Converting 794 To Boulevard Could Yield 3,000 Housing Units, $1.1 Billion in Development
New analysis from urban planner Larry Witzling explores impact of overhauling downtown freeway.
Nov 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
See What Boulevard Replacing I-794 in Downtown Would Look Like
Rethink I-794 launches augmented reality experience to picture impact of conversion.
Jul 30th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Backs Boulevard To Replace I-794 Downtown
'We should be thinking about the city we want in the future, 30 years from now.'
Apr 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
No, I-794 Won’t Be Eliminated
Many seem to think state proposal will tear down Hoan Bridge. Nope. Will that change the views of detractors?
Jan 31st, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
WisDOT Getting Closer to I-794 Project Recommendations
Seeking 'most feasible' ways to tear down 1 mile (or less) stretch of downtown freeway.
Jan 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Port Officials Have Concern With Potential I-794 Removal
Freeway-to-boulevard option is one of several that state is still studying.
Oct 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Park East Removal Didn’t ‘Devastate’ Downtown
Controversy over its removal offers lessons to those opposing plan to take down I-794 link.
Aug 14th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
How Committed Is City To Tearing Down 794?
Council members question 'weasel language' in Milwaukee plan for Downtown.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State Wants Feedback On Plans For I-794
Should elevated freeway between 6th St. and Hoan Bridge become a boulevard? Two public meetings to seek citizen comments.
Jul 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
See The State’s Design Concepts For Replacing Or Rebuilding Interstate 794
Eight options, two of which call for complete removal. All include extended streets, fewer ramps.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Interstate 794 Named Freeway Without A Future
Congress for the New Urbanism report will include downtown Milwaukee highway.
Jan 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Group Unveils Plans To Replace 794 With Boulevard
Rethink 794 thinks replacing elevated freeway with boulevard could lead to $1.5 billion in development, better city.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
