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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/JSOnline business reporter covering commercial development.

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Edison developer sued for $11 million by firm seeking foreclosure The Edison's developer hasn't shown it "can raise sufficient capital to complete the Project," says the suit โ€“ filed by C.D. Smith Construction Inc.

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13.03.2026 16:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Flawed study pitches project that would hurt hotels, Marcus says Milwaukee's hotel market isn't healthy, and a $400 million subsidized convention center hotel would make matters worse, Marcus Corp. executives say.

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12.03.2026 20:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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City plans $14 million for street work, bike lanes, new RiverWalk The funds would come from property tax revenue generated by newer commercial developments within the greater downtown area.

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12.03.2026 15:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Historic Third Ward sauna and bath house would include restaurant The business, proposed by entrepreneurs who operate two similar Chicago spas, is planned for a former Glorioso Bros. warehouse, 521 E. Corcoran Ave.

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Historic Third Ward sauna and bath house would include restaurant

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11.03.2026 18:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Work to start in 2026 on West Allis apartments--if city OKs financing Mandel Group Inc. plans to build the second phase of SoNa Lofts north of West Mitchell Street and west of South 66th Street.

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11.03.2026 16:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mitchell Park Domes redevelopment project moves ahead with plans and funding Milwaukee's Mitchell Park Domes redevelopment project, costing $51.6 million for its first phase, is moving forward and fundraising is underway.

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11.03.2026 14:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Milwaukee's Baird Center convention hotel years away, faces hurdles A proposed 600-room hotel for Milwaukee's Baird Center is years away and faces hurdles, including demolishing a historic theater.

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10.03.2026 21:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Former Just Art's sold--enlarging Walker's Point development site The closed tavern and its adjoining lots, at 181, 183 and 185-187 S. Second St., were sold for $574,000 to a SixSibs Capital affiliate.

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05.03.2026 18:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Red Arrow Park could see changes--with skating path replacing rink Three conceptual redesigns for Red Arrow Park, 920 N. Water St., are the topic of a March 5 open house at City Hall.

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05.03.2026 15:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tosa has fastest project review, Brookfield the slowest, study says That Wisconsin Policy Forum study comes as communities balance project oversight โ€“ which can bring delays โ€“ with strong demand for more housing.

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Tosa has fastest project review, Brookfield the slowest, study says

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05.03.2026 14:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Large affordable apartment community near Northridge sees opposition Fishers, Indiana-based The Annex Group LLC wants to develop two four-story buildings, with around 240 units, on a vacant lot at 9251 N. 70th St.

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04.03.2026 18:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Milwaukee Film paid $1.55 million for Downer Theatre, new deed says The cinema was sold as a condo. That allowed the seller to break off Downer Theatre from the connected buildings, which include other businesses.

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Milwaukee Film paid $1.55 million for Downer Theatre, new deed says

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04.03.2026 14:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Menasha-based McClone Insurance buys $2.7M Brookfield office building The 43,700-square-foot building, 150 N. Sunnyslope Road, is about 5 miles from McClone's current Brookfield office, at 13040 W. Lisbon Road.

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03.03.2026 17:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Milwaukee area embraces backyard homes, but not without debate Milwaukee-area communities are embracing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to boost affordable housing and tax base. Learn how these backyard homes are changing neighborhoods.

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03.03.2026 17:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Milwaukee Public Museum hits 90% of fundraising goal--but construction costs rise The museum has raised $212 million, or around 88% of its original $240 million goal. But inflation and tariffs have raised construction costs.

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03.03.2026 17:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Milwaukee's downtown development boom stalls: What's holding up major projects? Several major development projects in downtown Milwaukee, including apartment high-rises and hotels, are stalled or have halted construction due to high interest rates, inflated costs, and a surplus o...

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Milwaukee's downtown development boom stalls: What's holding up major projects?

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02.03.2026 15:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Betty Brinn Children's Museum to find new, larger location in 2026 Betty Brinn Children's Museum has operated on downtown Milwaukee's lakefront since its 1995 opening. It's outgrown that site, museum officials say.

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26.02.2026 17:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Historic Walker's Point bank to become Milwaukee roofing firm's office Roofed Right America will move its main office to 411 W. National Ave., where it will operate with 28 employees. The building was a BMO Harris Bank.

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Historic Walker's Point bank to become Milwaukee roofing firm's office

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25.02.2026 15:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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100 East conversion to housing begins in April--if city OKs financing 100 East's redevelopment would draw cash from property tax revenue generated by the project. That needs Common Council approval.

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24.02.2026 17:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New Baird Center hotel would help all downtown hotels, study claims The hotel, which would need public financing, could replace the historic Miller High Life Theatre. That's drawing opposition.

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New Baird Center hotel would help all downtown hotels, study claims

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20.02.2026 16:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Milwaukee housing projects, including workforce units, get public financing boost Milwaukee's largest housing development, the 100 East conversion, and two Walker's Point apartment projects are set to receive public financing.

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Milwaukee housing projects, including workforce units, get public financing boost

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19.02.2026 23:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Plans proceed to convert historic Menomonee Valley factory for housing A group led by developer Ken Breunig has filed renovation plans with the Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission.

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17.02.2026 13:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Milwaukee Tool's $200 million Falls expansion to house 2,000 workers Milwaukee Tool's $200 million expansion in Menomonee Falls is to include $26 million in village financing help.

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Milwaukee Tool's $200 million Falls expansion to house 2,000 workers

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16.02.2026 15:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Milwaukee building tied to convicted felon Kay Yang to become venue Long and Miana Lee plan to convert the building into an events venue. It's located in the Park Place business park on Milwaukee's far northwest side.

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16.02.2026 13:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Downtown's 100 East apartment conversion seeks additional city cash A downtown office tower's $165 million-plus conversion into 373 apartments wants an additional $2.2 million in city financing due to rising costs.

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Downtown's 100 East apartment conversion seeks additional city cash

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12.02.2026 15:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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City Hall honors former Bucks and Fiserv Forum President Peter Feigin Peter Feigin was honored by the Common Council for his 12 seasons with the team, including developing Fiserv Forum and helping win an NBA title.

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10.02.2026 20:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New historic district wins council OK. Investor calls process unfair The historic district is at Brady Street and Farwell Avenue. It covers four neighboring homes, now rental properties, built in the late 1800s.

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10.02.2026 17:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fiserv's earnings beat expectations with recovery from stock plunge Fiserv's fourth-quarter earnings beat expectations. It's showing signs of recovery from a disastrous Q3 report and related stock price plunge.

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10.02.2026 15:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rockwell picks New Berlin for 1M-square-foot manufacturing plant Rockwell's New Berlin plant could be developed on 100 acres along West Grange Avenue and South Moorland Road.

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05.02.2026 17:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Classy Girl Cupcakes reborn as Classy Girl Rebaked in Brewery District Classy Girl Cupcakes, which closed its downtown Milwaukee operation in December, is making a comeback as Classy Girl Rebaked this March.

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05.02.2026 15:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0