Content referencing East Side - Page 2
Prospect Mall Apartments Going Up
Construction is midway on a five-floor complex that will have 52 apartments and 10,000 square feet of retail space.
Oct 11th, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
Why We Lost the Marsupial Bridge Swings
The city hasn't allocated money to maintain them. Should the nearby Business Improvement District adopt them?
Oct 10th, 2013 by Michael Horne
New Design for Greenwich Park Apartments
The 6-story East Side apartment building will have 100 units -- and lots of parking.
Oct 9th, 2013 by Dave Reid
The Growing City
Updates on three new developments. Plus: a photographic tour of the Ward hall.
Oct 2nd, 2013 by Dave Reid
The Three Mansions of Michael White
The Rite-Hite CEO is a trustee of the River Hills village board. But he also owns homes in Milwaukee and Arizona.
Sep 29th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The End of Suburbs?
So argues a new book. And former Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist agrees. Are they right?
Sep 25th, 2013 by Terry Falk
Shocking Conditions at the Courthouse
Court Commissioner Barry Slagle electrocuted in scary, unreported incident at courthouse.
Sep 19th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Streetcar Social
Gathering of notables tracks the route of proposed streetcar. And HGTV comes to town to film a straw-bale home.
Sep 12th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Sheriff Clarke grabs canine units from House of Correction, endangering safety of staff, only to be forced to return them.
Sep 4th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Bridget Gallagher
"What I really love are the winter nights."
Sep 3rd, 2013 by Newaukee
World Naked Bike Ride Coming!
Next July Milwaukee strips down to join 70 cities globally that hold naked bike rides.
Aug 26th, 2013 by Dave Reid
City a National Leader in Skyscrapers
Since 2000, Milwaukee ranks 10th among 67 big cities in high-rises built per capita. Part I of a two-part series.
Aug 26th, 2013 by David Holmes
Murray Ave Parklet Takes It to the Street
Parking spots on Milwaukee's East Side converted into a dining area.
Aug 24th, 2013 by Michael Horne
City Wants Changes for Old Pizza Man Site
Proposed building is "too boxy" and "monolithic," Ald. Kovac and others on review board say.
Aug 22nd, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Greening of Shorewood
The suburb’s embrace of green roofs, rain barrels and rain gardens is a model for others, including Milwaukee.
Aug 21st, 2013 by Joe Kelly
All Irish at Paddy’s Pub
No video games or juke boxes, but a lot of Irish atmosphere here.
Aug 20th, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
Milwaukee’s First Parklet!
A global movement to turn parking spaces into public amenities has spread to the East Side, with a new, curbside dining patio.
Aug 19th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Mike Jacobs’ Landmark Condominium
TV anchor Mike Jacobs' landmark day and condominium.
Aug 16th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Will WisDOT Propose Expanding I-43?
WisDOT says I-43 has reached the end of its lifespan, and a hit-and-run tragedy on the East Side raises safety concerns.
Aug 16th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Silhouette Now Open
The third building in Mandel Group's ever-growing North End apartment development is now available for move-in.
Aug 2nd, 2013 by Dave Reid
Scooter Nation
Scooters and mopeds are becoming more popular, particularly in bicycle-friendly cities.
Aug 2nd, 2013 by William Bott
Daglas Does Dallas
After a brief stay as Milwaukee Magazine editor, Cristina Daglas is off to become editor of D Magazine!
Aug 1st, 2013 by Michael Horne
Mandel Plans Lakefront High-Rise
Last empty site in old Park East area would be location for Prospect Ave tower.
Aug 1st, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Roman Coin’s 125-Year-Old Pabst Bar
The only tavern built by the Pabst Theater's architect has been a Brady Street mainstay since the 1890s.
Jul 31st, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
East Library Groundbreaking
Photos capture groundbreaking for new mixed-use development combining East Library, retail and apartments. Take that, Bayshore.
Jul 30th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Nicole Behnke
"I've never met so many people with such a passion for the city they live in."
Jul 29th, 2013 by Newaukee
The Space is the Place
How the owners of Comet, Hi Hat and Bel Air Cantina have changed the city.
Jul 26th, 2013 by Tom Bamberger
A Peek Inside Pizza Man
The new Downer Avenue restaurant is almost done, as our photos show.
Jul 24th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Judith Solochek Jacobson
How an overweight corporate administrative manager transformed herself into a svelte fitness guru.
Jul 21st, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Where July Fourth Doesn’t Happen
River Hills and West Milwaukee are the county's only communities without a July 4th celebration.
Jul 3rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
“Wait, Wait, Wait”
The city’s new audio crosswalk alerts are annoying -- and potentially dangerous.
Jul 2nd, 2013 by Tom Bamberger
Hotel Foster’s Classic Cocktails
In two years, the bar has developed a reputation for its eclectic atmosphere and hand-crafted cocktails.
Jul 1st, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
Temporary East Library Opens
It's just a block and a half away from the old library, and as Mayor Barrett demonstrated at its opening, you can still check out books.
Jul 1st, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Whimsy Walks
Milwaukee's first whimsy walk arrived on Cathedral Square this week. More to come?
Jun 28th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Andy Nunemaker’s Dream Mansion
With 26 rooms, a pool and huge coach house, the entrepreneur and philanthropist Andy Nunemaker has plenty of room for company.
Jun 7th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Say Goodbye to East Library
East Library building closes as new temporary library takes shape around the corner.
Jun 7th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex Starts to Rise
Construction continues on the $80 million Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex.
May 31st, 2013 by Dave Reid
2013 Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse
The Jelenchicks open 'The Castle' for a good cause.
May 31st, 2013 by Michael Horne
East Terrace Apartments Taking Shape
They're all corner units in the Jackson Street complex, and you can set the thermostat with your iPhone.
May 24th, 2013 by Dave Reid
The Tool Shed
The East Side shop doesn’t just sell sex toys, it pushes for sexual-social progress.
May 22nd, 2013 by Clair Sprenger
The North End Phase II
From new buildings to riverwalk improvements, lots of changes are underway.
May 17th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Infill, Infill, Infill
Updates and photos of three infill projects on Jackson Street.
May 10th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Transit Outrage
Alberta Darling says my way or the highway. Plus: the return of Jerry Kleczka!
May 10th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Mark Belling’s Very Urban Condo
He lives in one of the most walkable neighborhoods but seems to take his car everywhere.
May 10th, 2013 by Michael Horne
16th Annual Mayor’s Design Awards Announced
Which are the best designs? You be the judge.
May 8th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Barrett Pleads for Businesses to Support Residency Rules
It's in your self-interest to lobby against this law, Barrett tells businesses.
May 1st, 2013 by Michael Horne
Frances Ullenberg
Her family was musical but Ullenberg became an ad designer who tries to “sneak in” a little art.
Apr 28th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
The Ever-Changing City
Countless changes on the lower East Side, the end of an art gallery, and the pols gather for Willie Hines' fundraiser.
Apr 24th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Drew Gooden’s Celebrity Pad
The Milwaukee Buck's apartment was previously rented to ex-Buck Stephen Jackson and is still owned by Popeye Chicken tycoon John Brodersen.
Apr 19th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Tammy Baldwin Comes to Town
Baldwin offers an insider's look at the U.S.Senate. And Milwaukee Buck Samuel Dalembert buys a LOT of wine.
Apr 3rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Don Smiley’s Cool Condo
It cost him $646,000, but heck, that's less than a year's salary for the Summerfest CEO.
Mar 29th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Prospect Mall’s Progress
The facade is getting stripped and openings for big windows have been created.
Mar 29th, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
Milwaukee Universities Cost More Than Harvard
The data on the White House Score Card is eye-opening.
Mar 28th, 2013 by Steve Schuster
The Global Style of Nomad World Pub
It’s local but international, and rated as one nation’s top bars to watch soccer.
Mar 24th, 2013 by Audrey Jean Posten
Brady Street BID Expands Boundaries?
And Milwaukee's corporations asleep on gay marriage issue?
Mar 6th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Al Cimperman
The life and times of an award-winning school social worker.
Feb 24th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
World Famous Wolski’s
What a difference a bumper sticker can make.
Feb 24th, 2013 by Audrey Jean Posten
Hi Hat’s Educated Cocktails
Built in a former schoolhouse, Hi Hat offers a broad education in mixology.
Feb 17th, 2013 by Audrey Jean Posten
Bob Greenstreet’s Study in Symmetry
The UWM architect and city insider paid full price for his splendid home on the East Side's gold coast.
Feb 15th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Show Time at The North End
A glitzy open house at Mandel Group's two new apartment buildings includes a new, locally-produced film called "Spectacle!"
Feb 12th, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
Y-Not II’s Dive Bar Charm
After 42 years, Y-Not has become a Milwaukee institution.
Feb 10th, 2013 by Audrey Jean Posten
Lynne Shumow
The Haggerty Museum’s curator of education’s impact on the arts scene barely gets noticed, which is fine with her.
Feb 10th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
87 Units Along the River
The details and renderings for a proposed, four-story building along the Milwaukee River designed by Eppstein Uhen.
Jan 21st, 2013 by Dave Reid
Hooligan’s Old School Style
Its 19th century structure was built atop a tree trunk, where the beer has flowed since 1936.
Jan 21st, 2013 by Audrey Jean Posten
Latrell Sprewell’s Rocking Bungalow
The ex-NBA star's cute place on Pleasant Street has been the source of unpleasant noises.
Jan 18th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Ghost Sign That Wasn’t
A bit of fake Milwaukee history, some questionable MATC ads, and debunking a war on pot.
Jan 16th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Observe the Wonder of the Moon
The Milwaukee Mindfulness Center uses Buddhist methods to help people achieve peace of mind.
Jan 10th, 2013 by Christine Pedretti
Watching the River Flow
New Water St. complex has 87 apartments, many with a river view. And the Business Journal begins the push to pressure taxpayers for a new arena.
Dec 21st, 2012 by Urban Milwaukee
A Redesign for Hi Hat Garage
A cooler Garage, more delay on Two Parks proposal, and progress on East Library redevelopment.
Dec 13th, 2012 by Urban Milwaukee
“It Will Always Be Here”
The colorful history and enduring legacy of Vitucci's cocktail lounge.
Nov 25th, 2012 by Harrison Turner
“It is Pizza Man”
Landmark restaurant is one step closer to re-opening, with a design that borrows from Cafe Benelux.
Nov 19th, 2012 by Dave Reid
OnMilwaukee.com Moves Downtown
Plus: problems for a new hotel and say goodbye to two bars.
Nov 16th, 2012 by Urban Milwaukee
Pizza Man Coming to Downer Ave
All signs point to an East Side reemergence for the famed pizza place.
Nov 15th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Inside The North End
Take a peek at two new apartment buildings under construction just north of Downtown.
Nov 5th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Meeting on Tuesday
Public invited to ask questions about project.
Oct 29th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Raquel Filmanowicz
The Chicago native has become a Milwaukee booster who helped lead the effort to reduce teen pregnancy.
Oct 28th, 2012 by Judith Ann Moriarty
The Holton Bridge Swings
Kinetic sculptures enliven the gathering place below the Holton Bridge. And Weird Al holds court in MKE.
Oct 15th, 2012 by Michael Horne
Frank Alioto
He’s a fireman, an author, a walking tour guide, and a true urbanite.
Oct 10th, 2012 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Winter Approaches at The North End
Construction crews work to complete the second phase of The North End.
Oct 5th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Urban Milwaukee Night at Film Fest
Join us for the Milwaukee Film Festival's showing of Detropia and post-movie chat and happy hour.
Sep 28th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
PARK(ing) Day 2012
Expanding public space, one parking spot at a time.
Sep 21st, 2012 by Dave Reid
Rich Park, Poor Park
Milwaukee County Parks is increasingly a two-tier system, with the worst maintained parks in poor areas.
Sep 14th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Chris Abele’s Castle
The County Executive calls the largest house in Milwaukee home.
Aug 8th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
2012 Brady Street Festival
A photo gallery of the last major street festival of the summer.
Aug 7th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan Commission Recommends Approval of Five-story Apartment Building
Green features garner support for apartment project from Alderman and neighborhood.
Jul 10th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Apartment Building Proposed for Lower East Side
Dominion Properties, LLC plans to build a five-story apartment building on Jackson St.
Jul 3rd, 2012 by Dave Reid
2012 ISCorp Downer Classic
The Downer Avenue Classic brought professional cycling to Milwaukee's East Side for a day of fun and excitement.
Jul 2nd, 2012 by Dave Reid
Lower East Side Construction
Friday Photos this week features photography of three Lower East Side construction projects.
Jun 29th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
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
New Zoning Would Allow Taller East Side Buildings
In one of its "shortest meetings ever," the City Plan Commission recommended letting North Avenue rise higher.
May 30th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
East Library Gains Zoning Approval, Rest of District Held
Residents are still a little restive about it, but the East Side's buildings are likely to get a little higher, to judge by the results of today's City Plan Commission meeting.
May 21st, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Jackson St. Apartment Proposal Approved at Zoning Committee
Back for a second time, Dermond Property Investments' request for a change in zoning for the properties 1601 N. Jackson and 522 E. Pleasant, the former Joey's Restaurant location, from Local Business (LB2) to a Detailed Planned Development (DPD) was once again in front of the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee.
Apr 5th, 2012 by Dave Reid
City Land Sale for East Library Redevelopment Held at Committee
At the March 27th, 2012 meeting of the Public Works Committee, the committee briefly took up the purchase agreement between the City of Milwaukee and HSI Properties, LLC, which had it been approved, would have been the next step in the city's effort redevelop the East Library site.
Mar 28th, 2012 by Dave Reid
City Plan Commission Recommends Revised Jackson St. Apartment Building for Approval
Dermond Property Investments' request for a change in zoning for the properties 1601 N. Jackson and 522 E. Pleasant, the former Joey's Restaurant location, from Local Business (LB2) to a Detailed Planned Development (DPD) was once again before the City Plan Commission. The proposal was required to go back before the City Plan Commission, because the number of rental units in the proposal had changed.
Mar 19th, 2012 by Dave Reid
UWM’s Free Parking Push is Teaching the Wrong Lesson
Last year, the UWM Student Association successfully lobbied UWM to make approximately 700 parking spots available for free use, by raising fees on all students $15 per semester.
Mar 8th, 2012 by Dave Reid
East Library Redevelopment Advances at City Plan Commission (Renderings)
Following the model of the Villard Square Library redevelopment, The Board of Trustees of the Milwaukee Public Library selected HSI Properties, LLC proposal for a mixed-use building to replace the current East Library. The project took an important step forward yesterday as an associated land sale, and land vacation were recommend for approval at the City Plan Commission meeting.
Feb 28th, 2012 by Dave Reid
East Library Redevelopment Update and Estimated Schedule
A public meeting was held at Milwaukee Public Library's East Library last night to present updates and answer questions on East Library redevelopment proposal.
Feb 9th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Jackson Street Apartment Proposal Held at Committee
Dermond Property Investments' request for a change in zoning for the properties 1601 N. Jackson and 522 E. Pleasant St. from Local Business (LB2) to a Detailed Planned Development (DPD) was held at today's Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee.
Jan 10th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Five-Story Apartment Building Proposed on Jackson Street
Dermond Property Investments' request for a change in zoning for the properties 1601 N. Jackson and 522 E. Pleasant from Local Business (LB2) to a Detailed Planned Development (DPD) will go before the City Plan Commission on January 9th, 2012.
Jan 3rd, 2012 by Dave Reid
A Year in Review
As the US economy continued it slow recovery from the Great Recession, Milwaukee was left with a couple of failed development projects to complete or redefine, a changing real estate market, the opportunity to make small infrastructure changes, and questions about the future of transit.
Dec 15th, 2011 by Dave Reid
