Department of City Development

Residents Explore Development Ideas for Lisbon Avenue

Community members, developers, architects plan for Washington Park neighborhood.

Cafe With Healthy Options Proposed For Center Street

Proposal calls for renovating vacant, city-owned building.

Edison Development Faces Tax Delinquency, More Liens

Mass timber tower project stalled, faces $14 million in liens, other issues.

New Walker’s Point Developments Include Special ‘Safety Valve’ Clause

City revises TIF policy to get deal done with New Land.

Conversion of Milwaukee’s Third Tallest Building To Get More Public Cash

Subsidy grows as project costs grow. What will city get in return?

City Unveils Plan to Curb Grocery Store Closures

Grant program would help cover costs; proposed ordinance aims to attract new stores.

City of Milwaukee Launches Next Phase of Public Artist in Residence Program With Milwaukee Fire Department to Address Safe Housing

Request for Proposals for PAIR artist services, Request for Qualifications to fill PAIR Liaison position due March 16, 2026

Nominations now being accepted for 29th Annual Mayor’s Design Awards

Nominations must be submitted by March 2, 2026

Milwaukee Department of City Development Proposes Two New TIDs to Expand Workforce Housing Opportunities

Proposed TIDs to support New Land Enterprises developments in Walker’s Point

Milwaukee Common Council Moves to Support Grocery Store and Pharmacy Retention

MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit to Feature Workshops, Vendors, Keynote Address and More

Milwaukee Arts Board Announces 2026 Application Cycles for Sustaining Grant Program, Public Art Conservation Fund