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Public Information Meeting Set for West Vliet Street Construction Project
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) will host a public information meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Sep 25th, 2015 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
Near West Side Business Improvement District Expansion Approved
BID #10 to expand to cover the entire Near West Side Neighborhood
Sep 24th, 2015 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.
27th and Highland
Once a junction of architectural splendor, it needs serious work by the city to revive it.
Sep 23rd, 2015 by John O’Neill
Bryant’s Old Fashioned Charm
Venerated south side cocktail lounge will be open early for the 5th Annual Doors Open Milwaukee.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Joey Grihalva
Milwaukee’s Grand Avenue
For much of the twentieth century, Wisconsin Avenue was the entertainment and retail center of the city.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Approves Near West Side Economic Development Fund
Additional $1.6 million in economic development estimated for Near West Side
Jul 30th, 2015 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.
Big Green Recycling Machine
WasteCap Solutions has helped city and businesses salvage 515 miles of dumpster waste.
Jul 22nd, 2015 by Amanda Mickevicius
How to Fill Those Empty Storefronts
Inaugural event will bring national leaders to Milwaukee to discuss long-term solutions for commercial corridors with empty storefronts.
May 19th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
NAIOP and NEWaukee Present Inaugural Empty Storefronts Conference
Rethinking Value, Utility and Innovation in Retail Frontage Real Estate
Apr 29th, 2015 by Newaukee
$1 Million Plan to Upgrade Near West Side
Milwaukee Police, Marquette University and Harley-Davidson involved in project to redevelop area and cut crime.
Apr 19th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Brewers Line Begins Service on Opening Day
Getting to Miller Park to cheer on the Brewers has never been easier with the MCTS Brewers Line getting you straight to the game.
Apr 3rd, 2015 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Bill Bravener Loves Working With Kids
“They are so accepting of each other, no matter the developmental ability or ethnicity.”
Mar 31st, 2015 by Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee
Mayor Barrett’s 2015 State of the City Address
Monday, March 9th, 2015 - Alverno College
Mar 9th, 2015 by Tom Barrett
January Board update: Budget and operational planning; 5 buildings declared surplus
Charter, partnership contracts also renewed, amended
Feb 2nd, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
The Importance of Business Improvement Districts
Milwaukee has 34 BIDs, which are changing the landscape of city neighborhoods.
Jan 22nd, 2015 by Keith Stanley
Program Helps Train Urban Business Owners
Small Business Administration's "street-wise" MBA trains people to run their own businesses.
Jan 15th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Near West Side Partners, Inc. Formed By Milwaukee Business And Civic Leaders
Organization to focus on revitalizing, sustaining Milwaukee’s Near West Side
Jan 14th, 2015 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.
Rep. Goyke Applauds Formation of Near West Side Partners Inc.
Milwaukee community stakeholders come together to improve Milwaukee’s near west wide
Jan 14th, 2015 by Evan Goyke
Committee Approves Milwaukee Streetcar
Mayor offers historic address to council committee on streetcar and it gains their approval. Only one person speaks in opposition.
Dec 9th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Restaurants See Potential of SOHI District
New soul food restaurant is third near 27th and Wisconsin. 30,000 people and 17,000 employees live within one-mile radius.
Nov 28th, 2014 by Molly Rippinger
Common Council approves historic designation, rezoning for McKinley School property
News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman
Sep 24th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
In inaugural address, Marquette’s Lovell maps out future priorities, vision
President Michael R. Lovell was officially inaugurated today as Marquette University’s 24th president.
Sep 19th, 2014 by Marquette University
Milwaukee’s New Bus System
MCTS is adding express service to more routes.
Sep 10th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Could Milwaukee Be the Next Ferguson?
Five reasons why it won't -- and seven reasons why it might be next.
Sep 1st, 2014 by Keith Stanley
“I’ve always liked helping people.”
Mia Williams was one one of nine children of a single mother. So many children, she says, need a helping hand.
Aug 20th, 2014 by Jabril Faraj
How Art Deco Changed the City
Even today, it remains the style that best epitomizes American urbanity.
Jul 30th, 2014 by Christopher Hillard
Charlie Fox Statement on the Future of Milwaukee County’s City Campus
“We must take our time and plan the future of City Campus carefully with input from all stakeholders."
Jul 30th, 2014 by Charlie Fox
Rep. Goyke Advocates for New Development at Milwaukee City Campus Site
State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement in support of a new development and investment opportunity at Milwaukee’s City Campus site in advance of tonight’s listening session on the subject.
Jul 29th, 2014 by Evan Goyke
County Holdings Downsizing to Provide a Catalyst For Budget Planning
City Campus to Be Focus Number One of Downsizing and Redevelopment
Jun 26th, 2014 by Patricia Jursik
Marquette’s New IVY on Fourteenth
Photographic tour of building nearing completion that will boast 80 apartments and street-level retail.
May 14th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Behold the Halls of Ivy
A new 6-floor building on Marquette campus boosts 80 apartments in five different sizes. Our photos capture its progress.
Mar 21st, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
A School for Refugees
Neighborhood House pre-school program teaches Burmese and African refugee children.
Nov 25th, 2013 by Maria Corpus
State Quietly Expands I-94 Project
Reconstruction of I-94 would extend 23% further into city, stretching east to 16th Street, WISDOT says.
Aug 30th, 2013 by Gretchen Schuldt
North 27th Street Construction Project Begins August 21, 2013
Project expected to be completed by December 2013
Aug 20th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
A New Look for 27th Street
The new $10 million project on 27th and Wisconsin is nearly complete, as our photos show.
Jul 19th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Safe & Sound Discourages Youth Gangs
Survey found 44% of youth were asked to join a gang but Safe & Sound participants were less likely to do so.
Apr 18th, 2013 by Courtney Perry
The State’s Square Deal
Progress of the state's new, $10 million office building on 27th St.
Apr 5th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Milwaukeeans Inspired by Steinbeck’s Social Message
Milwaukee-born actor and educator Paul McComas performed from John Steinbeck's work at Marquette, and local activists testified to the novelist's impact.
Apr 1st, 2013 by Jennifer Reinke
Controversial Building Going Up
New office building on 27th and Wisconsin, once the center of conflict, is now a center of construction.
Mar 1st, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
A Refuge for Troubled Children
Penfield Children's Center has developed a Behavior Clinic that offers bilingual help for Latino children.
Feb 14th, 2013 by Amalia Oulahan
Alderman urges caution as Milwaukee County considers the sale and disposition of county facilities
Statement from Alderman Robert J. Bauman
Feb 13th, 2013 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Bait and Switch?
One building was presented, but another is being built. Ald. Bauman's proposal will end such practices.
Oct 24th, 2012 by Dave Reid
15th Annual Mayor’s Design Award Winners Announced (Photo Gallery)
The winners of the 15th annual Mayor's Design Awards have been announced with projects ranging from a high-rise housing tower to a complete street redesign taking home awards.
May 30th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
After Revisions Office Building Approved for 27th and Wisconsin
WIS27 LLC's proposal to develop a 64,000 SF office building at the corner of 27th Street and Wisconsin Avenue was approved by the Milwaukee Common Council today. WIS27 will purchase the vacant lot from the city for $1, and intends to lease the new building to the State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
Apr 17th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Alderman Bauman’s Milwaukee Police Department – MacArthur Square Plan Worth Exploring
Alderman Bob Bauman, who represents downtown and the near west side, has put forth a proposal to relocate the Milwaukee Police Department headquarters and municipal courts to southeast corner of 27th Street and Wisconsin Avenue. As part of that proposal the MPD District 1 station would be relocated to W. Wisconsin Avenue between 6th Street and the Milwaukee River and the former MPD headquarters would be redeveloped.
Feb 15th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Close Wisconsin Avenue Through the Marquette Campus?
In 1992, Marquette proposed closing Wisconsin Avenue to vehicular traffic between North 11th and North 16th streets, as well as North 12th and North 13th streets between Wisconsin Avenue and Wells Street. Closing a section of Wisconsin Avenue was intended to make the campus safer and more attractive, and it certainly would have had a big impact on the university and city, but would it have been positive?
Nov 28th, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
How Urban are Marquette, MIAD, MSOE, and UWM?
Milwaukee is lucky to have a number of higher education institutions in its most urban neighborhoods.
Nov 30th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Does building a park over a freeway in Milwaukee make sense?
Cities across the country are in the process of constructing or exploring ways to turn freeways into public space. Would it be wise to implement such an idea in Milwaukee?
Sep 9th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Marquette Recieves Zoning Approval From Commission
This meeting had few files acted on but Marquette University’s request for a change in zoning of a variety of university owned properties shows Marquette University is moving ahead on significant projects in downtown Milwaukee. [inaarticlead]It was pointed during the meeting that out that of the 8000 undergraduates at Marquette University approximately 6,500 live within a six block area of the university, many of whom live in university owned student housing. In responses to this ongoing need, Marquette University’s brought this resolution forward primarily because of their intent to convert the apartment building at 1628 W Wisconsin into university run student housing. Whitney Gould asked if any of the other properties receiving a change in zoning could possibly be considered of historic value, to which representatives of Marquette University indicated that none of the buildings were of historic significance. This file was approved and will now go before the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee.
Jan 8th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Public Works Committee Approves Vehicle Registration Fee
The meeting began with public hearings regarding assessable road improvements and lead into Alderman Robert Bauman‘s opening discussion of resolution 080034, the proposed municipal vehicle registration fee. This resolution would change the assessable portion of road improvement costs from 60%, which on average is an assessment of $2500 to the abutting property owner, to 0% being assessed to the property owner by shifting these costs onto a $20 municipal vehicle registration fee. Additionally assessment rates for alley improvements would drop from 90% to 60% and for sidewalks it would drop from 70% to 50%. This proposed resolution came about in response to property owners regularly voting to delete road projects due to high assessment costs. The postponing or deletion of road repair projects has lead to crumbling streets, a proliferation of potholes and higher reconstruction costs in the future. The Committee voted to approve this resolution with Alderman Joe Dudzik opposing the measure and it will move forward to the Finance and Personnel Committee.Resolution 080304 is an agreement between the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Discovery World and Summerfest with the intention of improving access to Discovery World and Summerfest. The plan includes the widening of North Harbor Dr., new sidewalks, new landscaping and various pedestrian improvements. This resolution passed with little discussion and will now go before the full Common Council.Alderman Bauman continued his efforts of improving the pedestrian experience in the City of Milwaukee by bring resolution 050096 forward. The resolution would repaint West State St. and West Wells St. reducing traffic lanes down to one in each direction which would help to slow traffic, improve the streets walkability, and make driving conditions less of a hazard during winter months. At the Department of Public Works request he had held off on this resolution until the near completion of the Marquette Interchange project. This resolution passed and will now go before the full Common Council.
Jul 16th, 2008 by Dave Reid
City Plan Commission Approves 52-unit Residential Care Complex
Resolution 080422 would advance the development known as Kilbourn Square. This project is proposing the development of a 52-unit residential care complex to be located at 2195 W. State St. that would house adults 55 and older. This resolution stood out primarily because it showed the difficulties of developing property in the City of Milwaukee. Although the developer presented a project that respected the historical nature of the site and had worked with the City of Milwaukee to put together a logical infill development it still faced a hurdle. This hurdle wasn’t due to zoning or regulations but a neighboring citizen wishing to maintain the status quo. This resident complained about, the loss of two trees and green space, and the potential of more traffic. The commission heard these issues but voted to approve the resolution despite the concerns. This resolution will now go before the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee.Another item of note was resolution 080262 which vacated land along South Alexander St. and West Nicholas St. between South 5th St. and South 6th St. to the neighboring property owner. This was done to allow for construction of a retaining wall to built on the property in support of The Iron Horse Hotel project. This resolution was approved and will now go before the Public Works Committee.
Jul 15th, 2008 by Dave Reid
McGee’s Folly
If you want to get a chuckle and a “no comment” out of a Milwaukee alderman these days, just tell him that Ald. Michael McGee, Jr. “certainly has a way with words.”
Feb 21st, 2005 by Michael Horne
Who’s on Fifth?
An $89 billion bank is muscling its way into the Milwaukee market, and you read about it here first.
Dec 15th, 2003 by Michael Horne
