Department of City Development

Subsidies Will Advance Three Developments Along King Drive

Plus: Funding for a statue and more streetscaping, traffic safety projects.

New Proposal Would Save Long-Vacant Villa Theater

Thomas Matthews has big plans for 99-year-old movie theater.

Haymarket Development Will Start With Demolition

New property owner plans to clear long-vacant building.

Sprinkler Tragedy Changes Affordable Housing Subsidy

One RACM commissioner is to thank. But no easy solution for adding sprinklers to buildings.

City Subsidy To Redevelop State’s Third Tallest Building Scores First Approval

DCD Commissioner says more deals are coming with city's new TIF guidelines.

Mayor Signs Housing Legislation, Praises Late Jonathan Brostoff

'Honey Badger' alderman was champion of affordable housing effort.

Common Council action paves way for new development at Timmerman Plaza

A step forward for housing in Milwaukee

Joint Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Peter Burgelis, and Alderman Alex Brower

Housing Element Plan Approved by Committee

Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore and Alderman Peter Burgelis July 8, 2025

Statement on the announced closure of Pick ‘n Save at 2355 N. 35th St.

Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II June 25, 2025

New bookstore, café and community space coming to 5th Aldermanic District

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland February 11, 2025

Public input to help shape Growing MKE

Joint statement from Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr. and Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa