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Milwaukee Will Fund Riverwalk That Won’t Be Public

At least not for several years.

Milwaukee The Regional Leader In Large Project Permitting

But projects requiring a zoning change can still take more than a year.

Milwaukee City Plan Commissioner Uses AI to Turn 700 Pages of Zoning Code Into a Single Conversation — Built Without a Development Team

Non-technical civic leader builds functioning prototype with Claude Code and Google Gemini 3, enters Google's global hackathon to demonstrate what's possible for city services.

High Rise Site Could Be Temporary Parking Lot

The 25-story 1550 project approved 2 years ago still faces financing hurdle.

Housing Development Proposed For City’s Far Northwestern Edge

Proposal for rare virgin site within city borders.

Will Noise Impact Proposed 1st Street Development?

Nearby forge's owner predicts problems with residents complaining of noise.

Architecture Firm Contemplates Lower East Side Apartments

But first it wants a new office in that neighborhood.

Remember Condos? New Downtown Proposal Calls For Them

Could be first such housing project in more than a decade.

Developer Plans Large Project On Bay View, Harbor District Border

Former Vilter Manufacturing site could house more than 500.

New Plan To Save Historic Mansion on 27th Street

Cafe India owner drops plans, only for new developer to enter picture.

Zoning Change Would Kill Condo Plans

Rebirth of city's condo market hits road bump.

Apartment Building Planned For Rockwell Parking Lot

Developer plans third project on southside artery.

Southside Block Will Be Completely Reshaped By New School

High-performing Prince of Peace will get new home.

Council Split On Cudahy Farms Proposal

Area Alderwoman Larresa Taylor opposes plan backed by Mayor, DCD.

Housing Plan Wins Key Council Committee Endorsement

Revised 'Growing MKE' is not perfect, but council should still adopt it say sponsors.

7 Brew Plans Second Milwaukee Cafe

Layton Avenue proposal joins earlier cafe slated for 27th Street.

Restaurant Depot Reveals Second Milwaukee Location

Company would partially fill shuttered Walmart.

Council Approves Proposed Deer District Hotel

Moxy Hotel was caught in crossfire over fight about The Trade hotel.

‘Growing MKE’ Proposal Picks Up Key Endorsement

New name, revised plan turns one major opponent into a supporter.

New Land Creating Downtown Garden For Tenants

Gravel lot used for construction staging would become home for tomatoes.

Committee Delays Consideration of New Downtown Hotel

Moxy Hotel proposal leads to messy meeting, closed session with City Attorney.

City Revises Its ‘Growing MKE’ Plan, Including Changing The Name

A 'benefit and harm analysis' also attempts to address critics' concerns.

Milwaukee Delays Legalizing Carriage Houses

How the sponsors of accessory dwelling units sabotaged their own proposal.

Committee Overturns Plan Commission, Recommends ‘Missing Middle’ Housing

But coalition of community groups continues to strongly oppose proposal.

Council Committee Backs Return of Granny Flats

Legalizing accessory dwelling units could grow housing across entire city.

7-Story East Side Apartment Complex Wins Key Endorsement

New alder Alex Brower backs new housing for long-vacant site.

Plan Commission Backs Carriage Homes, Spikes ‘Missing Middle’ Housing

Proposals differ from mayor's Growing MKE plan and divide commission members.

Highly-Visible Site From I-94 Getting Redeveloped

Former Hunger Task Force location west of Brewers stadium a prime spot for signage.

City Wants To Advance Affordable Housing Development, Alderwoman Not So Sure

Alderwoman Larresa Taylor raises concerns about potential 1,145-unit Cudahy Farms development. DCD proposes subsidy.

Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Changes Zoning Board Makeup

Mayor Johnson calls move 'unnecessary and potentially detrimental.'

Former Library Would Be Redeveloped Into Apartments

Former Bay View library would be redeveloped and expanded with 3-story addition.

Council Committee Approves $100 Million Deer District, MATC Project

Technical college to pay millions to include new athletic facility in mixed-use development.

Plan Commission Approves New East Side Apartments

But council approval will be held until after April special election.

New Hotel Pits Labor Groups Against One Another

Public hearing on second proposed Deer District hotel centers on union battle at first one.

Designs Revealed For Two Proposed Buildings

A new Deer District hotel and a 7-story East Side apartment building.

Council May Refine Makeup of Board of Zoning Appeals

Council President seeks more expertise in effort to overhaul boards and commissions.

City, Bucks, Plan Commission Happy With Deer District Apartments Design

The design for 'a complex site with some complex constraints' wins approval.

Private School Plans Soccer Field Atop Public Street

Nativity Jesuit wants to build playing field, green space in unusual location.

Wisconsin’s First Buc-ee’s Location Planned in the City of Oak Creek

Brady Corp. Plans Expansion, Job Growth

Milwaukee manufacturer plans to add up to 60 jobs to Good Hope Road facility.

See Updated Plans For Deer District Apartments, MATC Gym

Jeffers plans to break ground this summer on full-block development

Old Library To Become Appliance Store

Mill Road Library building to get new lease on life for a price below appraised value.

Report Finds Lauded Real Estate Program Could Improve

ACRE has helped reduce racial disparities, but needs more mentoring, WPF finds.

City Official Double Dips to Earn $250,000

Department of Administration head Preston Cole awarded $73,700 raise.

Common Council Approves Two Unusual Housing Developments

Condos and cohousing secure necessary zoning changes.

Kinship Plans Food Center, Community Hub at Holton and Locust

Organization intends to relocate to new facility on Housing Authority's property.

Apartment Development Proposed Just Off Downer Avenue

11-story condominium tower once proposed for site.

Riverwest Cohousing Development Receives First Approval

40-unit development would merge condominiums and community.

Debate Over Future of Vacant Menomonee Valley Building Could Be Reaching The End

Kendall Breunig wants to redevelop a former tin ware factory into housing, but city has opposed him.

As Tower Delayed, Site Will Provide More Parking On East Side

Proposed Farwell Avenue tower appears unlikely to move forward soon. City supports shared parking.

New Condo Development Proposed For North End of Downtown

Proposal would be largest condo development in Milwaukee in more than a decade.

Growing MKE Plan Takes Center Stage at ‘Zoned Out’ Event

Panel attempts to unpack racial history of zoning, and how zoning can help build a better Milwaukee.

Developer, City, Nonprofit Fighting Over Menomonee Valley Project

DCD and BID prefer industrial, commercial use. Developer wants an apartment complex.

Enerpac Move Downtown Includes Controversial, Large Riverfront Balcony

But preservation advocates have concerns about where the deck is being installed.

New Retail Building Planned For Midtown Center

Standalone Foot Locker store would be constructed on vacant lot, boost shopping complex.

Growing MKE Plan Suffers Sudden Growing Pains

Much criticism, fears of gentrification at hearing from central city residents.

First Key Vote On Zoning Overhaul Scheduled For Monday

Is Growing MKE good to go or dead on arrival? City Plan Commission gets first say.

Loans, Subsidies Approved To Support 301 Affordable Apartments

Redevelopment Authority working to advance three developments to groundbreakings.

Bronzeville Creative Arts & Tech Hub Wins Key Approval

Plan Commission approves design for mixed-used complex including affordable housing.

September Construction Start Targeted For Harbor District Apartments

Mixed-income building will include new public water feature on E. Greenfield Avenue.

Council Hates For-Profit College, But Approves It Anyway

Threat of lawsuit a factor as Arizona College of Nursing seeks to open on West Side.

Council Retreats On For-Profit College

Opponents call Arizona College of Nursing predatory. Committee decides to allow zoning change for it.

Northwestern Mutual Considers Options For University Club

Including events, a restaurant and hotel. Plan commission okays zoning change.

City of Milwaukee releases Growing MKE Draft Plan

Growing MKE recommends updates to Milwaukee’s zoning code to permit additional styles of housing in all Milwaukee neighborhoods.

Committee Punts On For-Profit College Approval

But without approval, Arizona College of Nursing issue seems likely headed to court.

Public Approval Process Starting For Country’s Tallest Mass Timber Building

And company hopes to build an even taller building next door.

Plan Commission Rejects For-Profit Nursing School

Unanimous decision sets up high-stakes council vote, possible court challenge.

A New Plan For Tiny Homes

With a new design and developer for project to support homeless veterans.

Construction Starts On 27th Street Garden Apartments

"Condo-like" complex with 24 units will add upscale housing to undeveloped southside site.

Town Bank Plans Capitol Drive Branch

Plus: Associated closing a branch, Marcus Center parking garage draws 3 redevelopment bids, and the weekly roundup.

Affordable Housing Planned Near Milwaukee-Glendale Border

Church would sell lot to enable development. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

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.

Council Confirms New Chief Building Inspector

Jezamil Arroyo-Vega is the new head of the Department of Neighborhood Services.

New Bay View Plan Envisions Redevelopment of 3 Key Sites

"We no longer have to be reactionary," says Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic.

New Development Coming To S. 27th Street

Not a "boilerplate strip mall" says architect.

Changes To Milwaukee’s Zoning Code Would Encourage More Development

"Growing MKE" proposal part of strategy to grow city to 1 million residents.

Revised Deer District Concert Hall Gets First Approval

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

Two New Athletic Fashion Stores Opening

Plus: Bay View park's reconstruction, and recap of the week's real estate news.

State’s Biggest Battery Energy Storage System Planned

$450 million northwest side facility part of shift to renewable energy.

Plan Commission Rejects Midtown Walmart Redevelopment Plan

City officials cite lack of detail in plan for self storage and commercial spaces.

East Side Tower Adds Apartments

New Land plan is now for 24 stories, less parking. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

Market-Rate Apartments Planned Near 76th and Brown Deer

Sycamore Place owners hope to fill what they say is a void on Northwest Side.

City Seeks ‘Landmark’ Redevelopment of Marcus Center Parking Structure

Hotel, housing and first-floor activation sought to replace aging parking structure.

Former Downer Chancery To Be Renovated For New Tenants

SereniTea would occupy half of space, which will be reconfigured in line with its original design.

Sixteenth Street Health Centers Demolishing House for Parking

And more tear downs for parking could follow. Is it good policy?

Plan Commission Okays Huge Housing Development

Rejects Ald. Taylor's push to delay proposal for 1,145 units of housing near Northridge.

Town Hall regarding Cudahy Farms housing development set for July 13

Nova Could Be Downtown Airbnb Hub

Apartments could be temporarily leased as "pop-up hotel." Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

Gov. Evers Appoints Willie Smith to the WEDC Board of Directors

Fall Construction Planned for Downtown Dog Park, Brewery

By 2024 Foxtown Brewing complex and dog park could be the "hot new place" in town.

Third Ward Tower Making Its Mark

Building will eventually rise 31 stories, but it's already clearly visible

25-Story Tower Wins Crucial Endorsement

High-end, 318-unit apartment complex would replace parking lot on N. Farwell Ave.

Regal Ware Moving HQ From Kewaskum To Milwaukee

Plus: Beradda buys and Hendricks sells buildings. And recap of week's real estate news.

25-Story Farwell Tower Wins First Approval

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

Brady Street Hotel Design Approved

The 11-story building would be only hotel between Downtown and Glendale.