The Park East is a new neighborhood in the space formerly filled with the Park East Freeway spur.
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Planned Downtown Development Loses 75% Of Its Apartments
Seven-story building replaced by townhomes.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Officials Break Ground on Deer District Apartments
Vacant city block will soon feature affordable housing.
Apr 9th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Nobody Will Miss I-794
Turning one mile of freeway in Downtown into a boulevard will have huge benefits.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Trent Wiesner
See How State Thinks Traffic Would Change With I-794 Removal
Traffic model shows the biggest impacts outside of Downtown.
Nov 5th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Remember Condos? New Downtown Proposal Calls For Them
Could be first such housing project in more than a decade.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Deer District Apartments Pivot To Being Entirely Affordable
How development was transformed by public cash from 3 different sources.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Zoning Change Would Kill Condo Plans
Rebirth of city's condo market hits road bump.
Jul 20th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Haymarket Development Will Start With Demolition
New property owner plans to clear long-vacant building.
Jul 20th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
WisDOT Unveils Four Options To Rebuild I-794
Open house draws hundreds, but a decision on preferred alternative is still more than a year away.
May 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Union Describes ‘Pervasive’ Union Busting Campaign at Trade Hotel
Union election remains unresolved pending investigation of company's tactics.
May 5th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Historic Mitchell Building To Be Converted To Apartments
J. Jeffers plans redevelopment of one of Milwaukee's most ornate buildings.
Apr 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Committee Approves $100 Million Deer District, MATC Project
Technical college to pay millions to include new athletic facility in mixed-use development.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City, Bucks, Plan Commission Happy With Deer District Apartments Design
The design for 'a complex site with some complex constraints' wins approval.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
See Updated Plans For Deer District Apartments, MATC Gym
Jeffers plans to break ground this summer on full-block development
Jan 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Converting 794 To Boulevard Could Yield 3,000 Housing Units, $1.1 Billion in Development
New analysis from urban planner Larry Witzling explores impact of overhauling downtown freeway.
Nov 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council Approves Two Unusual Housing Developments
Condos and cohousing secure necessary zoning changes.
Nov 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New Condo Development Proposed For North End of Downtown
Proposal would be largest condo development in Milwaukee in more than a decade.
Oct 10th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins $25 Million Grant To Rebuild Center Street, Add Protected Bike Lanes
Safety-focused overhaul will come to two-mile stretch in heart of city.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
See Detailed RNC Street Closures, Demonstration Zones
'The city of Milwaukee is open for busines,' but you're going to want to plan ahead to come Downtown.
Jun 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Election Scheduled for Trade Hotel Union
Union will move forward on election despite charges of unfair labor practices.
Jun 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Public Meeting On Freeway-To-Boulevard Project
Community input sought on proposal to convert Stadium Freeway to boulevard.
Apr 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Backs Boulevard To Replace I-794 Downtown
'We should be thinking about the city we want in the future, 30 years from now.'
Apr 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Eitel Cancels Plans For Vel Phillips Plaza Cafe After Council Questions, Public Opposition
After Milwaukee Turners "pilloried" Eitel on Tuesday, things appear to have snowballed behind the scenes.
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
No, I-794 Won’t Be Eliminated
Many seem to think state proposal will tear down Hoan Bridge. Nope. Will that change the views of detractors?
Jan 31st, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Plan Would Improve Red Arrow Park, Overhaul Two Downtown Streets
And use downtown property taxes to bail out Century City TIF district.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks, Jeffers Plan Deer District Apartments
New building would rise between The Trade and Aloft hotels.
Nov 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Immigration Office Moving To 310W Building
Federal agency relocating from building being redeveloped by MSOE.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Vel R. Phillips Plaza Takes Shape
New downtown park aims to spur nearby development and create a sense of community.
Sep 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
County Lists Park East Lot For Sale, Again
RFP responses due Oct. 6. County has struggled to find buyer who can secure financing.
Aug 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Park East Removal Didn’t ‘Devastate’ Downtown
Controversy over its removal offers lessons to those opposing plan to take down I-794 link.
Aug 14th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
How Committed Is City To Tearing Down 794?
Council members question 'weasel language' in Milwaukee plan for Downtown.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Park East Site To Be Relisted For Sale
Proposed $60 million hotel and apartment complex on downtown land never happened..
Jun 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside The Trade Hotel
Deer District hotel hopes to win lots of business, including from NBA teams.
May 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
7 Catalytic Projects For Downtown Milwaukee
New downtown plan calls for streetcar expansion, protected bike network, rethinking 794 and improved public spaces.
Apr 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park
Its plan for Vel R. Phillips Plaza is to create new gathering spot for Westown.
Apr 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Recommends $16 Million For New Downtown Park
To be called Vel R. Phillips Plaza. Plus $6 million for other projects.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Site Prep Work Underway For Park East Apartments
The fourth time's the charm for vacant lot.
Mar 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Design For Vel R. Phillips Plaza Revealed
Redevelopment Authority endorses $16.5 million financing plan.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MSOE Agrees To Voluntary Tax Payments On New Knapp St. Building
It will be home to construction management, civil and architectural engineering programs.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Marcus Scraps Downtown Tower and Movie Theaters
Riverfront site now for sale, as Marcus Corp. seeks new plans for its headquarters.
Mar 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Has $16 Million Plan For Downtown Plaza
Vel R. Phillips Plaza would honor civil rights pioneer, anchor W. Wisconsin Ave. Will it serve streetcar?
Mar 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Loses Out on Stadium Freeway Grant
City-county-state effort sought $2 million grant to study converting it to a boulevard.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
The Trade Names Food and Beverage Director
Alexander Schubert will oversee operations at hotel's two restaurants, among other duties.
Feb 28th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Park East Apartment Building Progressing
Chicago group would build $46 million complex with 197 apartments and outdoor pool.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Interstate 794 Named Freeway Without A Future
Congress for the New Urbanism report will include downtown Milwaukee highway.
Jan 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks May Do Housing Development on Sydney HiH Block
Exploring workforce housing. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jan 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Deer District Hotel Takes Shape
The Trade rises nine stories, with plenty of homages to Milwaukee and the Bucks embedded within.
Oct 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Group Unveils Plans To Replace 794 With Boulevard
Rethink 794 thinks replacing elevated freeway with boulevard could lead to $1.5 billion in development, better city.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The Trade Hotel Plans Rooftop Restaurant
Il Cervo, upscale Italian restaurant and bar on 9th floor, will overlook NBA arena and downtown skyline.
Sep 26th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
The Trade Hotel Tops Off
High-end, Deer District hotel with downtown views will open in March 2023.
Jul 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Kohl’s Planning Downtown Store
Department store would be located on first floor of old Boston Store space.
Jul 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Hotel Hints At Potential of Deer District
The Trade could be a key connecting piece between Fiserv Forum and Downtown, activating forlorn W. Juneau Ave.
Jul 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Milwaukee Remove A Second Freeway?
1.5-mile-long Wisconsin Highway 175, formerly US 41, could become a boulevard.
May 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Park East Apartments Moving Forward
Developer buys vacant site along E. Ogden Ave. for $5 million, plans 197-unit complex.
May 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mandel Delaying Portfolio Because of Market Saturation
Lakefront tower has been reduced in height since 2016 proposal, but firm still believes too much competition exists.
Feb 24th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The Trade Starts To Climb
New hotel across the street from Fiserv Forum will ultimately rise nine stories.
Feb 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Chicago Firm Plans Downtown Project
Plus: Menomonee Valley building sold and a recap of the week's real estate news.
Feb 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Farewell Downtown Silversmith
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Oct 31st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
A Deer District Foundation
The Trade hotel will rise nine stories, including 205 rooms.
Oct 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks, NCG Break Ground on Deer District Hotel
"The Trade" will be a Marriott hotel with an entire floor intended for NBA players.
Sep 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Consulting Team Announced for New Downtown Plan
The plan is intended to guide development through 2040.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Missed Golden Opportunity with Bucks Championship
A 1% sales tax would have generated new revenue for parks and public transit.
Aug 5th, 2021 by David Salmon, Nick DeMarsh, Caressa Givens and James Davies
Bucks Expect 80,000 Fans For Game Six
Or more. Deer District would become fifth largest city in Wisconsin.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
It’s ‘The Trade Milwaukee’ Hotel
Marriott Hotel in Bucks Deer District will 'honor calloused hands that built' the city
May 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Developer Plans Hotel, Apartments Project
McClendon Capital Group may purchase last parcel of Park East land owned by county.
May 5th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Bucks Advance Development Plans
Ongoing effort to grow Deer District neighborhood includes new hotel, office building and apartment complex.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Redevelopment Authority Wants Riverfront Parking Lot Developed
Plus: Bucks get permission to continue to use Park East land for parking for two more years.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Fiserv Forum Hotel Would Rise Nine Stories, Have Two Restaurants
Rooftop bar, floor targeted at NBA teams and a two-story presidential suite are planned.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Is Wrong on I-94 Expansion
The proposal doesn't learn from history and contradicts the approach of Biden, Buttigieg.
Mar 16th, 2021 by John Norquist
Delayed Avenir Project Planned for April
64-unit apartment development on Lower East Side was delayed a year by COVID-19.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
City Updating Downtown Plan
Equity and inclusion at forefront of latest effort.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Old World Third St. Will Be MLK Drive
Council unanimously approves naming entire street to honor civil rights leader.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Key Players Back Renaming Old World Third to MLK Drive
Westown Association, Mayor, all 15 council members back proposal. But there are complications.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Downtown Tower That Isn’t
Renderings show potential of East Town site, but no plan to move project forward.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
High-End Hotel Planned Across From Fiserv Forum
Bucks and partners hope to break ground in 2021.
Sep 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
DCD Leader Rocky Marcoux Will Retire
Marcoux has held position for 16 years, survived contentious reappointment battles.
May 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council Candidates
Ten contested races could reshape 15-member council.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
UWM Gets Okay to Partially Demolish Columbia Hospital
Plus: Council could delay convention center expansion, MSOE expanding nursing facilities.
Mar 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Second Phase of Avenir Apartments Advancing
Developer selects Stevens to lead construction, building permit applied for.
Feb 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Don’t Try Fairgrounds for Food
Chicago-based chain’s local cafe has a great selection of coffees, teas. The food? Meh.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
1860s Home Isn’t Historic Says Commission
Historic commission's surprising vote rejects historic designation, inches Bucks guard's project closer to reality.
Nov 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Quiet Plan to Save Grand Avenue
Actually written 10 years ago. Civic leaders discuss how public private partnerships revived Downtown.
Nov 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Park East Apartments Cleared for Takeoff
Plus: Why Molson Coors picked Milwaukee over Denver.
Nov 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Journal Sentinel Complex Sold
Plus: Badger Mutual moving downtown, Northridge security deal, Lion House has a buyer and much more.
Nov 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Player’s Development Faces Delay
Historic designation sought for 1865 home Pat Connaughton seeks to demolish, replace.
Oct 31st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Apartments Near Streetcar Line
Plus: Where does the Strauss deal stand? State office building moving forward.
Oct 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Historic Turner Hall Gets New Signs
Milwaukee landmark now sporting three new signs with historic appeal.
Aug 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Marcoux Warns Not Acting Could Jeopardize Streetcar Extension
DCD officials tell council delaying project approval would cost $8.1 million annually.
Jun 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Breaking Down the Streetcar Financing Plan
How would the city fund the $160 million, three-mile route?
May 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Visions of the Harbor District’s Future
UWM students examine housing, parks, a hotel, school and more for S. Water St.
May 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
George Watts Building Worth $1.5 Million
And so many memories of genteel china shop visited by folks like the 4th Baron Wedgwood.
May 1st, 2019 by Michael Horne
Harbor District Apartment Plan Advances
Proposed 200-unit apartment complex targets employees at new Harbor District firms.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Park East Land Back on the Market
Plus: Milwaukee Athletic Club redevelopment advances, Oriental Theatre project hits next phase.
Apr 29th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Meet the Deer District
Bucks developing area around Fiserv Forum, and The Avenue gets a new $3 million entrance.
Mar 31st, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Youth Correctional Center Planned for North Side
State facility at 6600 N. Teutonia would replace troubled Lincoln Hills center.
Mar 18th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bucks Unveil Master Plan for Park East
Team has concept for land near Fiserv Forum, now needs to find development partners.
Mar 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Cafe Opening in Silver City
Plus: Kitt's to reopen, Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea comes to Yankee Hill, but no more food trucks for W. National Ave.
Feb 28th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
American Family Plans Downtown Building
"Fairly large building" planned for Madison insurance company's Milwaukee office.
Jan 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Brady and Water Condo Project Moving Forward
First major downtown condominium project in a decade hopes to break ground in 2019.
Dec 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
The Easton Rises
Apartment building being constructed on site between Ogden and Brady.
Dec 21st, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneNeighborhood Buildings
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406 E. Ogden Ave.
Site of proposed second phase of Avenir apartment complex. Development would be a 64-unit apartment building from Weidner Investment Services.
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420 W. Juneau Ave.
205-room The Trade Marriott Autograph Collection hotel.
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520 W. McKinley Ave.
520 W. McKinley Avenue is the former condominium sales center for the Palomar Hotel proposal. It is currently the headquarters of The Bartolotta Restaurants.
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5th Street Parking Structure
1,243-stall parking garage built as part of the Wisconsin Sports and Entertainment Center.
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Aloft Hotel
Hotel located on N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Milwaukee's Westown neighborhood.
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Aperture
Planned apartment buildings and grocery store in Milwaukee's Park East corridor.
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Avenir
The Avenir is a 104-unit, mixed-use apartment building on Milwaukee's Lower East Side.
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Block 22
Vacant land in the Park East corridor.
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Fieldhouse Flats
Proposed 269-unit apartment building.
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Five Fifty Ultra Lofts
Apartment building attached via skywalk to Fiserv Forum.
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Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin McKinley Health Center
Clinic attached to the Milwaukee Bucks Training Facility. The 30,000 square-foot building had an estimated cost of $10 million.
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Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Science Center
Practice facility for the Milwaukee Bucks built in the western most Park East lot north of W. Juneau Ave. and west of N. 6th St.
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Kern Center
The Kern Center is an athletic and wellness complex owned by MSOE.
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Sydney HiH
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The Moderne
Condominium and apartment tower.
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Viets Field
Viets Field is a university-owned parking garage with a soccer field on top.
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Vignette
Apartment on Milwaukee's Lower East Side. Part of The North End.
