November 2022
November 28, 2022
The City of Milwaukee’s Department of City Development (DCD) and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 have announced their third in a series of four public meetings for the new Downtown Area Plan, “Connec+ing MKE: Downtown Plan 2040.” The open house-style format will be held at 3rd Street Market Hall, 275 W. Wisconsin Ave., on Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Milwaukee residents are encouraged to attend and voice their vision for the future of downtown Milwaukee.
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November 4, 2022
As economic development and progress continues to spur throughout the Harbor District, the Department of City Development (DCD) is unveiling the proposed design renderings for the Riverwalk extension planned for this growing neighborhood.
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October 2022
October 26, 2022
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM) has selected Rule Enterprises, LLC for the development of the parcel at 200 East Greenfield Avenue, Lot 4 at Freshwater Plaza in the Harbor District. A Request for Proposal was issued in May of 2022. The full development proposal will be considered by the Milwaukee Common Council at upcoming committee hearings.
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October 18, 2022
The City of Milwaukee launched the Water Current Tour, a self-guided walking tour that draws visitors from Downtown and the Historic Third Ward to locations throughout Walker’s Point, along the Water Technology District, and into the Harbor District. The tour is part of Milwaukee’s Water Centric City Initiative, which showcases the city’s global leadership in managing its natural water resources in a sustainable and resilient way.
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September 2022
September 14, 2022
Mayor Cavalier Johnson is praising the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) for awarding a $3.2 million grant to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee to build infrastructure and develop the Kneeland Properties site in the Menomonee Valley.
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September 12, 2022
The Department of City Development is announcing the development teams selected to participate in the Homes MKE initiative.
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August 2022
August 17, 2022
The Department of City Development is continuing efforts to improve and expand Milwaukee’s Riverwalk system that represents more than three miles of pedestrian access along the Milwaukee and Kinnickinnic Rivers.
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July 2022
July 19, 2022
New City of Milwaukee effort will foster collaboration between local artists and City government to address civic challenges and deploy creative solutions.
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June 2022
June 16, 2022
City of Milwaukee program helps eliminate blighted spaces, improve public safety, and create new gathering spaces.
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June 15, 2022
Mayor Cavalier Johnson and the City of Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB) honored the 2022 Mildred L. Harpole Artists of the Year, 2022 Friends of the Arts, and sustaining grant award recipients.
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May 2022
May 25, 2022
Spike Brewing, a local brewing equipment manufacturer, is announcing plans to construct a $9 million, 73,000 square-foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on a City-owned vacant lot in the Estabrook Park neighborhood.
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May 19, 2022
The City of Milwaukee's Fourth of July festivities are scheduled for Monday, July 4, 2022. A tradition dating back to 1911, Milwaukee has long celebrated the Fourth of July with community events around the city.
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May 12, 2022
Mayor Cavalier Johnson is announcing the recipients of the 2022 Mayor’s Design Awards. Now in its 25th year, the Mayor’s Design Awards recognize design excellence throughout the City of Milwaukee.
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April 2022
April 29, 2022
The Department of City Development (DCD) is seeking proposals from developers to participate in the Homes MKE initiative.
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April 27, 2022
The City of Milwaukee Arts Board is announcing the 2022 Mildred L. Harpole Artists of the Year and 2022 Friends of the Arts award recipients.
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March 2022
March 24, 2022
City of Milwaukee program helps eliminate blighted spaces, improve public safety, and create new gathering spaces.
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February 2022
February 14, 2022
Applications are now being accepted for the City of Milwaukee’s Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP) that provides local youth with employment and life skills, and helps them meet educational, job readiness, and career exploration goals.
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January 2022
January 10, 2022
The City of Milwaukee’s Department of City Development (DCD) is accepting nominations for the 25th Annual Mayor’s Design Awards which will recognize design excellence and notable Milwaukee development projects.
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January 13, 2022
The Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB) is announcing that the application cycle is open for its Public Art Conservation Fund. This grant program provides funding for non-profit organizations to administer public art conservation efforts throughout Milwaukee.
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