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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
WAM DC Announces Creative Placemaking Subcommittee & Collaboration with Westown Wednesdays
Program alignment aims to deepen revitalization efforts in the district
Jun 15th, 2015 by Press Release
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
Marquette joins Play It Forward Wisconsin Coalition
University underscores support for new arena, related developments
Jun 9th, 2015 by Marquette University
Sup. John Weishan, Jr.: Missed Opportunity for Growth with Bad Arena and Park East Plan
Weishan Calls County Arena Financing Plan “Unworkable”
Jun 8th, 2015 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.
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
REALTORS® Downtown Diggs Saturday, June 6th
The GMAR is hosting the 2015 Downtown Diggs Condo Open House on Saturday, June 6, Noon – 4 p.m.
Jun 2nd, 2015 by Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS®
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
Downtown’s summer trolley bells will toll again beginning June 4
The service will run Thursdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., June 4 through Sept. 5.
May 27th, 2015 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
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
Mandel Group offers its 1,500 residents unlimited FREE Bublr rides to demonstrate the convenience of bike sharing
Since late 2014, Bublr Bikes, a Milwaukee-based not-for-profit, has launched 11 bike share stations in and around Milwaukee’s downtown.
May 18th, 2015 by Bublr Bikes
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
Milwaukee Downtown Business Development Loan Pool Program Announced
The Program will help revitalization efforts, increase capital investments and provide support for new and existing businesses in Business Improvement District (BID) No. 21.
May 7th, 2015 by Press Release
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
No new taxes!
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan May 1, 2015
May 1st, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
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
Architecture Firm to Create UrbanLab in Support of Downtown Milwaukee Initiatives
UrbanLab to be led by TKWA architect and prominent urban Milwaukee advocate, Chris Socha.
Apr 23rd, 2015 by The Kubala Washatko Architects, Inc.
Westown Association joins Play It Forward Wisconsin Coalition
Downtown Business Association shows support for the Milwaukee Bucks sports and entertainment arena
Apr 16th, 2015 by Westown Association
Marquette University’s largest day of service brings together 1,800 volunteers
Hunger Clean-Up has grown into one of the most successful service events of its kind in the nation
Apr 15th, 2015 by Marquette University
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
Mayor’s indecisiveness on the Downtown Arena project may cost the City of Milwaukee taxpayers millions!
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. April 3, 2015
Apr 3rd, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Brewers Line Begins Service on Opening Day
Getting to Miller Park to cheer on the Brewers has never been easier with the MCTS Brewers Line getting you straight to the game.
Apr 3rd, 2015 by Milwaukee County Transit System
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
Summer Starts Today as Bublr Bikes Come out of Winter Hibernation, Ready for Riding
Bublr 2015 Bike-‐Sharing Season Starts Today With New and Cheaper Rates
Mar 16th, 2015 by Bublr Bikes
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
St. Patrick’s parade is Saturday, March 14; event dates to 1843
The 140 units in the Irish celebration step off at noon on Wisconsin Ave. at Old World Third Street
Mar 9th, 2015 by Press Release
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
Why the Small Vision For Milwaukee?
We have a once in a lifetime opportunity to redevelop a major portion of our great American city.
Feb 19th, 2015 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Welcomes National Director
Event to Discuss Recruiting, Retaining Top Talent on February 24
Feb 18th, 2015 by YNPN Milwaukee
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
Why Would the State Give $220 Million to Someone Whose Company is Destroying Milwaukee Neighborhoods?
Common Ground shines a light on Wesley Edens’ crumbling foreclosures
Jan 29th, 2015 by Common Ground Southeastern Wisconsin
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
Governor Scott Walker Announces “Pay Their Way” Plan for Milwaukee Bucks Arena
Governor Scott Walker today announced a first-of-its-kind “Pay Their Way” plan to grow the economy and protect state taxpayers from the loss of current and future tax revenue generated by the Milwaukee Bucks.
Jan 27th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Milwaukee Bucks Statement on Announcement by Gov. Scott Walker
“We thank Gov. Walker for his leadership and commitment to building a transformative, multi-purpose arena that will help revitalize Milwaukee.”
Jan 27th, 2015 by Milwaukee Bucks
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
Why the Streetcar Won’t Work
The planned route will duplicate bus routes and won’t solve any of the city’s needs.
Jan 14th, 2015 by Samuel Jensen
Trocadero Sold; Eitel No Longer Lowlands Group Manager
Dramatic change means owners of Red Lion also own Trocadero, giving them both bars on "Tannery Row."
Dec 20th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Council asks state to study merger of Bradley Center, Wisconsin Center boards
News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski
Dec 18th, 2014 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
How Brutalism Changed the City
From grain elevators to art centers to university buildings, the impact of this bold 20th Century style can be seen in Milwaukee.
Dec 15th, 2014 by Christopher Hillard
Committee Approves Milwaukee Streetcar
Mayor offers historic address to council committee on streetcar and it gains their approval. Only one person speaks in opposition.
Dec 9th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Alex Lasry
"Marc, Wes, Jamie and the Bucks are determined to help rejuvenate the city."
Dec 8th, 2014 by Newaukee
Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 endorses Mayor’s streetcar plan
“The Milwaukee Streetcar is a game changer for downtown.”
Dec 8th, 2014 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
How Will NBA Arena Benefit the City?
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver promises a new arena will launch a Downtown renewal. Is he right?
Dec 2nd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Through the riots, see the pain, and learn from the lessons of Ferguson
Joint statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Nov 25th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
A big league city needs big league public transit options
Statement of Alderman Nik Kovac November 19, 2014
Nov 19th, 2014 by Nik Kovac
