East Town

East Town Association Reboots Beloved Events for 2022

Bastille Days, Jazz in the Park and the Market return to Cathedral Square

Milwaukee Film Fest Returns!

Plus, Gallery Night & Day, Vliet Street Art Walk, Rock the Green and more.

City Poised To Use $8.5 Million From TIFs to Combat Reckless Driving

Projects located near Midtown Center, Burnham Park and East Town.

Gallery Night Returns!

Plus, Milwaukee Museum Days, Charlie Berens at the Riverside, the Milwaukee Boat Show and more.

Zizzo’s New HQ Has Rooftop Terrace, Cafe

Firm relocating to 1855 building in Walker's Point, expects retailer on first floor.

Johnson Controls’ Departure Impacts Third Ward

The story goes all the way back to 1993. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news

Water Main Break Sends Steam Soaring, Chills Downtown

Steam tunnel system flooded by millions of gallons of water from broken 1884 water main.

The Hop Unveils MU Basketball Branding

In time for teams' opening games and running until January, a Marquette basketball-branded streetcar.

Construction Underway on ‘Frame the Square’ Project in Milwaukee’s Cathedral Square

Streetscaping project will bring needed upgrades to the perimeter of the square; all park amenities will remain open and accessible throughout construction

Element Anchors South End of 5th Street

New apartment building has taken its final shape.

Fall Gallery Night MKE to be held Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16, 2021

Nightclub Called “The Bodega” Planned for Water Street

The Bodega would also be a full service restaurant and cocktail lounge.

Downtown Bar A Mixture of Jamaica and South Beach

Tropic will replace Fire on Water in East Town.

New Park Opens in Historic Third Ward

New Gas Light Park is small and all about the children.

100 East Office Tower in Foreclosure

Building has lost two large tenants in recent years.

The Edison Will Add Restaurant, Commercial Space to Riverwalk

Site is currently a floral warehouse. Developer secures approval to add landscaping, patio to city land.

Raise a Glass At Central Standard’s New Crafthouse & Kitchen

The local distillery will celebrate the grand opening of its newly-redeveloped, historic downtown location this Saturday

Second Mass Timber Tower Files for Design Approval

City Plan Commission will review proposed building on Aug. 23rd.

Downtown Office Building Being Renovated, Lands Tenant

Mid-rise 789 N. Water to receive updates.

5th Street’s New Element

Apartment building will fill vacant lot on southern end of narrowed street.

Wisconsin State Fair Returns

Plus, Bronzeville restaurants doing brunch, Buskerfest downtown, a local punk band releases an album and an art fair in Tosa.

Former M&I Building Could Become 231 Apartments

Irgens would redevelop International Style tower into apartments.

Beginning tomorrow, Buskerfest brings music, magic and storytelling to downtown Milwaukee’s streets

Scooters Banned From Downtown

About 30% of riders found to be riding on sidewalks, triple the limit authorized by city.

Work Starting on Cathedral Square Upgrade

Changing popular park's perimeter to accommodate crowds, make square more attractive

The Daily Bird Opens Second Cafe

New cafe located in Dubbel Dutch hotel on Marshall Street.

Riverwest Food Truck Rally Returns

Plus, a grand opening on Brady Street, a bike tour, a funk-soul performance at Nō Studios and more.

Free Downtown Music Festival In August

Over 60 musicians will perform nearly 100 hours of live music at Buskerfest, August 6-8.

First annual “Buskerfest” brings music to downtown as part of Jumpst(ART) Downtown campaign

Featuring over 60 musicians performing nearly 100 hours of live music, Aug. 6 - 8

15-Story Mass Timber Tower for Riverfront

220 apartments, but little parking in downtown building, as firm pushes environmental benefits.

City Removing Some Downtown Meters

You can now park for free on a portion of E. Knapp St.

New BBQ Restaurant Coming

Plus: A new high-end Mediterranean restaurant. And Bulldog Ale House comes to town.

Adams Hotel Dispute Triggers Lawsuit

Plus: Batttlebox Studios running crowdfunding campaign

Fine Dining Restaurant Planned for 7Seventy7 Building

Lupi & Iris will replace Maurer's Urban Market with cuisine from French and Italian Riviera.

Food Hall On Milwaukee Street Moves Forward

You want choices? 18 different stalls planned for East Town food hall.

Central Standard Distillery Installs Historic Tasting Table

3,000-pound table made from 122-year-old maple tree planted by Archbishop Messmer.

Lazy Susan Reopens Indoor Dining

Plus: New beer garden, new doughnut shop coming. And Culvers adds two custard flavors.

The Tap Yard MKE Opening Soon

Outdoor beer garden along river in downtown area will boast big selection of craft brews.

The Return of Bird, Lime and Spin

Starting June 1, up to 3,000 scooters could be on city streets.

The Soup House Is Closing

After 21 years in business, downtown restaurant calling it quits.

Construction Underway on New Downtown Hotel

Kinn MKE filling vacant building on Broadway and Michigan.

Element Apartments’ Construction Begins

6-story building with 66 units. Redesign of S. 5th St. big draw for neighborhood investment.

Former Ballet HQ Becoming Dance Studio

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Irgens Seeking To Designate Former M&I Building As Historic

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Dockless Scooters Will Return in 2021, With Restrictions

Companies could be barred from operating if riders use sidewalks.

East Town Association Summer 2021

Milwaukee Tool Could Bring 2,000 Jobs Downtown

City would provide up to $20 million to lure fast-growing company to Downtown.

330 Kilbourn Office Complex To Be Sold

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Third Ward Fundraising for Gas Light Park

Playground would be the first in the neighborhood.

City Updating Downtown Plan

Equity and inclusion at forefront of latest effort.

Food Hall Planned for Downtown

Chicago group targeting two possible East Town sites for 20-stall food hall.

251 Apartments Planned for Buca’s Site

New Land will build nine-story apartment complex on sloped site at 1237 N. Van Buren St.

Steam Tunnel Flood Repairs Will Cost Over $60 Million

Plus: Conagra closing Milwaukee plant and logistics company moving to Bay View.

New Hilton Hotel Planned for Downtown

8-story Tempo by Hilton would be constructed on old Journal Sentinel parking lot on Third Street.