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Planned Downtown Development Loses 75% Of Its Apartments

Seven-story building replaced by townhomes.

Officials Break Ground on Deer District Apartments

Vacant city block will soon feature affordable housing.

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

Nobody Will Miss I-794

Turning one mile of freeway in Downtown into a boulevard will have huge benefits.

See How State Thinks Traffic Would Change With I-794 Removal

Traffic model shows the biggest impacts outside of Downtown.

Remember Condos? New Downtown Proposal Calls For Them

Could be first such housing project in more than a decade.

Deer District Apartments Pivot To Being Entirely Affordable

How development was transformed by public cash from 3 different sources.

Zoning Change Would Kill Condo Plans

Rebirth of city's condo market hits road bump.

Haymarket Development Will Start With Demolition

New property owner plans to clear long-vacant building.

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.

Union Describes ‘Pervasive’ Union Busting Campaign at Trade Hotel

Union election remains unresolved pending investigation of company's tactics.

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

Historic Mitchell Building To Be Converted To Apartments

J. Jeffers plans redevelopment of one of Milwaukee's most ornate buildings.

Council Committee Approves $100 Million Deer District, MATC Project

Technical college to pay millions to include new athletic facility in mixed-use development.

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

City, Bucks, Plan Commission Happy With Deer District Apartments Design

The design for 'a complex site with some complex constraints' wins approval.

See Updated Plans For Deer District Apartments, MATC Gym

Jeffers plans to break ground this summer on full-block development

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.

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

Common Council Approves Two Unusual Housing Developments

Condos and cohousing secure necessary zoning changes.

New Condo Development Proposed For North End of Downtown

Proposal would be largest condo development in Milwaukee in more than a decade.

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.

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.

Election Scheduled for Trade Hotel Union

Union will move forward on election despite charges of unfair labor practices.

Public Meeting On Freeway-To-Boulevard Project

Community input sought on proposal to convert Stadium Freeway to boulevard.

Mayor Backs Boulevard To Replace I-794 Downtown

'We should be thinking about the city we want in the future, 30 years from now.'

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.

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?

Plan Would Improve Red Arrow Park, Overhaul Two Downtown Streets

And use downtown property taxes to bail out Century City TIF district.

Bucks, Jeffers Plan Deer District Apartments

New building would rise between The Trade and Aloft hotels.

Immigration Office Moving To 310W Building

Federal agency relocating from building being redeveloped by MSOE.

Vel R. Phillips Plaza Takes Shape

New downtown park aims to spur nearby development and create a sense of community.

County Lists Park East Lot For Sale, Again

RFP responses due Oct. 6. County has struggled to find buyer who can secure financing.

Park East Removal Didn’t ‘Devastate’ Downtown

Controversy over its removal offers lessons to those opposing plan to take down I-794 link.

How Committed Is City To Tearing Down 794?

Council members question 'weasel language' in Milwaukee plan for Downtown.

Park East Site To Be Relisted For Sale

Proposed $60 million hotel and apartment complex on downtown land never happened..

Inside The Trade Hotel

Deer District hotel hopes to win lots of business, including from NBA teams.

7 Catalytic Projects For Downtown Milwaukee

New downtown plan calls for streetcar expansion, protected bike network, rethinking 794 and improved public spaces.

City Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park

Its plan for Vel R. Phillips Plaza is to create new gathering spot for Westown.

Committee Recommends $16 Million For New Downtown Park

To be called Vel R. Phillips Plaza. Plus $6 million for other projects.

Site Prep Work Underway For Park East Apartments

The fourth time's the charm for vacant lot.

New Design For Vel R. Phillips Plaza Revealed

Redevelopment Authority endorses $16.5 million financing plan.

MSOE Agrees To Voluntary Tax Payments On New Knapp St. Building

It will be home to construction management, civil and architectural engineering programs.

Marcus Scraps Downtown Tower and Movie Theaters

Riverfront site now for sale, as Marcus Corp. seeks new plans for its headquarters.

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?

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

Wisconsin Loses Out on Stadium Freeway Grant

City-county-state effort sought $2 million grant to study converting it to a boulevard.

The Trade Names Food and Beverage Director

Alexander Schubert will oversee operations at hotel's two restaurants, among other duties.

Park East Apartment Building Progressing

Chicago group would build $46 million complex with 197 apartments and outdoor pool.

Interstate 794 Named Freeway Without A Future

Congress for the New Urbanism report will include downtown Milwaukee highway.

Bucks May Do Housing Development on Sydney HiH Block

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

Deer District Hotel Takes Shape

The Trade rises nine stories, with plenty of homages to Milwaukee and the Bucks embedded within.

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.

The Trade Hotel Plans Rooftop Restaurant

Il Cervo, upscale Italian restaurant and bar on 9th floor, will overlook NBA arena and downtown skyline.

The Trade Hotel Tops Off

High-end, Deer District hotel with downtown views will open in March 2023.

Kohl’s Planning Downtown Store

Department store would be located on first floor of old Boston Store space.

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.

Should Milwaukee Remove A Second Freeway?

1.5-mile-long Wisconsin Highway 175, formerly US 41, could become a boulevard.

Supervisor Burgelis Encourages Public Participation in Highway 175 Study

Park East Apartments Moving Forward

Developer buys vacant site along E. Ogden Ave. for $5 million, plans 197-unit complex.

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.

The Trade Starts To Climb

New hotel across the street from Fiserv Forum will ultimately rise nine stories.

Chicago Firm Plans Downtown Project

Plus: Menomonee Valley building sold and a recap of the week's real estate news.

Farewell Downtown Silversmith

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

A Deer District Foundation

The Trade hotel will rise nine stories, including 205 rooms.

Bucks, NCG Break Ground on Deer District Hotel

"The Trade" will be a Marriott hotel with an entire floor intended for NBA players.

Consulting Team Announced for New Downtown Plan

The plan is intended to guide development through 2040.

Milwaukee Missed Golden Opportunity with Bucks Championship

A 1% sales tax would have generated new revenue for parks and public transit.

Bucks Expect 80,000 Fans For Game Six

Or more. Deer District would become fifth largest city in Wisconsin.

It’s ‘The Trade Milwaukee’ Hotel

Marriott Hotel in Bucks Deer District will 'honor calloused hands that built' the city

Developer Plans Hotel, Apartments Project

McClendon Capital Group may purchase last parcel of Park East land owned by county.

Bucks Advance Development Plans

Ongoing effort to grow Deer District neighborhood includes new hotel, office building and apartment complex.

Redevelopment Authority Wants Riverfront Parking Lot Developed

Plus: Bucks get permission to continue to use Park East land for parking for two more years.

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.

Evers Is Wrong on I-94 Expansion

The proposal doesn't learn from history and contradicts the approach of Biden, Buttigieg.

Delayed Avenir Project Planned for April

64-unit apartment development on Lower East Side was delayed a year by COVID-19.

City Updating Downtown Plan

Equity and inclusion at forefront of latest effort.

Old World Third St. Will Be MLK Drive

Council unanimously approves naming entire street to honor civil rights leader.

Key Players Back Renaming Old World Third to MLK Drive

Westown Association, Mayor, all 15 council members back proposal. But there are complications.

The Downtown Tower That Isn’t

Renderings show potential of East Town site, but no plan to move project forward.

High-End Hotel Planned Across From Fiserv Forum

Bucks and partners hope to break ground in 2021.

DCD Leader Rocky Marcoux Will Retire

Marcoux has held position for 16 years, survived contentious reappointment battles.

Common Council Candidates

Ten contested races could reshape 15-member council.

UWM Gets Okay to Partially Demolish Columbia Hospital

Plus: Council could delay convention center expansion, MSOE expanding nursing facilities.

Second Phase of Avenir Apartments Advancing

Developer selects Stevens to lead construction, building permit applied for.

Don’t Try Fairgrounds for Food

Chicago-based chain’s local cafe has a great selection of coffees, teas. The food? Meh.

1860s Home Isn’t Historic Says Commission

Historic commission's surprising vote rejects historic designation, inches Bucks guard's project closer to reality.

The Quiet Plan to Save Grand Avenue

Actually written 10 years ago. Civic leaders discuss how public private partnerships revived Downtown.

Park East Apartments Cleared for Takeoff

Plus: Why Molson Coors picked Milwaukee over Denver.

Park East Apartment Project Moves Forward

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

Journal Sentinel Complex Sold

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

Bucks Player’s Development Faces Delay

Historic designation sought for 1865 home Pat Connaughton seeks to demolish, replace.

New Apartments Near Streetcar Line

Plus: Where does the Strauss deal stand? State office building moving forward.

Historic Turner Hall Gets New Signs

Milwaukee landmark now sporting three new signs with historic appeal.

Marcoux Warns Not Acting Could Jeopardize Streetcar Extension

DCD officials tell council delaying project approval would cost $8.1 million annually.

Breaking Down the Streetcar Financing Plan

How would the city fund the $160 million, three-mile route?

Visions of the Harbor District’s Future

UWM students examine housing, parks, a hotel, school and more for S. Water St.

George Watts Building Worth $1.5 Million

And so many memories of genteel china shop visited by folks like the 4th Baron Wedgwood.