants received, system could reach Fiserv Forum, East Side, Bronzeville and Walker's Point.

Two Milwaukee projects awarded AARP Wisconsin grants to make the city more livable for all ages

Council Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax

And blasts state policy restrictions while insisting tax is far from a 'Milwaukee bailout.'

Milwaukee Wins $14 Million Grant To Rebuild, Reimagine Villard Avenue

Northside main street will receive "Complete Streets" treatment.

Common Council Plans To Approve Sales Tax

And later sue the state over policy restrictions. They 'will not dampen our creativity.'

City to raise Juneteenth Flag in advance of holiday festivities

City offices to be closed for first time in recognition of Juneteenth

Riverwest Affordable Housing Development To Get City Subsidy

With plans for late summer groundbreaking.

Police Settlement Will Cost Millions Less Than Expected

Plus: costs grow in claim against Tearman Spencer and a firefighter conspiracy defense.

Milwaukee Planning Three Protected Bike Lanes, Trail to Lake

City seeking federal funds from state to advance projects across city.

Following Fire, Recycling Center May Move

Menomonee Valley riverfront site could be repurposed for private development.

Officials, Neighbors Debate Brady Street’s Future

Close the street to cars? Remove parking? All options on the table.

Body Found In A Vehicle That Was Towed

Public Meetings Upcoming On Redesign Of Two Major Southside Streets

National and Oklahoma will see major changes. Meetings give chance for questions and feedback.

Milwaukee Now Requires More Notice When Contractors Dig Up Streets

Prior practice was "terrible" says Bay View alderwoman.

Common Council file opens public safety discussion focused on E. Brady St.

Topic will get first airing at June 7 Public Works Committee meeting

New Food Truck Restrictions Approved

Time limits, distance minimums, other rules target bad actors, say sponsors Brostoff and Zamarripa.

Massive Bay View Development Plan Has Grown

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

City Unveils Latest Lead Lateral Plan

With added federal funding, Water Works can now replace more laterals each year, but which ones?

Does Milwaukee City Hall Need A Plaza?

Visions differ for future of N. Market Street.

W. Vine St. Gains Honorary Name For Pastor Elbridge Lock

Plus: N. 33rd St. gains honorary named for bishop Kevin Carter.

MPD Can Tow New Group of Repeat Reckless Drivers

City enacting its part of state law change. But how big of a loophole does the policy have?

New Plan For Bay View’s Zillman Park

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

Potholes Are A Hot Problem in Milwaukee

Council members frustrated as complaints mount.

25-Story Farwell Tower Wins First Approval

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

New, “More Friendly” Milwaukee Night Parking Permits Available

New permit structure is easier in three key ways.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Selected For National Pedestrian Safety Initiative

Milwaukee is one of nine cities in new program.

Registration Is Open For ‘No Mow May’

And if you act fast, you can get a free sign.

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.

City Constructing 50 Traffic Calming Projects in 2023

From full reconstruction to rapid implementation test projects, DPW say it's time to build.

West Side Freeway-to-Boulevard Study Advances

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

Garbage Truck Crashes Into Streetcar

The Hop hops its tracks in collision that sent one person to hospital. How did the crash happen?

Participating In “No Mow May” Will Require Registration

Ald. Dimitrijevic leads Milwaukee in adopting bee-friendly program.

Milwaukee Hopes To Be Bellwether In Kia/Hyundai Suit

Could be central player in multi-city lawsuit, perhaps increasing size of any settlement.

City Will Sue Kia, Hyundai Over Repeated Thefts

City looking for 'payback' stemming from 'destruction' wrought by theft epidemic.

Council Approves Ordinance Requiring the Purchase of Low- and Zero-Emissions City Vehicles

Policy advances Milwaukee climate goals and cost-savings over vehicle lifecycle

Proposal Requires All-EV or Hybrid City Fleet

Ald. Dimitrijevic and ECO office want to move toward only low or zero-emission vehicles.

AG Kaul, 21 Other States Demand Kia, Hyundai Address Thefts

Could be precursor to multi-state lawsuit over autos' defect that makes thefts easy.

Milwaukee Health Department Announces Upcoming Changes to COVID-19 Services

Milwaukee Losing One Of Its Movable Bridges

16th Street Bridge will be rebuilt as stationary structure.