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Congress Extends Streetcar Grant

Extended deadline for spending grant allows city to finish streetcar line through delayed Couture tower.

The Couture Starts Massive Concrete Pour

78 truckloads of concrete for building's base. Developer exploring direct link to US Bank complex.

The Couture Completion Delayed Until End of 2023

But tower crane installed and pile driving progressing.

City Needs Act of Congress Because of Couture-Streetcar Delay

City officials admit project is behind schedule.

The Couture Is Making Noise Downtown

Construction of 44-story apartment tower involves driving 192 large piles.

Barrett, Officials Celebrate Couture Groundbreaking

Nine years after building was first proposed. 'Like making sausage. It's not pretty.'

Construction Starts on The Couture

Developer Rick Barrett is excited, greeting first construction equipment arriving on site.

The Couture Construction Begins May 5th

After years of delays, financing secured for complicated project to build 44-story lakefront tower.

Council Approves New Deal for The Couture

After infighting, City Hall clearing way for $188 million tower.

City Attorney Blocking The Couture

Spencer won't sign off on revised deal for downtown tower, saying Ald. Bauman overstepped his authority.

NBA Player Plans Downtown Apartments

Big week in real estate with Couture taxes, Strauss, Marchese, Airbnb, Scott Lurie and more making headlines.

The Couture Cleared for Takeoff

Long-anticipated project receives financing commitment from federal government.

Contribution to Ashanti Hamilton of $100

Contribution to Russell W. Stamper, II of $794

Contribution to Terry Witkowski of $794

Contribution to Khalif Rainey of $801

Barrett Moving Forward With Streetcar

If Common Council approves at December 16 meeting, construction would start in late 2015, and Milwaukee would follow in footsteps of many other cities.

Contribution to Robert Bauman of $386