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After IKON Hotel Issues, Council Moves To Assert More Control of TIF Districts

After IKON Hotel Issues, Council Moves To Assert More Control of TIF Districts

City has foregone $540,000 in interest payments at discretion of administration.

Eyes on Milwaukee: IKON Hotel Dropped In Favor of ‘Sears Market’ Concept
Eyes on Milwaukee

IKON Hotel Dropped In Favor of ‘Sears Market’ Concept

New proposal to redevelop former Sears department store at Fond du Lac and North.

County Executive David Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on Local Revenue Reform Passage
Press Release

County Executive David Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on Local Revenue Reform Passage

Crowley, Nicholson, and Move Forward MKE Coalition advocated since 2020 for additional revenue to avoid a devastating fiscal cliff

Red Snapper Reopens With New Menu, Management

Red Snapper Reopens With New Menu, Management

The counter-service seafood restaurant hosted a grand reopening in early June.

Republican Bills Would Change Unemployment Insurance, Licensing

Republican Bills Would Change Unemployment Insurance, Licensing

"Solutions in search of problems," says Sen. Melissa Agard.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Affordable Apartment Project Near Downtown Gets Three-Month Extension
Eyes on Milwaukee

Affordable Apartment Project Near Downtown Gets Three-Month Extension

Haywood Group needs to finalize project financing by end of the year.

Plats and Parcels: Developer Buys Shuttered East Side Tavern
Plats and Parcels

Developer Buys Shuttered East Side Tavern

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: IKON Hotel Deal At Risk of Default
Eyes on Milwaukee

IKON Hotel Deal At Risk of Default

Haywood Group could default on $4 million city loan. City could end up owning empty mall.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Developer Seeks Extension To Develop City Place Apartments
Eyes on Milwaukee

Developer Seeks Extension To Develop City Place Apartments

New affordable housing development would be just north of Fiserv Forum and proposed museum.

Eyes on Milwaukee: IKON Hotel Gets Loan Extension
Eyes on Milwaukee

IKON Hotel Gets Loan Extension

No interest period on city loan being extended one year.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Phase Two of City Place Apartments Advances
Eyes on Milwaukee

Phase Two of City Place Apartments Advances

Groundbreaking planned this year for 38-unit, four-story building on vacant site.

Aldrete Discusses FPC’s Turbulent Year

Aldrete Discusses FPC’s Turbulent Year

The outgoing executive director blames City Hall, critics for current environment.

Murphy’s Law: Chief Morales Looks Bad in FPC Report
Murphy’s Law

Chief Morales Looks Bad in FPC Report

And FPC Chair DeVougas looks even worse. 12 takeaways on what report did and didn't find.

Eyes on Milwaukee: $6.9 Million Won for 317 Affordable Apartments
Eyes on Milwaukee

$6.9 Million Won for 317 Affordable Apartments

7 city projects win WHEDA funding that will leverage millions more private dollars.

Police Association Files Ethics Complaint Against FPC Chair

Police Association Files Ethics Complaint Against FPC Chair

MPA files ethics complaint against Steven DeVougas, chairman of the Fire & Police Commission

Murphy’s Law: Mystery Deepens on Leaked Police Video
Murphy’s Law

Mystery Deepens on Leaked Police Video

More than the video was leaked. Police Department avoids comment. City Attorney helping FPC investigation.

Fire & Police Commission Okays Probe

Fire & Police Commission Okays Probe

To investigate leak of police department video. But who will do investigation and how will it be funded?

Slow To Question, Slow To Respond
Press Release

Slow To Question, Slow To Respond

"The lack of leadership, at the highest level of city government, continues to frustrate Milwaukee residents."

City Hall: Council, Aldrete Again Spar Over FPC
City Hall

Council, Aldrete Again Spar Over FPC

Shouting, an open letter, highly-sensitive leak. The mess at Fire & Police Commission continues.

The Milwaukee Police Association Calls for Milwaukee Fire & Police Commissioner Steven DeVougas to Resign
Eyes on Milwaukee: The Quiet Plan to Save Grand Avenue
Eyes on Milwaukee

The Quiet Plan to Save Grand Avenue

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Developer Assembling Land for Ikon Hotel
Eyes on Milwaukee

Developer Assembling Land for Ikon Hotel

Kalan Haywood confirms hotel won't be open by DNC.

Milwaukee’s Newest Power Family

Milwaukee’s Newest Power Family

That would be developer Kalan Hayward, Sr. and young legislator Kalan Hayward II.

Transportation: Council Holds Streetcar Extension
Transportation

Council Holds Streetcar Extension

Streetcar proponents become opponents, push for longer extension to Walker's Point.

Friday Photos: Legacy Lofts Ribbon Cutting
Friday Photos

Legacy Lofts Ribbon Cutting

Historic structure and new building are already full.

Supervisor Taylor Hosts Youth Courthouse Day

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $200

Supervisor Taylor Hosts Youth Courthouse Day
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Supervisor Taylor Hosts Youth Courthouse Day

"Youth Courthouse Day will inspire students to make good choices, stay in school, and pursue higher education so that the best possible opportunities are open to them."

Eyes on Milwaukee: Committee Okays City Funds for Ikon Hotel
Eyes on Milwaukee

Committee Okays City Funds for Ikon Hotel

One MKE Plaza proposal for old Sears site on North Ave. gets first city approval.

Friday Photos: Ultra Lofts Rise in Deer District
Friday Photos

Ultra Lofts Rise in Deer District

In just a few months people will be living in Milwaukee's newest neighborhood.

Police Chases Have Nearly Tripled, Report Shows

Police Chases Have Nearly Tripled, Report Shows

New MPD policy has increased pursuits -- but also accidents.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Milwaukee’s First Eco-Neighborhood
Eyes on Milwaukee

Milwaukee’s First Eco-Neighborhood

Community partners celebrate reinvigoration of Lindsay Heights neighborhood.

Plats and Parcels: Ikon Hotel Deal Gets First Approval
Plats and Parcels

Ikon Hotel Deal Gets First Approval

Plus: A Waukesha jail is now an apartment building.

20th MANDI Awards Get Big Turnout

20th MANDI Awards Get Big Turnout

Many politicians at celebration honoring those improving city's neighborhoods.

State Legislators endorse JoCasta Zamarripa in race to be next 8th District Alderwoman
Press Release

State Legislators endorse JoCasta Zamarripa in race to be next 8th District Alderwoman

"I’m humbled so many of my current colleagues have my back on this journey to serve Milwaukee on the Common Council."

Eyes on Milwaukee: 7 Takeaways From Ikon Hotel Deal
Eyes on Milwaukee

7 Takeaways From Ikon Hotel Deal

Will city build a pedestrian bridge? A beer bet on what? How many stoplights from Downtown?

Eyes on Milwaukee: Old Sears Building to Become New Hotel
Eyes on Milwaukee

Old Sears Building to Become New Hotel

80-room Ikon Hotel and 24,600-square-foot conference center planned for 21st and North.

City Hall: Who Gets Design Oversight?
City Hall

Who Gets Design Oversight?

Bauman wants council control over overlay zones, while DCD, local developers object.

Plats and Parcels: 13 Affordable Housing Projects Seek Credits

Contribution to Shyla Deacon of $250

Plats and Parcels: 13 Affordable Housing Projects Seek Credits
Plats and Parcels

13 Affordable Housing Projects Seek Credits

Plus: Downtown's Bank Mutual sold. And old Garfield Theater could become branch library.

Milwaukee YMCA Changes Its Focus

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $100

Milwaukee YMCA Changes Its Focus

Milwaukee YMCA Changes Its Focus

160-year old organization wants to serve 60,000 people, with emphasis on children.

Friday Photos: Arena Apartments Rising
Friday Photos

Arena Apartments Rising

Royal Capital's 550 Ultra Lofts will bring 112 apartment units to the Deer District.

City Faces Gentrification Issue

Contribution to Robert Bauman of $100

City Faces Gentrification Issue

City Faces Gentrification Issue

Panel discusses how issue plays out in Brewers Hill and Downtown.

Youth Justice Milwaukee Calls for More Community Input at Department of Corrections Community Meeting on Plans for Lincoln Hills Closure
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Youth Justice Milwaukee Calls for More Community Input at Department of Corrections Community Meeting on Plans for Lincoln Hills Closure

YJM continued to advocate for alternatives to locked-door facilities while investing in close-to-home programs like mentoring and job training.

Plats and Parcels: More Downtown Projects Moving Forward
Plats and Parcels

More Downtown Projects Moving Forward

Progress happening on activation of Sentinel Building, redevelopment of Bradley Center and creation of S Block.

All the Election Data You Want

Contribution to Milele A. Coggs of $250

All the Election Data You Want

All the Election Data You Want

It was one for the history books, with many surprising results and newcomers.

Vote Tuesday: Candidates for Common Council
Vote Tuesday

Candidates for Common Council

Six candidates for 5th District in only primary contest.

Vote Tuesday: Democratic Candidate Guide
Vote Tuesday

Democratic Candidate Guide

Packed Democratic gubernatorial race and county sheriff contest are top items on Tuesday's ballot.

Eyes on Milwaukee: 4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.
Eyes on Milwaukee

4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.

A who's who ceremony of politicians and candidates turns out to honor legacy of Vel Phillips.

Can Lindsay Heights Rebound?

Can Lindsay Heights Rebound?

Business improvement district looks to keep improving area near North and Fond du Lac avenues.

Old Library To Become Retail Market

Old Library To Become Retail Market

Building on 42nd and North, vacant since 2003, would feature various retail vendors.

No Choice in 36% of Legislative Races

No Choice in 36% of Legislative Races

Gerrymandering and decline in number of candidates leaves 2.5 million residents with no choice.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Breaking Ground for Five Fifty Ultra Lofts
Eyes on Milwaukee

Breaking Ground for Five Fifty Ultra Lofts

Project is a major milestone for the city, Bucks and local bucks.

Friday Photos: City Place Apartments Rising

Contribution to Ashanti Hamilton of $290

Friday Photos: City Place Apartments Rising
Friday Photos

City Place Apartments Rising

MANDI-winning developer Kalan Haywood's new venture is taking shape in Halyard Park.

Developer Kalan Haywood Wins Three MANDI’s

Developer Kalan Haywood Wins Three MANDI’s

Pete’s Fruit Market, one of his projects, also a big winner.

Award highlights unprecedented growth of 6th District
Press Release

Award highlights unprecedented growth of 6th District

"The 6th District is in a transformational time and these projects are fine examples of that."

Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation Announces  2018 Winners for Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods
Press Release

Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation Announces 2018 Winners for Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods

From public nominations, a volunteer Selection Committee named 12 finalists in December, and winners were announced Thursday, March 15

Vote for MANDI People’s Choice Winner

Vote for MANDI People’s Choice Winner

Voting has started for this Milwaukee Award for Neighborhood Development.

People’s Choice Award Encourages the Public to Vote For Milwaukee Improvement Projects and Leaders
Press Release

People’s Choice Award Encourages the Public to Vote For Milwaukee Improvement Projects and Leaders

Awards Recognize Innovative Projects Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods

Developer Has Had Big Impact on City

Developer Has Had Big Impact on City

Kalan Haywood has renovated Germania Building, developed subdivisions, apartment complexes, retail.

The Rise of Reckless Driving

The Rise of Reckless Driving

Vehicles speeding, running red lights causing more deaths, hit-and-run accidents.

Pete’s Fruit Market Blooms in Food Desert

Pete’s Fruit Market Blooms in Food Desert

Big hit with customers. 75% of workers from the neighborhood.

City’s Housing Fund Has Big Impact

City’s Housing Fund Has Big Impact

$7 million invested over 11 years has leveraged an additional $176 million in spending.

MANDI Finalists Are Celebrated

MANDI Finalists Are Celebrated

12 finalists chosen for Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation.

Eyes on Milwaukee: How Legacy Lofts Overcame the Odds
Eyes on Milwaukee

How Legacy Lofts Overcame the Odds

Conversion of old ice cream factory died many times before work could begin.

Pete’s Fruit Market Boosts Bronzeville

Pete’s Fruit Market Boosts Bronzeville

New grocery store comes after neighbors opposed Family Dollar moving in.

Pete’s Fruit Market Comes To Bronzeville

Pete’s Fruit Market Comes To Bronzeville

Grocery targets food deserts, opens on North and MLK Dr. September 14.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Approves Millions of Dollars of Development
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Approves Millions of Dollars of Development

New construction for Downtown, East Side, Bay View, Menomonee Valley and more.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Committee Approves Raft of Projects
Eyes on Milwaukee

Committee Approves Raft of Projects

New construction for Downtown, East Side, Bay View, Menomonee Valley and more.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Judge’s Tavern Will Convert to Apartments
Eyes on Milwaukee

Judge’s Tavern Will Convert to Apartments

E. North Ave. tavern and next door duplex replaced by 5-story, 44-unit complex.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Okays 6 Projects, 346 Apartments
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Okays 6 Projects, 346 Apartments

Millions of dollars in new development in five neighborhoods.

Eyes on Milwaukee: New Apartments Approved for Halyard Park
Eyes on Milwaukee

New Apartments Approved for Halyard Park

Kalan Haywood's City Place project north of arena moves forward.

Special message from Superintendent Driver

Contribution to Robert Bauman of $250

Special message from Superintendent Driver

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $100

Special message from Superintendent Driver
Press Release

Special message from Superintendent Driver

"As I have reflected on the week and on the actions and reactions of our community, it is clear that people are hurting."

Eyes on Milwaukee: Rocky Marcoux Keeps His Job

Contribution to Ashanti Hamilton of $250

Eyes on Milwaukee: Rocky Marcoux Keeps His Job
Eyes on Milwaukee

Rocky Marcoux Keeps His Job

In a dramatic turnabout, the once-dead DCD head gains 11 of 15 council member votes.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Committee Again Says Yes to Rocky
Eyes on Milwaukee

Committee Again Says Yes to Rocky

DCD head Rocky Marcoux once again endorsed at committee, but his fate is still uncertain.

Pete’s Fruit Market Announces New Store in Bronzeville

Contribution to Khalif Rainey of $300

Pete’s Fruit Market Announces New Store in Bronzeville

Contribution to Tony Zielinski of $150

Pete’s Fruit Market Announces New Store in Bronzeville

Contribution to David Crowley of $200

Pete’s Fruit Market Announces New Store in Bronzeville

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $200

Pete’s Fruit Market Announces New Store in Bronzeville
Press Release

Pete’s Fruit Market Announces New Store in Bronzeville

Bringing Fresh, Quality Food To the Corner of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and North Avenue

Friday Photos: Ingram Place Apartments on Holton

Contribution to Chris Wiken of $250

Friday Photos: Ingram Place Apartments on Holton

Contribution to Johnny Thomas of $500

Friday Photos: Ingram Place Apartments on Holton

Contribution to Ashanti Hamilton of $250

Friday Photos: Ingram Place Apartments on Holton

Contribution to Milele A. Coggs of $150

Friday Photos: Ingram Place Apartments on Holton

Contribution to Milele A. Coggs of $100

Friday Photos: Ingram Place Apartments on Holton
Friday Photos

Ingram Place Apartments on Holton

It will have 53 units and 62 parking spaces. Bring your car.

Black Leaders Say Joblessness Among Black Men is Rooted in Racism

Black Leaders Say Joblessness Among Black Men is Rooted in Racism

Summit explores the causes of high black male unemployment in Milwaukee.

Friday Photos: Progress on Ingram Place Apartments
Friday Photos

Progress on Ingram Place Apartments

The four-story, 53-unit apartment complex could help transform the corner of Holton and Brown.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Germania Building to Become Apartments
Eyes on Milwaukee

Germania Building to Become Apartments

118-year-old building would be converted to 74 apartments at prominent downtown corner.

3rd annual MKE Business Now Summit Tackles Entrepreneurship and Job Creation
Press Release

3rd annual MKE Business Now Summit Tackles Entrepreneurship and Job Creation

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is again sponsoring the MKE Business Now entrepreneurship summit on Saturday, January 25.

Friday Photos: A New Look for 27th Street
Friday Photos

A New Look for 27th Street

The new $10 million project on 27th and Wisconsin is nearly complete, as our photos show.

New 4-Story Apartment Complex for Brewers’ Hill

New 4-Story Apartment Complex for Brewers’ Hill

A 53-unit apartment building is proposed at a controversial site on Holton Street.

Humility hogs all the attention at “Envisioning the Seen”
Photo Gallery: Envisioning the Seen: Milwaukee’s Future
Photo Gallery

Envisioning the Seen: Milwaukee’s Future

Milwaukee's future, in photos.

Envisioning the Seen: Milwaukee’s Future – Today, June 18th
Envisioning the Seen

Milwaukee’s Future – Today, June 18th

The Pabst Theater plays host to Envisioning the Seen: Milwaukee's Future tonight, June 18th. Ten Milwaukeeans and two moderators will hold an open-ended, fireside-style discussion, followed by an audience question and answer period.

Minority construction firm formed
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Minority construction firm formed