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Committee Recommends Closing ELMNT Lounge
Milwaukee Common Council will take a final vote next month.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Sophie BolichDowntown Dog Park Opens
23,000-square-foot park is first of its kind, part of larger riverwalk redevelopment.
Aug 21st, 2025 by Graham KilmerDowntown Dog Park Announces Opening Date
'Yappy Hour' will launch dog park, which will then be open daily.
Jul 24th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneDog Park and Foxtown Rise in Freeway’s Shadow
Brewery and dog park will activate long-vacant site.
May 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneMatt Dorner Named Head of Milwaukee Downtown, Weirick Stepping Down
New face atop highly visible organization for first time in 27 years. Weirick helped change Downtown.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneThe Secret To Getting You To Move Downtown? Your Dog
Dog park is about suburban competition say politicians, developers already in the game.
Sep 23rd, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneConstruction Starts On Long-Awaited Downtown Dog Park
Project expected to be completed by year's end. Foxtown Landing will follow in 2026.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneWho Wants To Redesign Red Arrow Park?
Downtown park on Water St. targeted for redesign to increase its use and accessibility.
Aug 29th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneNew Design Released For Dog-Friendly Downtown Brewery
Foxtown Landing, dog park planned for riverfront site on edge of Historic Third Ward.
Feb 14th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Ranks High in Downtown Foot Traffic Recovery
16th out of 63 major cities studied, better than most in Midwest, in post-pandemic recovery.
Aug 16th, 2023 by Joe SchulzPandemic Continues To Be A Drag On Wisconsin Office Leasing
Mixed data on downtown Milwaukee activity.
Jan 19th, 2023 by Joe SchulzLand Purchased For Downtown Brewery and Dog Park
Foxtown Brewery takes major step forward on Downtown project.
Jan 4th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneFoxtown Landing Wins First Approval
Architectural review board endorses proposed brewery, restaurant and adjacent dog park along Milwaukee River.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneDowntown Dog Park Will Include Riverfront Brewery
Foxtown Landing will include Foxtown Brewery and Fromm-sponsored dog park.
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey JannenePodcast Production Company Opens Downtown Studio, Office
Podcamp Media leases space at top of Colby Abbot Building.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneDowntown Employee Appreciation Week Returns
And based on initial turnout, so did downtown workers. Event runs through September 3.
Aug 30th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneDowntown Dog Park Fundraiser Launched
Crowdfunding campaign offers perks for you and your dog.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneShould Water Street Be Gun-Free District?
Downtown stakeholders consider how Kansas City, Memphis, New Orleans handle bar district problems.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneDowntown Dog Park Seeks Support
Vote early and vote often to help fund a new playground for Fido.
Aug 4th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneBusinesses Changing Mask Policies
As CDC ends mandate, some state companies asking employees to provide vaccination cards.
May 18th, 2021 by Corrinne HessBuy A Brick at Pompeii Square
Downtown plaza that honors demolished church being redeveloped.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneWEDC, Milwaukee Downtown Tout “We’re All In” Safety Campaign
Saying COVID-19 is not a political issue, leaders want individuals to support businesses with safe practices.
Aug 7th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCity Exploring Options For Closing Streets For Dining
Could well spaced tables allow restaurants to reopen? Will diners show up?
May 14th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneState Grant Will Support 27th and Wisconsin Demolition
Plus: A run down of the week's real estate news.
May 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneLarge Downtown Dog Park Coming
Dog run would be built under freeway along the Milwaukee River.
Apr 29th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneSupport Downtown Business, Win Gift Card
Downtown BID offers fun way to gain more support for local businesses.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Graham KilmerDowntown BID Touts Successes, Awards
Downtown growing, group adds homeless outreach coordinator, charts plan for 2020.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneBID Sells Streetcar-Related Development
Downtown BID guide shows business support, sells vacant land along streetcar route.
Jan 15th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneMatt Dorner
"Milwaukee is truly a city on the rise..."
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