Robert Bauman

The Masonic Hotel Moves Forward

14-story tower would be built atop historic three-story building. Will it be opposed?

Developers Building Less Parking Per Bedroom

After 70 years of ever more parking, developers are cutting back, new report shows.

Ben Handelman’s Nautical Outpost

Fox 6 anchor watches for ships for his Big Boats blog from a classic lakeside apartment.

My Office, East Town’s Last Dive Bar

The 136-year-old building, the clientele, the atmosphere are all unique.

The Return of Condos

First condos since 2008 announced for Third Ward by developer Peter Renner.

Nomad World Pub’s Expansion Approved

East Side soccer bar will get one heck of a beer garden under a major expansion plan.

Shaker’s Cigar Bar is Smoking

City's only cigar bar has fine dining and retro-cocktails, classic architectural artifacts.

$1 Million In Donations to City Politicians

Our Political Contributions Tracker hits $1 million, reveals who’s giving and getting cash.

Third Ward Board Okays “Atelier” Project

Five-floor warehouse near Public Market will become 31 luxury apartments.

“Welcome Back Talgo USA!”

Reception and Award Ceremony. Aboard the passenger rail car Caritas Tuesday November 22nd, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Milwaukee Intermodal Station, 433 West St. Paul Ave. Milwaukee, WI

Muni Court Indigents Will Get Lawyers

Common Council votes 9-6 to approve funding for new program.

Joint letter to DA John Chisholm

Joint letter from members of the Common Council to District Attorney Chisholm

Paul Henningsen had a passion for service, neighborhood revitalization

Statement from Alderman Robert J. Bauman October 20, 2016

Alderman Bob Bauman to Tap the First Keg at this Weekend’s Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest to take place at Pere Marquette Park and Marcus Center Grounds Thursday, September 29th through Sunday, October 2nd

Milwaukee Ale House

A Milwaukee staple that was quite the pioneering enterprise when it opened in 1997.

Common Ground and Common Council Leaders Commit to For Neighborhoods & Youth in 2017 City Budget

Leaders asked elected officials to commit to up to $7 million in capital investment for the funding of an indoor sports complex on the South side for youth sports as well as other recreational, educational and cultural activities.

Overnight concrete operation at NML tower site

Important NML construction site operation update from Alderman Robert Bauman

Pourman’s Used To Be Sausage Factory

Yet it's been a tavern for more than a century. This is truly old Milwaukee.

Rocky Marcoux Keeps His Job

In a dramatic turnabout, the once-dead DCD head gains 11 of 15 council member votes.

Council Kills Prospect Ave High Rise

Impressive 27-story, $55 million project is dead, due to opposition of neighbors.

City Approves Bus Rapid Transit

Nine-mile BRT project rolls forward, but not without strategic modifications.

City Committee Approves Prospect Tower

5-0 vote in favor, but project may face significant challenge before full council.

Outrage at ambush of MPD officer & other police shootings

Joint Statement from All Members of the Common Council

A New Tower for Prospect Ave

Will the council allow a 27 floor apartment tower on Prospect Ave?

Why Rocky Marcoux Is In Trouble

New Common Council leaders want to ax the DCD leader. But why? Few will say.

City Panel Approves Bus Rapid Transit

BRT line linking Downtown and Tosa moves forward, though some decry "the rush."

Rocky Marcoux’s Job in Jeopardy

Council majority votes no, but decision will get reconsidered. His chances look slim.

Is Kimpton Hotel “Project of the Decade”?

Kimpton Journeyman Hotel opens in Third Ward, to cheers of city and civic officials.

Taking “Home” out of Home Rule

Joint Statement from All Members of the Common Council

Passenger Train Community Forum Set for Milwaukee, June 22

Presenters will include experienced passenger train travelers who will offer updates on passenger train service developments in Wisconsin and the Midwest.

The Bizarre War Against John Chisholm

What’s more peculiar, his opponent, or the complicated plot to defeat him?

Walk with Ald. Bauman and Mayor Barrett previews Historic Concordia Tour of Homes

News release from Alderman Robert Bauman

Aldermen Unveil Anti-Violence Initiative

Hamilton and 11 other aldermen call for “holistic approach” to gun violence.

Bucks Arena Design Approved

There were few objections other than by Ald. Kovac. Arena on track for June 18th groundbreaking.

Masonic Lodge Could Become Hotel

Plan would build addition atop historic building, but will preservation advocates block it?

City Hall’s Game of Thrones

Hail Ashanti! Ald. Hamilton's route to the Iron Throne laid bare.

Council President Hamilton announces 2016-2020 committee assignments

News release from Alderman Ashanti Hamilton

Ready to Work

I am looking forward to serving the interests of district residents on Milwaukee's Common Council.

Point-Counterpoint for Three Council Races

The views (or non-views) of aldermen Bauman, Donovan and Perez — and their opponents.

Third Ward Office Building Proposed

A five-story, 168,000 square-foot building brings yet more activity to the area.

Infill Building Planned for Third Ward

The five-story office and retail building in Third Ward will be -- gasp -- of modern design.

Northwestern Mutual Updates Tower Design

Apartment tower gets an additional floor and other changes.

$6.5 Million in Streetcar Savings

Agreement with We Energies reduces utility relocation costs.

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $250

9 Election Takeaways

Tom Barrett might be in trouble, Chris Abele definitely is. So is Puente.

26-Story Tower for Prospect Avenue

Here are all the details on proposed $55 million project: renderings, floor plans, diagrams.

How Parsonage Became a Cool B-and-B

The 125-year-old, Queen Anne, reverend's home now attracts world travelers.

Downtown Building Grows Apartments

Century Building would (mostly) convert from offices to 50 low-income residential units.

City Birthday Party All About Dining

Politicians and candidate hopefuls mix with winners of dining awards.

Will Bucks’ Plaza Be Public or Private?

Team wants 4th Street closed, but will this create a town square or just team profits?

Ald. Kovac’s “Adult” Home Is Very Modest

The 1893 Riverwest home has just 1.5 stories and one bathroom with 10% ventilation.

New NM Apartment Tower Moves Forward

Its less-discussed project, a 33-story residential and parking tower, is quietly continuing.

Ten Predictions for 2016

A new downtown strip club, less crime, more Sheriff Clarke. It's all coming… we think.

New Era for Riverside Theater

Cool new retro marquee unveiled. And an ongoing project will upgrade the entire theater.

Did Karl Kopp Let Historic Building Rot?

Unique 1871 building on river was “irreplaceable.” Bauman blames Kopp for its destruction.

Urban Milwaukee Drive Raises $30,590!

Thank you, Milwaukee. Our crowdfunding drive raised 153% of goal.

Chris Abele’s High-Rise Double Condo

Now separated from his wife, he has a luxurious, 8,132-square-foot suite near the top of the Moderne.

VISION 2050 workshop is Thursday, November 19 in Milwaukee

Important regional planning workshop info from Alderman Robert Bauman

Urban Milwaukee’s Impact On The Streetcar

Ald. Bauman talks about publication’s impact and how its expansion will help the community.

City Accepts $14 Million Federal Streetcar Grant

City wins TIGER grant after "a brutal competition" where demand for transit dollars greatly exceeded the sums appropriated.

DNA Milwaukee Spearheads “FREE” Parking Stickers for Weekend Downtown Parking Signage

The challenge: Although parking is free on Saturdays in two‐hour time zones and all day on Sundays, parking signs do not clearly convey this message.

Major Goolsby’s, Still a Great Sports Bar

One of nation's first, where Charles Barkley and Reggie Jackson, among others, hung out.

Dahlberg Leaves City for Cincinnati Job

Did city's longtime building inspector lack the legal qualifications for the job here?

Near West Side Business Improvement District Expansion Approved

BID #10 to expand to cover the entire Near West Side Neighborhood

Restoration Hardware to Third Ward?

Architectural Review Board creates confusion. Plus: New beats for Journal Sentinel reporters.

New Bucks Arena Approved

City completes final step of financing puzzle for new Bucks arena.

Vacating Fourth Street for a Bucks plaza would be drastic and risky

Vacating any downtown street involves major ramifications for current and future transportation and land use.

Council committee recommends adding funds to bolster home repair program

News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Volunteers to build new playground Saturday at Merrill Park

More than 200 volunteers will help construct the new playground on Saturday.

Bucks Sign Contract for Park East Land

Press conference with Abele celebrates award of 10 acres of county land for $1 and big dreams.

Architectural Review Board for Bay View?

Ald. Zielinski has raised question and a KK Ave. BID member makes inquiries about starting ARB.

Port Director Paul Vornholt’s Surprising Success

Criticized as "unqualified" and a "patronage appointment," Vornholt has pleased even his critics.

Dr. Luis “Tony” Báez named winner of the 2015 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award

Dr. Báez will be presented with the Zeidler award during a special ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1st, 2015.

Ald. Bauman invites residents to attend neighborhood meeting on Monday

Community members will be able to learn about neighborhood and citywide issues from a handful of city officials, including Alderman Bauman.

New Penthouse for Old Third Ward Building

Eppstein Uhen short of space in Headquarters; Bauman rips Summerfest traffic woes; and his challenger kicks off campaign

New Center Brings Police Closer to People

Press conference celebrates opening of Near West Side Waypoint, a neighborhood center.

Cold Spring Park Neighborhood Announces Groundbreaking for Community Garden and Gathering Green

The Cold Spring Park Garden and Gathering Green is located on the southeast corner of 28th St. and McKinley Boulevard.

Near West Side Neighborhood Logo Unveiled

Launch of Near West Side website also announced

Is the The Spot 4MKE A Success?

Creative Alliance Milwaukee has added life to 4th and Wisconsin, but dare we ask for more?

How the Merrill Park Apartments Got Painted

Alderman contacts Marquette High, whose students are now repainting subsidized senior apartments.

The Return of Pabst Brewing

The city's famed beer maker, long absent from Milwaukee, will return to the Pabst Brewery complex.

Arena proposal to be addressed during Tuesday town hall meeting

Alderman Robert J. Bauman will host meeting; Mayor Barrett to deliver presentation on proposal for new downtown arena

New Apartment Complex for Brady Street

Proposed three-floor structure would offer apartments aimed at millennials plus 2,400 square feel of retail space.

City Officials Act to Save Cambridge Ave. Home

Ald. Kovac sought temporary historic designation, contends too many period homes have been razed for apartment buildings.

Republican Leadership Fumbles the Ball on Arena Funding; Time for Plan B.

Statement from Alderman Robert J. Bauman July 2, 2015

Alderman Bauman and Alderman Stamper issue joint statement regarding bus driver work stoppage

Joint statement from Alderman Robert Bauman and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Make Your Voice Heard on Bucks Arena

Our simple, easy-to-use contact form lets you reach officials in Madison on the arena deal and frankly communicate your views.

Celebrating the Life of Paul Jakubovich

A host of notables gathered to salute Jakubovich and the fabulous historic architecture of Milwaukee he helped protect.