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."

Domes Task Force Recommends $66 Million Plan

Plan to radically alter the domes and Mitchell Park demands fast decision making.

Lipscomb Applauds Work of Domes Task Force

The Domes Task Force voted Tuesday night to endorse a business plan for restoring the Domes, expanding programming, and adding several amenities to Mitchell Park.

Domes Proposal Requires Great Speed

Consultant's "Think Big" solution requires fast-paced applications for grants, tax credits.

4 Questions and Answers on The Domes

What's going to happen? That could be the toughest question of all.

Rumors of Domes’ Demise Exaggerated

Despite report recommending their death, county board members want to save domes.

Task Force Says Dump the Domes

Report commissioned by Milwaukee Public Museum and Mitchell Park Domes recommends demolition.

Task Force Considers Future of Domes

The options are “overwhelming” and the future far from certain.

Will Cheaper Price Save Domes?

$18.6 million estimate for repairs and “National Treasure” designation by group.

13 Short Facts About The Domes

Domes task force presented with data that reveals much about the popular attraction.

The Demoting of the Domes

Once a Milwaukee icon, the horticultural oasis is barely being promoted to tourists.

Duel Over the Domes

Abele and county board creating dueling committees to address damaged domes.

10 Reasons To Save The Domes

Their impact on city culture and image is immense.