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Department of City Development
PLAN UPDATE APPROVED: An update to the City of Milwaukee Downtown Area Plan was adopted by the Common Council on July 31, 2023. The previous downtown plan, adopted in 2010, is included on this page for reference purposes.
The 2010 Downtown Area Plan Update was adopted by the Common Council on October 12, 2010; and amended on November 27, 2018.
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Read by chapter: 1 - Introduction 2 - Plan Context and Process 3 - Land Use Strategies and Policies 4 - Districts 5 - Catalytic Projects 6 - Implementation
2018 Plan Amendment: Equitable Growth Through Transit Oriented Development
Kyle Gast 414.286.5823 Downtown Plan Project Manager
Greg Patin 414.286.5728 Strategic Development Manager
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