Halyard Park is a neighborhood that is bounded by W. North Ave. on the north, N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. on the east, W. Walnut St. on the south, and N. 6th St. on the west.
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TID amendment means affordable housing, traffic safety and other improvements for Bronzeville
Aug 1st, 2025 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Subsidies Will Advance Three Developments Along King Drive
Plus: Funding for a statue and more streetscaping, traffic safety projects.
Jul 25th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Votes to Close Lush Lounge
Excess noise, litter and a strip show led to non renewal of tavern's license.
May 14th, 2025 by Sophie BolichWisconsin’s Only Black-Owned Bank Is 100 Years Old
Located in high-poverty area and still helping people buy homes.
Mar 8th, 2025 by Meredith MellandCommon Council adopts resolution expanding the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District
Jan 24th, 2025 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Salvation Army Seeks To Demolish Buildings By State’s First Black Architect
Much of former Central City Plaza complex north of Downtown could be replaced.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene80s-Themed Bar Planned For King Drive
Summer of '85 is bringing retro vibes to Bronzeville, starting next spring.
Oct 11th, 2024 by Sophie BolichBronzeville takes center stage at the DNC
Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs August 22, 2024
Aug 22nd, 2024 by Ald. Milele CoggsInside The Huge ThriveOn King Development
Former department store becoming a true community hub.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneBiden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit
Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club promotes effort to rebuild 6th Street.
Mar 13th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneFour To Be Honored at Indaba African Ball
Benefit funds free community summer entertainment series
Jan 26th, 2024 by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational CareMalaika Receives $250,000 Challenge Grant from the Fotsch Family Foundation
As part of a $500,000 gift to the Expansion to ThriveOn King
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Malaika Early Learning CenterEllen Gilligan to retire from Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Longtime Foundation President and CEO leaves legacy of growth, collaboration
Oct 11th, 2023 by Greater Milwaukee FoundationA Look At Milwaukee Home Sales In Second Quarter of 2023
Private-equity firms remain quiet as number of home sales tanks. Prices are still rising.
Aug 7th, 2023 by John D. JohnsonVolunteers Clean Up Abandoned Building in Harambee
Part of a series of community clean-ups organized by county Sup. Priscilla Coggs-Jones.
Jul 1st, 2023 by Graham KilmerCity Could Regulate Airbnb, Other Services
Short-term rentals have proliferated beyond Downtown, but no public database of who is participating exists.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Issues 20-Day Suspension To Lounge 340
Suspension issued after neighbors shared grievances about litter, noise, loitering and reckless driving.
Apr 21st, 2023 by Sophie BolichAssembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills
Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Baylor SpearsBucks, Froedtert Plan Massive Health Equity Initiative
20-year, up-to-$100 million effort aims to be a data-driven eliminator of health disparities.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCity Creates Bronzeville Development Zone
To spur development, limit chain businesses. Plus: a recap of week's real estate news.
Dec 4th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneTIF Could Fund Traffic Calming, Affordable Housing Near Downtown
City proposing $6.5 million for traffic calming, anti-displacement housing efforts in area north of Fiserv Forum.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCall for artists goes out for the 2022 Bronzeville Artwalk
May 16th, 2022 by Ald. Milele Coggs
State Ranks High in Pre-School Access
But dropped from 3rd to 7th best during pandemic last year, national study finds.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Madeline FoxThriveOn Investing $5 Million In Neighborhood Childcare Facilities
Malaika Early Learning Center will operate new center at ThriveOn King complex.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneHotWax Will Mix Music and Meat
At Crossroads Collective. Plus, new Jamaican and Indian restaurants and a Bay View cafe with Finnish bakery.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Michael HollowayNew Jamaican Restaurant On MLK Drive
Grand opening for Pepperpot's second location on MLK Dr. is Tuesday, April 12.
Apr 11th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMadison Company Buys Third Ward Block
Plus: Recapping a flurry of real estate stories in the past week.
Apr 10th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneHalyard Park Has a Suburban Feel
It’s a neighborhood transformed, with new houses from 1970s and ‘80s, along with restored Victorian homes.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Cari Taylor-CarlsonGreater Milwaukee Foundation Unveils $700 Million Philanthropic Campaign
Part of "a Milwaukee for all" vision with an emphasis on racial equity and inclusion.
Mar 4th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneBronzeville Center for the Arts Proposed
Former DNR building would become 'world-class' cultural hub at North and MLK.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneEntrepreneur Announces Run for Mayor
Michael Sampson, 38 founder of SWARMM Events, vying to replace Tom Barrett.
Nov 24th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneSupervisor Johnson Recognized with Distinguished Worldwide Humanitarian Award
Oct 15th, 2021 by Sup. Willie Johnson
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Funds Minority-Owned Businesses
Providing $780,000 in low-interest loans to 17 small businesses.
Sep 28th, 2021 by Annie MatteaSeventeen small businesses receive Greater Milwaukee Foundation loans
Investment helping build back jobs, economy in Black and Brown neighborhoods
Sep 22nd, 2021 by Greater Milwaukee FoundationCensus Data Shows Changing Milwaukee Demographics
Fewer white residents citywide, but shrinking population totals in many majority-Black neighborhoods.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey JannenePolice investigating rash of broken car windows/vehicle damage cases
May 10th, 2021 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Dead Bird Brewing Raising Funds To Expand
Brewery looking to expand in-house brewing capacity as it charts post-pandemic future.
Mar 30th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneThriveOn King Aims to Transform North Side
‘The stars aligned’ for collaboration of medical college, Greater Milwaukee Foundation and others.
Feb 20th, 2021 by Caroline WhiteAnti-Displacement Grants Double in 2020
To prevent gentrification, 116 greater downtown homeowners received help with property taxes.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneFormer Gimbels Will Be “ThriveOn King”
$84.5 million MLK Drive project to have 77 apartments and offices for medical college and Greater Milwaukee Foundation.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMKE United’s Anti-Displacement Fund: One Tool for Combating Rising Assessments
Fund in year two continues work in north and south side neighborhoods
Jan 4th, 2021 by MKE UnitedFoundation makes new impact investments of more than $11 million
Dec 18th, 2020 by Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Royal Capital Purchases Former Gimbels Complex
ThriveOn Collaboration construction will begin in February.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneAnti-Displacement Plan and related fund honored with an Excellence in Planning Award
Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman José G. Pérez and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Nov 6th, 2020 by Milwaukee Common CouncilHistoric Church Getting New Parish Center, Renovated Monastery
St. Francis of Assisi has long been community anchor on Milwaukee's north side.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Okays Expanded King Dr. Business District
14-0 vote by Common Council. Neighborhood association had opposed it.
Sep 23rd, 2020 by Edgar Mendez$85 Million Bronzeville Project Now “ThriveOn Collaboration”
Project on track to open in early 2022.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMLK Drive Business District Bullies Property Owners
Voices of property owners ignored in rush to expand business improvement district.
Sep 5th, 2020 by Fatima LasterGreater Milwaukee Foundation to marshal $30 million for economic recovery
Long-term impact investments preceded by immediate small business relief
Jul 28th, 2020 by Greater Milwaukee Foundation86 Homeowners Getting Property Tax Help
Foundation's anti-displacement fund gives $38,356 to owners in four city neighborhoods.
May 20th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneAssessments Up 9% to $30.5 Billion
New values were calculated prior to COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 24th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMayor Tom Barrett’s 2020 State of the City Speech
Potawatomi Hotel Casino, February 10, 2020 As Prepared for Delivery
Feb 10th, 2020 by Tom BarrettCity Contributing Up To $15 Million to Schuster’s Project
Financing will support $84 million project for Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Medical College of Wisconsin.
Oct 4th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneDead Bird Brewing Opens
Taproom open today, with brewing equipment arriving next month.
Sep 24th, 2019 by Catherine JozwikGreater Milwaukee Foundation
What exactly does the Greater Milwaukee Foundation do? And what's On The Table?
Aug 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneGarfield Days Shine Despite Rain
Annual Garfield festival features music, a laid-back atmosphere and lots of barbecue.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneClear Channel Agrees to Move Billboard
Site overlooking I-43 in Bronzeville with development potential now split by billboard.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCity, Bublr Plan Bike Share Expansion
Federal grant will add 26 stations, 250 bikes and service to more areas by end of 2020.
May 14th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCommittee Okays City Funds for Ikon Hotel
One MKE Plaza proposal for old Sears site on North Ave. gets first city approval.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene$100 Million Will Transform Old Schuster’s
Medical College and Greater Milwaukee Foundation will anchor redone Bronzeville building.
Mar 26th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneThe Enduring Impact of Redlining
Polices begun in 1930s can still be seen in metro-Milwaukee segregation.
Mar 5th, 2019 by Leah Foltman and Malia JonesThe Couture Still in Limbo
Plus: Plans to convert two schools to apartments advance, more affordable housing in Walker's Point
Oct 21st, 2018 by Graham KilmerHalyard Park’s new City Place
New apartment building is the first in a three-phase project for site just north of Downtown.
Oct 19th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneMore Tacos For Downtown
Plus: Pizano's finally opening Downtown, Antigua moves and a Starbucks says goodbye.
Oct 9th, 2018 by Zach KomassaCounty Partnership in Addressing Homelessness Wins National Award
Thurgood Marshall Apartments one of four programs recognized by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for creating healthier home environments
Jun 29th, 2018 by County Executive Chris AbeleWHEDA wins national HUD Secretary’s Award for Healthy Homes
Thurgood Marshall Apartments in Milwaukee recognized for excellence in healthy housing innovation
Jun 28th, 2018 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development AuthorityGorman Building Affordable Housing for Veterans
Another project by developer that mixes good business and social impact.
May 13th, 2018 by Graham KilmerCity Place Apartments Rising
MANDI-winning developer Kalan Haywood's new venture is taking shape in Halyard Park.
Mar 30th, 2018 by Jeramey JannenePete’s Fruit Market Comes To Bronzeville
Grocery targets food deserts, opens on North and MLK Dr. September 14.
Aug 30th, 2017 by Lydia SlatteryThe Rise and Fall of Bronzeville
At its peak in the 1930s to 1950s, it had quite a history.
Aug 5th, 2017 by Jill Florence Lackey, PhDCouncil Okays 6 Projects, 346 Apartments
Millions of dollars in new development in five neighborhoods.
Jun 20th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneBronzeville Rising
New apartment complex, new Black Holocaust Museum.
Jun 16th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneNew Apartments Approved for Halyard Park
Kalan Haywood's City Place project north of arena moves forward.
Jun 13th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneToy Guns Risky for Black Families?
Annual walk spotlights danger of kids with toy guns encountering police.
Jun 7th, 2017 by Lydia SlatteryArena Apartments Advance
City Plan Commission has concerns, but advances Royal Capital's project design.
May 15th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneNeighborhood Buildings
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1739-1745 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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1817-1819 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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1821 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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1825 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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1916 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.
Part of the St. Francis of Assisi Church campus.
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2050 N. 6th St.
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2053 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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2151 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.
Learn More Urban spelunking: See Schuster’s flagship building before it’s covered again
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2213 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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2215 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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2225 N. 7th St.
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314 W. Vine St.
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334 W. Brown St.
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338-340 W. Reservoir Ave.
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424 W. Walnut St.
Dead Bird Brewing occupies a portion of the property, 1726 N. 5th St. Winner of 2020 Mayor’s Design Award
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City Place Apartments
Three-phase apartment development from the Haywood Group and Cardinal Capital Management.
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City Place Three – 2017
Proposed three-story, 30-unit building for the southeast corner of N. 6th St. and W. Vine St.
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City Place Two
Thirty-eight unit apartment building proposed for 1728 N. 6th St. by partnership of Thirty Six Blocks and Haywood Group.
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City Place Two – 2017
Nine market-rate townhomes proposed for the southwest corner of the intersection of N. 5th St. and W. Vine St.
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St. Francis of Assisi Church
Church at 1927 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.
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ThriveOn King
Mixed-use complex being developed in former warehouse. Built in phases as Schuster's department store and later owned by Gimbels.
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Thurgood Marshall Apartments











































































