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
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.
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.
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.
The City of Milwaukee and WasteCap Wisconsin are working with local contractors to recycle more building materials from construction and demolition projects.
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.
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.
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.
This news digest brought to you by the Department of City Development.
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