Fifth Ward

Milwaukee Department of City Development Proposes Funding for Improved Public Safety

45 and Counting: CUB celebrates milestone working for Wisconsinites

Rare Opportunity to see Experimental Dance and Media Installation by three choreographers

One night only in new alternative dance space in Milwaukee’s Fifth Ward

City TIF Plan Will Expand Riverwalk

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

City of La Crosse receives $217,900 state grant to support housing construction initiative

WEDC Secretary and CEO visits Fifth Ward Residences to celebrate housing initiative

Lawsuit Could Advance Walker’s Point Project

Plus: Illinois firm acquires buildings near UWM. And all the week's real estate news.

Rite-Hite Submits Renderings for Proposed New Global Headquarters

Rite-Hite Announces Plans for New World Headquarters

Schlitz Tivoli Palm Garden Is a Classic

1901 Charles Kirchhoff, Jr. building at heart of city's largest concentration of historic structures

Ascedia Positions for Growth with New Business Development Leader

McGovern has held numerous roles working on both the client and agency side of the business.

Skylight Announces One Night Only “CelebRAYtion” Fundraiser to Benefit Skylight Music Theatre and Honor Artistic Director Ray Jivoff

The event is a fundraiser for Skylight Music Theatre, Jivoff’s “artistic home.”

See Inside The Quin

Walker's Point newest apartment building welcoming residents.

Mandel Acquires Riverfront Properties; Assembles 4.25 Acre Development Site

Former Kurth Malt/Cold Storage Brownfield Site Planned for $130 Million Redevelopment

The Quin Takes Shape

Walker's Point apartment building is scheduled to open in late 2018.

The Hubbub in Walker’s Point

It's all happening in Walker's Point, a bevy of busy reporters agree.

The Quin Climbs

More apartments, commercial space for Walker's Point.

Snack Boys Boasts 130-Year History

Upscale South Side bar was once working class saloon before Prohibition.

The Quin Rises

Laying the foundation for 70 new apartments in Walker's Point

Milwaukee Welcomes First Coworking Community for Water Industry

The Oasis is a reformat of approximately 4,000 square feet of each the second and third floors of the Global Water Center.

Milwaukee Magazine’s Racial Insensitivity?

Their fashion shoot uses black man in prison garb for atmospheric “local color.”

Water Street Bridge to Close May 1 – 26, 2017

The bridge will re-open by end of day on Friday, May 26 – weather permitting.

70 New Apartments for Fifth Ward

"The Quin," a 5-story, 70-unit apartment complex with retail in booming Walker's Point.

Architect Revitalizes, Repurposes and Builds Community

Allyson Nemec specializes in working with existing buildings, rather than new construction.

Wangard’s Freshwater Plaza Hits Milestone

Freshwater Apartments is now leasing!

800-CEO-READ Announces Leadership Transition

Rebecca Schwartz becomes CEO following Carol Grossmeyer’s retirement

The Transformation of Walker’s Point

Jeramey Jannene talks to 620 WTMJ about the South Side's new boom town.

Walker’s Point Boomtown

The south side neighborhood is seeing big changes, anchored by a brownfield-to-mixed-use development.

Small is Beautiful at Merriment Social

Delicious Dim Sum and small plates in a cheerful Fifth Ward atmosphere.

Water Street Bridge to Close Briefly for Maintenance on Thursday, May 19, 2016

Water Street/South 1st Street and the bridge to close from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

How Elizabeth St. Became National Ave.

Its name was changed in 1870s but many still used the old name for decades.

Global Water Center to Expand

State grant will provide funding for future tenants

Trains Carrying Oil Endanger Us

Oil train traffic has risen 5000% and often relies on crumbling train bridges.

Governor Scott Walker Attends Freshwater Plaza Groundbreaking Ceremony

Freshwater Plaza is a mixed-use development that is located in the Fifth Ward and Walker’s Point neighborhood area.

Freshwater Plaza to Break Ground October 22nd

Wangard Partners’ Commitment to Bettering Communities Focuses on Walker’s Point

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Plans to Improve Fifth Ward Rail Bridge in Milwaukee

"I am pleased to learn that Canadian Pacific is moving to address the concerns of Milwaukee City officials and concerned citizens by announcing plans to improve the structural integrity of this bridge."

Royal Enfield Motorcycles Establishes North American Headquarters in Milwaukee

Global motorcycle company to establish HQ in Milwaukee’s Third Ward

Kristina Kleinschmidt

"I think Milwaukee is a bit of a secret."

Why Businesses Are Moving To The City

Many are moving from suburbs to Downtown and Walker's Point, seeking younger workers.

Committee to hear report on use of local rail lines to transport Bakken crude oil

“Given recent incidents that have demonstrated the potential for disastrous accidents along rail lines where crude oil is transported, this is an issue of great concern for our residents.”

Milwaukee’s Clean Water Advantage

Few cities have such control over their watershed, which gives Milwaukee an edge for cleanup efforts. Part II of series

Is Milwaukee the Leading Freshwater City?

Perhaps no American city provides more access to its rivers and lake shore. First of a series.

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.

Catholic Financial Life Building

The Modernist downtown property has a history of transition, and one heck of a view.

Parklet Coming to the Third Ward

Club Charlie's will reclaim loading zone and use it for cafe seating.

Go Tropical at Lucky Joe’s Tiki Room

The city’s second tiki bar was inspired by one in Las Vegas.

Bike Sharing and Permeable Pavement

City committee approves spending $100,000 on bike sharing in Walker’s Point, and the MMSD will experiment with permeable pavement.

88Nine RadioMilwaukee Purchases Building in Fifth Ward for New Studio

Project Will Link Station to Community, Include New Studios, 100-­Seat Performance Space.

The Old Made New

Three projects near downtown are helping to rebuild a neighborhood and regenerate a river.

Blow Up a Car?

Milwaukee's film industry attempts to set the world on fire.

Mayor Barrett Announces “Freshwater Way” As the Winning Street Name to Replace “Pittsburgh Avenue”

Popular Contest Produced Hundreds of Suggestions

Mandel Group Announces Sellouts at Two Condominium Developments

Mandel Group announced that it has successfully completed the sellout of two downtown condominium developments, The Point on the River and Rivercrest.

Name a Milwaukee Street

The City is holding a contest to rename a Fifth Ward street. What's your suggestion?

Sales Tax, Bradley Center Transportation, The Moderne, and More

Welcome to the third installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week we take a look at Milwaukee's sales tax rate compared to other major cities, the Bradley Center's new transportation option, UWM's continued insistence on growing parking subsidies, and a whole lot of development news.

Reed Street Yards Redevelopment Funds Approved at Committee

At the November 22nd, 2011 meeting of the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee funds for the construction of new infrastructure within the Reed Street Yards were approved. The 17-acre property, known as the Reed Street Yards, is located between South 6th Street and South 3rd Street, and has been targeted by the City of Milwaukee and the Water Council as the future center of Milwaukee’s water industry.

Walker’s Point Senior Housing Development Project Renderings

As we reported yesterday, Mercy Housing Lakefront's planning a senior-housing apartment building to be located at the Southeast corner of 1st St. and Pittsburgh Ave. in Walker's Point. At press time these additional renderings, by Korb Tredo Architects, weren't available for publication.

Mercy Housing is Planning a Walker’s Point Building

Mercy Housing Lakefront is proposing a five-story apartment building, which would be located at the Southeast corner of 1st St. and Pittsburgh Ave. in Walker's Point. This 55 unit apartment building is intended to serve independent adults 55 and older with incomes ranging between 30% and 60% of the area median income.

Apartment Development is Strong in Milwaukee

Regardless of what neighborhood it is, the development of new apartments is a growing trend in Milwaukee. Currently there are two prominent projects vying for City of Milwaukee financial support in one form or another, the Bookends and The Moderne. Outside of the two proposed towers there are numerous other projects at various stages around urban Milwaukee.

Rivianna Proposal Takes A Step Forward

The developer, Rivianna LLC, was seeking three approvals for the $80 million Rivianna development proposal at Monday's City Plan Commission meeting. The building would contain a maximum of 236 hotel rooms and 186 apartments, and 430 parking spaces, of which 276 parking spaces will be reserved for the residential component.

Rivianna To Go Before City Plan Commission (Renderings)

Rivianna, proposed by Developer Bob Schultz, will go before the Milwaukee City Plan Commission on July 13th, 2009. Schultz is attempting to gain approval of his detailed plan development as well as an amendment to general planned development and riverwalk design approval. If approved, the development will go before the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee, and then onto the full Common Council.

Growth is Good. Let’s Keep it Going

Good news. The City of Milwaukee has been growing over the past decade, albeit slowly, but this recent trend is better than the decades long slide from a high point of 741,324 in 1960 to a recent low below 596,974 in 2000. Since 2000 Milwaukee has seen a small, but significant increase to 604,477 residents. Yes, a growth rate of just 1.3%, but it is a start.

S. 2nd Street Redesign Concept is a Pretty GOOD One

Recently, with the encouragement and support of our readers, the help of graphic artist Kieran Sweeney, and the drive of Juli Kaufmann a conceptual idea for the redevelopment of S. 2nd Street was created and entered in to GOOD Magazine's livable streets contest.

South Water Works Tour Photos

Tom DeMuth of Lighthouse Development gave Urban Milwaukee a tour of his company's redevelopment of the former Transpak facility in Milwaukee's Walker's Point neighborhood.

South Water Works Project Renderings

Located at the corner of E. Pittsburgh Street and S. Water Street the South Water Works development is the process of converting the former Transpak buildings into a mixture of retail, residential, and office space.

Fullhouse Moving to Walker’s Point

Fullhouse, a growing interactive marketing agency, is leaving their crowded Third Ward office space for 23,500 square feet across the river in Walker's Point.

Zoning Committee Corrects TID #68

With the days short agenda, the item that stood out was resolution 080541.  This resolution dealt with correcting an error within Tax Incremental District (“TID”) #68 (Fifth Ward – First Place).  In 2007 the First Place on the River condominium development was assessed at $50 million which although it wasn’t challenged by property owner appears to of been set too high  In 2008 it was re-assessed at $24 million because the project was still not completed.  This change impacted the tax increment that TID #68 was to be able to collect.  The resolution removes the property and re-adds it to the TID at the correct level, resetting the baseline value of the TID allowing it to begin generating increment.  This change will still allow the TID to be repaid by 2029 which is within its legal lifetime.  This item was approved and will now go before the full Common Council.

5th Ward’s Growth Continues

Work has begun on at the former Transpak buildings located at 235 E. Pittsburgh Ave. The first is a smaller more recent building which had significant structural problems and is in the process of being demolished. The second is a larger warehouse building that is in the process of being gutted for a mixed-use redevelopment. To accommodate a first floor retail component the City of Milwaukee recently vacated the turning lane adjacent to this property. The new 102-room Iron Horse Hotel located at 500 W. Florida St. has been under construction for several months and should open during the summer of 2008. It will be run by Miami boutique hotel operator Desire Hotels. Desire Hotels operates numerous high-end hotels throughout the country including the The Strand and The Sagamore. The Iron Horse Hotel will bring this same level of style to Milwaukee by featuring exposed brick and timber, down pillows, high-end linens, walk-in showers, flat screen TVs, Wi-Fi and covered parking for motorcycles. Additionally, the redevelopment of 234 W. Florida is making good progress. New windows have been installed throughout half of the structure and the gutting and reconstruction of the second half is well underway. The 5th Ward has shown to be one of the emerging neighborhoods in Milwaukee and these project are just a small portion of the redevelopment efforts that have been ongoing.

Public Works Committee Criticizes DPW Commissioner

As part of resolution, 071488, a portion of the street from S. Barclay St. – E. Pittsburgh Ave. to S. Water St./E. Seeboth St. will be rebuilt resulting in an improved environment in around the Fifth Ward neighborhood. Although a minor improvement to the physical infrastructure this should help spur further development in the area. Jeff Mantes, the Commissioner of Public Works, presented a communication regarding the recent news indicating the funding for the Milwaukee Connector study is longer available. Throughout the discussion Alderman Robert Bauman asked a series of specific questions of the Department of Public Works (DPW) to make it clear that the Common Council was not informed of the situation. He expressed his outrage by stating bluntly that “in my opinion this is a big deal”. He was quickly reinforced by Alderman Robert Puente‘s pointed remarks to DPW when he said “you’ll keep the Common Council in the dark until you need us”. In the end this file simply served to point the blame at DPW and allow the Common Council to put it on the record that they weren’t informed of the situation. Unfortunately the problem still exists and new mass transit options are further postponed until the situation can be resolved.