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Schlitz Park Sold
Plus: the Giuffre brothers divide their property. And The Urbanite temporarily closes.
Feb 10th, 2019 by Graham KilmerMandel Seeks High-Rise Subsidy
Developer wants city's help to close financing gap for Prospect Ave. apartment tower.
Feb 3rd, 2019 by Graham KilmerJournal Sentinel Building To Be Purchased
Plus: Jeffers buys two Walker's Point buildings. And Post Office building lawsuit stalled.
Jan 20th, 2019 by Graham KilmerNew Downtown Apartment Building
Is the second time the charm for a long vacant downtown site?
Jan 13th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer13 Affordable Housing Projects Seek Credits
Plus: Downtown's Bank Mutual sold. And old Garfield Theater could become branch library.
Jan 6th, 2019 by Graham KilmerJournal Sentinel Loses Six More Staff
All veterans taking buyout, as staff continues to be purged.
Jan 3rd, 2019 by Bruce MurphySchlitz Park, River House Sold to Out-of-State Investors
Plus: Masonic Hotel construction planned for 2019.
Dec 23rd, 2018 by Graham KilmerCould Marquette Build Its Own Arena?
Plus: A planned boutique hotel gets the ax and ACTS housing helps its 2,500th family.
Dec 16th, 2018 by Graham KilmerA Revamped Marcus Center
Ambitious plan unveiled to reshape performing arts center.
Dec 9th, 2018 by Graham KilmerNew Land Pursuing Glendale Development
See the apartment building and town homes proposed for suburban community.
Dec 2nd, 2018 by Graham KilmerWest Allis Hotel Proposal Could Get Subsidy
$133 million project with hotel, offices, could get $21.5 million subsidy.
Nov 18th, 2018 by Graham KilmerAffordable Housing for Walker’s Point
Ohio-based developer eyeing Milwaukee project.
Nov 11th, 2018 by Graham KilmerBig Week of Real Estate News
The Couture, Michels and streetcar headline a busy week.
Nov 4th, 2018 by Graham KilmerPost Office, Company Fight Over Downtown Property
Plus: Where should Public Museum move? And what's an Opportunity Zone?
Oct 28th, 2018 by Graham KilmerThe Couture Still in Limbo
Plus: Plans to convert two schools to apartments advance, more affordable housing in Walker's Point
Oct 21st, 2018 by Graham KilmerDoes Wangard Have Harbor District Plans?
Also: Chicago-based R2 Companies continues to make noise in Milwaukee.
Oct 14th, 2018 by Graham KilmerMore Apartments in Walker’s Point
A big week of real estate news as a bunch of projects move forward.
Oct 7th, 2018 by Graham KilmerFormer Target Store To Become Warehouse
And what's going to happen to the current P&H site?
Sep 30th, 2018 by Graham KilmerCounty Officials Suggest Taking Back Couture Site
Supervisors cite lack of progress on county-owned lakefront land.
Sep 16th, 2018 by Graham KilmerMore Downtown Projects Moving Forward
Progress happening on activation of Sentinel Building, redevelopment of Bradley Center and creation of S Block.
Sep 9th, 2018 by Graham KilmerCity Financing Proposed for Michels’ Massive Development
Proposal to bring hundreds of jobs to Harbor District to get financing help.
Sep 2nd, 2018 by Graham KilmerBrady Street Project Cancelled
City marketing vacant lot on Lower East Side main street for $105,000.
Aug 26th, 2018 by Graham KilmerAnother Suburban Business Comes to City
FIS leasing building on northwest side. Plus: A streetcar backup plan if Couture delayed.
Aug 19th, 2018 by Graham KilmerHarbor District Emerges
All the sudden the sleepy harbor is the place for hundreds of million in development.
Aug 12th, 2018 by Graham KilmerMandel’s $130 Million Harbor Development
Plus: more manufacturing in West Allis.
Jul 22nd, 2018 by Graham KilmerMore Good News for Downtown
New hotel, new office tenants and possibly a new office building.
Jul 15th, 2018 by Graham KilmerBay View’s BID Goes Bye Bye
Also: Downtown hotel sold, new luxury apartment tower opens
Jul 8th, 2018 by Graham KilmerMore Development in Harbor District
San Diego investor sees the potential of Milwaukee’s harbor area.
Jul 1st, 2018 by Graham KilmerAbout That New Convention Center Plan
Renderings for expansion look beautiful, but where’s the money?
Jun 17th, 2018 by Graham KilmerCatalytic Development for North Avenue?
Robert Schmidt sells two East Side properties. And a really old grocery store will become high-end apartments.
Jun 3rd, 2018 by Graham KilmerMore Apartments for North Avenue
Plus: Big Bay View project and the Streetcar’s future.
May 28th, 2018 by Graham KilmerGorman Building Affordable Housing for Veterans
Another project by developer that mixes good business and social impact.
May 13th, 2018 by Graham KilmerBay View Businesses Rebel Against BID
In a city with many BIDs, should others worry about such challenges?
May 6th, 2018 by Graham KilmerNew Apartments Along Streetcar Route
Developer buys mostly-vacant office building at 828 N. Broadway, plans redevelopment.
May 1st, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneThe Bad News About Bon-Ton
And the good news about the harbor, and The North End.
Apr 22nd, 2018 by Graham KilmerDowntown’s Hot But Cooling Off?
And bad news for city on mortgage foreclosures.
Apr 15th, 2018 by Graham KilmerState Office Building Moving to Waukesha?
Plus: Housing to replace billboards on Water Street.
Apr 8th, 2018 by Graham KilmerNew Hotel on Van Buren?
Plus: New apartments near Bucks arena and new MU development.
Mar 25th, 2018 by Graham KilmerMoney for Amazon for Startups?
Milwaukee 7 leader Jim Paetsch floated the idea. Plus: more apartment projects.
Mar 18th, 2018 by Graham KilmerMore Burgers for South Side
Plus: new Aloha Poke in Third Ward; new Sherman Park cafe; Transfer Pizza expands.
Mar 14th, 2018 by Jennifer RickIs the Downtown Apartment Boom Over?
Wangard hesitates over river-side apartment complex, while other projects push ahead.
Mar 11th, 2018 by Graham KilmerHuge Historic Redo for North Avenue
Redeveloping 20,000-square-foot buildings that housed G. Daddy’s and Hotel Foster.
Mar 4th, 2018 by Graham KilmerThe Hubbub in Walker’s Point
It's all happening in Walker's Point, a bevy of busy reporters agree.
Feb 26th, 2018 by Graham KilmerA Hostel for Riverwest
And $79 million in New Markets Tax Credits to three community development entities.
Feb 18th, 2018 by Graham KilmerSprecher Moves to Walker’s Point
Returning to its roots, Sprecher taproom will be in old facility of failed Brenner Brewing.
Jan 31st, 2018 by Michael HorneJournal Sentinel’s Post-Gannett Decline
As feared, it’s mostly become a local carrier of USA Today stories.
Nov 21st, 2017 by Bruce MurphyVon Trier is Saved
Plus: Insomnia Cookies to open in Bay View, and is a brewery coming to North Avenue?
Nov 1st, 2017 by Jennifer RickThe City’s Most Curious Lobbyist
Why is fire fighters’ president quietly lobbying on issues unrelated to his job?
Sep 14th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyVim and Vigor at The Brewery
Two new apartment buildings are rising up, while another one is cancelled.
Sep 8th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneNew Honduran and Fried Chicken Places
Plus: A place where adults can be adults -- and nibble on fromage.
Jul 25th, 2017 by Alexandra MucksBader Rutter’s New Downtown Digs
Will its new office building be joined by a 24-story tower?
Apr 21st, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneTwo Mystery Restaurants Opening
One in Third Ward, one in Delafield, but the names are yet to be revealed.
Apr 19th, 2016 by Alex BakerMore Suburban Firms Moving Downtown?
It’s all about attracting millennials, new story suggests.
Mar 7th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyMaybe Karl Kopp Was Right
I criticized him for letting a historic building rot, but he’d planned a stunning replacement.
Jan 7th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy5 Wangard Projects to Watch For in 2016
A big year for the developer and proof the city's development momentum hasn't slowed.
Jan 7th, 2016 by Dave ReidRestoration Hardware to Third Ward?
Architectural Review Board creates confusion. Plus: New beats for Journal Sentinel reporters.
Sep 23rd, 2015 by Michael HorneThe Buckler?
From empty office building to apartment building, the conversion is nearly complete.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Jack FennimoreBucks Arena Triggering More Downtown Deals?
Downtown is a "on a roll," a developer says, and momentum is building for more real estate moves.
Jul 15th, 2015 by Dave ReidIs Bucks Arena a Done Deal?
The way the team's owners are buying up downtown land, they're clearly certain the deal will pass.
Jul 6th, 2015 by Dave ReidAbele Plan for Bucks Arena Won’t Work
The county has nowhere near $4 million in annual debt for state to collect -- and Abele may lack the power to deliver it.
Jun 4th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyPlans Proceed to Enhance Lakefront
An internationally unique visitors center announced for Lakeshore State Park. And the Lakefront Gateway Project proceeds.
Apr 29th, 2015 by Dave ReidRenaissance on S. 2nd Street
Three five-story apartment buildings are planned for 2nd and Washington. Credit goes to the planned streetcar and design modifications to narrow the street.
Apr 22nd, 2015 by Dave ReidBucks Create a Media Orgy!
Their press conference releasing the plan for new arena and development generated at least 20 stories. Mission accomplished.
Apr 14th, 2015 by Dave ReidThe Boom in Walker’s Point
A new project on South Water St. continues the pace of development.
Apr 6th, 2015 by Dave ReidMore Delays in Lakefront Development
County board's contradictory proposals on O'Donnell Park and court case affecting The Couture continue to stall potential development.
Mar 30th, 2015 by Dave ReidIndianapolis Comes to Bay View?
New $40 million, 307-apartment proposal for Bay View offered only a rendering of an Indianapolis project by the developer. When do we get the full package?
Mar 16th, 2015 by Dave Reid229 New Apartments in Brewers’ Hill
But one of the two new buildings being developed generated grr-ipes from Matt Wild and Mary Louise Schumacher. Dare we disagree?
Mar 10th, 2015 by Dave ReidWalker’s Point on the Rise
South 2nd St. is booming and redevelopment on National Ave. may follow a similar pattern.
Feb 9th, 2015 by Dave ReidNew Arena Plan & Pabst Brewing Returns
Will legislature pass new arena plan? Will city and county have to contribute? Will Pabst brew here again?
Feb 2nd, 2015 by Dave ReidA Week of Ground-Breaking News
Announcement of Johnson Controls' 50-story lakefront tower is week's biggest development.
Jan 26th, 2015 by Dave ReidPlanning and a Pint Series Takes on Lakefront Planning and Development
Please join the Urban Planning and Public Administration Chapters of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Alumni Association onWednesday, January 21 at 6:00 p.m
Jan 20th, 2015 by UWM Alumni AssociationThe Tragedy of O’Donnell Park
The proposed sale to NML suggests the city has yet to learn from its folly in building this eyesore.
Oct 30th, 2014 by Bruce MurphyFinally, A Hotel for Gamblers
Potawatomi Casino’s new hotel is soon to be open for business -- and plenty of it.
Aug 5th, 2014 by Brett KihlmireThe Remarkable Impact of the Deep Tunnel
Once widely maligned, the project was the key to transforming the Milwaukee River.
Jun 12th, 2014 by Bruce MurphyParklet Coming to the Third Ward
Club Charlie's will reclaim loading zone and use it for cafe seating.
May 5th, 2014 by Dave ReidTransforming Reed Street Yards
The city is spending $6.2 million to pave way for new water technology park.
Apr 18th, 2014 by Dave ReidThe Growing City
Updates on three new developments. Plus: a photographic tour of the Ward hall.
Oct 2nd, 2013 by Dave ReidNew 4-Story Apartment Complex for Brewers’ Hill
A 53-unit apartment building is proposed at a controversial site on Holton Street.
Jul 10th, 2013 by Dave ReidThe Mystery of Sanfelippo’s Taxicab Empire
Why is Rep. Joe Sanfelippo the registered agent for all of his brother’s many companies?
Apr 30th, 2013 by Bruce MurphyCasino Hotel is Coming
The Potawatomi Bingo Casino Hotel is rising, as our photos show, but with two floors fewer than planned.
Apr 26th, 2013 by Dave ReidSchool Switcheroo?
Maryland Avenue Montessori might swap buildings with Cass Street School. And poor Sweet Water's building is available for lease.
Feb 20th, 2013 by Michael HorneThe Dead Zones
Two new apartment buildings for Downtown's fringes, and two new coffee houses. All spell progress.
Nov 29th, 2012 by Urban MilwaukeeThe Old Made New
Three projects near downtown are helping to rebuild a neighborhood and regenerate a river.
Nov 2nd, 2012 by Dave ReidAbele vs County Board — Again
Someone leaked the info on Abele's plan for a 44 story lakefront tower, leaving him apologizing to the board.
Jul 12th, 2012 by Bruce MurphyRocky Road
Some aldermen want to dump DCD head Rocky Marcoux, but Mayor Barrett disagrees.
Jun 26th, 2012 by Bruce MurphyWisconsin’s TIF policy needs changes
A couple years back, I authored a report for the Public Policy Forum about tax incremental financing (TIF), and warned that communities can use TIF too much, or too little.
Apr 5th, 2011 by John KovariMercy Housing Lakefront Inc. Proposes East Side Apartment Building
Mercy Housing Lakefront, Inc., intends to construct a 9-story apartment building with 75 apartments and eight townhouses on the existing 13,400 square foot city owned surface parking lot at the corner of N. Farwell Ave. and Thomas St.
Mar 8th, 2010 by Dave ReidPalomar or Streetcar?
Tom Daykin did some digging and was able to uncover that the final request from Gatehouse Capital Corp. was $18 million in public money for the Palomar.
Jan 22nd, 2009 by Jeramey JanneneRedPrairie to Delafield No More
Tom Daykin of the Journal Sentinel is reporting that RedPrairie is no longer moving to Delafield. The company had just recently announced that they were putting their plans on hold.
Jan 20th, 2009 by Jeramey JanneneBeer Protest Spill a Spash!
The Spirit of ’07 Milwaukee Beer Party Protest and Demonstration was a good old-fashioned publicity stunt that brought cameras and crowds to the Milwaukee Ale House on Tuesday, July 10th, 2007.
Jul 11th, 2007 by Michael Horne