Milwaukee City Development
@MilwaukeeDCD
*๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ* Improving the quality of city life by promoting development that creates jobs, builds wealth and strengthens our community.
Milwaukeeโs new Downtown Dog Park will debut Aug. 20, marking the transformation of a vacant site into a 23,000-square-foot community space. @cityofmilwaukee bizjournals.com/milwaukee/newsโฆ
It's Feature Friday! Today, we want to spotlight Madison Goldbeck! Madison is the Marketing & Communications Officer for @MilwaukeeDCD and @PortMilwaukee, and she enjoys working alongside a dedicated team to help strengthen the City. instagram.com/p/DMiOjbuOPs7/โฆ
SAVE THE DATE TO JOIN US AT THE BRONZEVILLE CULTURAL & ARTS FESTIVAL! ๐๏ธSunday, August 3rd โฐ10:00 AM to 6:00 PM ๐North Ave. (MLK Dr. to 7th St.) The festival will have three stages for performances, vendors, food, family, and fun.๐Visit milwaukee.gov/bronzeville for more info.
Governor Tony Evers has been a remarkable leader for Wisconsin and a great partner for Milwaukee. He has my gratitude. wisn.com/article/gov-toโฆ
Newly-released data from the Department of Public Works shows that Mayor Cavalier Johnsonโs administration's traffic calming efforts are having their intended impact. @milwaukeedpw @MayorMKE urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/07/22/datโฆ
Meet Ed & Olgita! They are the Homes MKE Real Estate Specialist and Housing Rehabilitation Specialist focused on renovating vacant City-owned houses into affordable homeownership opportunities. Start your homeownership journey by texting "Homes MKE" to (414)708-1182."
Northwestern Mutual welcomed 11,000 people to Milwaukee for its annual meeting. The event is expected to bring $21 million in economic impact to the region. @NM_Financial @cityofmilwaukee @visitmilwaukee bizjournals.com/milwaukee/newsโฆ
DCD Commissioner Lafayette Crump said the TIF support โsignals that the City of Milwaukee will do what it takes to grow the tax base and to provide housing for current and future residents.โ @cityofmilwaukee @LafayetteCrump biztimes.com/developers-plaโฆ
๐ฅตExtreme heat on the way! With heat index values near 107ยฐ, some DPW crews including Sanitation & Forestry will start work earlier on Wedn & Thurs to beat the heat. Remember to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak hours & check on neighbors.๐งStay cool, stay safe!
๐จExtreme Heat watch issued for Wed-Thurs. ๐จ Check out our #MKESummertimeGuide for a cool and safe summer! Get outdoors, explore your city, beat the heat, find summer fun for youth, get safety tips, and see more helpful resources at milwaukee.gov/summer.
TODAY: Stay informed about whatโs happening in your City. ๐ Visit milwaukee.gov/Home for the complete agenda.
The @cityofmilwaukee Health Department (MHD) is urging residents to take precautions during an Extreme Heat Watch issued by the National Weather Service (NWS), in effect from Wednesday, July 23 at 10 a.m. through Thursday, July 24 at 7 p.m. milwaukeerecord.com/press-release/โฆ
A city financing plan to help renovate a Milwaukee affordable apartment community adds sprinklers to the project. jsonline.com/story/money/reโฆ
Cheers to Milwaukee. ๐ป
The @cityofmilwaukee ranked #5 on LinkedIn's list of 25 cities on the rise. "Tourism continues to drive billions to the economic engine of Wisconsin, while a booming local housing market & influx of tech jobs are making it an increasingly attractive destination to live & work."โฆ
Milwaukee's largest conversion of an office building to housing would create 373 apartments by early 2028. This includes 75 "workforce housing" apartments, with rents affordable to people earning no higher than the Milwaukee area's median income. jsonline.com/story/money/reโฆ
For Milwaukee resident Jeanette Torres, homeownership was a longstanding dream that has now been realized through the work of Milwaukee Community Land Trust, the @cityofmilwaukee and other partners. biztimes.com/milwaukee-commโฆ
The Housing Element Plan has been signed by Mayor Johnson! You can view the Housing Element and other materials by visiting engage.milwaukee.gov/HousingElement @cityofmilwaukee @MayorMKE @LafayetteCrump
The @cityofmilwaukee ranked #5 on LinkedIn's list of 25 cities on the rise. "Tourism continues to drive billions to the economic engine of Wisconsin, while a booming local housing market & influx of tech jobs are making it an increasingly attractive destination to live & work."โฆ
As we celebrate the passage of the Housing Element, we remember the tireless efforts of the late Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, the initial primary sponsor of the Housing Element. @cityofmilwaukee @MKE_CC @MayorMKE
One of Milwaukeeโs โall of the aboveโ strategies to create affordable housing has more than doubled in size! urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/07/14/comโฆ
