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Committee Recommends Closing ELMNT Lounge

Committee Recommends Closing ELMNT Lounge

Milwaukee Common Council will take a final vote next month.

Downtown Dog Park Opens

Downtown Dog Park Opens

23,000-square-foot park is first of its kind, part of larger riverwalk redevelopment.

Downtown Dog Park Announces Opening Date

Downtown Dog Park Announces Opening Date

'Yappy Hour' will launch dog park, which will then be open daily.

Friday Photos: Dog Park and Foxtown Rise in Freeway’s Shadow
Friday Photos

Dog Park and Foxtown Rise in Freeway’s Shadow

Brewery and dog park will activate long-vacant site.

Matt Dorner Named Head of Milwaukee Downtown, Weirick Stepping Down

Matt 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.

The Secret To Getting You To Move Downtown? Your Dog

The Secret To Getting You To Move Downtown? Your Dog

Dog park is about suburban competition say politicians, developers already in the game.

Construction Starts On Long-Awaited Downtown Dog Park

Construction Starts On Long-Awaited Downtown Dog Park

Project expected to be completed by year's end. Foxtown Landing will follow in 2026.

Who Wants To Redesign Red Arrow Park?

Who Wants To Redesign Red Arrow Park?

Downtown park on Water St. targeted for redesign to increase its use and accessibility.

New Design Released For Dog-Friendly Downtown Brewery

New Design Released For Dog-Friendly Downtown Brewery

Foxtown Landing, dog park planned for riverfront site on edge of Historic Third Ward.

Milwaukee Ranks High in Downtown Foot Traffic Recovery

Milwaukee Ranks High in Downtown Foot Traffic Recovery

16th out of 63 major cities studied, better than most in Midwest, in post-pandemic recovery.

Pandemic Continues To Be A Drag On Wisconsin Office Leasing

Pandemic Continues To Be A Drag On Wisconsin Office Leasing

Mixed data on downtown Milwaukee activity.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Land Purchased For Downtown Brewery and Dog Park
Eyes on Milwaukee

Land Purchased For Downtown Brewery and Dog Park

Foxtown Brewery takes major step forward on Downtown project.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Foxtown Landing Wins First Approval
Eyes on Milwaukee

Foxtown Landing Wins First Approval

Architectural review board endorses proposed brewery, restaurant and adjacent dog park along Milwaukee River.

Downtown Dog Park Will Include Riverfront Brewery

Downtown Dog Park Will Include Riverfront Brewery

Foxtown Landing will include Foxtown Brewery and Fromm-sponsored dog park.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Podcast Production Company Opens Downtown Studio, Office
Eyes on Milwaukee

Podcast Production Company Opens Downtown Studio, Office

Podcamp Media leases space at top of Colby Abbot Building.

Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Returns

Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Returns

And based on initial turnout, so did downtown workers. Event runs through September 3.

Downtown Dog Park Fundraiser Launched

Downtown Dog Park Fundraiser Launched

Crowdfunding campaign offers perks for you and your dog.

Should Water Street Be Gun-Free District?

Should Water Street Be Gun-Free District?

Downtown stakeholders consider how Kansas City, Memphis, New Orleans handle bar district problems.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Downtown Dog Park Seeks Support
Eyes on Milwaukee

Downtown Dog Park Seeks Support

Vote early and vote often to help fund a new playground for Fido.

Businesses Changing Mask Policies

Businesses Changing Mask Policies

As CDC ends mandate, some state companies asking employees to provide vaccination cards.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Buy A Brick at Pompeii Square
Eyes on Milwaukee

Buy A Brick at Pompeii Square

Downtown plaza that honors demolished church being redeveloped.

WEDC, Milwaukee Downtown Tout “We’re All In” Safety Campaign

WEDC, 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.

Dining: City Exploring Options For Closing Streets For Dining
Dining

City Exploring Options For Closing Streets For Dining

Could well spaced tables allow restaurants to reopen? Will diners show up?

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.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Large Downtown Dog Park Coming
Eyes on Milwaukee

Large Downtown Dog Park Coming

Dog run would be built under freeway along the Milwaukee River.

Support Downtown Business, Win Gift Card

Support Downtown Business, Win Gift Card

Downtown BID offers fun way to gain more support for local businesses.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Downtown BID Touts Successes, Awards
Eyes on Milwaukee

Downtown BID Touts Successes, Awards

Downtown growing, group adds homeless outreach coordinator, charts plan for 2020.

Eyes on Milwaukee: BID Sells Streetcar-Related Development
Eyes on Milwaukee

BID Sells Streetcar-Related Development

Downtown BID guide shows business support, sells vacant land along streetcar route.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Matt Dorner
NEWaukeean of the Week

Matt Dorner

"Milwaukee is truly a city on the rise..."