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City Approves The Couture
December groundbreaking likely; Barrett says second tower could be built.
Apr 18th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
County Gets Waiver on Streetcar
Still in running to operate city's streetcar, but a long shot to win.
Apr 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Rails Being Welded
Mayor, MPS students on-hand to see the work
Apr 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
New Tavern Planned for Downtown
1885 building near Bradley Center will convert to lounge and beer garden.
Mar 21st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Track Steel Has Arrived
City receives first of 474 80-foot long segments, soon to be installed on streets.
Mar 16th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Alex Nowakowski
"I love my hometown city so much that I majored in Milwaukee history at UWM."
Mar 13th, 2017 by Newaukee
Bucks Arena Taking Shape
Distinctive design of arena's facade now clearly visible
Mar 3rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Not My President’s Day Rally
Citizens took to the streets in opposition to Donald Trump.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Urban Milwaukee
Committee Okays Two Downtown Designs
Plus: What will the Bucks big announcement on Friday be?
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Marquette’s Wild New Residence Hall
Concrete pour underway on Marquette's new student housing complex
Feb 3rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Panel Okays Big Westown Upgrades
Re-doing Grand Theatre for MSO, new Bon Ton contract, major street upgrades.
Feb 1st, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Report Finds Wealth of Historic Buildings
New guide for redeveloping historic Milwaukee aims to foster growth.
Jan 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
In Defense Of Postman’s Plot
Since NEWaukee's additions, the space was used and activated all summer long.
Jan 18th, 2017 by Jeremy Fojut
Downtown Park’s Art Is Huge Mistake
Mishmash of ugly artifacts in the park raises questions about “public art” initiatives.
Jan 17th, 2017 by Dick Blau
The Couture is Finally Happening
County to move bus routes off site at end of month, demolition of building imminent.
Aug 11th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Apartment Hunting in Milwaukee
A close-up look at eight new apartment buildings in Milwaukee.
Aug 3rd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside the New Mercantile Lofts
Former International Building now has 36 apartments. View the units and restored mural.
Jul 14th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
First 2016 NEWaukee Night Market on Wednesday
Popular series returns to W. Wisconsin Ave. on June 15th
Jun 14th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
5 Things Milwaukee Should Steal from Detroit
Yes, Detroit has huge problems, but also some creative innovations worth considering.
Jun 8th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Arena Work Prep
Sewer relocation has this stretch of the Park East seeing activity for the first time in ten years.
May 27th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside Bray Architects in Walker’s Point
Growing company's new office space will help transform changing neighborhood.
May 24th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Arena Design Approved
There were few objections other than by Ald. Kovac. Arena on track for June 18th groundbreaking.
May 17th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside the MKE Lofts
Historic downtown building transformed from vacant offices to 105 stunning apartments
May 5th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet the New Grand Avenue
From dead mall to vibrant city center, see the plan for Grand Avenue Mall
Apr 25th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
10 Images of a Changing City
Think Milwaukee moves slowly? These dramatic interactive images will change your mind.
Apr 8th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
How Urban is Bucks New Arena?
Not so much. The biggest problem with the new Bucks arena design is the ground floor.
Mar 18th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Designing a New Grand Avenue
Downtown mall's new owners select design & management team that hints at its future.
Mar 18th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Boston Store, Mid-1920s
The newest and last surviving downtown department stores was at its peak then.
Mar 15th, 2016 by Jeff Beutner
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Turns 50
Green beer, green gear and green cheer will enliven Downtown on Saturday afternoon.
Mar 11th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Gimbels Department Store, 1925
It was part of the largest department store in the nation, and soon, in the world.
Mar 8th, 2016 by Jeff Beutner
How Parsonage Became a Cool B-and-B
The 125-year-old, Queen Anne, reverend's home now attracts world travelers.
Feb 5th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Downtown Building Grows Apartments
Century Building would (mostly) convert from offices to 50 low-income residential units.
Feb 2nd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside The Buckler Apartments
11 stories, 207 units and countless styles, shapes and price points for apartments.
Jan 27th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
New Downtown Hotel Makes Progress
Commerce building on 4th Street will become a 155-room SpringHill Suites Marriott hotel.
Jan 22nd, 2016 by Jack Fennimore
Local Collective Gets Milwaukee Biking
Downtown, do-it-yourself bike repair shop offers help, affordable parts, free use of tools.
Jan 15th, 2016 by Emmy A. Yates
13 Ways to Revive Grand Avenue
Experts offer ideas to transform downtown’s long-struggling mall
Jan 11th, 2016 by Virginia Small
2015 in Review
Talk about a building boom: We covered more than 25 projects, almost all including apartments.
Jan 1st, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Great News for Grand Avenue Mall
A smart new team of local owners is poised to revive the mall and W. Wisconsin Ave.
Dec 22nd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
New Owner for Jazz Estate
Tiny club has somehow survived since 1977. New owner committed to jazz tradition.
Nov 6th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
SpringHill Suites Marriott Hotel
New 150-room downtown hotel will be connected to convention center.
Sep 25th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
GarageToberFest, Fun for the Whole Family
Show up wearing lederhosen or a dirndl to get a free bratwurst and a beer.
Sep 23rd, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
New Bucks Arena Approved
City completes final step of financing puzzle for new Bucks arena.
Sep 22nd, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Briggs & Al’s Run Road Closure & Bus Detour Information
Watch where you park your car on Friday night, it might not be there Saturday.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Tyler Krueger
The Buckler?
From empty office building to apartment building, the conversion is nearly complete.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Milwaukee’s Grand Avenue
For much of the twentieth century, Wisconsin Avenue was the entertainment and retail center of the city.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Should City Approve Subsidy for Bucks Arena?
The costs keep rising. And the benefits seem iffy.
Aug 26th, 2015 by Pat Small
The History of Kilbourn Avenue
Formerly Biddle and Cedar Streets, it was renamed and widened into grand civic lane.
Aug 24th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Milwaukee Industrial Exposition Building, 1880s
Touted as the "finest in the country," the exposition hall on 5th and Kilbourn held a wide range of events.
Aug 18th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
The History of Plankinton Avenue
Once West Water St., it’s pretty short but long on history.
Aug 17th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Will Bucks Break Their Lease?
Why the new arena deal will not lock down the franchise in Milwaukee
Aug 11th, 2015 by Pat Small
Is the The Spot 4MKE A Success?
Creative Alliance Milwaukee has added life to 4th and Wisconsin, but dare we ask for more?
Jul 27th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Locations of Next 35 Bike Stations Announced
New Bublr stations will blanket East Side with other locations in 12 neighborhoods. Here is complete list.
Jul 21st, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwalk Boat Tours & Rentals
Russ Davis has built a small empire on the river with three waterside restaurants and his themed tours by boat offering food, drinks and fun.
Jul 20th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Bucks Arena Winners and Losers
We count 33 winners, from strip clubs to Scott Walker to the streetcar, and 12 losers, including Frank Gimbel, the Brewers and Seattle.
Jul 17th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Leana Grimm
"We have this humble innocence in our city that makes it one of a kind."
Jul 13th, 2015 by Newaukee
Streetcar Construction Starts in October
On-going engineering work continues to save millions of dollars. And anti-streetcar group has given up trying to stop the starter line.
Jul 10th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Bailing Out the Bucks Is Old News
Back in 2001, Bruce Murphy reported on the Greater Milwaukee Committee's plan to subsidize the Bucks.
Jun 25th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Night Market Opening Night
Is the Night Market a solution to how to enliven W. Wisconsin Ave? At the very least it's a great festival, as our photos document.
Jun 21st, 2015 by Dave Reid
Communication Breakdown at Milwaukee County?
Will Wisconsin Center District take over the Marcus Center? Frustrated supervisors grill Abele administration and get nowhere.
Jun 17th, 2015 by Hayley Keith
Crunch Time for Bucks Arena Deal
Joint Finance Committee needs nine of 16 members to approve it. That could be tough.
Jun 15th, 2015 by Steven Walters
The Economic Impact of a New Bucks Arena
Separating fact from fiction, what does the data show?
Jun 10th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Abele Plan for Bucks Arena Won’t Work
The county has nowhere near $4 million in annual debt for state to collect -- and Abele may lack the power to deliver it.
Jun 4th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Arena Plan is Massive Tax Shift to Milwaukee
County taxpayers will pay far more than predicted, as state legislators back away from the deal.
May 29th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
1,449 New Apartments Coming
And more are on the way, all within a two-mile radius of City Hall.
May 29th, 2015 by Dave Reid
View of Milwaukee,1856
This engraving offers remarkable detail about the quickly growing city just ten years after its incorporation.
May 26th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Where Will NM Build New Parking Structure?
Decision could have big impact -- either good or bad -- on Downtown.
May 22nd, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
We Must Imitate Other Cities
New study says we must build a Bucks arena and bigger convention center. But its data actually tells a much different story.
May 19th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
How to Fix Wisconsin Avenue’s Black Hole
Creative Alliance Milwaukee has plans to activate 4th and Wisconsin. Will they work?
May 18th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Presenting the Posner Building Apartments
Huge, almost entirely vacant building transforming into 105 apartments on key downtown corner
May 15th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Cate Phillips
"Being the most segregated city in the country. It hurts us on so many different levels."
May 11th, 2015 by Newaukee
A Tale of Two Buildings
An arena and park pavilion are each called “public-private projects.” But they offer quite different conceptions of the public interest.
May 7th, 2015 by Virginia Small
MMAC Plays Hardball on Bucks Arena
A misleading poll, pressure on legislators and more misinformation are all used to sell the NBA arena.
May 5th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
We Want a New Arena!
Bradley Center rally organized by MMAC featured five speakers touting the benefits of building a taxpayer-subsidized NBA arena.
Apr 29th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Plans Proceed to Enhance Lakefront
An internationally unique visitors center announced for Lakeshore State Park. And the Lakefront Gateway Project proceeds.
Apr 29th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Where the Bucks Want to Build
Photos of the land now and renderings of the development show how the area would change.
Apr 27th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Bucks Arena Tough Sell for Outstate Legislators
Poll shows state residents outside metro Milwaukee and Madison oppose subsidy by 86% to 10%.
Apr 27th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Bucks Create a Media Orgy!
Their press conference releasing the plan for new arena and development generated at least 20 stories. Mission accomplished.
Apr 14th, 2015 by Dave Reid
The Secret Tax Subsidy Society
Republicans and Democrats conspire to create stealth taxes to fund the NBA arena. Will they succeed?
Apr 14th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Bucks Plan Envisions Arena Streetcar
$1 billion plan for new arena and other development would transform Park East land and tear down Bradley Center.
Apr 8th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Boom in Walker’s Point
A new project on South Water St. continues the pace of development.
Apr 6th, 2015 by Dave Reid
A Short History of Milwaukee’s Old Streetcar System
The city once had a dense system with 20 routes that helped change the city. Why did it die and what is its legacy?
Mar 31st, 2015 by Ken Smith
Water Hub Will Add New Office Building
Water Tech One, an 80,000-square-foot, four-story office building, will be the first constructed in the Global Water Technology Park.
Mar 24th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee Journal, About 1917
Then located on fourth street near Wisconsin Ave., the crusading newspaper had no shortage of delivery vehicles.
Mar 19th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Indianapolis Comes to Bay View?
New $40 million, 307-apartment proposal for Bay View offered only a rendering of an Indianapolis project by the developer. When do we get the full package?
Mar 16th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Bublr Bikes Returns
Second season of bike-sharing program aims for simpler pricing and four times as many bikes and stations.
Mar 13th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Fresh Produce For Poor People
Local charitable food programs working to offer more nutritional food, fruits and vegetables.
Mar 11th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger
Bucks Owners Must Build Without Subsidy
Unique financial situation of Bucks owners suggests they may have to build a new arena, even with no taxpayer support.
Mar 10th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Northwestern Mutual Could Demolish a City Block
Will entire city block be used to build 1,000 car parking garage? And will The Couture dispute ever get settled?
Mar 2nd, 2015 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee a Leader in City Center Job Growth
So says a recent study. But is the data more than a passing fad?
Mar 2nd, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Journal Sentinel Jumps on Sinking Ship
Prospectus shows all 13 newspapers the new Journal company absorbs are losing money.
Feb 26th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Sculpture Disappears from Downtown
The 36-foot-high, $200,000 work was installed by Blue Cross in 1978; new owner of property won't reply to calls, artist has no idea what happened to sculpture.
Feb 23rd, 2015 by Michael Horne
Walker’s Budget Reduces Historic Tax Credits
Tighter guidelines for credits and less total funding could hurt development in Milwaukee.
Feb 20th, 2015 by Andrew McCann
Milwaukee’s Riverwalk Vs. San Antonio’s
In many ways, this city’s Riverwalk is superior. Part III of a series.
Feb 4th, 2015 by David Holmes
Greg Matzek
"Five years from now, Milwaukee will have a state of the art facility for the Milwaukee Bucks just north of the current Bradley Center."
Feb 2nd, 2015 by Newaukee
New Arena Plan & Pabst Brewing Returns
Will legislature pass new arena plan? Will city and county have to contribute? Will Pabst brew here again?
Feb 2nd, 2015 by Dave Reid
MMSD Settles With Boston Store
Suit posed question: is Deep Tunnel depleting water table and causing downtown buildings to sink?
Jan 28th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
700 Lofts Takes Shape in Westown
49 new apartments are slated to open in June 2015 on the west side of Downtown.
Jan 23rd, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Backers Say They Have the Votes
Aldermen Witkowski and Perez now favor it, and touted plan to extend the line into their south-side districts.
Jan 20th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
More Protected Bike Lanes and Greenways Needed
2015 agenda by Bike Federation will push city for these and other improvements.
Jan 16th, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
Four New Bus Routes Start Sunday
MCTS will include three more express lines, offering better service for high-demand routes.
Jan 16th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
