Office of African American Affairs
Affordable land and leasing costs, abundant fresh water, an educated workforce, low business costs and easy access to financing, technical assistance and efficient transportation have helped local businesses succeed and grow.
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Department of City Development
Photo of the Many Housing Opportunities in the Third Ward
The Milwaukee Ale House in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward
The Historic Third Ward is Milwaukee’s premier shopping and arts district. The area boasts an array of upscale retail shops, art galleries, restaurants, professional services as well as a local theatre. The neighborhood's walkability has drawn hundreds to the district's housing opportunities and the district's Gallery Night and Day keeps attracting new visitors to the area. Historic Third Ward is also well known for its Milwaukee Public Market, an eclectic mix of local restaurants, delis, retailers and coffee/juice shops that draws in over a million visitors a year.
Paul Schwartz - Executive Director of BID Operations
400 North Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Web: historicthirdward.org
2023 Operating Plan
Phone: (414) 336-1111
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