October 2024
October 7, 2024
The Department of City Development is proud to announce Karyn Olivier, a nationally acclaimed artist, has been chosen for the commission of a public artwork at the Vel R. Phillips Plaza. Olivier's permanent memorial installation, titled 'I Didn't Do It Alone,' will honor Milwaukee politician, attorney, jurist, and civil rights activist, Vel R. Phillips.
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September 2024
September 26, 2024
The Department of City Development (DCD) is proud to announce the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has awarded the City of Milwaukee a Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grant, amounting to $14.7 million. The grant funds will support the Milwaukee Harbor District Harbor View Riverwalk project.
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August 2024
August 2, 2024
Members of the local media are invited to join Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and 9th District Alderwoman Larresa Taylor for a Town Hall and Q&A discussion regarding the former Northridge Mall on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. (CT).
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July 2024
July 24, 2024
The City of Milwaukee is pleased to announce the selection of The Neutral Project, LLC as the developer for the Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) parking garage at 1001 North Water Street. Designed by MGA | Michael Green Architecture, a global leader in mass timber buildings, the project could include the tallest mass timber in the world and the tallest building in Wisconsin.
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July 9, 2024
The City of Milwaukee is awarding a new round of Fresh Food Access Fund grants to seven for-profit and not-for-profit organizations that will support healthy food initiatives in Milwaukee.
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July 3, 2024
Mayor Cavalier Johnson will visit a number of Milwaukee County Parks on Thursday, July 4, to celebrate Independence Day.
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June 2024
June 25, 2024
The City of Milwaukee is offering members of the local media the opportunity to tour the inside of the former Northridge Mall on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 9 a.m. (CT).
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June 24, 2024
City of Milwaukee leaders will gather to celebrate the grand opening of the Vel R. Phillips Plaza during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, June 28 at 10 a.m. (CT).
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June 24, 2024
Earlier today, the City of Milwaukee opened public bids for the asbestos abatement and demolition of the former Northridge Mall. Eight companies submitted bids for this project. The City reviewed bid submittals and Veit is the apparent low bidder at $10,682,306.85.
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June 7, 2024
The City of Milwaukee is pleased to share that the Circuit Court ordered the matter against the former Northridge Mall closed, following the Court of Appeals' dismissal of the appeal of the raze order for mootness last month.
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June 4, 2024
The City of Milwaukee's Fourth of July festivities are scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2024. Milwaukee has long celebrated the Fourth of July with community events throughout the city, a tradition dating back to 1911. This year, Milwaukee will celebrate the great American holiday with parades, picnics, games, talent contests, fireworks, and more.
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June 3, 2024
Mayor Cavalier Johnson will announce the 2024 City of Milwaukee's Fourth of July festivities during a press conference on Tuesday, June 4.
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May 2024
May 21, 2024
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM) was awarded $3.5 million in federal funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on May 20, 2024.
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May 17, 2024
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson will present the 27th annual Mayor’s Design Awards at the UW-Milwaukee School of Architecture and Urban Planning building on Friday, May 17 at 3:45 p.m. (CT).
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May 3, 2024
The City of Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB) is announcing the 2024 Mildred L. Harpole Artists of the Year and 2024 Friends of the Arts award recipients. These honorees recognize and celebrate excellence and exceptional service in Milwaukee’s arts community.
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May 1, 2024
The Department of City Development (DCD) is proud to announce a proposal from Nathaniel Davauer of Draft & Vessel to open a food and beverage operation at the Vel R. Phillips Plaza.
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April 2024
April 30, 2024
The City of Milwaukee is excited to announce the first phase of demolition at Granville Station, formerly known as Northridge Mall, is wrapping up and the next phase is set to begin.
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April 30, 2024
The City of Milwaukee Department of City Development (DCD) released its Growing MKE Draft Plan for public review and comment. The Growing MKE Plan is the result of a year-long planning process to propose updates to the City of Milwaukee's Comprehensive Plan and make recommendations for future updates to Milwaukee's zoning code to encourage housing growth and choice throughout Milwaukee.
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April 24, 2024
The City of Milwaukee is launching the latest round of the Fresh Food Access Fund this week with new grants available to support healthy food initiatives in Milwaukee.
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April 12, 2024
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM) will hear two items at their monthly meeting on Thursday, April 18 for exclusive rights to negotiate with two entities at the Century City Business Park.
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April 11, 2024
With an amendment to Tax Incremental Finance District (TID) 67, the City of Milwaukee will fund several key public infrastructure projects to improve transportation and amenities.
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March 2024
March 22, 2024
The City of Milwaukee Department of City Development has launched a dedicated website to provide timely updates on the former Northridge Mall.
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March 20, 2024
Exterior, structural demolition of the city-owned Boston Store at the former Northridge Mall is expected to begin as early as Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
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February 2024
February 19, 2024
The City of Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB) is accepting nominations from the public for the Mildred L. Harpole Artists of the Year award and the Friends of the Arts award. Recipients of these awards represent excellence and exceptional service in Milwaukee’s arts community.
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February 09, 2024
Applications are now being accepted for the City of Milwaukee’s Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP) which provides local youth with employment and life skills, and helps them meet educational, job readiness, and career exploration goals.
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January 2024
January 29, 2024
The Department of City Development (DCD) proudly announces the three finalists for an Artist Commission at the Vel R. Phillips Plaza. DCD is commissioning an original public art installation at a new public plaza to be named in honor of Milwaukee politician, attorney, jurist, and civil rights activist Vel R. Phillips.
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January 25, 2024
The City of Milwaukee’s Department of City Development is accepting nominations for the 27th Annual Mayor’s Design Awards, which recognize design excellence and notable Milwaukee development projects.
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