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Lohmann & Rauscher opening North American Headquarters in Milwaukee on June 27th
On June 27th, Lohmann & Rauscher (L&R) will open its new North American headquarters at 3880 West Wheelhouse Road in Milwaukee.
Jun 26th, 2015 by Press Release
The Horse Barn’s Final Days?
The huge facility on E. National has housed the police horses and downtown carriage horses, but is now heavy with debt and unpaid taxes.
Jun 19th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Yes, Johnson Controls Wants to Build Downtown
The city will help pay for feasibility study of company building a high-rise near the lake and just west of Discovery World.
May 13th, 2015 by Dave Reid
EPA Awards Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grants to Reduce Runoff that Contributes to Algal Blooms
The projects announced today will be implemented by conservation organizations and by state and local governments.
Mar 26th, 2015 by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Selects 20 Communities for Brownfield Grants to Revitalize Communities, Strengthen Local Economies
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee was selected by the EPA to receive grant funding that will create approximately 1,700 jobs.
Mar 9th, 2015 by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Joe Davis Announces Plan for NBA Arena
Actually, it wasn't really a plan. But it was a press conference.
Mar 4th, 2015 by Michael Horne
City of Milwaukee: Government by elitists and the people don’t count
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan December 17, 2014
Dec 17th, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Committee Takes No Action on Streetcar
Public Works Committee votes to send streetcar proposal to full council, setting up a showdown Dec. 16th.
Dec 10th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor looking to shut down public vote on downtown streetcar
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan December 8, 2014
Dec 8th, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
RACM Approves Tax Funding for Streetcar
The TIF funding approved will also pay for infrastructure for The Couture high-rise, whose architect promised it will "push the boundaries of urban design."
Dec 2nd, 2014 by Michael Horne
Next Stops For The Streetcar
The devil is in the details of tax incremental financing and various meetings and approvals needed before construction begins.
Nov 24th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Barrett Moving Forward With Streetcar
If Common Council approves at December 16 meeting, construction would start in late 2015, and Milwaukee would follow in footsteps of many other cities.
Nov 18th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
The Land of Brownfields
The 30th St. Corridor can’t succeed unless the contaminated land is healed. The process is already underway. Fifth story of a series.
Oct 9th, 2014 by Susan Nusser
The Problem of Foreclosed Homes
Housing must be improved if a rehabbed 30th Street Corridor is to succeed. Part 4 of a series.
Oct 1st, 2014 by Susan Nusser
Common Council approves historic designation, rezoning for McKinley School property
News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman
Sep 24th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Can Milwaukee Repeat the Menomonee Valley’s Success?
Public Policy Forum highlights seven keys to the success of the Menomonee Valley.
Sep 24th, 2014 by Susan Nusser
How to Train Workers
Without the right training and opportunities for workers, the 30th Street Corridor will fail. Third story of a series.
Sep 22nd, 2014 by Susan Nusser
Can 30th Street Corridor Be Reclaimed?
The redevelopment effort includes a huge swath of the city, and countless players and plans. First of a series.
Sep 9th, 2014 by Susan Nusser
EPA Announces $1 Million Grant to Clean Up Contaminated Sites in Milwaukee
“This EPA brownfield grant is a solid investment in the future of Milwaukee that will help transform contaminated sites into redevelopment opportunities”
Aug 7th, 2014 by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Ground Breaking Day in the Park East
A flock of public officials turned out to celebrate the Avenir, a $20.7 million, 104-unit mixed-use building that begins construction.
Nov 10th, 2013 by Dave Reid
City Authority Okays New Beerline Buildings
RACM approves two apartment buildings with 113 units that will increase density on N. Commerce St.
Oct 18th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Federal grant will spur further redevelopment of Century City site
Nearly a million dollars in federal matching grants will help spur redevelopment activity at Century City Business Park, the former home of manufacturers Tower Automotive and A.O. Smith.
Oct 15th, 2013 by Willie Wade
Community invited to submit ideas for name of new park in the Menomonee Valley
24-acre park along Menomonee River to open July 20
Feb 14th, 2013 by Menomonee Valley Partners
Common Council’s plan will allow developers to combat blight
More than 130 vacant, city-owned houses are set to be renovated or rebuilt and converted into rental properties, as a result of action by the Milwaukee Common Council last week.
Jan 23rd, 2013 by Willie Wade
Northwestern Mutual Tower Advances
Proposal that's a "celebration of Downtown" sails through the city's Redevelopment Authority.
Jan 17th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Park East Square Loan Approved
Union opposition to Park East Square evaporates.
Sep 20th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Million-dollar baby: Wangard wants $1 million in clean-up funds – Janitors union calls day of action
RACM meets at 1:30 PM on Thursday to decide whether or not to approve a $1 million brownfield remediation loan request from building owner/developer Stewart Wangard of Wangard Partners.
Sep 19th, 2012 by SEIU Local 1
They Ruined Our Lives
Union members fight city loan to Wangard Partners, delaying proposed Park East development.
Aug 17th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Janitors urge redevelopment authority to reject loan to rich, irresponsible developer
Janitors today at the meeting of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM) will urge that the authority reject a request for a million dollar loan from developer Stewart Wangard.
Aug 16th, 2012 by SEIU Local 1
Talgos being Mothballed, Bike Corrals Return, YP Week, and More
Welcome to the fifth installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week we take a look at mothballing the new Talgo trainsets for the Amtrak Hiawatha line, the return of the bike corrals, Young Professional Week, free music from the Milwaukee Public Library, and more.
Mar 21st, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
The North End Phase Two Groundbreaking Photos
A ceremonial groundbreaking took place at the corner of Pleasant and Water streets today for the Portrait and Silhouette buildings at The North End, collectively known as Phase Two of The North End. A number of public officials were on hand representing the large number of public funding sources required to get the project off the ground (or more aptly, in the ground) with the state of private financing for development.
Feb 16th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
United Methodist Children’s Services Phase III Holds Groundbreaking Celebration
Although the official groundbreaking ceremony was held this past weekend, the United Methodist Children's Services (UMCS) Phase III development is well under construction. The 10-unit mixed-use apartment building, to be located at 3800 West Lisbon Ave., will provide quality affordable housing for low-income families.
Nov 9th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Mixed-Use East Library Proposals Meet the Neighbors
Wednesday night, Alderman Nik Kovac held a public meeting to allow feedback to be voiced regarding the three proposed alternatives for the redevelopment of the one-story East Library into a mixed-use facility. The meeting was a follow-up to a meeting last November discussing the potential of issuing a request-for-proposal (RFP) for the redevelopment of the East Library site. Attendees at the meeting were provided with an update on the process and allowed to ask questions about the process and proposals. The predictable East Side public meeting questions were aired, but which, if any, of the proposals will be selected?
Sep 15th, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
Green Development Planned for S. 2nd Street
Kaufmann LeSage, led by Juli Kaufmann, plans to develop a four-story 30,000 square foot environmentally-friendly commercial building, located at 538 S. 2nd Street in the Historic Walker's Point Neighborhood. The project, known as the Milwaukee Fix,will take green development to the next level, going beyond LEED standards.
Nov 26th, 2010 by Dave Reid
City Committee Approves Financing Agreement for Summerfest South End Project (Renderings)
Earlier this week the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee recommended the approval of a Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee financing agreement with Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Nov 19th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Could 2010 be the Year of the Park East?
After today's news, nationally 2010 might go down as the year of high-speed rail, but here in Milwaukee it just might be the year of the Park East.
Jan 28th, 2010 by Dave Reid
The Moderne Likely to Receive Public Financing
The Moderne, the long awaited project on the corner of 3rd and Juneau, is moving ahead. The City, through RACM, is aiming to provide $10,000,000 in financial assistance to the project. A deal that is very likely to be approved. The building is to be largely an apartment building with first floor retail and a few condos at the top three floors. Originally intended to be 80 condos, the project is now 154 apartments and 33 condos spread over 30 floors.
Sep 15th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council Debates Water Deal
Both, New Land Enterprises' apartment proposal and Mandel Group's UWM dormitory proposal were approved without any debate on the floor and both are expect to break ground after winter.
Dec 18th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Potential Changes to the RFP Process
Milwaukee should explore how land sales are managed in order to achieve the highest and best use. If Milwaukee can become better at converting land from public and vacant to private and developed it will only be a benefit to the entire city by building a better urban fabric and raising the city tax base.
Nov 28th, 2008 by Jeramey Jannene
Zoning Committee Approves Multiple Land Sales
Resolution 080271 would authorize the land sale of nineteen City of Milwaukee (RACM) properties to create three mixed-use developments within the Haymarket Square neighborhood. These three development would consist of the Sixth Street Market, Vineyard Place, and Walnut Hill.
Jun 25th, 2008 by Dave Reid
That’s the Spirit! Milwaukeean Buffett Donates $11 Million in 2004
Buffett Foundation Quietly Disperses Big Bucks -- and it's Just the Beginning
Nov 17th, 2005 by Michael Horne
City Moves to Dismiss Rico Suit
A Milwaukeeworld Scoop
Nov 4th, 2005 by Michael Horne
State Elections Board Responds to Complaint Against Walker
John Weishan and Gerry Broderick filed an official complaint today with the Wisconsin State Elections Board against Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker.
May 9th, 2005 by Michael Horne
At it Again
Alderman asked to make big money decision on 24 hour notice.
Feb 7th, 2005 by Michael Horne
