Keith Stanley. Photo by Daniel Noonan.

Executive Director of Near West Side Partners.

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Eyes on Milwaukee: A New Westside Home For Creatives
Eyes on Milwaukee

A New Westside Home For Creatives

Washington Park Media Center opens on W. Vliet Street.

City Hall: Gas Station Porn Video Spurs Revamp of City’s Licensing Process
City Hall

Gas Station Porn Video Spurs Revamp of City’s Licensing Process

It's a strange tale, with three suits against the city forcing council to change its process.

City Hall: Family Dollar, Gimbel Beat City In Court
City Hall

Family Dollar, Gimbel Beat City In Court

Area alderman and nonprofit pushed to close store, citing shoplifting, loitering and fighting.

Eyes on Milwaukee: State Clearing 27th and Wisconsin Site For New Building
Eyes on Milwaukee

State Clearing 27th and Wisconsin Site For New Building

But there isn't any funding for the proposed state office building.

Keith Stanley Reflects on a Changing City

Keith Stanley Reflects on a Changing City

'It's a bittersweet feeling," Near West Side Partners leader says as he leaves for job in Charlotte.

Keith Stanley Leaving Near West Side Partners

Keith Stanley Leaving Near West Side Partners

Group seeks new leader, Stanley moving to Charlotte to replicate nonprofit model.

Near West Side Partners Celebrates 7 Years of Work

Near West Side Partners Celebrates 7 Years of Work

Coalition of anchor institutions works to improve neighborhoods west of Downtown.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Concordia 27 Will Offer Housing, Meals, Education
Eyes on Milwaukee

Concordia 27 Will Offer Housing, Meals, Education

NWSP, State, Wiegand to redevelop N. 27th St. building, create west side community hub.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Vacant 27th Street Building Will See New Life
Eyes on Milwaukee

Vacant 27th Street Building Will See New Life

Agora Direct will operate one-stop contractor hub along W. Clybourn St.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Logistics Company Moves To Milwaukee
Eyes on Milwaukee

Logistics Company Moves To Milwaukee

Atomix relocates from West Allis to Milwaukee's Near West Side.

Dining: Buffalo Boss Opening New Restaurant
Dining

Buffalo Boss Opening New Restaurant

Wings-focused restaurant will open first standalone location on 27th St.

A Big Week For The Near West Side

A Big Week For The Near West Side

Groundbreaking for The New State, new mural unveiled and a week-long celebration, Near West Side Week.

City Hall: Council Closes Gare-Bear’s On N. 27th St.
City Hall

Council Closes Gare-Bear’s On N. 27th St.

The tavern's liquor license renewal was denied after the owner determined to be indifferent to neighborhood concerns.

City Hall: Barrett’s Annual Address Cites Challenges
City Hall

Barrett’s Annual Address Cites Challenges

Delayed by pandemic, his 2021 state-of-the-city-style speech strikes optimistic tone for future.

Plats and Parcels: New State Office Building Project Takes Major Step Forward
Plats and Parcels

New State Office Building Project Takes Major Step Forward

Plus: A rundown of this week's real estate news.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Vliet Street Oasis Opens on Near West Side
Eyes on Milwaukee

Vliet Street Oasis Opens on Near West Side

Vacant lot converted to fresh produce market and pocket park

Small Grants Help Community Projects

Small Grants Help Community Projects

Two neighborhood improvement projects in the city received $1,000 each from AARP.

Plats and Parcels: State Grant Will Support 27th and Wisconsin Demolition
Plats and Parcels

State Grant Will Support 27th and Wisconsin Demolition

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

Near West Side Partners Provides Small Business Grants, Rent Assistance

Near West Side Partners Provides Small Business Grants, Rent Assistance

Non-profit organization shifts programs focused on new home owners and businesses to helping those in need.

Eyes on Milwaukee: No New State Office Building Until 2022?
Eyes on Milwaukee

No New State Office Building Until 2022?

Bauman warns of delays for 27th St. project; Near West Side Partners plans safeguards on deal.

Plats and Parcels: 27 Apartments Planned Near Marquette
Plats and Parcels

27 Apartments Planned Near Marquette

Plus: MU plans new business school, Rivecca brothers buy out disgraced Ganos, Abele gives $300,000 to new project.

Eyes on Milwaukee: State Office Building Gets Boost
Eyes on Milwaukee

State Office Building Gets Boost

Near West Side Partners leader says state is advancing project that could land on 27th St.

Plats and Parcels: Gilbane, CD Smith Will Build Wisconsin Center Expansion
Plats and Parcels

Gilbane, CD Smith Will Build Wisconsin Center Expansion

Plus: State's first Tesla showroom, architecture firm mulls expansion, Pabst Mansion demolishing house

Eyes on Milwaukee: “Catalytic” West Side Project Coming?
Eyes on Milwaukee

“Catalytic” West Side Project Coming?

Committee okays vacating two alleys, hoping 27th and Wisconsin site attracts state office building.

Local Baker Wins Small Business Competition

Local Baker Wins Small Business Competition

Alan Goodman has been baking with family recipes since he was a teen, and his bakery just won $10,000 as the winner of Rev-Up MKE.

How West Side Area Was Revived

How West Side Area Was Revived

Potawatomi tribe celebrates $50 million redevelopment of former Concordia campus.

Gluten-Free Bakery Moving to City

Gluten-Free Bakery Moving to City

Sherman Park resident Susie Roberts will use Rev-Up award to move Dousman bakery in Milwaukee.

City Faces Gentrification Issue

City Faces Gentrification Issue

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: State Selects City Sites for New Buildings
Eyes on Milwaukee

State Selects City Sites for New Buildings

Will it build on one or both sites? State now has tough choice to make.

Can Vliet Street Be Revived?

Can Vliet Street Be Revived?

Business owners, community activists encouraged by beautification efforts.

New Oasis in West Side Food Desert

New Oasis in West Side Food Desert

Mo’s Food Market opens on 24th and Clybourn, offering fresh produce and Asian specialties.

Mark Eppli Leaves Lasting Impact on Milwaukee Real Estate Industry

Mark Eppli Leaves Lasting Impact on Milwaukee Real Estate Industry

He founded ACRE, with the goal of expanding minority representation in commercial real estate.

Eyes on Milwaukee: State Moving Downtown Offices
Eyes on Milwaukee

State Moving Downtown Offices

Will 27th and WI site be selected? State planning $50 million building.

Eyes on Milwaukee: 27th and Wisconsin Project Moves Forward
Eyes on Milwaukee

27th and Wisconsin Project Moves Forward

Common Council, DCD and Near West Side Partners agree on land sale

Eyes on Milwaukee: Huge Project for 27th and Wisconsin?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Huge Project for 27th and Wisconsin?

Near West Side Partners buying entire block, hypes development, wants free city land.

Catering Company Wins Business Competition

Catering Company Wins Business Competition

Lisa Kaye Catering took home $11,000 by winning Near West Side Partners' Rev-Up MKE.

African American Business Group Plans Changes

African American Business Group Plans Changes

Black chamber of commerce moving to North Side, building loan fund for small businesses.

Non-Profit A Key Player in Avenues West

Non-Profit A Key Player in Avenues West

Faith-based City on a Hill combats poverty, brings change to neighborhood.

No More West Side Food Desert?

No More West Side Food Desert?

Marquette, West Side Partners seek grocery story for neighborhood.

How To Revive City’s West Side

How To Revive City’s West Side

Keith Stanley, head of Near West Side Partners, oversees efforts to revamp seven communities.

More Than Downtown Development Needed

More Than Downtown Development Needed

City leaders at economic summit say more development must occur in neighborhoods.

Now Serving: Downtown Gets Two New Bars
Now Serving

Downtown Gets Two New Bars

New sports bar, new cocktail bar. And Valentine takes over airport coffee houses.

Abele Hails $1.6 Million Development Fund

Abele Hails $1.6 Million Development Fund

County and community group will partner, co-funding near West Side community development.

New Center Brings Police Closer to People

New Center Brings Police Closer to People

Press conference celebrates opening of Near West Side Waypoint, a neighborhood center.

The Importance of Business Improvement Districts

The Importance of Business Improvement Districts

Milwaukee has 34 BIDs, which are changing the landscape of city neighborhoods.

Restaurants See Potential of SOHI District

Restaurants See Potential of SOHI District

New soul food restaurant is third near 27th and Wisconsin. 30,000 people and 17,000 employees live within one-mile radius.

Plenty of Horne: Conference Touts Historic Preservation
Plenty of Horne

Conference Touts Historic Preservation

Conference at We Energies offers experts touting the huge environmental payoff for historic reuse of buildings.

Could Milwaukee Be the Next Ferguson?

Could Milwaukee Be the Next Ferguson?

Five reasons why it won't -- and seven reasons why it might be next.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Betting on the Common Council
Eyes on Milwaukee

Betting on the Common Council

Haven't got your fix with the Super Bowl? Gamble with friends on who will be the next council president.