King Park

Milwaukee County Parks Presents Spring Break Activities for All Ages

2025 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2025 Accomplishments

Chairwoman Nicholson Reflects on a Year of Progress, Policy, Community

Gorman Near Construction Start On Vliet Street Project

Project would redevelop historic building into 66 affordable housing units.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Recognizes September as Suicide Prevention Month

Grand Opening Held For New Coggs Building

County officials, community celebrate new human services building in King Park neighborhood.

Milwaukee County Celebrates Grand Opening of New Marcia P. Coggs Health & Human Services Center

The building honors the legacy of Marcia P. Coggs, a political trailblazer and human services champion, while ushering in a new era of human service access and delivery for Milwaukee County residents

News Release – Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Center Streamlines Access to Vital Community Resources

County Opens New Coggs Building

Department of Health and Human Services moving into new headquarters.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Milwaukee County Awarded $250,000 as a 2024 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize Winner

Nine communities in the United States received this national honor

No Charges Against Columbus Police in RNC Shooting

5 officers fatally shot Sam Sharpe in Milwaukee neighborhood during convention.

County Wants Public Art For New Coggs Building

County has $100,000 budget, seeking artists for large mural and indoor mobile.

Milwaukee County Parks Presents Spring Break Activities for All Ages

Parks Removing Berm in King Park

Why? 'Crime prevention through environmental design.'

12 Ways To Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

A march, storytelling, speeches, museum day and more.

2024 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2024 Accomplishments

King Park Community Center Turkey Drive Underway

Community center raising funds to feed 3,000 families on Thanksgiving.

Amendment Would Shift Money From Demolishing Homes To Fixing Them

And deconstruction effort again on the drawing board.

Politicians Get Close Look at Coggs Center Construction

Hard hat tour loops through several doors in building designed to have "No Wrong Door."

County Executive David Crowley Approves Over $4 Million in Affordable Housing Investments to Expand Access for Residents and Families

New Coggs Center Rises

$42 million complex represents county's vision of "No Wrong Door" to access services.

County Building 24 Single-Family, Affordable Homes in Oak Creek

Federal funding will help county transform site acquired via tax foreclosure.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Recognizes September as Suicide Prevention Month

Rather Than Razed, Coggs Building Could Be Turned Into Affordable Housing

Crowley proposes supporting Gorman proposal with $2.5 million budgeted for demolition.

County Nearly Doubles Narcan Vending Machines

Adding 8 more machines with free life saving items like narcan and drug testing strips.

Families of Sam Sharpe and Dvontaye Mitchell Hold Rally

Sharpe was killed during RNC, Mitchell died in earlier incident involving hotel security guards.

Supervisor Rolland Calls for Renewed Commitment to Housing Services in Response to Recent Tragedy in Milwaukee

2nd Vice Chair Coggs-Jones Issues Statement on Recent Tragedy in Milwaukee

Chairwoman Nicholson Issues Statement Regarding Man Killed Near the Republican National Convention by Ohio Police

Police-involved shooting under review

Statement of Common Council President José G. Pérez July 17, 2024

Statement regarding the incident at 14th and Vliet yesterday

From Alderman Scott Spiker July 17, 2024

Mayor Johnson Addresses ‘Tragic’ Police Involved Killing

Mayor expects 'thorough investigation.' Officers killed Milwaukee resident armed with knives.

Five Ohio Police Officers Shoot, Kill Milwaukee Resident Outside RNC

Individual was in King Park neighborhood, well outside of convention perimeter.

Coggs Center Will Become Affordable Apartments

County partnering with Gorman to redevelop former department store on 12th and Vliet.

Crowley Tours Unique Emergency Housing Facility

Facility is yet another project advancing housing under the Crowley administration.

Former Schuster’s Department Store Nominated For Historic Designation

Now known as the Coggs Center, Milwaukee County has eyed demolishing building.

July 3rd Fireworks Canceled

Without a sponsor, annual event is called off by Milwaukee County.

Mayor Johnson Celebrates “Wisconsin Bike Week” with Annual Bike Ride

Vice President Kamala Harris Promotes Economic Agenda in Milwaukee Visit

Harris joins entertainer D.L. Hughley for her nationwide "Economic Opportunity Tour" in the lead up to the presidential election.

Habitat Begins Construction Season With Big Goals

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity plans to build 32 new homes for first-time homebuyers in 2024.

County Executive David Crowley Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

Milwaukee County is working to expand behavioral health services and address mental health challenges

Crowley Backs Affordable Housing in Franklin

Commits $2.5 million to support development of 12 units for persons with disabilities.

Making The Jump From ‘Inmate to ‘Voter’

Andron Lane's long journey to see his voting rights restored.

Local Officials Praise Federal Investment in Affordable Housing

Mayor, county executive and Biden administration official tout housing program.

County Expanding Emergency Housing Offering on South Side

Purchase-and-rehab project underway for S. 22nd Street.

Marcelia Nicholson Re-Elected Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

New Homes Model Future of Affordability

Community Development Alliance showcases three model houses that are part of city-changing affordable homeownership effort.

City Will Redesign King Drive, Pere Marquette Park

And build a protected bike lane on W. Highland Avenue.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Reflects on First Term Successes

During his first term, County Executive Crowley delivered investments, initiatives, and policies to advance racial equity in Milwaukee County

8 Takeaways From Crowley’s State of the County Speech

And a new slogan: 'What’s good for Milwaukee County is good for the entire state.'

County Gets $2 Million Federal Funding for Affordable Housing

Funding included in congressional earmarks for latest appropriations bill.

Crowley Touts New Era for Parks Spending

County Executive signs $500,000 funding for parks using proceeds from new sales tax.

Crowley Signs First in State Housing Proposal

$1 million to provide emergency shelter for people in crisis and affordable-rate apartments.

Parks Planning ‘High-Impact’ Investments in 2024

Seeking projects that can be quickly implemented, leverage additional funding or prepare for the future.

County Expanding Narcan Vending Machine Program

Officials want to add 8 more in Milwaukee; businesses, nonprofits urged to request one.

Emem Group Buys Key King Dr. Site

Plus: Airbnb-focused startup falters and a recap of week's real estate news.

A Historic Year in Milwaukee County

A host of changes bodes well for Milwaukee's future, says county exec David Crowley.

Board Approves Affordable Housing Funding, Bike Trail, Solar Study

Plus: A new overlook for the improved Kletzsch Dam.

Could New Coggs Building Go Solar?

Two supervisors suggest new Human Services building should include solar power generation.

Parks System Proposes Demolition Of Vacant Buildings

County Executive's 2024 budget proposal includes funding for demolition of unused, nuisance buildings.

Groundbreaking For Coggs Center a History Lesson

Trailblazing legislator's legacy continues at new human services building.

County, Habitat for Humanity To Partner on Suburban Affordable Homes

Program would leverage federal funds to build one to two homes a year.

County Could Fund Greenfield Affordable Housing Project

Housing Division recommends $2.5 million for 45-unit Layton Preserve project.

Milwaukee Gets National Award for Collaborative Housing Program

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development honors Greater Milwaukee Foundation.

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Celebrates Funding Allocation for King Community Center Revitalization Project

Public Meetings On King Park Homeownership Project Announced

Offering information about large homebuilding project coming to King Park neighborhood.

Developers Selected For Early Childhood Educator Homes

Aim is to boost childcare and minority homeowners. Plus: recap of week's real estate news.

Housing Partnerships in Milwaukee County Recognized Nationally

Greater Milwaukee Foundation one of only nine organizations awarded 2023 HUD Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships

Habitat Breaks Ground on King Park Homes

Homeownership project will build 120 single-family homes near westside park.

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.

50 New Homes For Early-Childhood Educators

LISC, CDA partnering with five centers to develop nearby, owner-occupied houses.

King Park Housing Project Loses Out On Affordable Tax Credits

80 of 120 planned homes are unimpacted.

5 Milwaukee Projects Get Affordable Housing Funding

Across Wisconsin, WHEDA awards funding for 23 proposed apartment buildings.

Millennial Homeownership in Milwaukee Up 157% in Five Years

Third-fastest growth in U.S., behind only Richmond, Virginia, and Las Vegas.

Crowley Signs $9.5 Million in Affordable Housing Contracts

Funding supports projects in Brown Deer, Wauwatosa and South Milwaukee.

County Seeks Contractors for New Human Services Building

Plans call for a $42 million, 4-story, 60,000-square-foot facility at 12th and Cherry.

“When you have great partners, the possibilities for what you can accomplish are virtually limitless.”

County Executive Crowley Highlights the Importance of Partnership & Collaboration in 2023 State of the County Address

New Apartments For 1st and National

Plus: A rundown of affordable housing projects seeking financing and a recap of the week's real estate news.

County Wants Ideas To Save Coggs Building

County has open call for ideas, including asking for ways to develop the former department store.

Board Releases Funds for Park Projects

County board approves $1.3 million in maintenance, repairs and new projects for parks.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Celebrates City Zoning Committee Moving Forward the Sale of 90 Lots for Single Family Homes in the King Park Neighborhood

Developer Will Refine Downtown Hotel

Historic Commission staff pushes for less 'squat' design, more 'grandeur' in eight-story proposed hotel.

Federal Spending Bill Includes $10.8 Million For Milwaukee County

Crowley says Baldwin and Moore fought 'tooth and nail' to secure funding.

Portion of Highland Ave. Will Honor Civil Rights Activist

Juanita Adams was non-violent protest leader in 1960s.

South Milwaukee Affordable Housing Project Gets County Funding

County awarding $2.5 million for the redevelopment of the former Bucyrus campus.

Historic Commission Will Review New Downtown Hotel

Plans proceeding for eight-story Tempo by Hilton across from Pere Marquette Park.

County Executive David Crowley Applauds County Board Unanimously Voting for Investments in Public Safety, Affordable Housing, and Area Youth

City Selling 90 Lots To Advance Affordable Housing Effort

Community Development Alliance looking to build 120 new houses in area around King Park.

Supervisors Approve Affordable Housing Plans

Progress on two major affordable housing projects pushed by Crowley.

Should Tent Encampment At MacArthur Square Have Bathrooms?

It's become a hotly-debated issue at City Hall as number of tents grows.

Parks Plans $3 Million King Center Rehab

Repairs to community center on 15th and Vliet part of a larger investment in neighborhood improvements.

Milwaukee County Receives $15 Million in Emergency Rental Assistance Funds from U.S. Treasury

120 New Homes for King Park Neighborhood

County, CDA select Emem Group and Habitat as developers.

Community Development Alliance Selects Developer Partners for King Park Building Project

Habitat for Humanity, Emem Group will construct 120 homes by 2026

$7.5 Million Grant Will Help Create 5,000 New Minority Homeowners

Wells Fargo provides grant to boost homeownership for Milwaukee people of color.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center to Host Annual Back to School Event

Vliet Street Reconstruction Gets Federal Funding

Plus: Humboldt reconstruction nearly 50% over budget and the future of Highway 175.

Marcelia Nicholson Re-Elected Chairwoman of Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Many Housing Projects Get Funding Boost

Gov. Evers announces $25.5 million in grants for Milwaukee.