City of Milwaukee
 

News From The Department of City Development

 

Welcome to the first edition of 'Building A Stronger Milwaukee,' a bi-weekly digest of news representing our work in the community to help shape the city's future.

Under the direction of Mayor Tom Barrett and in partnership with the Milwaukee Common Council, the Department of City Development works each day in a variety of ways to guide development, grow opportunities and strengthen neighborhoods.

Rocky Marcoux, Commissioner
Department of City Development


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City Receives $50 M federal boost for economic development

The City will expand investments in small businesses and development projects in low-income neighborhoods, thanks to the $50 million in New Markets Tax Credits allocated to the Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation.

   

Former brownfield now home to 450 jobs

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett recently led a ceremony to mark the transformation of a challenging 17-acre former metal foundry on 38th & Mitchell into the thriving Stadium Business Park.

   

Judge says city can test for pollution on Tower Automotive site

This Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article provides an update on the city's efforts to redevelop the former Tower Automotive site in the 30th Street Industrial Corridor.

   

City succeeding in recyling buildings

The City of Milwaukee and WasteCap Wisconsin are working with local contractors to recycle more building materials from construction and demolition projects.

   

'Avenue Project' proposed for North Ave Gateway District

The City of Milwaukee and North Avenue Community Development Corporation announced a proposal to expand affordable housing options in the Metcalfe Park/Wasington Park neighborhood and add mixed-use development along West North Avenue in the Gateway Main Street District.

   

Traffic Hazard Turned Business Expansion

A new public sculpture in the Lincoln Village Main Street District highlights the transformation of a traffic hazard into an opportunity to expand a business and create a dynamic public space.

   

New Signs Unite Neighborhood, Mark TIN Progress

Sixteen new neighborhood signs mark 3 years of progress by residents, private partners and the City of Milwaukee to improve the area near Harley-Davidson's headquarters.

   

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