Northridge

Milwaukee Reaches The Hard Part of Demolishing Northridge Mall

Demolition nearly complete for former Boston Store.

Mayor Pledges To Get Involved in Schools

Johnson vows to make Milwaukee a city that attracts people because of its schools.

New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History

The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.

Demolition Starting At Northridge Mall

Former Boston Store will be the first section to fall.

Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee

Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.

After Taking Ownership, Milwaukee Moves To Secure Northridge Mall

On-site security, board ups and next, a very long fence.

Statement from Alderwoman Larresa Taylor

Northridge: Blight no more

Milwaukee Takes Ownership of Northridge Mall

Judge grants city property via tax foreclosure.

Judge Displeased By City’s Northridge Curveball

But not surprised, it seems. 'I told you so,' says Sosnay of city's foreclosure move.

City Expects to Take Northridge In Foreclosure, Demolish Mall

'Checkmate' says alderman of mall owners missing the foreclosure redemption date.

10 Most Popular MCTS Routes in 2023

Top route had 7,300 rides per day. Future BRT corridors rank among most popular.

City receives $15 million to help raze dangerous blighted property

Statement of Alderwoman Larresa Taylor December 12, 2023

Gov. Evers Announces $15 Million Grant for City of Milwaukee to Redevelop Blighted Northridge Mall Property

MFD Says There Were At Least 7 Recent Fires At Abandoned Northridge Mall

Security removed after Phoenix Investors walked away from buying property.

More Market Rate Apartments Proposed Near 76th and Brown Deer

Second proposal this year. Illinois company plans expansion of The Villas at Granville.

Market-Rate Apartments Planned Near 76th and Brown Deer

Sycamore Place owners hope to fill what they say is a void on Northwest Side.

Northridge Mall’s Fate Hinges On Appeals Court Ruling, Second Attorney Quits

Plus: Trespassing has returned to vacant property.

To be clear: My position on Northridge property

Statement of Alderwoman Larresa Taylor August 2, 2023

Milwaukee Company Backs Out of Buying Northridge Mall

Phoenix Investors had secured the troubled property, but city opposed its redevelopment plans.

Plan Commission Okays Huge Housing Development

Rejects Ald. Taylor's push to delay proposal for 1,145 units of housing near Northridge.

Northridge Mall Lawsuit Keeps Dragging On

Will it ever be razed? New issues add to legal mess while city awaits appeals court ruling.

Communication file to discuss Northridge Mall coming to committee Tuesday

Pratt, Westmoreland and Taylor Win Council Seats

Andrea Pratt defeats David Bowen by very slim margin.

Three Northside Aldermanic Races

Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.

The Gouda Girls Retire

Plus: First Chick-fil-A in a city neighborhood, two food trucks slated to launch first restaurants.

Local Firm Wants To Buy Northridge From Chinese Owners

But is it just a stall tactic? City thinks so.

City Seeks Bids To Demolish Portion of Northridge Mall

Move comes in advance of hearing to acquire and demolish the entire complex.

New Upscale Restaurant Planned Near Northridge Lake

Owner hopes to enhance neighborhood with new restaurant and event space, along with spearheading community initiatives.

City Reverses Course, Approves Northridge Menards Self Storage

Multiple city committees balked at proposal in 2022. Why the reversal?

City Asks Judge To Seize Northridge Mall From Chinese Owners

City of Milwaukee says it has identified funding sources to demolish mall.

More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats

North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.

New Owners Renovating Trinity Village On Far Northwest Side

But neighbors express concern about incoming young residents, need for communication.

City Doesn’t Have Money To Raze Northridge Mall

It could cost $15 million. And Chinese investment group won't demolish it.

County Officials Say Northridge Lake Murder-Suicide Could Have Been Prevented

26-year-old mother drove herself and 7-year-old daughter into lake after 911 call about possible suicide

Statement Regarding Northridge Lake Tragedy

Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats

Northside races called to replace Chantia Lewis, Ashanti Hamilton and Nikiya Dodd.

Judge Rules Northridge Demolition Should Proceed, Despite Appeal

But will it? Mall remains unsecured and derelict.

Northridge Owner Appeals, Blocks Demolition Order

2019 court case continues to drag on. Mall has been closed since 2003.

City Can’t Figure Out What To Do With Northridge Menards Proposal

Retailer wants to add self-storage units to parking lot next to building. City concerned about unintended consequences, future development.

Chantia Lewis Ordered To Pay More Than $27,000

Former alderwoman currently serving 30 days in custody for campaign finance violations.

Judge Rules Northridge Mall Must Be Demolished

Ruling is a win for city, but issues remain with demolishing building.

Milwaukee Aims ‘Howitzer’ At Lawsuit

Bauman calls lawsuit by real estate agents claiming city misused federal funds 'totally bogus.'

Northridge Unsecured, Owners Face $26,000 In Fines

Fine will increase if problems not addressed. Final hearing scheduled for Oct. 3.

Judge Holds Northridge Mall Owners In Contempt, Issues $2,000 Daily Fine

Chinese ownership group given until Friday to secure mall, trial scheduled for October 3.

Northridge Mall Suffers Fourth Fire In A Month

Fire chief and mayor are fed up. Lawsuit to demolish building has critical hearing Monday.

Pizza Hut Planned Near Former Northridge Mall

Would be the 13th location in Milwaukee.

Midtown Walmart Bought By Self Storage Company

But using the facility for self storage would require zoning change from city.

Northridge Mall Attorneys Quit, Chinese Group Must Find New Counsel

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Embezzlement, Misconduct Trial Scheduled For Chantia Lewis

Lewis now faces multiple, fast-approaching deadlines to resolve her four felony charges.

Menards Plans Northridge Expansion

Retailer building out self-storage facility on former Pick 'n Save property.

DNS Could Drop City Attorney, Hire Its Own

Council debates, then holds off proposal to help Department of Neighborhood Services.

The Bellagio Is Coming To Milwaukee

Soul food restaurant and event space opening on far Northwest side.

Mr. B’s Specialty Will Be Smoked Turkey Legs

Owner of Kiss Ultra Lounge plans replacement for Buffet City on northwest side.

We Need To Restore This City’s Soul

A redevelopment in Harambee neighborhood is part of a larger vision.

New Assessment Commissioner Chosen

Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson picks Nicole Larsen to first serve as Chief Assessor, then Assessment Commissioner.

Chantia Lewis Goes To Court

In her first court appearance alderwoman pleads not guilty to misdemeanor. Four felony charges yet to come.

Chantia Lewis Enters U.S. Senate Race

Milwaukee alderwoman is ninth candidate in the race to replace Ron Johnson.

Alderwoman Chantia Lewis For U.S. Senate?

Website appears, and quickly disappears.

A Northwest Side Hub for Minority Entrepreneurs

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

TIF District Will Support Central City Housing

Revenue from surging Sigma chemicals TIF district will help three struggling TIFs.

Crump Wins Committee Support to Head DCD

New commissioner would serve in one of most visible, influential administration roles.

Historic Church Will Become High Tech Office Space

Northern Ground buys Walker's Point building. Northridge owners appeal court decision.

Downtown TIF Will Bail Out Three Districts

City increasingly using downtown revenue to support ailing neighborhoods.

Judge Rules Northridge Mall Must Be Demolished

City scores victory in bid to take control of vacant mall.

A Herro For Our Time?

Developer Lew Herro building affordable housing near Marquette, next wants to take on Northridge.

Lakefront Tower Loses A Few Floors

Plus: Northridge Mall trial starts, Foxconn bailing on project could cause up to $120 million state bailout.

Most Popular What’s It Worth?

Leading the way were stories on an 1886 firehouse and a giant refrigerated warehouse.

Deconstruction Effort Is Underway

After a year of false starts by the city, a $1.2 million, 50-home effort is underway.

Journal Sentinel Complex Sold

Plus: Badger Mutual moving downtown, Northridge security deal, Lion House has a buyer and much more.

Deconstruction Program Expected to Restart Next Week

Contractor will start after months of delays.

Civic Accelerator Returning

Co:Lab pairs young professionals with business improvement districts to address problems.

A 50-Story Lakefront Tower?

Colliers dreams up 50-story tower to show what's possible for Clybourn St. site.

City Preparing Interior Demo of Northridge Boston Store

City hopes to redevelop site, still pursuing demolition of China-owned mall.

New Plans for Walker’s Point Site

Plus: Former Central Steel & Wire building being expanded, senior housing for South Side.

Northridge Mall Lawsuit Filed

Battle over future of vacant mall headed to Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

Inside the Good Hope Library

New library will open in November. See the progress in construction.

Bucks Vetting Bids For New Hotels

Plus: Foxconn plans another building and Northridge battle cleared for court challenge

BMO Tower Tops Out

Plus: Northridge in property tax foreclosure, Ambassador Hotel expansion stuck, second hostel faces opposition

Plans Released for Foxconn’s LCD Factory

Millwork company bringing 200 jobs to city, Bayside tower gets shorter, Sonag owner pleads guilty.

Nothing New in Northridge Mall Plan

Is Northridge dispute simply an echo of the drawn-out Menomonee Valley fight?

Asian Market at Northridge By 2021?

After city condemns building, the mall's owners introduce development plan, timeline.

What’s Happening in the New 9th?

Ald. Chantia Lewis plans a State-of-the-District speech focused on a new economic model.

Northridge Owners Appeal Raze Order

City wants to redevelop vacant mall citing inaction, safety concerns, but ownership objects.

Mitchell St. Group Wins YP Week Contest

Civic/business group wins $5,000 for plan to turn Modjeska Theatre into community center.

Northridge Mall Worth $2.5 Million

The three buildings need $6 million in repairs. Oh, how a mighty mall has fallen.

Ikon Hotel Deal Gets First Approval

Plus: A Waukesha jail is now an apartment building.

City Moves to Demolish Northridge Mall

Condemnation order starts process to razing building and perhaps seizing property.

A Northwest Side Revival?

New restaurants, new light industry and Granville BID lead the way.

Council approves Northridge parcel transfer to City of Milwaukee

“This is just the beginning of business increased development in the area, in the New Year we will see a whole new 9th District.”

Move at former Northridge site sets the table for future projects

Penzeys Spices owner William Penzey is transferring ownership of the former Northridge Mall Boston Store property to the City of Milwaukee.

A Legacy of Activism

Open housing marcher passes spirit of activism to daughter Ald. Chantia Lewis.

Alderwoman Lewis to host State of the District event on April 5

Alderwoman Chantia Lewis invites residents from throughout the city to attend her inaugural State of the District Address

Black Leaders Talk About Barrett

How has the mayor succeeded -- and failed -- in serving African American neighborhoods.