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Two Milwaukee Affordable Housing Proposals Denied Funding, A Third Goes A Different Route
But several other projects continue to move forward.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Developers Plan 1,100 Affordable Apartments in Milwaukee
South side, north side, from high rise to single family, developers have lots of ideas. What will state fund?
Dec 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Subsidies Will Advance Three Developments Along King Drive
Plus: Funding for a statue and more streetscaping, traffic safety projects.
Jul 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Report Finds Lauded Real Estate Program Could Improve
ACRE has helped reduce racial disparities, but needs more mentoring, WPF finds.
Dec 3rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Five Projects Changing King Drive
Four new apartment buildings and a substantial streetscaping project.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New North Avenue Apartment Building Moving Forward
Project wins environmental cleanup loan. Plus: Storage company acquires Milwaukee facility.
Oct 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Evacuates 27th Street Building Over Safety Concerns
It's expected to be months before residents can move back in.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Car Wins Battle With Commercial Garage
North Avenue building will be razed by city after reckless motorist rammed it.
Jun 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Bronzeville Estates Adds Housing, Commercial Space Near North Ave
Proposal includes a mix of new buildings and rehabilitation of dilapidated ones.
Mar 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
America’s Black Holocaust Museum Reopens To Great Fanfare
Packed event 14 years in the making is just the beginning says CEO.
Feb 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Many Housing Projects Get Funding Boost
Gov. Evers announces $25.5 million in grants for Milwaukee.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislature Approves Selling Key Bronzeville Site
Bronzeville Center for the Arts would be "world-class" showcase for Black artists.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Arts and Culture Hub Planned For W. North Ave.
Melissa Allen will develop home for Bronzeville Center for the Arts.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
7 Milwaukee Affordable Housing Projects Win Funding
Federal Home Loan Bank grants will close financing gaps.
Nov 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Project Brings Affordable Housing to Harambee
Developer Melissa Allen's Bronzeville Estates creates 30 units in area she loves.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Selling Large Bronzeville Development Site
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jul 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Melissa Allen Planning Harambee Development
Plus: A rundown of the week's real estate news.
Nov 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside the New Good Hope Library
Years later than expected, new library is open. Was it worth the wait? Yes.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Second Round of Black and Brown Business Owners Win Financial Backing
Brew City Match announces second cohort, begins accepting applications for next group.
Jul 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Newaukee’s The Beacon Gets State Grant
Company still pursuing other financing for its Walker's Point development.
May 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Event Celebrates Latino-Led Real Estate
Urbano is first annual Hispanic focused commercial real estate conference in Milwaukee.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown House Being Deconstructed For Apartments
Plus: City planning third cruise ship dock
Jan 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
NEWaukee Will Create “The Beacon” in Walker’s Point
Social architecture firm will redevelop former Ballet space into hub for creatives.
Jan 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Voces Buying Mitchell Street Building
After long search, immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera finds new home, space to grow.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Good Hope Commons
Library will anchor new apartment building on city's far northwest side.
Apr 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Sells Vision to Local Leaders
Governor urges business leaders to help two parties find common ground on tough issues.
Jan 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
5 Citizens To Give Sincere Thanks
Our Thanksgiving class of 2018, five Milwaukeeans who've made this a better city.
Nov 22nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
How Three Women Developers Succeeded
They stress thinking differently about the community at MU panel moderated by Mike Gousha.
Oct 26th, 2018 by Analise Pruni
Revitalizing Milwaukee’s Neighborhoods
It’s all about relationship building, local entrepreneurs say
Oct 18th, 2018 by Dave Fidlin
13 Catalytic Projects in Lindsay Heights
Most are completed, helping revive near north-side neighborhood.
Sep 26th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Jeffers Saves Historic Parish House
Downtown church gets new lease on life from creative developer and state law change.
Jul 10th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Rebuilding a Vibrant Bronzeville
Actor Danny Glover and many local notables celebrate new development anchored by Black Holocaust Museum.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Preview the New Black Holocaust Museum
Actor Danny Glover featured in opening celebration of building housing museum and Griot Apartments.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
New Building for Bronzeville
Apartments and medical clinic coming to N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Jan 31st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
10 Most Popular Stories of 2017
A second lakefront tower, a mini-High Line and other favorite stories.
Dec 28th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Empty Storefronts Conference Scores Again
Annual conference on how to revitalize main street back in Milwaukee for its third year.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Developer Creates A Home For Nonprofits
Melissa Goins buys the Reader’s Choice building to house nonprofits
Nov 2nd, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Artists Enrich Garfield Apartments Grand Opening
Visual, musical and spoken-word artists celebrate opening of new complex on 4th and North.
Oct 31st, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker
The Griot
New apartment complex, new Black Holocaust Museum, revitalized Bronzeville.
Oct 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Good Hope Library Deal Approved
Northwest side to get new library and 65 apartments.
Oct 10th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Bronzeville Rising
New apartment complex, new Black Holocaust Museum.
Jun 16th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Foreclosed Homes to Become Artist Havens
City aims to cultivate artistic community instead of demolishing homes.
Jun 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Brewers’ Hill Condos Move Forward
Plan Commission okays seven "beautifully proportioned" townhomes.
Jun 5th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Officials Celebrate Garfield Development
Groundbreaking for $17 million development and reopened Black Holocaust Museum.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Bucks Select Apartment Developer
Up-and-coming development firm will build 90-unit building
Feb 24th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Good Hope Library Moves Forward
New library, 65-unit apartment complex, green space and parking lots
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
My 5 Milwaukee Valentines
From rising stars to an angry sheriff, the Milwaukeeans who most deserve some love.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Garfield Development
City TID will help finance Bronzeville development including Black Holocaust Museum.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
Changes in Garfield School Development Plan
High costs of converting school building at 4th and Garfield will mean 30 rather than 60 apartment units.
May 19th, 2015 by Mark Doremus
The Return of ACRE
The successful program training minorities in real estate, disbanded in 2010, is being revived by a group of partners.
Jun 4th, 2014 by Brett Kihlmire
Melissa Goins
How a onetime correctional sergeant built a career in real estate development.
Mar 10th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Humility hogs all the attention at “Envisioning the Seen”
Is Milwaukee too modest?
Jun 22nd, 2012 by Alex Runner
Envisioning the Seen: Milwaukee’s Future
Milwaukee's future, in photos.
Jun 20th, 2012 by Erik Ljung
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.
Jun 18th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
