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Department of City Development
Starting in Fall of 2024, the Department of City Development will be updating the West Side Area Plan. Visit the project's website to learn more and to sign up for updates: engage.milwaukee.gov/westside
The West Side Area Plan was adopted by the Common Council on December 1, 2009.
Read the plan PDF Files Read the executive summary
Read by chapter: Introduction Information gathering Land use policies Districts and corridors Catalytic projects Implementation Appendix 1, Market analysis Appendix 2, Illustrated design manual Appendix 3, Neighborhood improvement demonstration project Appendix 4, Westlawn revitalization Appendix 5, Minor Plan Amendment
The West Side includes a variety of housing options, several neighborhood parks and schools, a number of active community organizations, two Business Improvement Districts, and a wide range of commercial destinations, such as Midtown Center and The Mosaic on Burleigh Main Street district. The area also includes a number of regional attractions: St. Joseph’s Hospital, the VA Medical Center campus, Miller Park, the Milwaukee County Zoo, Pettit National Ice Center, and a portion of Wisconsin State Fair Park.
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