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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
The Near West Side Area Plan was adopted by the Common Council on March 19, 2004; amended on March 3, 2009; and amended again on January 29, 2017 to include the North 27th Street Corridor Strategy.
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The Near West Side area is one of the most densely populated areas of Milwaukee. The largest employers in the area include Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Miller Brewing Company, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Marquette University, Ameritech and the City of Milwaukee Housing Authority.
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Plan partners The following organizations partnered with the City in the preparation of the plan:
Marquette University
Monica Wauck Smith, 414.758.0048 [email protected]
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