Crowley Approves $30 Million for Domes

County will start funding Mitchell Park Domes redevelopment in 2026 budget.

County Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson Sign Legislation Approving Plan to Redevelop and Restore Mitchell Park Domes

Board Approves $30 Million Commitment For Domes

Supervisors provide policy commitment to provide $30 million over six years.

Why Mitchell Park Needs The Domes

And why it matters so much for the people of Milwaukee's near South Side.

Parks Committee Backs $30 Million Domes Deal

But supervisors are worried about projects in their districts that won't get funded.

Domes Plan Requires $30 Million From County

Upside: it will gain lots of private matching money. Downside: the county is broke.

Domes Project Lining Up Key Financing Component

Complicated redevelopment project needs funding from several sources.

Supervisor Adds Domes Project to 2025 Budget

Board advances plan to redevelop the Domes, transfer operations to nonprofit.

Supervisor Martinez Budget Amendment Advances “Domes Reimagined” Proposal

Domes Group Proposes $133 Million Repair, Redevelopment

Friends of the Domes plan to save the Domes needs $30 million from Milwaukee County.

New Domes Plan Expected This Summer

Friends group working with Parks on final plan for Mitchell Park Domes. But will it work?

New Plan Emerging To Save The Domes

Friends of the Domes takes on bigger role in planning for Domes' future.

Domes Costs Shock Supervisors

'I think we're just in shock,' supervisor says on estimate of up to $100 million for Domes.

Don’t Despair About the Domes

Mitchell Park Domes can be saved if we stop naysaying and take action.

Parks Launches Mitchell Park Campaign

Public engagement campaign aimed at building support, awareness for The Domes, Mitchell Park and a potential project.

New Firms Will Study Rehab, Replacement or Demo of The Domes

Construction consultant Concord Group will review options for redevelopment and demolition of The Domes.

County Begins Future Domes Study

Seeking construction consultant to price everything from demolition to restoration to expanded urban botanical complex.

Board Approves Studying Demolition, Other Options For The Domes

Policy does not support demolition, which many supervisors remain opposed to.

Supervisor Martinez Renews Call to Fund the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory

New Policy Would Require County To Study Demolishing The Domes

County board considering replacing repair-focused 2016 policy after limited progress.

Supervisors Applaud Decision to Advance Historic Designation for Mitchell Park Domes

Supervisors Demand A Domes Plan

Parks Committee recommends pursuing historic designation. But then what?

How the Domes Can Be Saved

Just as New York’s Central Park was. Create a nonprofit conservancy to revive and restore the domes and Mitchell Park.

Task Force Rejects ARPA Funding for Domes

Supervisors want to use $19 million in pandemic stimulus funds to begin fixing Mitchell Park Domes.

Supervisors Martinez, Zerpa, and Martin Disagree with ARPA Task Force Decision to Reject Funding the Mitchell Park Domes

“I am disappointed that our historic domes weren’t guaranteed a future today. This landmark is not only beloved by the south side of Milwaukee, but it is an iconic structure that is enjoyed by visitors from around the world.” said Supervisor Zerpa.  

Could Domes Get National Historic Designation?

Supervisors draft legislation to start the nomination process.

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Urges County to Apply for State Funds to Repair Mitchell Park Domes

Saga Of The Domes Continues

Years after task force report and consultant analysis, county officials finally reviewing the options.

Board Adds Domes Funding to Budget

Abele's budget had no funding. Board members embrace consultant's $60 million domes plan

Lipscomb Proposes Funds for Domes Preservation

"It is important that we continue to make real progress at the Domes in 2020."