Robert Bauman

City Starts Over on Deconstruction

It's back to demolishing old buildings, while trying to start small deconstruction program.

City Extending Streetcar to Convention Center

Short extension can be built without federal funds, adding more ridership.

Bradley Center To Go Boom

A series of "shaped charges" will detonate and lower the roof on January 13th.

Huge Michels Deal Gets No Direct Subsidy

Company and 250 jobs moving to city, in new 8-floor complex. City helps finance riverwalk.

Council Okays Largest Urban Manufacturing Deal in U.S.

West Milwaukee company will move to city, but will it create any new jobs?

Michels Deal Gets Bigger, Subsidy Smaller

$100 million Harbor District project gets even bigger, but lower subsidy has a down side for workers.

Committee Okays $40 Million For Komatsu

But financing for $285 million manufacturing campus gets blasted by Ald. Bauman.

Riverwalk Expanding to Harbor District

City introduces design guidelines to extend riverwalk south from inner harbor to Bay View.

Common Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto on Amendment Tackling Neighborhood Blight

"I am appreciative of my fellow Council members who saw the need for additional resources to tackle this major blight issue facing neighborhoods."

McKinley School Plan Passed Despite Protests

Opponents of affordable housing plan show up at City Hall with signs, to no avail.

Council Slaps Down Mayor’s Vetoes

Legislative body rejects all five vetoes by Mayor Tom Barrett.

Barrett Issues 5 Budget Vetoes

Mayor rejects funding for a broad range of council initiatives.

Committee Advances McKinley School Project

Opponents demand half the building and half of the low-income housing tax credits.

Disconnect Your Downspouts, Get $100

City program affecting 54,000 homes part of plan to prevent Deep Tunnel overflows.

Alderman Bauman’s amendments pass to repair roads and tackle neighborhood blight

"These amendments will not address all roadway infrastructure needs but does provide our DPW with much needed resources."

10 Curious Details in City’s 2019 Budget

A city store? No more alley repairs? Cutting tree trimming? The $1.5 billion budget has it all.

Council Adopts 2019 City Budget

Average homeowner will see $51.88 increase, no change in total fire and police officers.

Should McKinley School Be Redeveloped?

Gorman & Co. pushes redevelopment plan, while a few neighbors vehemently object.

City Advances State Theater Redevelopment

Plan would create all-ages venue in old movie theater on 26th and State.

The Hop Has a Schedule

Streetcar begins operating with a public schedule. When will real-time data arrive?

Nikiya Dodd Handily Wins Council Seat

Political veteran could have a big impact on upcoming city budget debate.

Milwaukee Pride, City Debut Rainbow Crosswalks

Crosswalks near Cathedral Square Park celebrate city's LGBTQ community.

Streetcar Opens to Public

"This is your assignment: ride the streetcar," says Mayor Barrett.

Milwaukee Pride brings rainbow crosswalks to Cathedral Square

Join us Saturday for our Opening Ceremony

Tavern at Turner Hall Is 1882 Classic

New owner Mike Eitel has transformed the place yet respected the history.

Bay View Stables Deal Finally Approved

After much debate, deal goes forward for equine therapy facility and stable for MPD horses.

City Creates TIF for Villard Ave. Project

Deal on 43-unit apartment project is a shift in policy by Barrett administration.

Barrett Signs Complete Streets Policy

Mayor, city officials and activists gather to celebrate new legislation.

When Will The Hop Have a Schedule?

Streetcar system could launch without one.

Streetcar On Time and On Budget

The Hop was on time and "almost balanced to the dime," officials note.

Council Passes Complete Streets Policy

Streets for all, not just cars, is now the law of the land.

Barrett Vetoes Inspector General

Council, Mayor at odds over how independent new position should be.

Fire Department Defends Vacant Building Signs

They're meant to warn fire fighters of hazards; Bauman charges they attract crime.

Committee Okays Complete Streets Policy

Proposal on street design places pedestrians and cyclists on same level as motorists

Council Okays Market-Based Parking Fees

But Tony Zielinski adamantly opposes it, joined by four other council members.

The Inspector General Is Coming

Common Council creates its own watchdog to monitor city departments.

Connecting Milwaukee workers to Foxconn plant on agenda for tomorrow

Alderman Bauman is leading the city’s exploration of connecting low-income Milwaukee residents with the Foxconn facility, conducting multiple hearings on this issue.

Craft Brewer’s Century City Plan Approved

City takes a loss on sale to Good City Brewing, but feels project is a big long-term win.

Illinois Blocking Amtrak Expansion

Glenview, IL residents oppose plan to expand Hiawatha line from 7 to 10 round trips daily.

Wisconsin Center District Announces New Board

The board will hold its first meeting on Friday, September 21 at the Wisconsin Center.

Milwaukee Pride launches campaign for rainbow crosswalks

Civic project honors LGBTQ heritage of Cathedral Square

Promises Not Kept

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan

Women’s March WI Endorses Nikiya Dodd for 5th District Alderman

"I am so humbled to have earned the endorsement of Women's March WI."

Why the Historic Pumping Station Was Demolished

Could Michels have saved the building and incorporated it into its $100 million plan?

Should City Buy Third Ward Swing Bridge?

Ald. Robert Bauman advances idea to turn swing bridge into pedestrian bridge.

State Selects City Sites for New Buildings

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

Police Can Soon Seize Scooters

Effective August 4. Now up to Legislature to change state law and make scooters legal.

City Will Impound, Yet Legalize Scooters

New plan allows city to impound scooters until state law makes them legal.

Joint Statement on the death of Officer Michael Michalski

From Alderman Terry Witkowski, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Nicholas Kovac, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Tony Zielinski, Alderman Bob Donovan, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, and Alderman Robert Bauman

Horse Stables for Bay View

New home for police department horses and therapy center. But does deal make sense for city?

Council Delays Flag Decision

Delegates Milwaukee Arts Board to decide if new flag needed and how to proceed.

All Hail The “People’s Flag”

Huge version of flag installed a block from City Hall just before vote on whether to adopt it.

Zielinski Backs Scooter Operator Bird

Alderman wants city lobbyists to push for state legislation to legalize scooters.

Committee Okays Dockless Bike Sharing

LimeBike and others could operate by late August, if full council approves measure.

City Moves to Impound Bird Scooters

With no authority to legalize scooters, city officials move to get them off the streets.

Who Now Has Power Over Police Chief?

Common Council may regret stripping mayor’s power over Police-Fire director.

Zielinski Ramps Up Mayoral Campaign

"I want to run against Barrett," alderman says, laying out issues he will use against mayor.

Jeffers Saves Historic Parish House

Downtown church gets new lease on life from creative developer and state law change.

Should Milwaukee Elect Police Chief?

Alderman Rainey's proposal gets discussion, but not much support.

The Problems with Deconstruction

New city program is promising, but also faces obstacles.

First Buildings Deconstructed Under New Law

But Ald. Bauman fears high bids from companies may make law impractical.

Dockless scooters put unsuspecting public in legal jeopardy

“It’s irresponsible for this company to come into Milwaukee and place the unsuspecting public in legal jeopardy.”

Dockless Scooters Are Illegal

City Attorney's office warns owner to cease operations on city streets, riders could face $98 fine.

Dockless Scooters Debut Here

Company called Bird drops approximately 60 scooters on city streets; is it legal?

Domino’s Will Pay to Pave Potholes

But pizza chain offering Milwaukee only $5,000 in what some see as a publicity stunt.

Zielinski Out as Licenses Committee Chair

Did he lose the powerful post because he's running for mayor?

Symphony Breaks Ground on New Hall

$89 million music hall means "rebirth of a neighborhood" and "rebirth of the symphony."

Urban Milwaukee Celebrates 10th Birthday

Crowd packs Pabst Brewery & Taproom for publication's 10th anniversary.

Adam Schlicht Confirmed as Port Director

New director envisions growing the port through international marketing, diversification.

Famed Arts Teacher Elsa Ulbricht’s Home

She lived in Ferry & Clas home for 86 years, created nationally known New Deal art project.

Could Foxconn Build Plants Elsewhere in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Valley director hints at possibility of fulfilling 13,000 jobs pledge at sites outside of Racine and Milwaukee.

Council Moves to Confirm New Port Director

Adam Schlicht has dreams of growing the port through international marketing.

Council on board in opposing reduction in Amtrak’s long-distance train network

News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Hop Over to The Wicked Hop

One of the few taverns on streetcar line, in one of few buildings to survive Third Ward fire.

City, State Selling Site Near Train Station

Alderman wants to see transit-oriented development.

State Street Will Become Two Way

Remaining portion of one-way street to be converted to two-way traffic for safety, ease of access.

Symphony’s Grand Theatre Plan Moves Forward

Council, Plan Commission okay separate parts of development transforming W. Wisconsin Ave.

A Bar That’s Also a Museum

Brew City MKE in Grand Avenue Mall serves only Milwaukee beers -- and brewing history.

Downtown Strip Club To Finally Open

Owners tout "the trendiest, sexiest, most exclusive, topless, full alcohol Gentlemen’s Club."

Committee Okays Symphony Plan for Grand Theatre

Musical chairs-style land swap will clear way for movie theater's expansion for MSO.

Downtown Bridges Cause Mounting Traffic

Bridge openings stop traffic for nearly 4.5 hours on busy days. City mulls policy changes.

4th St. Will Become Vel. R. Phillips Ave.

Major downtown street to be renamed for Milwaukee leader and civil rights pioneer.

Why Fire-Police Chief Was Axed

FPC botched police chief search and nice guy Mayor Barrett decided to get tough.

Ascension announces pause to service downsizing at St. Joseph

Press release from Alders Khalif J. Rainey, Michael Murphy and Bob Donovan

The Remarkable Life of Vel Phillips

"A giant in our state" dies at 94; city to honor political pioneer with annual award.

Fire and Police Commission violates open meetings law, leading to do-over for police chief appointment

News release and meeting agenda from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

The House Where Addicts Die

Five overdose deaths in eight months at a West Side transitional living center.

Council approves Ascension service retention measure

"Citizens across our city rely on Ascension facilities for care..."

The Full File on Foxconn

City report on Foxconn’s history is eye opening. Why didn’t state do its due diligence?

New Oasis in West Side Food Desert

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

Will Foxconn Employ Any Milwaukeeans?

Despite nearly $4.1 billion subsidy, company only has goals, not mandates for hiring.

Oh, That New Zealand-Style Food Truck

Third Ward board mulls over a food truck. Plus: a plan to develop land under the freeway.

Downtown Has Added 11,450 Housing Units

All under Barrett, all since 2004. But what about the rest of the city?

Release of Council report to ramp up scrutiny of Foxconn development

News release and report from Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Multiple Tower Groundbreakings in 2018

Couture, 1550 are in the works, but what about another lakefront tower?

Bay View’s White House Officially Historic

City's Historic Preservation Commission gives tavern a temporary historic designation.

Commuter Rail to Foxconn Proposed

Bauman proposes new train from 35th and Capitol to Highway 11 in Racine County.

About Those Streetcar Stops

Why not a dramatic uniform design for them? Well, because.

Transit options for Foxconn plant on agenda for Public Transportation Review Board

The Board will review rail and bus opportunities.

City Presents First Streetcar

Streetcar arrives and runs on city streets for the first time in 60 years.

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $250