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Allium
In a city of 1,600 restaurants, this family-owned place offers a European-styled, small-plate cafe and bar.
Dec 31st, 2012 by Judith Ann Moriarty
A Redesign for Hi Hat Garage
A cooler Garage, more delay on Two Parks proposal, and progress on East Library redevelopment.
Dec 13th, 2012 by Urban Milwaukee
Meet the Merchant: Bill Lison and Nate Fried
Owners of Hybrid Lounge are this month's Meet the Merchant
Dec 11th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
East Library Design Public Meeting
The Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) will hold a public meeting TOMORROW, December 11th on the new East Library design.
Dec 10th, 2012 by Nik Kovac
Happy Cranksgiving
Milwaukee's fifth annual “Cranksgiving” sends cyclists on a race to donate to needy folks.
Nov 30th, 2012 by Marley Flueger
“It Will Always Be Here”
The colorful history and enduring legacy of Vitucci's cocktail lounge.
Nov 25th, 2012 by Harrison Turner
OnMilwaukee.com Moves Downtown
Plus: problems for a new hotel and say goodbye to two bars.
Nov 16th, 2012 by Urban Milwaukee
Cheese, Beer and Thou
Glorioso's Italian Market eschews wine and does a Cheese & Beer Tasting. The result: lots of fun.
Nov 15th, 2012 by Michael Horne
The Wounds of War
A new peer network program gives support to Vietnam veterans.
Nov 14th, 2012 by Heather Ronaldson
CrossFit 414
Three young guys in very good shape can help you get fit.
Nov 13th, 2012 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Still German After All These Years
Von Trier is an East Side establishment known for its authentic German atmosphere and draft beers.
Nov 12th, 2012 by Marley Flueger
Inside The North End
Take a peek at two new apartment buildings under construction just north of Downtown.
Nov 5th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Comings and Goings
A veteran union leader steps down, a new post for Nikiya Harris and Glorioso's tries, of all things, beer.
Nov 2nd, 2012 by Michael Horne
Streetcar Meeting on Tuesday
Public invited to ask questions about project.
Oct 29th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Raquel Filmanowicz
The Chicago native has become a Milwaukee booster who helped lead the effort to reduce teen pregnancy.
Oct 28th, 2012 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Meet the Merchant – Ecopet / Moon Smiley
Ecopet / Moon Smiley - 1229 E. Brady St.
Oct 18th, 2012 by Press Release
The Holton Bridge Swings
Kinetic sculptures enliven the gathering place below the Holton Bridge. And Weird Al holds court in MKE.
Oct 15th, 2012 by Michael Horne
Frank Alioto
He’s a fireman, an author, a walking tour guide, and a true urbanite.
Oct 10th, 2012 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Winter Approaches at The North End
Construction crews work to complete the second phase of The North End.
Oct 5th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Urban Milwaukee Night at Film Fest
Join us for the Milwaukee Film Festival's showing of Detropia and post-movie chat and happy hour.
Sep 28th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
PARK(ing) Day 2012
Expanding public space, one parking spot at a time.
Sep 21st, 2012 by Dave Reid
Park East Square Loan Approved
Union opposition to Park East Square evaporates.
Sep 20th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Three for the Show
A new amphitheater and two new apartment projects break ground in Riverwest and the Lower East Side.
Sep 14th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Wanna Buy Some Park East Land?
Sensing market interest, Milwaukee County is trying to sell a parcel of land -- for the third time.
Sep 11th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Pleasant Street bridge to be closed starting next week
The bridge is scheduled to be reopened in August 2013.
Aug 28th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
They Ruined Our Lives
Union members fight city loan to Wangard Partners, delaying proposed Park East development.
Aug 17th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Janitors urge redevelopment authority to reject loan to rich, irresponsible developer
Janitors today at the meeting of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM) will urge that the authority reject a request for a million dollar loan from developer Stewart Wangard.
Aug 16th, 2012 by SEIU Local 1
2012 Brady Street Festival
A photo gallery of the last major street festival of the summer.
Aug 7th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
The North End Continues to Rise
Residential development rises in the Park East..
Aug 3rd, 2012 by Dave Reid
Greenest Building Ever Built?
The city's zoning committee approves a building the developer promises will be super-green.
Jul 18th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Plan Commission Recommends Approval of Five-story Apartment Building
Green features garner support for apartment project from Alderman and neighborhood.
Jul 10th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Apartment Building Proposed for Lower East Side
Dominion Properties, LLC plans to build a five-story apartment building on Jackson St.
Jul 3rd, 2012 by Dave Reid
Lower East Side Construction
Friday Photos this week features photography of three Lower East Side construction projects.
Jun 29th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Summer Soulstice Music Festival – 2012
The 12th annual Summer Soulstice Music Festival brought together the best of Milwaukee's East Side under great weather on Saturday night.
Jun 24th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Rumblings in the Park East
Unions battle over and delay one project, another project gets a six month extension, and another is underway in the Park East.
Jun 19th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee’s East Side Hosts 12th Summer Soulstice Music Festival
The East Side Business Improvement District is hosting its 12th annual Summer Soulstice Music Festival on Saturday, June 23 from noon to midnight on East North Avenue, between Prospect and Oakland.
Jun 15th, 2012 by East Side BID
New Zoning Would Allow Taller East Side Buildings
In one of its "shortest meetings ever," the City Plan Commission recommended letting North Avenue rise higher.
May 30th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
East Library Gains Zoning Approval, Rest of District Held
Residents are still a little restive about it, but the East Side's buildings are likely to get a little higher, to judge by the results of today's City Plan Commission meeting.
May 21st, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Regional Bus Service Cuts, Transit Center Redevelopment, Museum Mile, and More
The 11th installment of Eyes on Milwaukee focuses on transit, development, and new restaurants. The Downtown Transit Center's redevelopment is inching closer to reality. The Milwaukee Museum Mile is a new marketing effort for some overlooked museums. Service reductions are coming to the Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha commuter bus service, and the Milwaukee City Clerk is still tweeting, thankfully.
May 3rd, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Jackson St. Apartment Proposal Approved at Zoning Committee
Back for a second time, Dermond Property Investments' request for a change in zoning for the properties 1601 N. Jackson and 522 E. Pleasant, the former Joey's Restaurant location, from Local Business (LB2) to a Detailed Planned Development (DPD) was once again in front of the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee.
Apr 5th, 2012 by Dave Reid
City Land Sale for East Library Redevelopment Held at Committee
At the March 27th, 2012 meeting of the Public Works Committee, the committee briefly took up the purchase agreement between the City of Milwaukee and HSI Properties, LLC, which had it been approved, would have been the next step in the city's effort redevelop the East Library site.
Mar 28th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Talgos being Mothballed, Bike Corrals Return, YP Week, and More
Welcome to the fifth installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week we take a look at mothballing the new Talgo trainsets for the Amtrak Hiawatha line, the return of the bike corrals, Young Professional Week, free music from the Milwaukee Public Library, and more.
Mar 21st, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
City Plan Commission Recommends Revised Jackson St. Apartment Building for Approval
Dermond Property Investments' request for a change in zoning for the properties 1601 N. Jackson and 522 E. Pleasant, the former Joey's Restaurant location, from Local Business (LB2) to a Detailed Planned Development (DPD) was once again before the City Plan Commission. The proposal was required to go back before the City Plan Commission, because the number of rental units in the proposal had changed.
Mar 19th, 2012 by Dave Reid
The North End Phase Two Groundbreaking Photos
A ceremonial groundbreaking took place at the corner of Pleasant and Water streets today for the Portrait and Silhouette buildings at The North End, collectively known as Phase Two of The North End. A number of public officials were on hand representing the large number of public funding sources required to get the project off the ground (or more aptly, in the ground) with the state of private financing for development.
Feb 16th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
The Second Phase of The North End Breaks Ground Tomorrow
Mandel Group will be breaking ground on the second phase of The North End development project tomorrow. In January financing for the project was finalized with the completion of a $54.6 million WHEDA bond sale, and the completion of a direct placement of $7.75 million in tax-exempt bonds by Mandel Group.
Feb 15th, 2012 by Dave Reid
East Library Redevelopment Update and Estimated Schedule
A public meeting was held at Milwaukee Public Library's East Library last night to present updates and answer questions on East Library redevelopment proposal.
Feb 9th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
The North End Phase II to Break Ground in February
Mandel Group will be moving forward with the second phase of the North End development project in February.
Jan 30th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Jackson Street Apartment Proposal Held at Committee
Dermond Property Investments' request for a change in zoning for the properties 1601 N. Jackson and 522 E. Pleasant St. from Local Business (LB2) to a Detailed Planned Development (DPD) was held at today's Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee.
Jan 10th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Five-Story Apartment Building Proposed on Jackson Street
Dermond Property Investments' request for a change in zoning for the properties 1601 N. Jackson and 522 E. Pleasant from Local Business (LB2) to a Detailed Planned Development (DPD) will go before the City Plan Commission on January 9th, 2012.
Jan 3rd, 2012 by Dave Reid
HSI/WiRED Properties Proposal Picked for East Library
The Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustee’s Building and Development Committee met at the East Library on Wednesday night to hear final proposals from the three respondents to the East Library Redevelopment RFP. Following a closed session for deliberations, the Building and Development Committee voted to move the proposal from HSI Properties forward to the full Library Board.
Nov 10th, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
Mixed-Use East Library Proposals Meet the Neighbors
Wednesday night, Alderman Nik Kovac held a public meeting to allow feedback to be voiced regarding the three proposed alternatives for the redevelopment of the one-story East Library into a mixed-use facility. The meeting was a follow-up to a meeting last November discussing the potential of issuing a request-for-proposal (RFP) for the redevelopment of the East Library site. Attendees at the meeting were provided with an update on the process and allowed to ask questions about the process and proposals. The predictable East Side public meeting questions were aired, but which, if any, of the proposals will be selected?
Sep 15th, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
City Loan for the North End Phase II Recommended for Approval at Committee
At yesterday's meeting of the Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee meeting Mandel Group's efforts to acquire financing for the next phase of The North End were recommended for approval.
Jul 20th, 2011 by Dave Reid
The Nomad is Home to Milwaukee’s Second On-Street Bike Corral
Portland has 67 on-street bike corrals while Milwaukee now has just two. With the latest being installed this past week at the Nomad on the Lower East Side. The Nomad's new bike corral is located in an used space along Warren St., and just as Alterra's on-street bike corral removed no regular automobile parking spots, none were removed to install these racks.
Jul 18th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee Streetcar at Apex
The Milwaukee Streetcar is finally poised to move forward. Following last May's approval of a preliminary engineering study by the Milwaukee Connector Study Group, the Milwaukee Streetcar project has progressed to the next step in its development. In late June the Public Works Committee and Steering and Rules Committee will take up the project on subsequent days, followed by the full Milwaukee Common Council in early July.
Jun 16th, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
Alterra Opens Milwaukee’s First On-Street Bike Corral
Cities such as Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, and Minneapolis have install on-street bike parking in recent years, and now you can add Milwaukee to the list.
May 7th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Storefront Design Updates
Two small projects, one in East Town and the other on the East Side, are currently taking an existing poor design situation and attempting to activate the street through new designs.
Apr 11th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Gallun Tannery Site Presents Opportunity and Challenges
Milwaukee is in the process of losing a historic landmark, the remaining tannery buildings of the former A.F. Gallun & Sons Company tannery are being demolished on the city's Lower East Side. The buildings once housed one of the city's many tanning businesses, but in a few weeks all that will remain is the redeveloped office building on the south side of North Water Street.
Jan 26th, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
Alterra to Introduce On-Street Bike Parking to Milwaukee (Renderings)
Back on Park(ING) Day we wrote about the possibility of on-street bike corrals, and how small changes to the built environment can help make for a better, more interesting Milwaukee. But to create those small changes we need the City of Milwaukee and local businesses to work together to get things rolling.
Jan 19th, 2011 by Dave Reid
2010 Not the Year of the Park East… Even Worse
Our belief that 2010 could have been the Year of the Park East, came up a bit short, and unfortunately it wasn't the only project that was derailed in 2010.
Dec 30th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Mandel Group Receives $24 million of WHEDA financing for The North End Phase II (Renderings)
WHEDA announced today that Mandel Group Inc. will receive a $24.1 in financing to support the development of the second phase of The North End.
Dec 2nd, 2010 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee Apartment Update
What apartment projects are currently proposed, under construction, or have recently opened in Milwaukee? A little over a year ago we did a similar exercise, so it will be good to take a look and see what has changed in the past year.
Nov 18th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Mercy Housing Lakefront Presents Updated Design to East Side Residents (Renderings)
At last night's East Side town hall meeting Mercy Housing Lakefront presented a further refined design for an $8.5 million apartment building to be constructed at the corner of N. Farwell Ave. and Thomas St. on Milwaukee's East Side.
Nov 17th, 2010 by Dave Reid
A Mixed-Use Library to Replace the East Library?
Alderman Nik Kovac, whose district includes the East Library on 1910 E. North Avenue, held a public meeting on November 11th to solicit feedback on the proposal of converting the one-story, single-use library into a mixed-use building.The meeting, which was held at the East Library meeting room, attracted a standing-room only crowd, and included representatives from the Library Board (of which Kovac is a member), the Department of City Development, and the Mayor's office
Nov 14th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
MSOE Proposes Parking Garage with Athletic Field in the Park East (Renderings)
Milwaukee School of Engineering is proposing the construction of a $30 million, 780-car parking garage, that would have an athletic field on the roof of the building. About 500 of the 780 parking spots would be leased to business and the general public, generating taxable revenue for MSOE.
Nov 10th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Coming to the East Side – More Residents and Customers
Milwaukee's East Side residents and business owners are likely to see the results of such infill development over the course of the next year as a number of new buildings open.
Jul 30th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
It’s 11 p.m., Clear The Street
The party is cut off abruptly at 11 p.m. so the street can be opened for traffic.
Jul 26th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
An Urban Benefit to the Smoking Ban
The indoor smoking ban goes in to effect in Wisconsin on July 5th, 2010, and certainly there are strong arguments on both sides of this issue.
Jun 1st, 2010 by Dave Reid
Could 2010 be the Year of the Park East?
After today's news, nationally 2010 might go down as the year of high-speed rail, but here in Milwaukee it just might be the year of the Park East.
Jan 28th, 2010 by Dave Reid
New East Side Apartment Proposal
At Monday's City Plan Commission meeting, Wangard Parnters Inc. will be requesting an amendment to the Detailed Planned Development known as HighBridge Condominiums, with the intent of moving the project forward, now redesigned as apartments and renamed as Metro Place.
Jan 20th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Apartment Development is Strong in Milwaukee
Regardless of what neighborhood it is, the development of new apartments is a growing trend in Milwaukee. Currently there are two prominent projects vying for City of Milwaukee financial support in one form or another, the Bookends and The Moderne. Outside of the two proposed towers there are numerous other projects at various stages around urban Milwaukee.
Oct 22nd, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
