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

Rite-Hite Submits Renderings for Proposed New Global Headquarters
Rite-Hite Announces Plans for New World Headquarters
Ascedia Positions for Growth with New Business Development Leader
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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
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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.”

Mandel Acquires Riverfront Properties; Assembles 4.25 Acre Development Site
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Mandel Acquires Riverfront Properties; Assembles 4.25 Acre Development Site

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

Milwaukee Welcomes First Coworking Community for Water Industry
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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.

Water Street Bridge to Close May 1 – 26, 2017
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Water Street Bridge to Close May 1 – 26, 2017

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

Wangard’s Freshwater Plaza Hits Milestone
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Wangard’s Freshwater Plaza Hits Milestone

Freshwater Apartments is now leasing!

800-CEO-READ Announces Leadership Transition
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800-CEO-READ Announces Leadership Transition

Rebecca Schwartz becomes CEO following Carol Grossmeyer’s retirement

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

Global Water Center to Expand
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Global Water Center to Expand

State grant will provide funding for future tenants

Governor Scott Walker Attends Freshwater Plaza Groundbreaking Ceremony
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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
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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
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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
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Royal Enfield Motorcycles Establishes North American Headquarters in Milwaukee

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

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

In inaugural address, Marquette’s Lovell maps out future priorities, vision
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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.

88Nine RadioMilwaukee Purchases Building in Fifth Ward for New Studio
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88Nine RadioMilwaukee Purchases Building in Fifth Ward for New Studio

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

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

Neighborhood Buildings

  • 161 First

    161 First mixed-use development.Photo taken by Jeramey Jannene on October 31st, 2014. All Rights Reserved.

    Mixed-use development in Walker's Point.

  • 234 Florida

    234 W. Florida St. Photo taken on October 9, 2020 by Mariiana Tzotcheva

  • Bridgeview at South Water Works

    55-unit apartment building in the South Water Works devlopment.

  • Building 6 at South Water Works

    Building 6 is an apartment building in the South Water Works development on the edge of the Walker’s Point neighborhood. Originally built by Lighthouse Development, the project was lost through foreclosure. It contains 52 units. The building was built as an addition to 201 E. Pittsburgh Ave., a former Pittsburgh Plate Glass building built in the art deco style. The South Water Works development also includes the Bridgeview at South Water Works apartments and Oregon at South Water Works apartments.

  • Next Act Theatre

    The Transpak Crane Bay building was converted into the Next Act Theatre in 2012.

  • Oregon at South Water Works

    Empty warehouse on the south end of the South Water Works complex.

  • Rivianna

    Rivianna as seen from the river.

  • South Water Works

    Redevelopment opportunity in Walker's Point. Photo taken May 3rd, 2014 by Dave Reid.

  • The Point on the River

    106 W. Seeboth St. Photo by Mariiana Tzotcheva