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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/JSOnline business reporter covering commercial development.
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A Harbor District building is being remodeled for stylists, others
The building, 315 S. Water St., was sold for $1.4 million to real estate investors David and Michelle Kyhn. It last housed Midtown Spa.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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As Harley employees ordered back to office, company plans renovations
Harley-Davidson is seeking state and federal historic preservation tax credits to help finance renovations at its Milwaukee headquarters complex.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Northridge's next steps: figure out former mall's potential new uses
A new vision plan for the 59-acre site, on Milwaukee's far northwest side, was released by Mayor Cavalier Johnson's Department of City Development.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Northridge's next steps: figure out former mall's potential new uses

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Northridge's next steps: figure out former mall's potential new uses
A new vision plan for the 59-acre site, on Milwaukee's far northwest side, was released by Mayor Cavalier Johnson's Department of City Development.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Historic Hilton Milwaukee's $42 million refurbishment is completed
The Hilton project, which started a year ago, includes restyled guest rooms, renovated ballrooms and meeting rooms, and a revitalized lobby.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Stalled, city-financed central city development has new plan: housing

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Stalled, city-financed central city development has new plan: housing
Kalan Haywood received a $3.85 million city loan to help convert a historic former Sears store into a boutique hotel. That failed to proceed.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Bronzeville church may be declared historic. A voucher school objects
The Second German Methodist-Episcopal Church, 140 W. Garfield Ave., is being recommended for designation by the Historic Preservation Commission's staff.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Outpost building new commercial kitchen to provide more food items

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Outpost building new commercial kitchen to provide more food items
Outpost's kitchen makes wraps, soups, salads, entrees, and bakery treats for the co-op's four area grocery stores as well as its wholesale customers.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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This firm cans craft beers and other drinks. It's moving to Franklin
WilCraft Can bought the former Strauss Brands building. Grass-fed beef processor Strauss in 2024 closed its Franklin operation.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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A new campaign provides free gift cards for shoppers at MKE businesses

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A new campaign provides free gift cards for shoppers at MKE businesses
Visit Milwaukee Foundation is spending $25,000 for bonus gift cards to encourage people to shop at local businesses during challenging times.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Hotel Laureum to open in spring 2027 at former University Club
Hotel Laureum will redevelop the former club building, 924 E. Wells St., which a Northwestern Mutual affiliate bought in 2024.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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This long-vacant metal shop is being redeveloped by an automation firm
Lean Design Werks has purchased the former Badger Metal Finishing facility, at 4021 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., and will begin renovations in January.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Marcus Center parking garage funds become issue as redevelopment looms
Questions loom over possible redevelopment of the 2.5-acre downtown parking garage site to include new uses as well as upgraded parking.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Stadium development study is good step forward, Brewers executive says
The report says up to 25% of AmFam Field's parking lots could be developed into apartments, a hotel, and other new uses totaling around $800 million.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Hamburger Mary’s relocation to Walker's Point building delayed
Closed since July 2024, popular drag bar and restaurant Hamburger Mary's could be re-opening in a historic building in its former neighborhood.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Museum's replacement with housing could bring big downtown development

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Museum's replacement with housing could bring big downtown development
Demolishing the Milwaukee Public Museum and selling the 3.7-acre site could bring up to 550 new housing units, according to a new county report.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Wisconsin economic development agency new CEO is a venture capitalist

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Wisconsin economic development agency new CEO is a venture capitalist
John W. Miller will serve as Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. secretary and CEO under an appointment by Gov. Tony Evers
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December 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Milwaukee Public Museum could be replaced by housing after it's razed

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Milwaukee Public Museum could be replaced by housing after it's razed
The museum site could accommodate up to 555 housing units under current market conditions, according to a new Milwaukee County report.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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A Milwaukee boat launch could get a makeover--with a Hoan viewing area

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A Milwaukee boat launch could get a makeover--with a Hoan viewing area
The Milwaukee County Parks Department operates the Water Street launch. It's the only public boat launch between McKinley Marina and South Shore Park.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Milwaukee Public Museum remains on track towards its fundraising goal
CEO and President Ellen Censky declined to provide an updated amount because that number is continually rising. The goal is $240 million by mid 2027.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Milwaukee apartment building where a May fire took five lives is sold
Highland Court Apartments was sold by Wisconsin Robinson Family LP for $2.5 million. The buyer is tied to Milwaukee-based Appleton Rental Homes LLC.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Sex trafficking counseling group plans new office in Milwaukee's central city
Family Matters wants to begin operating at 1536-1540 W. North Ave. in early 2026, said founder April Bentley.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Central city developer plans to renovate building near Sherman Park
Antoine Williams is seeking to buy the city-owned building and remodel its four second-floor apartments and street-level commercial space.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Milwaukee's 'boat house' gets new lighthouse--four years after proposed
Delays in replacing the lighthouse are tied to a change in contractors, the need to comply with city regulations, and the project's unusual nature.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Foxconn promises 1,374 new jobs, gets $16 million more in state money

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Foxconn promises 1,374 new jobs, gets $16 million more in state money
Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. approved what it calls "performance-based tax incentives" for Foxconn, a Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM