Downtown’s $456 Million Construction Project
Steel structure for expanded convention exhibition hall being assembled.
Nov 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Steel Rises on Wisconsin Center Expansion
$456 million development is largest project underway in Milwaukee
Oct 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Center Seeks Artists For Expansion
$1.5 million will be spent on art to enliven convention center expansion.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Convention Center Expansion Costs Grow By $36 Million
It's now a $456 million project, with $20 million in additional borrowing.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
$420 Million Convention Center Expansion Moving Forward
Biggest construction project in Milwaukee is just under two years from completion.
Jun 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Center Expansion Over Budget
WCD exploring value engineering, additional bonding, federal grants and cutting features.
May 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside Milwaukee’s Biggest Construction Project
Mayor, Wisconsin Center CEO tour convention center expansion. Johnson says Milwaukee will land RNC.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Center Skywalk Design Okayed
New skywalk would accommodate expanded convention center. And future streetcar line.
Dec 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Skywalk Between Hyatt Regency and Wisconsin Center Demolished
A new skywalk will be constructed in its place.
Nov 18th, 2021 by Annie Mattea
WCD Celebrates Start of Convention Center Expansion
$420 million project is intended to boost business, fully realize Wisconin Center's potential.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Ramping Up on Wisconsin Center Expansion
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Aug 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
See Inside Convention Center Expansion
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Wants To Name the Wisconsin Center?
National group hired to sell naming rights as part of center's expansion plan.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwest Hostel Becoming Cooperative Housing Facility
Plus: Wisconsin Center District sells debt for expansion.
Dec 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Center Gives Final Approval for $420 Million Expansion
District will issue bonds this year in order to complete expansion in 2024.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Approves Wisconsin Center Deal
Expansion approved and could pay $1 million per year to Milwaukee. But Bauman, others doubt it.
Apr 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Convention Center District Authorizes $420 Million Expansion, Raises Hotel Tax
District still aiming for 2023 opening even though bonds can't be sold.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Center Faces 50% Revenue Cut
But CEO Marty Brooks still pushing to expand center, issue bonds during pandemic.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Get Cash From Convention Center Expansion
Wisconsin Center District still pushing for expansion even though it can't sell bonds.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Delays Convention Expansion?
9-4 vote seeks to prevent convention center expansion during pandemic.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Convention Center Expansion Paused
Market uncertainty will prevent necessary bond sale to finance Wisconsin Center expansion.
Mar 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
11 Key Details About the Convention Center Expansion
Plus: Rite-Hite moving to city, Mitchell Street mystery, Lower East Side projects still alive.
Mar 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Renderings Released for Convention Center Expansion
District board releases final design of expanded Wisconsin Center.
Mar 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Wants $5 Million of Hotel Tax Per Year
Council may rescind support for convention center expansion without its historic cut of tax restored.
Mar 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
UWM Gets Okay to Partially Demolish Columbia Hospital
Plus: Council could delay convention center expansion, MSOE expanding nursing facilities.
Mar 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Okays Convention Center Expansion
Cost of $300 to $375 million. Murphy questions whether it will fill more hotel rooms.
Feb 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Gilbane, CD Smith Will Build Wisconsin Center Expansion
Plus: State's first Tesla showroom, architecture firm mulls expansion, Pabst Mansion demolishing house
Jan 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Center District Announces Construction Manager for Wisconsin Center Expansion
Gilbane Smith Selected
Jan 10th, 2020 by Wisconsin Center District
Wisconsin Center District Announces Architectural Team for Wisconsin Center Expansion
International Firm tvsdesign and Milwaukee-Based Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) Selected
Dec 19th, 2019 by Wisconsin Center District
River One Apartments Construction Starts in March
Plus: Pharmacy to replace Starbucks on Brady, delayed library gains developer
Dec 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
