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Beleagured Housing Authority Picks New Leader
'Restoring reliable financial management is nonnegotiable,' says new director.
Mar 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Could Cash In If Subsidized Housing Deals Overperform
New claw-back rules tie future profits to public subsidies.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Receives $400,000 Grant For Lead Screening
Monthly clinics focus on early intervention following MPS lead crisis.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
KG Development Forges Ahead on Senior Housing Plan
Turned down by WHEDA, company has new strategy to finance Metcalfe Park project.
Feb 16th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
After Lawsuit Revelations, Housing Authority Expands Executive Search
Both of the prior candidates sued their most recent employer. Local candidate back in mix.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Finalists Named For Top Housing Authority Role
Including one with an open federal lawsuit over his last job.
Jan 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Meinecke Lofts Plan Offers Twist on Affordable Senior Housing
Redeveloping former refrigerator factory into housing with in-unit telehealth.
Jan 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Faces Possible Cuts in Federal Housing Funds
Could leave 170,000 in US homeless, including many in Milwaukee.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Milwaukee Seeks ‘Missing Middle’ Housing Developers
Three opportunities in newly released RFQ by city, with more to come.
Nov 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
County Launches Lead Abatement Program
Federal funding will help remove lead from 200 homes over next three years.
Nov 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
City Housing Authority Still Struggling With Section 8 Payments
HACM reconstructing tenant files, working to overcome past mismanagement.
Oct 20th, 2025 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Gorman Near Construction Start On Vliet Street Project
Project would redevelop historic building into 66 affordable housing units.
Sep 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
City Will Subsidize Conversion of 1870s-Era Building To Housing
Ornate, Second Empire-style building will get a second lease on life.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Housing Authority HR Manager Terminated, Audit Finds Culture of Nepotism
Issues continue to pile up related to past leadership of agency.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
After Losing Reelection Bid, Former State Senator Wins Federal Job
Real estate developer Duey Stroebel is now a regional administrator for HUD.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
100 East Proposal Triggers Questions on New TIF Guidelines
Council gets in the weeds on deal to redevelop state's third tallest building.
Jul 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Madison Pursuing Its Own Zoning Reform Similar To ‘Growing MKE’
The proposal comes as housing is becoming increasingly hard to afford in the city.
Jun 12th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Board Will Vote on McGovern Park Senior Center With Housing
County officials say affordable housing plan only way to save senior center.
Jun 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
City Subsidy Will Fund Affordable Apartment Renovation
But concerns about sprinklers and a recent fire elsewhere arise.
May 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
DCD Commissioner Makes Case For Milwaukee’s New TIF Guidelines
Developers are frustrated. City 'plants flag' with revised approach.
Apr 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Housing Authority Says City Didn’t Cash More Than $2 Million In Checks
New CFO finds that agency previously tried to pay city for employee wages.
Mar 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
County Expands Lead Abatement For Low-Income Homes
Federal funds will bolster county's lead remediation program in suburbs.
Mar 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Comptroller Discovers Housing Authority Owes City An Additional $4 Million
Latest 'crippling' blow for HACM adds to long list of problems.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Housing Authority CFO Draws Praise, Reveals Agency Lost $1.7 Million in 2024
"Serious cash shortages" remain while Brad Leak tries to right the ship.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Outside Monitor Proposed To Resolve Class-Action Tenant Lawsuit Against Housing Authority
College Court tenants announced high-profile lawsuit over property conditions last summer.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
HACM Illegally Reallocated Federally-Restricted Funds
New CFO found the missing money. Blame placed on former finance director.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Hiring New Housing Authority Director Could Take 9 Months
Several top positions are vacant at beleaguered city agency.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Homelessness Decreases In Milwaukee, Increases Nationally
Annual point in time count reveals 36.4% decrease in unsheltered homeless persons.
Dec 27th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Housing Authority Names Temporary Leader, While Another Exec Departs
Plus: Another board member resigns.
Dec 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Housing Authority Head Addresses His Record, Feds Labeling Agency ‘Troubled’
Damning letter expected to be followed by forensic audit later this year. Hines retiring.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Damning Federal Review of Housing Authority Released
Broken governance, poor financial controls and building management issues plague agency.
Dec 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Embattled Head of Housing Authority Announces Retirement
Willie Hines, Jr. will retire Jan. 1. Common Ground calls it a win.
Dec 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Report Finds Lauded Real Estate Program Could Improve
ACRE has helped reduce racial disparities, but needs more mentoring, WPF finds.
Dec 3rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Under Federal Order, City Housing Authority Hires Florida Company
HACM outsources work. 'It's not a position we want to be in,' says board chair.
Nov 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor, Common Council Overhauling Housing Authority Board
Four new HACM board members coming in, acting president on the way out.
Nov 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Kinship Plans Food Center, Community Hub at Holton and Locust
Organization intends to relocate to new facility on Housing Authority's property.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Fast-Growing Acts Housing Will Move Downtown
Nonprofit housing group will colocate with mortgage insurance provider.
Oct 15th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
In Special Meeting, Housing Authority Advances Controversial Privatization Deal
But board still wants more information on how Florida firm would operate.
Oct 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Housing Authority Delays on Privatizing Voucher Management
Federal government is requiring it, but community group, council president back a delay.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
HACM Moves To Outsource Vouchers, Common Ground Blasts Plan
Beleaguered housing authority encounters opposition on plan to privatize governance.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Two County Affordable Housing Efforts Would Create 89 Homes
Board approves a combined $4.5 million in county support.
Sep 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Building 24 Single-Family, Affordable Homes in Oak Creek
Federal funding will help county transform site acquired via tax foreclosure.
Sep 13th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Common Ground, Residents Blast Housing Authority at Board Meeting
HACM board meets in person for first time since January, chair pledges they want to help.
Sep 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Rather Than Razed, Coggs Building Could Be Turned Into Affordable Housing
Crowley proposes supporting Gorman proposal with $2.5 million budgeted for demolition.
Aug 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
New Vliet Street Homes Near Completion
Homes are a spinoff of award-winning McKinley School Lofts development.
Aug 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
HUD Launches $100 Million Competitive Home Fund in Milwaukee
HUD acting secretary tours city's affordable housing, gets feedback on federal program.
Aug 14th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Officials Will Meet With Mayor, Housing Authority, Residents
Visiting Milwaukee later this week to discuss fixes for embattled public housing agency.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New Documentary Highlights Milwaukee’s ‘Housing First’ Homelessness Strategy
"Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness" presents Milwaukee's response to the crisis as a blueprint for other communities.
Aug 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Receives $2.1M From HUD For Growing MKE Plan, Affordable Housing
Milwaukee is 1 of 21 communities to receive grant from new PRO Housing program.
Jun 27th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Common Ground Gets National Attention
Group’s battle with city housing authority becoming embarrassing for Milwaukee.
May 28th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Vice President Kamala Harris Promotes Economic Agenda in Milwaukee Visit
Harris joins entertainer D.L. Hughley for her nationwide "Economic Opportunity Tour" in the lead up to the presidential election.
May 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Common Ground Scores Win For Public Housing Residents
New policy sends city inspectors to check Housing Authority properties starting this week.
May 7th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderman Won Office Owing Property Taxes
DiAndre Jackson has since paid off 2022 taxes but still owes for 2023.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Rent Increases In Wisconsin Among Top 10 in Nation
Demand outpaces supply in nearly every category, pushing prices higher and higher.
Mar 15th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee
Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.
Mar 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposal Would Incentivize Landlords To Accept Assistance Vouchers
Proposal seeks to address housing voucher discrimination by adding incentives for landlords.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
The Couture Shows Off First Apartments
193 apartments will soon be available promising stunning views, 'incredible location.'
Jan 24th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Tight Housing Market Squeezing Out Poorest Renters
Even those with federal housing vouchers. Can Housing Division solve the problems?
Jan 18th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Banned Housing Voucher Discrimination. Landlords Still Do It
County officials not sure they can enforce provision. Many vouchers go unused.
Jan 17th, 2024 by Jonmaesha Beltran
Crowley Backs More Suburban Affordable Housing
Allocating $6.6 million for projects in Whitefish Bay, South Milwaukee and Brown Deer.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Back Grant for Abandoned Building Redevelopment
Long-vacant, Near-West-Side building to be transformed into larger, subsidized apartments.
Dec 11th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
21 Construction Companies in State Violated Prevailing Wage Laws
Federal Department of Labor requires them to repay $1.2 million to 142 workers.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Deneen Smith
County Awarded Federal Funding For Affordable Housing
$1.8 million grant will help housing aid recipients move to higher-income neighborhoods.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Council Delays Housing Authority Crackdown To January 1
Delay due to uncertainty how many building inspectors will be needed.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
County’s Homeless Population Rises
Milwaukee, a national leader in reducing problem, saw an increase last year.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Wins $3 Million To Fight Youth Homelessness
Continuum of Care partners will rely on youth input for how funding will be spent.
Sep 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
County, Habitat for Humanity To Partner on Suburban Affordable Homes
Program would leverage federal funds to build one to two homes a year.
Sep 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Common Ground Expands Campaign Against City Housing Authority
Coalition demands HUD investigation into rent payment issues. HACM defends itself.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Gets National Award for Collaborative Housing Program
U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development honors Greater Milwaukee Foundation.
Aug 28th, 2023 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Streetcar Rolling Through Rising Couture
Lakefront tower now stands 15 stories tall, while streetcar connection is built out in base.
Jun 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Housing Authority Residents Demand Investigation
Common Ground hopes to help residents of city's public housing authority.
Apr 28th, 2023 by PrincessSafiya Byers
See Inside The Couture’s Rise
Floors being poured on 5th level, while building core reaches 11th floor, 25% of final height.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Housing Authority Has Waitlist Three Times Larger Than Its Affordable Housing Supply
Individuals who qualify should still apply, as some lists operate as lotteries.
Mar 3rd, 2023 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Annual Homeless Population Count Reveals Difficulties In Finding People Shelter
Federal rules require count to be done in January, with results determining future resource allocation.
Feb 17th, 2023 by Devin Blake and PrincessSafiya Byers
Controversial Brookfield Alderman Avoids Censure
City residents voice support for Ald. Kris Seals, who condemned affordable housing.
Feb 12th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Revitalize Milwaukee Plots Major Expansion
Home-repair organization adding lead abatement, energy efficiency improvements and more.
Feb 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee a Leader on Helping Homeless But Still Needs More Housing
County has fewest unsheltered homeless people per capita in US, but numbers growing.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Evan Casey
Helping Area Nonprofits Grow and Work Together
Urban Economic Development Association of Wisconsin has been doing this since 1997.
Jan 11th, 2023 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Resigns
Kirsten Johnson resigns after two years on job. New commissioner will be sixth in six years.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Homeless Deaths Rising Significantly in Milwaukee
Substance abuse contributing to 147% rise since 2018.
Nov 10th, 2022 by Devin Blake
DOJ Suing Milwaukee Landlord, Property Manager
Federal government alleges East Side property owner and his manager violated Fair Housing Act.
Sep 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Racial Disparity in Homeownership Growing
Report finds gap worse than in 10 peer cities and has worsened since Great Recession.
Jul 25th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
The Backyard Bar Creating New Backyard
Bay View bar losing its patio to new restaurant, but creating new space by demolishing house.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside The Phillis Wheatley School Redevelopment
Mayor, county executive and HUD regional administrator tour building in advance of July opening.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View Restaurant Would Have Two Buildings, Multiple Patios
$2.5 million restaurant complex planned. Plus: A big week of real estate news.
May 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Homeless Program Gets National Recognition
HUD finds Milwaukee has lowest per capita count of unsheltered homeless people in the U.S.
Apr 11th, 2022 by Madeline Fox
HUD Sues East Side Landlord For Discrimination
Resident allegedly subjected to harassment based on sexual orientation and disability, much of it captured in text messages.
Mar 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Needs Act of Congress Because of Couture-Streetcar Delay
City officials admit project is behind schedule.
Feb 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Harambee Building Named For Reuben and Mildred Harpole
Bader Philanthropies announced its naming of the Harpole Building on N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.
Oct 12th, 2021 by Annie Mattea
Fair Housing Group Wins $1 Million Grant
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council will train other organizations, investigate complaints in Wisconsin.
Sep 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett, Officials Celebrate Couture Groundbreaking
Nine years after building was first proposed. 'Like making sausage. It's not pretty.'
Jun 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Treasurer Launches Homeownership Initiative
Program involves a network of public and private entities to support sustainable home-ownership.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
Resources for Milwaukee Homeowners, Prospective Buyers
Resources for first time homebuyers and homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments.
Jun 4th, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Construction Starts on The Couture
Developer Rick Barrett is excited, greeting first construction equipment arriving on site.
May 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Couture Construction Begins May 5th
After years of delays, financing secured for complicated project to build 44-story lakefront tower.
May 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Couture to Start Construction in January
Barrett Lo raises equity needed for federal loan guarantee for 44-story lakefront tower.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Couture Developer Applies For Federal Loan Guarantee
Barrett Lo claims it has raised necessary funding to access critical guarantee.
Sep 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
How Is City Doing on Complete Streets?
New report analyzes ongoing program, establishes benchmarks for future progress.
Sep 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Rite Hite’s New HQ Approved
Plus: Walker's Point apartment plans dropped, while another neighborhood building sells.
Jun 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Housing Authority Accepting More Voucher Applicants
For first time since 2015, city accepting new applicants for subsidized housing.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
