Vel R. Phillips Plaza

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From pavement turned to art to 44-story buildings, awards recognize the best of Milwaukee design.

Largest Office Building in Westown Could Be Partially Converted To Apartments

310W could become one of downtown's largest apartment buildings.

City Park To Be Named For La Causa Founder

'Clementina Castro Park' will honor civil rights pioneer.

Milwaukee’s Largest Hotel To Lose 175 Rooms, Get $40 Million Makeover

Marcus overhauling its Hilton Milwaukee hotel.

New Tavern Opens in Walker’s Point

Pomeroy, from Draft & Vessel owner Nathaniel Davauer, offers large tap list and draft cocktails.

Design Concepts Revealed For Downtown Sculpture Honoring Vel Phillips

Public will be able to sit in a bronze version of Phillips' desk, contemplate her legacy.

Team Selected to Lead Design Recommendations for Future Red Arrow Park Improvements

Project and consultant teams to lead an extensive public engagement process to further design recommendations for this important Downtown public space

Milwaukee Downtown names its 2024 Downtown Achievement Award Winners

Key downtown projects and organizations recognized at Milwaukee Downtown’s 2024 State of Downtown

Milwaukee Theater District Launches “Best Seats in MKE” in lead up to Second-Annual Milwaukee Theater Week

2024 Proclaimed The Year of Vel Phillips

City of Milwaukee Announces Artist Opportunity at Vel R. Phillips Plaza

Future public gathering space to feature original art installation in honor of iconic Milwaukee political activist and civil rights leader

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Announces Funding Proposal for Vel R. Phillips Plaza in Westown

More than $15 million in proposed tax incremental financing dollars would convert a portion of a long-underutilized parcel into a public space named in honor of the iconic Milwaukee political activist and civil rights leader featuring both civic and transit amenities