Benjamin Timm

What To Do About Century City?

Bailout needed; what's the impact of losing Strauss or trying to start a hemp farm?

Barrett Blasts Council On Strauss Deal

They let "malarkey" of disinformation campaign kill meat processing plant deal, he charges.

RACM Approves Land Use for Meat Processing Plant

While council stalled financing package, RACM okays land use change affecting Strauss Brands.

V. Marchese Acquiring More Land for Expansion

Company buying former railroad spur for 50,000-square-foot expansion.

Committee Approves $60 Million Century City Deal

City would give the Strauss Brands up to $4.5 million if it creates 500 jobs.

Strauss Would Bring 250 Jobs to City

Deal with meat supplier to relocate in Century City gets thumbs up from RACM board.

Master Lock Plan Closes City Streets

Company seeks city approval to close portions of two streets on its Center St. campus.

City Acquiring Last Tower Automotive Site

Will pay $250,000 for 13.72-acre vacant lot at N. 35th St. and W. Capitol Dr.

$3 Million Grant for Bay View Wetland

City will work with Harbor District and BID to create unique amenity.

Bay View Wetland Will Be Restored

One of city’s last wetlands, near Barnacle Bud’s, will be naturalized, may allow public access.

Contribution to Willie Wade of $40

New Building Arises in 30th St. Corridor

It's part of the huge 30th St. Industrial Corridor, which could transform the city.

Putting the Pieces Together

Can the 15 year project revive an area that’s been in decline for 50 years? Last story in a series.

Can Business Be Attracted to City?

30th Street Corridor project depends on attracting and growing businesses. Second in a series.

Can 30th Street Corridor Be Reclaimed?

The redevelopment effort includes a huge swath of the city, and countless players and plans. First of a series.

Manufacturers Wanted at A.O. Smith Site

City hopes to attract companies and bring 1,000 jobs to abandoned site.

City Moves Forward With Water Initiative

Planning for the future of Milwaukee as the Fresh Coast appears to be moving ahead.