MILWAUKEE | Development News

[Steely Dan]

here's a cool photoshop from an SSC forumer:



Played around with photoshop a bit last night. Can't wait for this to actually materialize!
http://i.imgur.com/wLnlnFz.png



and here's the original image:

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/403/20293640011_dfccb96fba_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/wVhda2)
Morning in Milwaukee (https://flic.kr/p/wVhda2) by John December (https://www.flickr.com/photos/johndecember/), on Flickr

[sentinel]

here's a cool photoshop from an SSC forumer:

That's gorgeous, and seemingly accurate too. Loving future Mikwaukee :tup:

[fflint]

That's great, it's been a long time coming.

[Steely Dan]

That's gorgeous, and seemingly accurate too. Loving future Mikwaukee :tup:

yeah, it's accurate enough to give a good idea of what milwaukee's future skyline will look like should the couture project go forward.

it's amazing what two new 500+ footers can do for a relatively short skyline like milwaukee's.

and the image doesn't even include the rumored JCI HQ 52-story tower that might stand over the city as its new tallest someday.

[bucksfan15]

10-story, $15M downtown apartment high-rise proposed on Milwaukee River (http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/real_estate/2015/07/15m-downtown-apartment-high-rise-proposed-on.html)

http://media.bizj.us/view/img/6537262/klein-apartment.jpg

[bucksfan15]

NML

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3696/19840244254_133147ea3d_h.jpg

833

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/378/20274854128_30d8b57d42_h.jpg

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/445/19841926143_1b67c3bfae_h.jpg

Kimpton

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/414/19841991183_fab102f654_h.jpg

Brix

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/281/20436608496_774017ba47_h.jpg

[bucksfan15]

Water Tech II

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/400/20276252869_94fd62c23c_h.jpg

Intermodal Station

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/537/19841973333_765d365d6c_h.jpg

BCBS Conversion

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/295/19841908613_2bb2e92d03_h.jpg

Springhill Suites

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3691/20436629556_a5a1c13c39_h.jpg

Bonus Skyline

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3687/20469074651_d4fc171071_h.jpg

[Steely Dan]

great photo updates, bucksfan, thanks for posting.

[sentinel]

10-story, $15M downtown apartment high-rise proposed on Milwaukee River (http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/real_estate/2015/07/15m-downtown-apartment-high-rise-proposed-on.html)

http://media.bizj.us/view/img/6537262/klein-apartment.jpg

This is a fantastic building - love the size, especially in that context, and love the slight curve on the north facade.

[bucksfan15]

This is a fantastic building - love the size, especially in that context, and love the slight curve on the north facade.

Kind of neat that it also bucks the trend of many of the newer developments in Milwaukee as it has zero parking. Could be in part due to the streetcar which is set to begin construction in October.

[bucksfan15]

NML

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5760/20333309178_27cfcb5b58_h.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5769/19898713734_58b2e2d7a4_h.jpg

833

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5814/20495113866_7d8b20c261_h.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5671/19898712194_8766a3aba9_h.jpg

[bucksfan15]

Walker signs Bucks arena deal, fall construction planned (http://www.channel3000.com/news/politics/gov-walker-signs-bucks-arena-deal/34671700)

The Bucks hope to break ground on the new arena in October or November.

[LouisVanDerWright]

NML

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5760/20333309178_27cfcb5b58_h.jpg


Well that little corner's cool as hell. Can't wait to see the completed product now!

[bucksfan15]

http://www.biztimes.com/storyimage/MB/20140818/MAGAZINE03/308149986/AR/0/AR-308149986.jpg&MaxH=600&MaxW=440

Couture legal challenge ends, clearing way for lakefront high-rise (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/business/322207581.html)

"We are pleased that Preserve Our Parks will not appeal the court decision that re-confirmed the historic line for the lakefront used by the city, county and state for more than a century," Couture developer Rick Barrett said, in a statement. "This was the critical step we needed to secure clear title to the Downtown Transit Center site."

Barrett called it "a big step forward," with the Couture set "to transform this site into a vibrant public space that improves access to the lakefront, creates thousands of new jobs and adds a signature building to Milwaukee’s skyline."

[bucksfan15]

Construction work for The Couture could begin in 2016 (http://www.biztimes.com/article/20150819/ENEWSLETTERS06/150819814)

Demolition work on the Downtown Transit Center could begin next year and Barrett said he hopes to complete that work by the start of Summerfest 2016. Construction for the 44-story luxury apartment building could also begin in 2016, he said. It will take 32 months to complete the construction, he said.

[bucksfan15]

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[bucksfan15]

Milwaukee County and Bucks to announce completion of Park East land sale (http://www.biztimes.com/article/20150909/ENEWSLETTERS03/150909795)

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee Bucks president Peter Feigin, at a press conference scheduled for 2 p.m. today, will announce the approval of the sale of about 10 acres of land in the Park East corridor in downtown Milwaukee, that is being sold by the county to the Bucks ownership group for $1.

Approval from the Milwaukee Common Council is the last approval needed and they are widely expected to approve the final portion of the arena deal September 22.

Let's break ground already! Only another month or two...:cheers:

[embora]

Milwaukee County and Bucks to announce completion of Park East land sale (http://www.biztimes.com/article/20150909/ENEWSLETTERS03/150909795)



Approval from the Milwaukee Common Council is the last approval needed and they are widely expected to approve the final portion of the arena deal September 22.

Let's break ground already! Only another month or two...:cheers:

Great news, Bucksfan! Thank you for sharing. I'm glad to see the investment in the Park East, including by the Bucks new owners. Gotta love it.

[bucksfan15]

Great news, Bucksfan! Thank you for sharing. I'm glad to see the investment in the Park East, including by the Bucks new owners. Gotta love it.

I think it's kind of awesome all of that barren land west of the river got scooped up in one, quick swipe. Most of the Park East land east of the river is already accounted for. That really only leaves the ICC lots as the last giant, continuous parcel near downtown Milwaukee that isn't already spoken for (unless I'm missing something). Of course Milwaukee has more than enough developable surface lots scattered around the downtown core but now our talented local developers can focus on those and filling in the holes around Downtown/Third Ward/East Side rather than filling the large, barren Park East with low rise developments.

Things are getting very interesting. With the Couture, streetcar, arena, and numerous approved/rumored infill projects seemingly ready to go, it almost seems surreal. If Mandel's tower, the Westin, and NML get going shortly too, icing on the cake.

It's kind of crazy after all these years to think the arena and streetcar are ready to break ground in 1 month. 1 month!!! I feel like we have been waiting forever.

Let's hope JCI is almost ready to drop word of a new tallest because they could be ready to blindside Milwaukee with the biggest development news of all. :cheers:

[mbradleyc]

It is all good. But one point about the Park East. They actually only contracted for the purchase option of the land. Forget about the $1 price, that's only symbolic. They are right now preparing to do the blocks between what will be 5th Street and just past 6th Street. They will start construction on the practice facility west of 6th Street ASAP and they will start construction on the 1,243 slot parking garage between 5th and 6th as soon as they can. But the blocks between 5th and 3rd will not be developed for another 8 years. For now they will be staging areas for construction of the arena and the rest, including the Live Block where 4th Street runs next to the arena and the city parking garage east of it that will be torn down, right away I guess.

So, Phase 1: arena, Live Block, practice facility, Bucks new offices, major parking garage with wraparound offices, apartments and retail, done by 2017 or so.

Phase 2: tear down BC and parking garage off 6th Street and redevelop as hotel, apartments and offices until 2022. Blocks between 5th, 3rd, Juneau and McKinley to be parking lots.

Phase 3: build out those final two blocks as apartments, offices, retail and two separate public plazas from 2023 to 2027.

At each phase they will take control of the appropriate land, but if anything should happen such as a downturn in the economy, those plans may be delayed or changed.

Nevertheless, it's a great day!

[embora]

Here's a forward looking article about what might be down the road for development of downtown Milwaukee. Nothing too detailed, but I like the concept that Rocky Marcoux mentioned about a transit oriented development in place of the downtown post office (if the post office vacates that spot).

I also like the idea (also mentioned in the article) of making MacArthur Square less of a government-building only area. I think MacArthur Square offers an attractive vantage point of Milwaukee's skyline, and that this should be taken advantage of. I could outdoor tables and seating being a good match to the area.


Downtown renaissance is taking flight. So what's next?

Sep 11, 2015, 5:00am CDT

Sean Ryan

As downtown Milwaukee experiences unprecedented growth, city development commissioner Rocky Marcoux already has a list of future initiatives on his "to-do" list.

http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/real_estate/2015/09/downtown-renaissance-is-taking-flight-so-whats.html?ana=twt

[LouisVanDerWright]

I like the idea of reworking McArthur Square. It really is a nice, but highly underutilized, public space. It could be as simple as constructing a few kiosks to lease to private businesses that want to operate a cafe, restaurant, or even tour/bike rentals out of that location. Would also put a little extra dough in the city's pocket.


Chicago has been doing a lot of this in it's parks trying to plug our massive deficit and I think it is really beneficial. Given Milwaukee's stellar, but somewhat neglected park system perhaps they could do this all over the city and use the extra cash to start restoring their great park system back to it's glory days. Olmsted designed a lot of the parks in Milwaukee and it would be a relatively inexpensive investment to bring those assets back up to par.

[bucksfan15]

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5624/21458370421_4d53380ee8_h.jpg

[bucksfan15]

Northwestern Mutual hopes to move by end of year on new downtown parking, mixed-use project (http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/real_estate/2015/09/northwestern-mutual-hopes-to-move-by-end-of-year.html)

“We haven’t finalized what exactly is going to sit above all of that parking,” she said. “I would hope we would be ready to move forward with plans sometime by the end of this year.”

Johnson Controls to decide on downtown expansion within 12 months (http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2015/09/15/johnson-controls-to-decide-on-downtown-expansion.html)

An expansion by Johnson Controls could significantly boost the downtown economy, and developing the site in question is a key step to continuing downtown's momentum.

Bucks arena opening to be delayed a year until 2018; work to begin next spring: Fascitelli (http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2015/09/15/bucks-arena-opening-to-be-delayed-ayear-until-2018.html)

"We understand that's an aggressive goal and that's challenging," Suski said.
However, Fascitelli said Tuesday the team will start construction in spring 2016. He made the remarks Tuesday at the Milwaukee Business Journal’s Downtown Milwaukee Renaissance luncheon at The Pfister Hotel.

[mbradleyc]

So, are we fired up?

[embora]

So, are we fired up?

I am, indeed. Here's an article from the Journal Sentinel about the city of Milwaukee approving the deal:



Council votes 12-3 to approve Bucks arena financing package
By Tom Daykin of the Journal Sentinel

http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/aldermen-approve-borrowing-for-the-new-arena-b99581782z1-328671581.html

A $47 million city spending plan for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena won Common Council approval Tuesday, the final endorsement needed for a $250 million public financing package that includes state and county cash.

The council voted 12-3 Tuesday to approve the plan, with Ald. Mark Borkowski, Ald. Nik Kovac and Ald. Tony Zielinski in opposition. The basketball team also needs council approval for the $500 million project's design, with that review likely occurring this fall.

http://media.jrn.com/images/b99577606z.1_20150920222032_000_gu6cl8gn.1-1.jpg

[Ryanrule]

and to the school system...tell them to learn sport ball?

[LouisVanDerWright]

Glad to see Milwaukee is getting as off-the-chain as Chicago is starting to become right now in terms of development. The haters can go pound sand. Our cities need a massive wave of investment, public, private, and otherwise.

[Ryanrule]

it could have used high speed rail.

[bucksfan15]

So, are we fired up?

Beyond fired up. I can't wait for opening night. The Bradley Center is going to be rocking. The baller moves made this offseason and the whole arena fight just shook a dormant fan base. Our house is going to be loud. I think they should break ground during halftime at the home opener.

[bucksfan15]

Glad to see Milwaukee is getting as off-the-chain as Chicago is starting to become right now in terms of development. The haters can go pound sand. Our cities need a massive wave of investment, public, private, and otherwise.

For Milwaukee's size, what's happening right now is impressive. And it's about to pick up even more steam between the arena, streetcar, Couture, NML, Westin, and Mandel's mystery project. Seems like a few infill projects are about to break ground too. Exciting times.

With the speed the 94 corridor is filling up down in Kenosha/Racine, the Milwaukee/Chicago region is turning into a pretty impressive metro area.

[bucksfan15]

Northwestern Mutual to build 33-story residential, retail and parking tower (http://urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/northwestern-mutual-to-build-33-story-residential-retail-and-parking-tower/)

Demolition of buildings currently on the site will begin in January with construction starting in March. The building will be designed with environmental sustainability in mind, and the company expects the project to be completed and occupied by spring 2018.

http://www.biztimes.com/storyimage/MB/20151005/BREAKINGNEWS/151009876/AR/0/AR-151009876.jpg&MaxH=600&MaxW=440

[sentinel]

Whoa, nice!!!!

[Steely Dan]

there's already a thread for this one in the highrise proposals subforum.

link: MILWAUKEE | NML mixed-use tower | 366 FT | 33 FLOORS (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=218848)

[bucksfan15]

Train Shed-Intermodal Station

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/570/21723150533_a81ec75bd7_h.jpg

Water Tech II (Zurn HQ)

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5656/22354845661_df719105d7_h.jpg

Skyline (833 & NML)

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5627/22344199005_ed27a8f8db_h.jpg

Kimpton

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/707/22354880741_aa633936bb_h.jpg

NML

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/663/22354890691_5245d9ba5f_h.jpg

833 East

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5684/22318147626_aa5ef69784_h.jpg

[bucksfan15]

Sorry about the lighting, ran out of sun...

Adventure Rock Apartments

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5814/22354834031_912cc0d438_h.jpg

Walkers Landing

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5750/21721449964_d94440fa07_h.jpg

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/591/22344190365_84f725cf13_h.jpg

River House

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5701/22331152952_0f22808abc_h.jpg

North End III

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/595/22344220495_a3a735821f_h.jpg

Rhythm

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5742/22156173910_6914683a72_h.jpg

[embora]

Thank you Bucksfan. :tup:

[mbradleyc]

Who would have ever thought Milwaukee's canals could be so picturesque?

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5627/22344199005_ed27a8f8db_h.jpg

[Ch.G, Ch.G]

Agreed. Is the landscaping in the background new? It will probably look even better once those willows reach full height.

[bucksfan15]

http://i2.wp.com/www.biztimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/winograd2.jpg

South Water Street apartment tower planned
Construction on 12-story building will start in spring (http://www.biztimes.com/2015/10/26/south-water-street-apartment-tower-planned/)

Winograd said 234 South Water will stand as symbol of the 5th Ward transformation to the SoHo of Milwaukee; it’s metal and glass facades serve as a pixelated representation of the area’s industrial past and present, it’s curves flowing like the Milwaukee River beside it, and its height a testament to the desirability of Walker’s Point.

Also...

Milwaukee gets $14.2 million in additional federal funds for streetcar
Funds will be used for lakefront line (http://www.biztimes.com/2015/10/26/milwaukee-gets-14-2-million-in-additional-federal-funds-for-streetcar/)

“This critical federal grant for the Milwaukee streetcar will bring thousands of residents and visitors to major attractions and new development’s on Milwaukee’s lakefront,” said Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. “This announcement builds on the positive momentum we’re experiencing in the heart of the city and will also have a significant impact on our neighborhoods creating hundreds of construction jobs and better connecting neighborhoods to downtown.”

And...

Third Ward apartment project to begin work within 90 days (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/business/333097931.html)

Mandel Group Inc.'s delayed plans to develop a six-story apartment building in the Historic Third Ward are proceeding, with work to begin within 60 to 90 days.

Once that work starts, the 132-unit Domus apartment building is to be completed within 14 months, said Andy Wiegman, Mandel Group senior manager of construction and development.

Finally...

Milwaukee Bucks submit downtown development plans for city review (http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2015/10/26/milwaukee-bucks-submit-downtown-development-plans.html)

Breaking ground in the coming weeks.....

Early work includes construction of an interceptor sewer along West McKinley Avenue, between Seventh and Old World Third streets. That sewer would replace one that runs through the center of the Park East blocks.

Then the six-story arena would start to go up, along with a parking structure and team practice facility on either side of Sixth Street to the north in the Park East. A skywalk may be built over Juneau Avenue to connect the arena and the parking structure.

Brew City is on a roll and seems to be picking up even more steam. Breaking ground soon will be the arena, streetcar, Couture, AND NML's residential tower.

[bucksfan15]

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/743/21881989363_da1408a9fd_h.jpg

Lakefront (Left) River House (Right) Walkers Landing (Background)

[embora]

Lakefront (Left) River House (Right) Walkers Landing (Background)

Is construction about to start for Lakefront Brewery's expansion? I heard they bought the land a while back, but until you shared this photo, I had totally forgotten about it, and hadn't heard anything new.

Thank you for the photos, again.

[bucksfan15]

Is construction about to start for Lakefront Brewery's expansion? I heard they bought the land a while back, but until you shared this photo, I had totally forgotten about it, and hadn't heard anything new.

Thank you for the photos, again.

Not sure to be honest. It sure looks like it though.

[bucksfan15]

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5817/22341872840_554ce1fdee_h.jpg

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/747/21907081644_d90ef5e7bf_h.jpg

[BrandonJXN]

I really need to go up to Milwaukee. It's only 90 minutes away. Anyone happen to have a rundown of all the projects going on?

[bucksfan15]

I really need to go up to Milwaukee. It's only 90 minutes away. Anyone happen to have a rundown of all the projects going on?

Under Construction

Water Tech II
Kimpton Hotel
833 East Office Tower
NML Office Tower
MAM Expansion
Intermodal Station
Brix Lofts
MKE Lofts
Buckler Apartments
Springhill Suites
Frederick Lofts
700 East Lofts
River House Apartments
North End III Apartments
Rhythm Apartments
Walkers Landing Apartments
Adventure Rock Apartments
Freshwater Plaza
Walkers Point Apartments

Soon To Be Under Construction

Arena
Bucks Practice Facility
Streetcar
NML Residential Tower
Couture Residential Tower
Domus Apartments
North End IV
Westin
Homewood Suites
234 S Water
1027 N Edison
Water/Brady Apartments
Lakefront Gateway
2214 N Prospect
Greenwich Park
Avenir II

Planned

Mandel Residential Tower
Hammes Office/Residential
JCI (New Tallest???)
Button Block Expansion
Third Ward Office Project
Third Ward Residential Project
875 Expansion


I'm sure I'm forgetting a bunch, and I did not include all of the buildings being redeveloped, especially up by The Brewery, but you get the picture. There's a lot going on in Milwaukee right now. It's worth checking out. And if you do make your way up here, I recommend checking out Tosa too. First-ring, western suburb with lots of great restaurants and shopping. Very urbanized for a suburb. It's making some major noise on the development front too.

[chitrek]

Disregard

[JRadMKE]

I created this for the SSC forum. Might as well share it here, too. A few of the buildings that are listed as U/C (green) are actually completed. The Posner Building, 408 W. Florida (Brix Lofts), Frederick Pabst Lofts, and 700 W. Michigan.

http://s26.postimg.org/aeddz68nd/Development_Log.jpg

[bucksfan15]

Lots of heavy equipment on site for NML's second tower (residential, 33 stories). Demo looks like it should begin soon. The Couture should be following shortly. That will be a 32, 33, and 44 story tower all under construction at the same time within a couple blocks.

Oh yeah, and utility relocation has begun for the streetcar.

[embora]

Lots of heavy equipment on site for NML's second tower (residential, 33 stories). Demo looks like it should begin soon. The Couture should be following shortly. That will be a 32, 33, and 44 story tower all under construction at the same time within a couple blocks.

Oh yeah, and utility relocation has begun for the streetcar.

Wow, that is excellent! These will give a nice boost to the skyline.

[Austinlee]

This area looks amazing. Looks like it's starting to mirror some of the better cities in Europe like Rotterdam, Malmo, Copenhagen, Dusseldorf and the like.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/743/21881989363_da1408a9fd_h.jpg

[bucksfan15]

Third Ward apartment project to begin work within 90 days (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/business/333097931.html)

Mandel Group Inc.'s delayed plans to develop a six-story apartment building in the Historic Third Ward are proceeding, with work to begin within 60 to 90 days.

Once that work starts, the 132-unit Domus apartment building is to be completed within 14 months, said Andy Wiegman, Mandel Group senior manager of construction and development.

Domus should finally be starting in the next couple weeks. NML will also begin demolition for the new residential tower in the next couple weeks also...

Northwestern plans 33-story apartment tower (http://dailyreporter.com/2015/10/05/northwestern-plans-a-33-story-apartment-tower/)

The demolition of the current building at the site is expected to begin in January and the new building to be occupied by spring 2018.

Heavy work on the Lakefront Gateway also to begin shortly...

Land sale pending near State Fair Park for 200 market-rate apartments (http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/real_estate/2015/10/land-sale-pending-near-state-fair-park-for-200.html)

Heavy construction could begin in January on the Lake Interchange as the state embarks on its share of the Lakefront Gateway project in downtown Milwaukee.

It’s a major project that will rebuild the local roads around the intersection of East Michigan Street and Lincoln Memorial Drive. Projects in that area include the 833 East office tower, proposed Couture apartment high-rise and Northwestern Mutual’s downtown headquarters. Work the state is doing could open land for a fourth major building: Johnson Controls Inc.’s office tower.

This is opening up the land for Johnson Controls rumored new office tower set to potentially be Milwaukee's new tallest.

Also in Spring, look forward to the new Buck's arena, Couture tower, and streetcar breaking ground (Utility relocation is already going for the streetcar). North End's final phase, the 12 story complex in Walker's Point, Wangard's Water/Brady development, and the Prospect Ave development should all be breaking ground too.

A few other projects recently broke ground; Greenwich Park, a couple projects in Walker's Point, Riverhouse, and I'm sure somethings missing here. Lots going on, it's getting tough to keep track of. :cheers:

[bucksfan15]

National names set stage for another big year in retail — dare we say, 'IKEA'? (http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/2015/12/national-names-set-stage-for-another-big-year-in.html)

The year behind us was big for southeast Wisconsin retail, but 2016 has the potential to be huge. Dare we say the I-word?

Yes, IKEA. If the rumors we’re hearing prove true, the Milwaukee Business Journal may have to eat crow after years insisting our market would never land the Swedish furniture behemoth. We’ve been saying that for good reason, given analysts’ universal agreement it wouldn’t want to locate here.

However, as Nordstrom’s 2015 market debut proves, just because a retailer has a Chicago presence doesn’t mean they’re afraid to venture north. Rumors aside, we stand by our skepticism until proven otherwise.

Nordstrom opening and being a huge success should help continue to draw retailers that only have a Chicago location as their closest.

[bucksfan15]

Bucks arena may start in late spring or early summer rather than April 2016 (http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/2015/12/bucks-arena-may-start-in-late-spring-or-early.html?ana=twt)

Who knows when this thing will actually break ground. First it's supposed to break ground last April. Then Fall 2015. Then Nov 2015. Then early 2016. Then April 2016. Now who knows.

The arena developers are following in Mandel's footprints...
-North End's final phase was supposed to break ground last Fall (still crickets)
-Domus has been "ready to break ground" since 2012 with renewed promises every year of a groundbreaking.
-Mandel's tower has been rumored to be breaking ground for years now.

I love Mandel's projects but that company is terrible when it comes to hitting announced groundbreakings. Same with Wangard. If you aren't sure of a groundbreaking...don't announce one. Wangard still has signs up for their Water/Brady project saying "coming Fall 2016". I can tell you that isn't going to happen seeing as they haven't broken ground yet and they have been announcing groundbreakings for that project for at least 3 years now.

In other news NML has been driving pilings into the ground for their new 33-story residential tower (separate from their HQ). :cheers:

[bucksfan15]

Developer: Proposed riverfront apartment tower to 'create a destination' (http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/real_estate/2016/01/developer-proposed-riverfront-apartment-tower-to.html)

The developer of a proposed 18-story building with about 57 apartments, office space, a restaurant and event hall proposed along the east bank of the Milwaukee River is pledging the project will become a focal point for downtown.
Greenfield developer The Ladner Group LLC is proposing the approximately $17 million development at 115 E. Wells St., next to the Bronze Fonz on the river walk.

[Steely Dan]

^ images

http://media.bizj.us/view/img/8277252/ladner-wells-apartments.jpg

http://media.bizj.us/view/img/8305142/view-03-finallogo.jpg

http://media.bizj.us/view/img/8305152/view-01-finallogo.jpg

http://media.bizj.us/view/img/8305162/view-02-finallogo.jpg

[bucksfan15]

^^^^^^

I love it. Fits perfectly. Brew City on a roll. It's unbelievable what's happening right now. :cheers:

[bucksfan15]

Westin Hotel construction expected to break ground in early February (http://www.biztimes.com/2016/01/29/irgens-drops-lawsuit-against-westin-hotel-developers/)

Nine days after filing a lawsuit to stop a proposed hotel development in downtown Milwaukee, commercial real estate developer Irgens has dropped the suit and the Westin Hotel is expected to break ground in early February.

Mandel to begin construction of DoMUS apartments in Third Ward (http://www.biztimes.com/2016/02/01/mandel-to-begin-construction-of-domus-third-ward-apartments/)

Milwaukee-based multifamily housing developer Mandel Group, Inc. announced today that it has closed on financing and will start construction immediately on its long-planned 132-unit DoMUS apartment development in the Historic Third Ward in Milwaukee.

Work begins on The North End's next phase (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/business/366576311.html)

Mandel Group Inc. has broken ground on the next phase of The North End, adding 155 apartments to the mixed-use development just north of downtown.

New NM Apartment Tower Moves Forward (http://urbanmilwaukee.com/2016/01/22/eyes-on-milwaukee-new-nm-apartment-tower-moves-forward/)

Other signs the project is moving forward are abundant. Northwestern Mutual, through contractor Veit & Company, has applied for demolition permits for three buildings on E. Mason St. — The Vermont Apartments, 604 E. Mason St. and 660 E. Mason St. The permits are scheduled to be issued on February 5th. The three buildings are the last remaining buildings in the footprint of the proposed development, which is scheduled to have the address of 624 E. Mason St.

Construction of the new tower is still expected to begin in March.

[bucksfan15]

It seems like every day, another project gets proposed or one breaks ground. This one for a new 13-story Eastside tower.

Developer proposes 13-story east side apartment, office building (http://www.jsonline.com/business/developer-proposes-13-story-east-side-apartment-office-building-b99663456z1-367430121.html)

A local developer is proposing a 13-story building, with over 150 apartments, for Milwaukee's east side.

James Wiechmann is pitching the project, which would include office space, for a site at 1832 and 1840 N. Farwell Ave., said Ald. Nik Kovac, whose district includes the property.

5 major projects about to break ground with many more infill projects ready to do the same. Outside of Chicago, Milwaukee has to be having the biggest boom in the Midwest. Best part is we're still waiting on word of JCI building a potential new tallest and WE Energies has been pretty hush on their search for a new HQ location. Pretty awesome stuff. :cheers:

[Randomguy34]

Man, how many projects are now UC/Proposed for Milwaukee? This seems like a pretty sizable boom going on

[Austinlee]

Badass!

http://media.bizj.us/view/img/8305152/view-01-finallogo.jpg

[bucksfan15]

Man, how many projects are now UC/Proposed for Milwaukee? This seems like a pretty sizable boom going on

Just off the top of my head...

Under Construction

Kimpton
NML Office Tower
NML Apartment Tower (demo begins next week)
Westin (begins in next couple weeks)
833 East Office Tower
Domus
North End III
North End IV
Water Tech II
Intermodal Station Train Shed
The Buckler
Springhill Suites
700 East Lofts
Rhythm
River House
Walker's Landing
Belay
Greenwich Park
Pabst Student Housing

Proposed Starting This Year

Streetcar
Couture Apartment Tower
New Arena
New Buck's Practice Facility
12-story Walker's Point Tower
18-story River Tower
Avenir II
Water Tech I
Brady/Water
Prospect Qdoba Site
Germania Building

Proposed Status Unknown

Cambria Hotel
JCI Tower (potential new tallest, site being cleared now)
875 Expansion
Third Ward Office Building
Third Ward Apartment Building
Marquette Athletic Research Facility (huge development)
Post Office Redevelopment
Mandel Apartment Tower
Goll Mansion Tower
Hammes Potential HQ
700 East Tower

Honestly, I'm probably missing a bunch but you get the picture. Lot's going on in Milwaukee with much, much more about to start or on the horizon.

[bucksfan15]

And the best part is that the development boom isn't confined to just the city, many Milwaukee suburbs are experiencing building booms of their own. Wauwatosa has a some pretty impressive growth of it's own going on with lots of major projects currently under construction and even more to come including a potential suburban tower.

[bucksfan15]

http://media.bizj.us/view/img/8469252/010416farwell-apartments-wiechmann-01.jpg

http://media.bizj.us/view/img/8469292/010416farwell-apartments-wiechmann-03.jpg

http://media.bizj.us/view/img/8469242/010416farwell-apartments-wiechmann-02.jpg

First Look: Developer hopes for spring 2018 completion for Farwell Avenue apartments (http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/real_estate/2016/02/first-look-developer-hopes-for-spring-2018.html)

[bucksfan15]

A sample of some of the projects under construction downtown...

Springhill Suites

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1644/24510843279_5b77bcc7f6_h.jpg

Intermodal Station

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1549/24583112110_fc8d07f72b_h.jpg

Zurn HQ

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1579/24250470164_59cce7e4c9_h.jpg

Kopps

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1663/24760814502_a15fae92e7_h.jpg

Kimpton

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1503/24511161869_f515337fb1_h.jpg

DoMUS

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1594/24760927772_90431c903d_h.jpg

[bucksfan15]

833 East

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1497/24785685901_529696cef1_h.jpg

NML Office Tower

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1591/24761159462_c8115c25a5_h.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1622/24852844166_4d12039794_h.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1668/24761231492_31adb41b5a_h.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1482/24583707940_de4413a4b4_h.jpg

NML Apartment Tower

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1717/24583735740_b3a7c3eb38_h.jpg

[bucksfan15]

Walkers Landing

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1689/24879442825_155ce44f25_h.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1669/24584014830_beaf1f26aa_h.jpg

River House

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1473/24853256366_9d99db9b55_h.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1443/24511959169_616535817e_h.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1663/24786214141_1b54c79c55_h.jpg

[bucksfan15]

Rhythm

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1579/24786264281_2942376363_h.jpg

North End III

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1652/24761768422_95a4c9636d_h.jpg

North End IV

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1589/24512106299_f282587d2e_h.jpg

I still missed a lot of projects currently under construction but theres a few big ones...

***COMING SOON***

Couture (Summerfest)
Arena/Bucks Practice Facility/Parking Garage and Apartments (Mid-April)
Streetcar (Utility Work Already Started)
Westin (Next Week or Two)

[Steely Dan]

^ nice photo roundup, bucksfan! :tup:

[the urban politician]

Wow, a lot going on in Milwaukee. I haven't been there in close to a year, but actually exploring the downtown and hoods, more like 4 or 5 years. I look forward to being wowed by the changes.

One thing that I have long felt held downtown Milwaukee back is the lack of a dedicated shopping corridor downtown, sort of its version of the Mag Mile. I'd love to see that develop, with some larger brand name stores. Whether or not it fits any of our tastes, it goes a long, long way towards bringing people downtown, getting pedestrians out onto the streets and patronizing more local establishments.

[Steely Dan]

One thing that I have long felt held downtown Milwaukee back is the lack of a dedicated shopping corridor downtown, sort of its version of the Mag Mile. I'd love to see that develop, with some larger brand name stores. Whether or not it fits any of our tastes, it goes a long, long way towards bringing people downtown, getting pedestrians out onto the streets and patronizing more local establishments.

it would be awesome if milwaukee could find a way to bring big-time retail back to downtown, but unfortunately just about all of the higher-end retail in the metro is located out in the suburban malls like bayshore and mayfair. i don't know how you reverse that situation.

[Ryanrule]

Extend the tax borders so suburban malls are no longer viable.

[Steely Dan]

^ wow, great idea!

it sounds so easy and probable.

[bucksfan15]

Wow, a lot going on in Milwaukee. I haven't been there in close to a year, but actually exploring the downtown and hoods, more like 4 or 5 years. I look forward to being wowed by the changes.

One thing that I have long felt held downtown Milwaukee back is the lack of a dedicated shopping corridor downtown, sort of its version of the Mag Mile. I'd love to see that develop, with some larger brand name stores. Whether or not it fits any of our tastes, it goes a long, long way towards bringing people downtown, getting pedestrians out onto the streets and patronizing more local establishments.

I think the Third Ward is doing a nice job attracting retailers and I think it will only get better with the addition of DoMUS and the Kimpton. Those two projects will only add more foot traffic to an already vibrant neighborhood which will benefit the area. I'm curious to see what the ICC has in mind for their lots as well as what the Couture will bring retail wise. Barrett mentioned higher-end retail for the Couture with visions of extending that down Clybourn as a sort of mini "Magnificent Mile". I think the Grand Ave is a dead idea and I don't necessarily think that is a bad thing. I don't really see an indoor mall as a necessity in any downtown. I'd rather see that mall converted into other uses with a focus on retail shifted toward the Third Ward. I think the Third Ward has potential to become a Bayshore-type shopping destination downtown, except not as synthetic.

[bucksfan15]

26-story apartment tower proposed for Goll Mansion site (http://www.biztimes.com/2016/02/11/26-story-apartment-tower-proposed-for-goll-mansion-site/)

http://i0.wp.com/www.biztimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Goll-tower-adjusted.jpg?resize=650%2C473

[Steely Dan]

^ FYI, i created a thread for that project yesterday:

MILWAUKEE | 1550 N Prospect | 280 FT | 26 FLOORS (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=221016)


i copied your post over there.

[embora]

^ FYI, i created a thread for that project yesterday:

MILWAUKEE | 1550 N Prospect | 280 FT | 26 FLOORS (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=221016)


i copied your post over there.

Is there an index for Milwaukee-related threads on SSP, like there is on SSC? I can't find, it if it exists.

[bucksfan15]

Is there an index for Milwaukee-related threads on SSP, like there is on SSC? I can't find, it if it exists.

Not sure. I'm still kind of lost on this site honestly. If there isn't though, there should be. It's getting hard to keep track of everything going on in Milwaukee. And it's only going to get better. I love it.

[bucksfan15]

^ FYI, i created a thread for that project yesterday:

MILWAUKEE | 1550 N Prospect | 280 FT | 26 FLOORS (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=221016)


i copied your post over there.

You seem way more knowledgable on this site than I am, and I know a while back you provided links to NML and the Couture, but any chance you could proved the links to any other Milwaukee related threads so I can try and keep them updated with pictures? Just off the top of my head it would be nice to have one for...

NML, NML Residential, Couture, Streetcar, Arena, JCI, maybe River Tower?

IDK I'm just terrible at navigating this site. I've only been following the previous links you provided.

[Steely Dan]

^ the search function is your friend.

anyway, here are links to all of the pertinent Milwaukee project threads:

:cool: MILWAUKEE | Johnson Controls HQ | FT | 50+ FLOORS (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=215305&highlight=milwaukee)

:cool: MILWAUKEE | Northwestern Mutual Tower | 550 FT | 32 FLOORS (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=202800&highlight=milwaukee)

:cool: MILWAUKEE | The Couture | 507 FT | 44 FLOORS (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=200541&highlight=milwaukee)

:cool: MILWAUKEE | 700 E. Kilbourn | ~415 FT | 37 FLOORS (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=213333&highlight=milwaukee)

:cool: MILWAUKEE | NML residential tower | 366 FT | 33 FLOORS (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=218848&highlight=milwaukee)

:cool: MILWAUKEE | 1550 N Prospect | 280 FT | 26 FLOORS (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=221016&highlight=milwaukee)

:cool: MILWAUKEE | Wells St. Apartments | FT | 18 FLOORS (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=220819&highlight=milwaukee)

:cool: MILWAUKEE | New Bucks Arena and Development (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=216538&highlight=milwaukee)

:cool: MILWAUKEE | Downtown Streetcar (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=192796&highlight=milwaukee)

[bucksfan15]

Thanks man. I'll try and make sure photos make it to those dedicated threads as well as this one. Where's Splat when you need him? :shrug:

[Steely Dan]

^ bucksfan, i've added the list of thread links to the very first post of this thread, and i'll keep it updated, so they will always be easy to find.

in the future, just go to the very first post of this thread to find them.

[bucksfan15]

^ bucksfan, i've added the list of thread links to the very first post of this thread, and i'll keep it updated, so they will always be easy to find.

in the future, just go to the very first post of this thread to find them.

Awesome. Are you the one the does the moderating over here? Kind of the \/\/isconsin08 of SSP?

[Steely Dan]

^ yes, i'm one of the many moderators here at SSP.

[embora]

^ bucksfan, i've added the list of thread links to the very first post of this thread, and i'll keep it updated, so they will always be easy to find.

in the future, just go to the very first post of this thread to find them.

Thank you Steely Dan.

[bucksfan15]

No sign of slowdown in downtown Milwaukee apartment boom

The apartment development boom in downtown Milwaukee and nearby neighborhoods is showing no signs of slowing down. Several apartment buildings are under construction or have been completed recently, and new projects seem to be announced on a weekly basis.

[bucksfan15]

Work begins on Westin hotel project downtown
Opening slated for summer of 2017 (http://www.biztimes.com/2016/02/22/work-begins-on-westin-hotel-project-downtown/)

http://i2.wp.com/www.biztimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Westin-Milwaukee-Day-rendering-2016-02-22-e1456181738365.jpg?resize=300%2C218

Construction site work began today for the Westin hotel project in downtown Milwaukee. The hotel is expected to open in the summer of 2017 on the U.S. Bank Campus in downtown Milwaukee. The hotel will be built on the east side of Van Buren Street, just south of the U.S. Bank Center.

The 220-room hotel will be owned by Milwaukee-based Jackson Street Holdings, LLC and will be managed by Merrillville, Ind.-based White Lodging. On Friday, Jackson Street Holdings closed on its purchase of the site from U.S. Bank.

The 10-story hotel will include 9,000 square feet of meeting space, a 5,000-square-foot ballroom, a fine dining restaurant and a lobby bar.

[bucksfan15]

The Westin Milwaukee Slated to open in 2017 on the US Bank Campus at the Heart of the City’s Bustling Downtown (http://urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/the-westin-milwaukee-slated-to-open-in-2017-on-the-us-bank-campus-at-the-heart-of-the-citys-bustling-downtown/)

“The Westin will be the closest hotel to Lake Michigan in Milwaukee and is connected indoors to over 3,000 people working downtown,” said Chris Anderson, Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer with White Lodging. “We’re thrilled to continue our great relationship with Jackson Street Holdings, and the ability to play a role in a beautiful addition to the Milwaukee skyline and the introduction of an international luxury brand to the market.”

“The upcoming opening of The Westin Milwaukee will mark an important debut for Westin and pave the way for the further development of Starwood’s lifestyle brands in this key mid-western market, ” said Allison Reid, Senior Vice President of North America Development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. “Westin, which recently crossed the 200th hotel milestone worldwide, continues to gain momentum in cities throughout North America, propelled by the success of its distinctive wellness positioning and the enthusiasm of owners and developers who are eager to bring the brands to new markets.”

Maybe hinting at another Milwaukee development?!

[Steely Dan]

here's a larger rendering of the westin.

not great. not horrible. meh.

http://media.bizj.us/view/img/8650082/westin-milwaukee-day.jpg

[bucksfan15]

Well it's no gem but it will be a nice addition to Milwaukee's hotel portfolio. It will get lost in all those lakefront towers anyways. Fencing just went up around the Westin site today so full steam ahead it looks like.

Also, on a different note, looks like the Germania Building's renovation into apartments has started. There are now wooden beams across every window. Finally some sort of activity on site. We will see if scaffolding goes up soon.

NML has also started demolition to make way for their new apartment tower.

:cheers: to 2 more big projects getting started!!

[JRadMKE]

Updated this week.

http://s26.postimg.org/q3xt1xtu1/Development_Log.jpg

[bucksfan15]

Wangard plans new office building on Laacke & Joys site
(http://www.biztimes.com/2016/02/26/wangard-plans-new-office-building-on-laacke-joys-site/)

http://i1.wp.com/www.biztimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/LJ4.jpg?fit=800%2C500

http://i0.wp.com/www.biztimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/LJ6.jpg?fit=800%2C500

Wauwatosa-based Wangard Partners has submitted plans to the city of Milwaukee to tear down a four-story, 142-year-old building, and another building, on the former Laacke & Joys site in downtown Milwaukee to build a new office building and a 12-story hotel.

[bucksfan15]

MILWAUKEE NEWS

Another North Water Street site eyed for development (http://www.biztimes.com/2016/03/01/another-north-water-street-site-eyed-for-development/)

No sign of slowdown in downtown apartment boom
(http://www.biztimes.com/2016/02/19/no-sign-of-slowdown-in-downtown-apartment-boom/)
Student apartment tower proposed at Marquette’s campus (http://www.biztimes.com/2016/02/29/student-apartment-tower-proposed-at-marquettes-campus/)

Bader Rutter, Master Lock in talks with Wangard for Laacke & Joys project
Both tenants could relocate headquarters to Milwaukee from suburbs (http://www.biztimes.com/2016/02/29/bader-rutter-master-lock-in-talks-with-wangard-for-laacke-joys-project/)

Findorff to lead construction of Bucks' $35M parking structure development (http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2016/02/29/findorff-to-lead-construction-of-bucks-35m-parking.html)

Hunzinger hired to clear BMO Harris Bradley Center's north lot ahead of Bucks' arena project (http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2016/02/25/hunzinger-hired-to-clear-bmo-harris-bradley.html)

Farwell tower
Breaking Ground (http://www.biztimes.com/2016/02/19/farwell-tower/)

SUBURBAN NEWS

Thousands of new jobs projected for Wauwatosa by 2030 (http://www.wauwatosanow.com/news/thousands-of-new-jobs-projected-for-wauwatosa-by-2030-b99676484z1-370700521.html)

’Stallis strives for renewal (http://www.biztimes.com/2016/02/19/stallis-strives-for-renewal-city-works-to-develop-new-identity/)

Wangard Partners working on 182 apartments in Elm Grove (http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/real_estate/2016/02/wangard-partners-working-on-182-apartments-in-elm.html)

[bucksfan15]

Oh yeah, and downtown Milwaukee got a new HQ...

Former Bucyrus CEO bringing a $2 billion company's headquarters to Milwaukee (http://www.jsonline.com/business/former-bucyrus-ceo-bringing-a-2-billion-company-headquarters-to-milwaukee-b99674765z1-369735561.html)

This will be the second headquarters that Sullivan has brought to Milwaukee since his 35-year career at South Milwaukee-based Bucyrus Inc. ended in 2011 after the mining equipment company was acquired by Caterpillar. The first company was Gardner Denver Inc., a manufacturer of industrial compressors and other equipment, that now has its headquarters in Milwaukee's Third Ward.

In moving to Milwaukee, REV Group will be closer to its manufacturing plants in Indiana and Michigan. There also are other reasons for the decision, according to Sullivan, who in 2009 was named Business Leader of the Year by the Harvard Business School Club of Wisconsin.

"Wisconsin is a manufacturing state, and Milwaukee is a manufacturing city. When I look at the talent we have in Orlando, they are good people, but I am used to working with a senior team that has a great deal of manufacturing expertise," he said.

[bucksfan15]

Nothing but good news out of Brew City! I'll try and get some pics of the two new developments u/c, NML's apartment tower and the Westin, this weekend. Maybe I'll be able to check out some other development sites too, Rhythm and River House are moving quick and NML's new 550ft office tower is getting gigantic.

[JRadMKE]

Nothing but good news out of Brew City! I'll try and get some pics of the two new developments u/c, NML's apartment tower and the Westin, this weekend. Maybe I'll be able to check out some other development sites too, Rhythm and River House are moving quick and NML's new 550ft office tower is getting gigantic.

:Last I counted the core only had two more floors to go. It's amazing how quickly this thing has risen.

[bucksfan15]

Northwestern Mutual Updates Tower Design (http://urbanmilwaukee.com/2016/03/07/eyes-on-milwaukee-northwestern-mutual-updates-tower-design/nggallery/image/777-n-van-buren-st-2/)

The tower is being designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz of Chicago. As of January, Northwestern Mutual planned for construction to begin in March. Demolition work on the block is well underway, as Michael Horne reported last week.

http://urbanmilwaukee.com/wp-content/gallery/juneau-town/777-northwest-450.jpg

http://urbanmilwaukee.com/wp-content/gallery/juneau-town/777-vanburen-mason-plaza-450.jpg

Demo/Site Prep already well underway for this project.

[bucksfan15]

Milwaukee is a development nerds dream right now...

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1634/25520047611_ba3ee0cbd5_h.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1694/25657020495_0054d1267b_h.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1649/25538294132_fc84e5cc58_h.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1481/25657049815_3eaccb3fc5_h.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1627/25538293062_8c5758ee24_h.jpg

[bucksfan15]

Many of Milwaukee's suburbs are experiencing a boom of their own. Tosa has countless residential projects either under construction, about to break ground, or in the planning stages. Here is one example of a sizable residential project under construction in the village (downtown Tosa).

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1681/25565157682_d2c52ca60f_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EX77GJ)State Street Station-Wauwatosa (https://flic.kr/p/EX77GJ) by bucksfan86 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/123920798@N02/), on Flickr

Check out my Flickr page for more Milwaukee construction photos. :cheers:

[bucksfan15]

Milwaukee Plan Commission approves designs for office building on Laacke & Joys site (http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/real_estate/2016/03/milwaukee-plan-commission-approves-designs-for.html)

The project is planned on North Water Street at the former home of Laacke & Joys. Wangard is in talks with tenants for the building. Wangard vice president Burton Metz said the company plans a spring start on site work for completion by the second quarter of 2017.


East side apartment high-rise gains city endorsement (http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/real_estate/2016/03/east-side-apartment-high-rise-gains-city.html)

Rents in the building will start at the “$1,300-plus” range for studios, which is affordable for that area of Milwaukee, said Milwaukee real estate attorney Bruce Block. Demolition work could start in spring, and the building could be under construction in summer. It will take up to 15 months to complete, he said.

Milwaukee panel advances Marquette athletic research center (http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2016/03/14/milwaukee-panel-advances-marquette-athletic.html)

While Marquette is still in their fundraising stage for the facility, Strigens said the university is on track to break ground in 2017 and hopes to complete the project around the same time as the Milwaukee Bucks arena in summer or fall of 2018.