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45 and Counting: CUB celebrates milestone working for Wisconsinites
Dec 9th, 2024 by Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin
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
Mar 13th, 2024 by Press ReleaseCity 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
Sep 26th, 2023 by Wisconsin Economic Development CorporationRite-Hite Submits Renderings for Proposed New Global Headquarters
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Rite-Hite
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.
Jun 25th, 2019 by AscediaSkylight 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.”
May 1st, 2019 by Skylight Music TheatreMandel Acquires Riverfront Properties; Assembles 4.25 Acre Development Site
Former Kurth Malt/Cold Storage Brownfield Site Planned for $130 Million Redevelopment
Jul 20th, 2018 by Mandel GroupMilwaukee 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.
Oct 3rd, 2017 by The Water CouncilWater Street Bridge to Close May 1 – 26, 2017
The bridge will re-open by end of day on Friday, May 26 – weather permitting.
Apr 28th, 2017 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public WorksWangard’s Freshwater Plaza Hits Milestone
Freshwater Apartments is now leasing!
Sep 14th, 2016 by Wangard Partners, Inc.800-CEO-READ Announces Leadership Transition
Rebecca Schwartz becomes CEO following Carol Grossmeyer’s retirement
Jul 21st, 2016 by 800-CEO-READWater 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.
May 18th, 2016 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public WorksGlobal Water Center to Expand
State grant will provide funding for future tenants
Jan 26th, 2016 by Wisconsin Economic Development CorporationGovernor 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.
Oct 22nd, 2015 by Gov. Scott WalkerFreshwater Plaza to Break Ground October 22nd
Wangard Partners’ Commitment to Bettering Communities Focuses on Walker’s Point
Oct 19th, 2015 by Wangard Partners, Inc.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."
Sep 1st, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinRoyal Enfield Motorcycles Establishes North American Headquarters in Milwaukee
Global motorcycle company to establish HQ in Milwaukee’s Third Ward
Aug 17th, 2015 by Wisconsin Economic Development CorporationCommittee 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.”
Apr 2nd, 2015 by Ald. Bob BaumanIn 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 University88Nine RadioMilwaukee Purchases Building in Fifth Ward for New Studio
Project Will Link Station to Community, Include New Studios, 100-Seat Performance Space.
Mar 18th, 2013 by 88Nine Radio MilwaukeeMayor Barrett Announces “Freshwater Way” As the Winning Street Name to Replace “Pittsburgh Avenue”
Popular Contest Produced Hundreds of Suggestions
Oct 9th, 2012 by Tom BarrettMandel 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.
Sep 20th, 2012 by Mandel GroupNeighborhood Buildings
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161 First
Mixed-use development in Walker's Point.
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234 Florida
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Bridgeview at South Water Works
55-unit apartment building in the South Water Works devlopment.
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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.
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Next Act Theatre
The Transpak Crane Bay building was converted into the Next Act Theatre in 2012.
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Oregon at South Water Works
Empty warehouse on the south end of the South Water Works complex.
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Rivianna
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South Water Works
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The Point on the River


































