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‘Teen Takeovers’ at Bayshore Mall and Moody Park Worry Officials
Teen brawls and violence. 'We cannot normalize this.'
Apr 1st, 2026 by Chesnie Wardell
Jazz-Focused Cafe Closing
Sam's Place Jazz Cafe is closing. And Sam will be gone fishing.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Selling Former Youth Facility, Park For Development
Proposals sought to transform King Drive space.
Jan 8th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin’s Gun Stores Have Violated Federal Law
Lost or stolen firearms at gun stores threaten people's lives.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Anneliese Dickman
LaMarr Franklin Lofts Open, With A Waiting List
High demand for affordable housing in Harambee.
Oct 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Stolen Gun Leads City to Suspend Harambee Convenience Store
Safety concerns lead to unanimous council vote against Third Street Quick Mart.
Sep 24th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Teens Discover Careers and More at TRUE Skool
Since 2005, the nonprofit has provided real-world experiences to students.
Aug 4th, 2025 by Chesnie Wardell
Subsidies Will Advance Three Developments Along King Drive
Plus: Funding for a statue and more streetscaping, traffic safety projects.
Jul 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
SDC Faces Debts, Board Vacancies, Lawsuits
Here's the latest on challenges for Social Development Commission.
Jul 23rd, 2025 by Meredith Melland
Bastille Days Storms Into Milwaukee
But don't miss the first Riverwest Blueberry Fest.
Jul 17th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
New Bar and Restaurant Proposed For Harambee Neighborhood
Soul of a Starr aims to open in the coming months with a focus on community.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Interval Workers Confront Cafe Owner, Demand Unpaid Wages
Twelve employees of the defunct cafe are attempting to secure $10,000 from owner Ryan Hoban.
Jun 6th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Housing Advocates Get Close Up Look At New Affordable Homes
Community Development Alliance bus tour highlights efforts across the city to increase homeownership.
May 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Advancing Financing Plan For 59 Affordable, Owner-Occupied Homes
Complicated Harambee TIF plan guided by Community Development Alliance.
May 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Bar and Lounge For King Drive
Martin's Nest plans to target 'mature crowds,' program music at former Lux Bar & Lounge.
May 13th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Gift From Herb Kohl Philanthropies Fuels Owner-Occupied Affordable Housing Efforts
Community Development Alliance leading effort to create 42 homes for early childhood educators.
Apr 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Survey Finds Alarming Number of Milwaukee Homes Need Major Repairs
And one type of property owner is overwhelmingly responsible.
Apr 21st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Committee Backs Return of Granny Flats
Legalizing accessory dwelling units could grow housing across entire city.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Pick Where Future Bublr Bikes Docks Should Go As Part of Massive Expansion
Hundreds of new bikes and docks will expand utility, reach of bike-sharing system.
Apr 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Cajun Restaurant Planned For Harambee
A new spot for beignets and etouffee is coming to the former Twisters Inn.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee’s First Black Biker Bar Is History
Twisters Inn shut down last fall, citing a rent hike. Cajun restaurant set to replace it.
Feb 10th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Meet The Eight Candidates Running To Replace Brostoff
Special election for third district aldermanic seat draws large field.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Life For Old Riverwest Bank
From mothballed to sober living: Recovery organization has purchased one-time Cream City Hostel.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Trail Extension Will Link Downtown With Planned 20th Street Trail
Latest trail extension part of Interstate 43 reconstruction.
Dec 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Amendment Would Shift Money From Demolishing Homes To Fixing Them
And deconstruction effort again on the drawing board.
Oct 23rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins Funding For Three New Protected Bike Lanes
Plus: DPW, council discussing ways to better protect, beautify existing lanes.
Sep 27th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Mini Roundabouts’ Planned for Holton, 51st Streets
Traffic lights would be replaced by small roundabouts aimed at reducing speeding.
Aug 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Protected Bike Lane Will Run From Downtown To Sherman and Capitol
5.5-mile corridor will be a result of several street reconstruction projects.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Annual Juneteenth Celebration Returns
'Our history, our culture, our village' is the theme for 53rd annual celebration in Milwaukee.
Jun 17th, 2024 by Margaret Faust
UWM Students Gather Community Stories For International Exhibition on Inequality
‘Climates of Inequality’ exhibit includes voices from Milwaukee’s north-side residents.
May 28th, 2024 by Tim Peterson
45 Sites Selected for Affordable Homes for Early Childhood Educators
Aiming to address workforce shortage and create more Black and Latino homeowners.
May 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
See the 2024 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners
20 projects big and small are named best of the best in Milwaukee design
May 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Four Milwaukee Affordable Housing Proposals Secure Critical Tax Credits
WHEDA's housing tax credit award puts developments on path to groundbreaking.
May 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Habitat Begins Construction Season With Big Goals
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity plans to build 32 new homes for first-time homebuyers in 2024.
May 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Inside The Huge ThriveOn King Development
Former department store becoming a true community hub.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History
The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Biden 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 Jannene
Milwaukee Wins $36 Million To Rebuild Key Street
Grant will overhaul 6th Street through heart of city.
Mar 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in February
The return of Maria's Pizza, a new oyster bar, Oaxacan restaurant and six others.
Mar 4th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Construction Starts On Long-Awaited King Drive Building
Five Points Lofts, first proposed in 2020, is finally becoming reality.
Feb 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Beerline Trail Cafe Opens Friday
Kuumba Juice and Coffee will serve Anodyne coffee, teas and light meals in Harambee neighborhood.
Feb 1st, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
City Seeks Grants to Build Bike Lanes on 2nd, Center, Sherman and Lisbon
Part of mayor's proposal to build 50 miles of protected bike lanes by 2026.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Convenience Store Closed By City To Reopen Under New Owner
Amritpal Singh plans Sunshine Supermarket at former site of Chambers East Food Market.
Dec 4th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
The Connector Building Opens in Harambee
New community hub and cafe part of larger revitalization project, B-Line Park.
Sep 19th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Two Candidates Running for Clancy’s County Board Seat
Clancy won't say if he will seek reelection in 2024, despite fellow DSA member filing to run.
Aug 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Rise & Grind Plans 2 New Locations
King Drive coffee shop will soon open at Milwaukee Public Library and Mitchell Street Arts Collective.
Aug 16th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
A 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. Johnson
New ‘Healing Spaces’ Created In Vacant Lots
Program, championed by Alderwoman Coggs, aims to turn blight to beauty.
Jul 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Volunteers 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 Kilmer
Harambee Block Transformed By New Buildings
Six houses and a new apartment building fill formerly vacant land.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Picks KG Development Partnership To Build New King Drive Apartments
Affordable development includes three commercial tenants, would replace vacant funeral home.
Jun 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Habitat Building 9 Homes On 1 City Block
Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff will help, part of larger effort to build 80 houses in Harambee neighborhood.
May 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Johnny’s Hot Sauce Popping Up at 1840 Brewing
Plus: Funky Fresh goes wholesale, Third Space adds food, Juneau Park adds beer garden.
May 14th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Troubled Corner Store Can Reopen, Will Get New Hearing
Chamber East Food Market can resume operations for now
May 5th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Pomona Cider Expands Menu, Hours
Plus: Goodbye Klement's Sausage outlet; and city suspends two bars, closes convenience store.
Apr 23rd, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Guns, Drugs Cited As City Closes Chambers St. Store
Common Council votes unanimously to close Chamber East Food Market.
Apr 19th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Cream City Social Eatery’s Soft Opening Is April 24
Harambee bar and restaurant will host first guests on April 24.
Apr 17th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Go Grocer Opens in Third Ward
Plus: Farewell to Flannery's, The Spice House, E&F Pizzeria and Gülden Room Cafe.
Jan 29th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
JJ Fish & Chicken To Reopen on Center St.
Closed for years, plans to reopen in Harambee neighborhood after renovations.
Jan 25th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Outside Investors, Labor Shortage Hamper Milwaukee Affordable Housing Efforts
But groups pushing forward on effort to create 5,000 new homeowners of color.
Jan 6th, 2023 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Dodd Takes Job At Charter School, Six Running To Replace Her
Former alderwoman's mystery job revealed.
Dec 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City, MATC Still Seek To Train Students in Rehabbing Homes
Progress has been slow. Ezekiel CDC steps in as new private partner.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Have So Few Children in County Gotten Updated COVID Vaccine?
Only 2.9% of children ages 5 to 11 have received an updated dose.
Dec 14th, 2022 by Devin Blake
City Creates Bronzeville Development Zone
To spur development, limit chain businesses. Plus: a recap of week's real estate news.
Dec 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
We Took the Free Riverwest Brewery Shuttle Bus. Here’s How it Went.
Shuttle is a welcome amenity, encourages locals and tourists alike to explore beyond Downtown.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Michael Horne
Tim Michels Promises to Fix Milwaukee
But how? He made his case Tuesday at Rotary luncheon.
Oct 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Beerline Trail Connector Building
Building will be a hub, with new cafe, on expanded trail.
Oct 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Falcon Bowl Reopening Under New Ownership
New operator still under wraps, will be unveiled soon.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Nonprofit Helps Homes Get Air Conditioned
36,500 Milwaukee homes lacked AC in 2019, mostly in low-income neighborhoods.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Samantha McCabe
Updated Guide to Free and Affordable Meals
Including food pantries, pay what you can, and free or low-cost food delivery.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Sam Woods
Clerk of Circuit Court
Tuesday's primary election will decide who is the next Clerk of Circuit Court.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Opening Weekend for State Fair
Plus: Bronzeville Week, Black Arts Fest MKE, Brewtown Rumble and more.
Aug 4th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
All The Candidates In Aug. 9 Primary Election
Including contested races for governor, U.S. senator, Congress, sheriff, clerk of circuit court.
Jul 20th, 2022 by O. Ricardo Pimentel
414Life Plans New Initiative To Disrupt Violence This Summer
Project will train residents, provide resources and programming in seven neighborhoods.
May 27th, 2022 by Matt Martinez
City Offers $50,000 Trauma Reduction Grants
Health department's Office of Violence Prevention wins $5 million federal grant.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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 Fox
Riverwest Food Pantry Changes Name, Announces Expanded Vision
Kinship Community Food Center is seeking a new headquarters.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
ThriveOn Investing $5 Million In Neighborhood Childcare Facilities
Malaika Early Learning Center will operate new center at ThriveOn King complex.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Theater Could Become Art Studio
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Child Care Center Offers Health and Wellness Program
Malaika Early Learning Center, 125 W. Auer St. serves pre-K to third grade children.
Mar 29th, 2022 by Matt Martinez
Greater 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 Jannene
Many Housing Projects Get Funding Boost
Gov. Evers announces $25.5 million in grants for Milwaukee.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
We Need To Restore This City’s Soul
A redevelopment in Harambee neighborhood is part of a larger vision.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Tonda Thompson
Wells Fargo Awards $2.35 Million For Community Development
Grantees Riverworks, WWBIC and FACC will support minority and women entrepreneurs.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Angeline Terry
City Selling 1880s King Drive Building
Classic Cream City brick building designed by prominent Milwaukee architect in very rough shape.
Jan 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
House of Soul Lounge Planned For Harambee
New bar planned for Five Points intersection.
Jan 6th, 2022 by Angeline Terry
Arts and Culture Hub Planned For W. North Ave.
Melissa Allen will develop home for Bronzeville Center for the Arts.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Good City Brewing Gives Housing Grants
Grants to four nonprofits. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Dec 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Where To Get Free Meals For Thanksgiving
And how you can help: where you can donate food.
Nov 20th, 2021 by Sam Woods
Milwaukee Adopts New Ward Map For City
New districts coming next week. Riverwest further split between two council districts.
Nov 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Van Buren Will Become Two Lane Street
New bike lanes and parallel parking added, as four lanes for cars reduced to two.
Nov 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Recommends Few Budget Amendments
No fee increases and few changes as council braces for next year's fiscal cliff.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Counselors and Psychologists Work to Prevent Black Youth Suicides
About one in 10 Black youths in the state report having attempted suicide.
Oct 24th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Trouble Finding Affordable Child Care? Here’s Why.
76% of early childhood education centers in Wisconsin have reported a staffing shortage.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Sam Woods
Raynetta Hill Will Lead King Drive BID
A familiar face returns to lead growing business improvement district.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Harambee Building Named For Reuben and Mildred Harpole
Bader Philanthropies announced its naming of the Harpole Building on N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.
Oct 12th, 2021 by Annie Mattea
2022 Assessment Process Could Be Chaotic
Top staffers departing, number of 2020 appeals still pending, hot real estate market, no assessments in 2021.
Oct 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Vaccination of North Side Youth Lags Behind County Average
High school students discuss the vaccine, hesitancy and school during COVID-19.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Funds Minority-Owned Businesses
Providing $780,000 in low-interest loans to 17 small businesses.
Sep 28th, 2021 by Annie Mattea
Dino’s in Riverwest is Reopening
The storied and much loved bar and restaurant is reopening.
Sep 24th, 2021 by Michael HollowayNeighborhood Buildings
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128 E. Burleigh St.
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1937-1939 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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1941 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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1945 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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1947-1949 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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1951 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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200-202 E. Chambers St.
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2001-2003 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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2007 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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2312 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Home of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources from 1983 to 2021.
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2375 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.
King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church
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2406-2408 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.
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2470-2478 N. 1st St.
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2543-2547 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Restaurateur Dwight Jackson proposed to purchase the building and invest $900,000 in a restaurant and catering operation in April 2019.
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2600 N. 2nd St
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2633 N. 1st St.
The Gingerbread House
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2640-2650 N. 1st St.
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2673-2679 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Constructed for Henry Hummel in 1889. Designed by Charles Kirchhoff, Jr. A 1906 addition by Kirchhoff & Rose. A 1927 addition along W. Center St. was demolished in 2013.
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2710-2712 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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2722-2724 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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2730 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Tenants Ponderosa Steak House – 2002-2008 Stella’s Restaurant – 2008-2010 Vacant – 2010-2015, City of Milwaukee took ownership via property tax foreclosure King’s Fresh Market – obtained occupancy permit, but never opened Q – proposed in December 2020
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274 E. Keefe Ave.
Site of connector building for the Beerline Trail.
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2917-2923 N. Holton St.
Former neighborhood movie theater.
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2979 N. Palmer St.
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3001 N. Richards St.
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3116 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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322-340 W. Meinecke Ave.
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324-332 W. North Ave.
Purchased by America's Black Holocaust Museum in Nov. 2021.
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3300 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Home of Bader Philanthropies.
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3338-3356 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Original building completed in 1910 as home for Farmers & Merchants State Bank. Redeveloped by Bader Philanthropies starting in 2019 with a 3,000-square-foot addition.
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3455 N. 3rd St.
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3459 N. 3rd St.
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400 E. Locust St.
One-time home of Steff’s Bar and Lounge.
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405 W. Center St.
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406 W. Center St.
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428-432 E. Center St.
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535 W. Concordia Ave.
Park Hill Apartments with 62 units. The building was formerly known as Camilla Court. Developed as subsidized senior housing in 1978.
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540 W. Ring St.
In 2022, Crown Court completed a three-story, 13-unit apartment building on the site.
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618 W. Keefe Ave.
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Clinton Rose Senior Center
3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. Located within Clinton Rose Park, 3015 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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Drs. Oscar & Arnold Strauss House
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Fifth Street School Apartments
Redeveloped into 48 senior apartments in 2018 by Gorman & Company.
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Garfield Apartments
Historic 4th Street School redeveloped into apartments by a partnership of Joshua Jeffers and Melissa Goins.
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LaMarr Franklin Lofts
Five-five unit affordable housing development
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Malcolm X Academy
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Martin Luther King Library
Library opened in 1971 and was demolished in 2023. Replacement opened in mixed-use building in 2025.
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Maskani Place
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North Side Natatorium
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The Griot
Apartment building with first-floor commercial space. Home to America's Black Holocaust Museum.
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Welford Sanders Lofts
Two-building complex containing apartments and office space.
