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Community-Driven Development Concepts Unveiled for 35th Street Corridor

Renderings for potential advanced manufacturing center, grocery co-op and more shared with residents and stakeholders over a community meal

City Rejects Massive Billboard for Downtown Tower

Proposal would 'blow up the zoning code' says area alderman.

Near West Side Partners Honors Changemakers, Celebrates a Decade of Impact

Collaboration, community, and revitalization in Milwaukee’s Near West Side and looking ahead to what’s next in the neighborhood

Survey Finds Alarming Number of Milwaukee Homes Need Major Repairs

And one type of property owner is overwhelmingly responsible.

Pabst Mansion Starts Major Exterior Restoration Project

Milwaukee's best-known house will no longer need buckets to capture rain inside.

Near West Side Stakeholders Reimagine 35th Street

Design charrette creates shared vision for key street, properties.

Aurora Plans To Light Beacon at 27th and Wisconsin

Former MPS School would see new life as health center.

Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Changes Zoning Board Makeup

Mayor Johnson calls move 'unnecessary and potentially detrimental.'

Council May Refine Makeup of Board of Zoning Appeals

Council President seeks more expertise in effort to overhaul boards and commissions.

Federal Grant Boosts Trail Connectivity Within Milwaukee’s 30th Street Corridor: A Model for Collaborative Community Development

Near West Side Partners Urges Mayor Johnson To Support Funding For Affordable Housing at Concordia 27 in the Near West Side

NWSP thanks the Milwaukee Common Council for recommending the use of ARPA dollars to fund and sustain affordable housing units at Concordia 27

Near West Side Partners Announces 7th Rev-Up MKE

Applications are open for the “Shark Tank”-style small business competition that identifies next-generation entrepreneurs

See Harley-Davidson’s New $20 Million Park

New park represents transformation, recommitment to historic HQ says CEO.

Commercial Kitchen Launches At Concordia 27

First phase of community hub now in operation, providing thousands of healthy meals to students in the greater Milwaukee area.

Concordia 27 Commercial Kitchen Now Operating; CFI Cooking, Delivering Thousands of Healthy Meals Per Day

Centers for Independence is the first occupant of the Near West Side community center, which is currently being completed and will welcome additional tenants and services later this Spring

Milwaukee Will Build 45 Traffic Calming Projects in 2024

'Reckless drivers, they infuriate me,' says Mayor Cavalier Johnson.

Milwaukee County Paves the Way for Sustainable, Affordable Housing in Near West Side Partner’s Concordia 27 Development

NWSP grateful for $2 million in funds to support affordable housing as part of the comprehensive community center

Fight At City Hall Over Control of Board of Zoning Appeals

Council wants board to be independent of administration, but responsive to aldermanic input.

Ezekiel CDC Shows Off Foreclosed Home Rehabilitation

Ezekiel VP Jim Gaillard shows off work to Sen. Tammy Baldwin, DCD Commissioner Crump

Council Might Hold Up Mayor’s Changes To Zoning Board

At issue is new chair, two new appointments and oversight by Department of Administration.

CeLani Skin & Wellness Wins Rev-Up MKE’s $10,000 Grant

Small business looks to bring affordable healing options to Near West Side.

Near West Side Partners Selects Stephanie Sherman as Associate Director

Sherman brings strategic leadership expertise in nonprofit and small business development

A New Westside Home For Creatives

Washington Park Media Center opens on W. Vliet Street.

Four New Businesses Open In Milwaukee’s Near West Side

Openings demonstrate continued momentum toward neighborhood revitalization and economic development

“Rev-Up MKE” Finalists Will Compete to Bring New Businesses to the Near West Side

Local entrepreneurs begin preparations for live-pitch event on September 13

Near West Side Partners Announces 6th Rev-Up MKE

Applications are open for the “Shark Tank”-style small business competition that identifies next generation entrepreneurs

Near West Side, Prism Have New Leaders

Lindsey St. Arnold Bell and Brenda J. Bowers taking over at two influential nonprofits.

Near West Side Partners Announces Lindsey St. Arnold Bell as Executive Director

Recognized community leader to focus on collaboration and increasing momentum on convening efforts

New Milwaukee Office Building Would Be Public-Private Partnership

State pivots from original plan to build its own facility at 27th and Wisconsin.

Marquette hosts Three Minute Thesis competition to round out Graduate Student Week, Feb. 24

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

'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

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

Clifton Crump Named To Zoning Board

Former secretary of city's Board of Zoning Appeals returns to serve on board, to acclaim from council members.

Vacant 27th Street Building Will See New Life

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

Peruvian Food Truck A Small Business Finalist

Seven finalists for annual Near West Side competition previously won by Pete’s Pops.