Content referencing Economic and Community Development Committee
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
Coggs Building Could Be Razed
New analysis finds razing and then constructing new building the most feasible redevelopment option.
Jun 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership
Chairwoman resets board's balance of power, and punishes a rival, with new committee assignments.
May 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Candidates
Seven districts out of 18 have competitive races. See who is on your ballot.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Delayed Avenir Project Planned for April
64-unit apartment development on Lower East Side was delayed a year by COVID-19.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Irgens Buying UWM Research Campus Land
Company will buy former county grounds land in Wauwatosa for private development.
Sep 15th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Nicholson Picks New Board’s Leaders
While new board chair rewarded some allies, some who opposed her retained positions.
May 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Public Meeting, Courthouse Cancelations Begin
City, county both cancel their first meetings as COVID-19 closures and postponements grow.
Mar 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Journal Sentinel Complex Sold
Plus: Badger Mutual moving downtown, Northridge security deal, Lion House has a buyer and much more.
Nov 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
County Committee Mollified on Couture
Delay on 44-floor lakefront tower had been issue, but key supervisors now happy.
Dec 4th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Vote Today; Key Races Will Be Decided
A breakdown of everything on Milwaukee ballots.
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
The Tragedy of O’Donnell Park
The proposed sale to NML suggests the city has yet to learn from its folly in building this eyesore.
Oct 30th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Nomad World Cup Village Wins First Match
County committee okays temporary lease for Nomad bar's huge, month-long, outdoor World Cup event on Park East land.
Jul 16th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Pizza and the Park East
Pizza Man and The Couture win approvals and a Park East hotel is also likely to be okayed.
Dec 11th, 2012 by Urban Milwaukee
Rush to Judgement
Whew. A county committee quickly approves a barely-vetted proposal for a new hotel.
Sep 26th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Wanna Buy Some Park East Land?
Sensing market interest, Milwaukee County is trying to sell a parcel of land -- for the third time.
Sep 11th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
County Threatened With Lakefront Lawsuit
County committee okays negotiations with The Couture developer, despite a casual threat of lawsuit.
Jul 24th, 2012 by Dave Reid
The Chicago Challenge
Economic cooperation with our massive neighbor could help Milwaukee. But Gov.Scott Walker stands in the way.
Jul 18th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Abele vs County Board — Again
Someone leaked the info on Abele's plan for a 44 story lakefront tower, leaving him apologizing to the board.
Jul 12th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Wangard’s Park East Proposal Approved Despite Union Fight
Once again it was union versus union.
Jun 27th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Rumblings in the Park East
Unions battle over and delay one project, another project gets a six month extension, and another is underway in the Park East.
Jun 19th, 2012 by Dave Reid
RSC & Associates Plan to Break Ground on Park East Square in 2012
In December 2007 RSC & Associates closed on the purchase of Block 26 in the Park East for $2,725,000. Since then RSC & Associates has attempted a variety of method to develop the site, but due to economic conditions were unable to begin construction.
Mar 1st, 2012 by Dave Reid
