Park East

Statement from former Ambassador and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett re Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin stepping down:

Public event showcases student design concepts for a reimagined I-794 spur

Team Selected to Lead Design Recommendations for Future Red Arrow Park Improvements

Project and consultant teams to lead an extensive public engagement process to further design recommendations for this important Downtown public space

Removing Downtown Section of I-794 Would Generate Billions in Disposable Income, Hundreds of Millions in Taxes, Add 3,000+ Housing Units and Improve Long-Term Outlook of Region, New Report Shows

Distinguished Urban Planner Larry Witzling Estimates Huge Economic Value for Milwaukee by Removing I-794 through Downtown

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Announces Funding Proposal for Vel R. Phillips Plaza in Westown

More than $15 million in proposed tax incremental financing dollars would convert a portion of a long-underutilized parcel into a public space named in honor of the iconic Milwaukee political activist and civil rights leader featuring both civic and transit amenities

Supervisor Burgelis Encourages Public Participation in Highway 175 Study

Park East Apartment Project Moves Forward

Wangard Partners and Weidner Apartments Homes advance Avenir, bringing 146 new units to downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Next Phase Of Development For The Park East Corridor

Block 22 is the last publicly-controlled land in the Park East Corridor, which has attracted more than $1 billion in investment and $2 billion in economic impact in recent years

Milwaukee State Office Building Plan Offers Savings for Taxpayers

Sale of current office will spur economic development

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Science Center Officially Opens as Milwaukee Bucks New Training Center

The Sports Science Center boasts world-class amenities throughout.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Statement on Foxconn Announcement

Abele Lauds Bipartisan Effort to Bring Good Jobs, Opportunity, and Innovation to Wisconsin

Noted Milwaukee Urban Planner Lawrence Witzling Receives Pioneer Award from the American Planning Association

The Pioneer Award recognizes individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions that have reshaped planning practice, education or theory

2017 State of the City

As Delivered by Mayor Tom Barrett

10 Milwaukee County Accomplishments You Should Know About

Here is a run-down of the top 10 accomplishments we want you to know about from 2016.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Statement on Project Labor Agreements

..."I’m concerned that this legislation as crafted could hinder the successful training programs that the building and construction trades are providing the labor force in our region."

St. Ann Center Announces Public Hearing on Brownfield Cleanup

The meeting gives residents a chance to voice concerns and learn about any possible health risks involved, cleanup methods, and the progress and status of remediation efforts.

Findorff’s Mike Stern is Recognized as the Chairman of the Year by AGC of Greater Milwaukee

Stern lives and breathes project management.

County Executive Chris Abele Announces Major Democratic Endorsements

Democratic Party Leaders Herb Kohl, Jim Doyle and Mary Burke stand with Abele

Senator Larson Asks: Who Pays to Clean Up Abele’s Mess?

“Despite the pageantry, there are problems.”

Jobs, Economic Development Springing Up in Park East

On the Park East development alone, more than 10,000 jobs are expected to be created over the course of the development project.

Bucks Release Renderings of New Training Center

State-of-the-art facility at corner of 6th and McKinley will weave into surrounding development and create a new gateway to the city

State Senator Chris Larson Contrasts Abele’s Domes “Steering Committee” with Rush to Build the New Bucks Arena

“Abele was happy to have County taxpayers pick up the $80 million tab for a couple of billionaires, but he doesn’t want to spend any public money on our Domes...”

Findorff Selected to Construct the New Arena Parking Structure for the Milwaukee Bucks

The city-owned parking deck will be a six-story structure that can accommodate approximately 1,250 vehicles.

Parkland Zoning Crisis Created by Abele Power Grab

Unprotected Land Could Be Sold, Leased Unless Local Governments Act

City, Bucks Announce Construction Manager and Design Team for New Arena Parking Structure

The Milwaukee Bucks have committed to meeting both the city and county job requirements, including 40% RPP and 25% SBE on the project.

County Executive Chris Abele Announces Labor Endorsements

This group represents some of the fastest growing unions in the Milwaukee area, collectively representing 15,000 members.

County Board Unanimously Approves Resolution to Protect Parks

At Least 43 Lack Designated Zoning as Parkland; Measure Moves to Avoid Sale by Executive

43 County Park Properties At Risk Because They Lack Local Zoning Protection

Chairman Lipscomb Introduces Resolution To Protect Parks and Parkland That Could Be Sold by County Executive Without Public Hearing or Legislative Oversight

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Next Major Economic Development in Park East

New Proposal Will Create Jobs, Expand Property Tax Base

Milwaukee County Executive Abele Statement on City of Milwaukee Vote to Approve Arena Financing

“Today is a great day for Milwaukee.”

Vacating Fourth Street for a Bucks plaza would be drastic and risky

Vacating any downtown street involves major ramifications for current and future transportation and land use.

County Board Committee Passes Employment, Environmental Standards in Development Agreements Involving County Land, Subsidies

Supervisor Weishan Says Move Will Provide the Greatest Future Benefit for the Entire Community

Abele Exceeds His Authority

Outside Lawyers Seek to Clarify Limits of His Power

Bucks Statement on Park East Purchase Agreement

“We’re grateful for the leadership of County Executive Chris Abele and his team to seize this opportunity to revitalize the heart of downtown Milwaukee."

Supervisor Taylor Says Park East Sale Lacks Transparency

Chairman of Economic and Community Development Committee calls sale a “Momentous Development,” happy Bucks are staying in milwaukee

Taxpayers Must Pay the Tab Chris Abele Ran Up

State of Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb, Sr. on the sale of the Park East

Senate Approves Bucks Arena Deal

Statement from Senator Chris Larson On Passage of Arena Deal For Milwaukee

Historic Brewers Hill Association Supports Proposed Milwaukee Sports and Entertainment Arena

"The project as proposed will be a major catalyst for economic development for the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County and the State of Wisconsin."

Milwaukee County Board Of Supervisors Set Public Hearing On Proposal To Develop Park East Land

Invites Public to the Table

Sup. John Weishan, Jr.: Missed Opportunity for Growth with Bad Arena and Park East Plan

Weishan Calls County Arena Financing Plan “Unworkable”

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors set Public Hearing on Proposal to Develop Park East Land

Invites Public to the Table

Building Advantage Joins Play It Forward Coalition

The labor and management group announces partnership to promote new Bucks’ arena and entertainment district development

Wangard Partners’ Avenir Apartments Hits Milestone

Avenir Apartments Officially Opens Friday, February 6th!

Wangard Lands National Soup Shoppe’s 1st Franchise in Wisconsin

Zoup! Opens First Wisconsin-based Franchise at Avenir Apartments!

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance survey motivates organization to take action and encourage broader public discussion on new Bucks arena.

The Milwaukee Bucks owners and investors are currently in the process of determining a location for the construction of a new arena.

Supervisor David Bowen Praises ECD Committee Actions

Bowen Praises Approval of Sale of O’Donnell Parking Structure, Surplus of Community Correctional Center Building, Hammes Project

Zepnick blasts latest MMAC proposal to hit Milwaukee taxpayers

Rep. Josh Zepnick said the latest MMAC proposal to force referendums to raise taxes in Milwaukee is a disaster waiting to happen.

Representative Zepnick: Again Proposes Ideas and Invites Discussion on New Milwaukee Bucks Arena

Rep Zepnick Says No to Old Boys Club Deciding New Arena Plan

EPA Announces $1 Million Grant to Clean Up Contaminated Sites in Milwaukee

“This EPA brownfield grant is a solid investment in the future of Milwaukee that will help transform contaminated sites into redevelopment opportunities”

New Partnership Will Spark Park East Development

City, County, State, Federal Government and Private Sector Working Together

Associated Bank New Bank Renderings

Associated reveals new Branch and Haymarket Square Park plans

Forward Milwaukee County Debunks Myths about Referendum on County Board Pay

On the eve of a Milwaukee County referendum to right-size the compensation of Milwaukee County Supervisors, Forward Milwaukee County set forth facts surrounding the referendum.

Mandel Group Completes Lease-Ups of Newest Properties

Brisk demand for both downtown and suburban apartment communities

Wangard Breaks Ground on New Apartment Development in Park East Corridor

Avenir apartments expected to open September 2014

North End Neighborhood Bash

Neighborhood bash Saturday, November 2nd

Denim Park Music Series Starts Tonight

Sponsored by Mandel Group Inc., The North End and 88Nine Radio Milwaukee.

Brisk Lease-up Continues at North End

Property Now Over 70% Leased

Million-dollar baby: Wangard wants $1 million in clean-up funds – Janitors union calls day of action

RACM meets at 1:30 PM on Thursday to decide whether or not to approve a $1 million brownfield remediation loan request from building owner/developer Stewart Wangard of Wangard Partners.

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.

100 Days of Progress at the County Board

Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic released the following progress report on her first 100 days in office.

Saying Bye – to Sydney Hih

With today’s vote by the Common Council to not reconsider the vote we took earlier this month to lift the interim historic designation for Sydney Hih, I am hopeful that we can move forward to entertain possible new development projects at and near that location.

Respect and Appreciate the Past by Ushering in the Future: Allow Sydney Hih to be Demolished

As the Common Council member who has the privilege and the honor of representing the 6th Aldermanic District which encompasses a portion of the Park East where the Sydney Hih complex is located, I am urging my colleagues on the Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee to vote “aye” today on lifting the interim historic designation that was granted by the Historic Preservation Commission.