Articles tagged with 'Development'

How about an Alterra at the Downtown Borders space?

Published Feb. 23, 2011

Wisconsin Avenue could really use an invested, interested and passionate tenant like Alterra Coffee Roasters. Let's get an Alterra in the heart of our city.

Retail, restaurant wishes for 342 N. Water St.?

Published Jan. 27, 2011

Marquee space at the Mayer Building at 342 N. Water St. is now available. What would you like to see there?

Marcus Center's Peck Pavilion finally getting a facelift

Published Nov. 10, 2010

Six years after its last regular programming, the Peck Pavilion at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is finally getting an overhaul.

Five ideas for the Milwaukee Public Museum

Published Nov. 4, 2010

As much as I love the Milwaukee Public Museum I think it needs changes. Allow me, please, to present five ideas.

Brightening Downtown's dark spots

Published April 8, 2010

Sure underused Downtown spaces can be dark and dreary, but I can't help but think that something can be done to make them more attractive.

Shorewood ready for some architectural funk

Published Feb. 12, 2010

Last week, the Village of Shorewood recommended approving a facade improvement grant for the North Shore Bank Building at 3970 N. Oakland Ave.

Pondering the former Chancery, Einstein's spaces on Downer

Published Dec. 31, 2009

What are your thoughts for the best use of the former Chancery and Einstein's spaces on Downer Avenue? Both have been vacant now for nearly two years.

Any ideas for the Gimbel's parking pavilion?

Published Nov. 6, 2009

The Gimbel's parking pavilion, 555 N. Plankinton Ave., was built in 1947. But, its last tenant moved out in March. It needs something new. Any ideas?

Another steakhouse at the former Yanni's space?

Published Oct. 1, 2009

Is another steakhouse coming to the former Yanni's Steaks, Chops and Seafood, 540 E. Mason St.?

The Moderne is likely moving ahead

Published Sept. 15, 2009

The Moderne, the long-awaited project on the corner of 3rd and Juneau, is moving ahead. The City, through RACM, is aiming to provide $10 million in financial assistance to the project

More thoughts on Downtown retail, Grand Avenue

Published Aug. 8, 2009

With Milwaukee Downtown's hiring of Deanna Inniss as a recruiter and taking the inside of Grand Avenue off of her plate, it is poised to build off the success of the Third Ward and spread that unique urban shopping experience to the rest of Downtown.

If Von Trier closes are we to blame?

Published July 21, 2009

The Milwaukee Business Journal reported Friday that Von Trier might be for sale and public records note a foreclosure suit on the Milwaukee icon that opened in 1978. Are we to blame?

A simple suggestion for Laacke and Joys

Published July 20, 2009

I drive past Laacke and Joys, 1433 N. Water St., nearly every day. Here's a simple suggestion for this wonderful, 165-year old local company. And, it could have positive impact on all Downtown retail.

The future of urban shopping centers?

Published July 18, 2009

Is dorm-oriented development the future of urban shopping centers? Indeed, a new development style is taking hold in Milwaukee.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries opening in Third Ward?

Published June 10, 2009

Five Guys Burgers and Fries is searching for a location in the Third Ward. Or, that's the rumor. Sources say it could occupy a space at 309 N. Water St., most recently Hers, a women's boutique that closed in February.

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