This is incredible! Im really excited for that plaza next to Zocalo
Milwaukee may have never had a bigger collection of broken glass and phallic graffiti.
![See Inside Northridge Mall Before It’s Demolished](https://midwest.social/pictrs/image/5200e815-3544-49a9-85bf-c4760660fc9e.jpeg?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
Yes! New amtrak train starts May 21st..
Theyre essentially taking one of the hiawatha trains & expanding it to minneapolis.
This new line will increase the daily frequency of trains to Minneapolis from 1 to 2.
Added train doubles service between Milwaukee and Twin Cities.
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New train! Very excited
WisDOT released their alternatives to replace WIS175
WisDOT released their alternatives for WIS175. Ive linked the website that places to submit feedback.
What are your thoughts on the alternatives?
Entrepreneur Nat Davauer has big plans for key downtown space.
![Draft & Vessel Owner Plans Cafe at Vel R. Phillips Plaza](https://midwest.social/pictrs/image/96412e5b-9bd7-47b6-9027-81eb2919bb30.jpeg?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
New vendor announced for Vel R Phillips Plaza
W Michigan St redesign.
The City of Milwaukee is redesigning W. Michigan Street from N. Water Street to N. 8th Street to improve safety, comfort, and accessibility for everyone using the street.
![W. Michigan Street](https://midwest.social/pictrs/image/fc0fb919-c798-4e6d-a44a-ad3fc9111bb8.jpeg?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
DPW just released plans and renders for the upcoming Michigan St redesign. What are your thoughts?
This sounds like really good news!
Haha that sounds like the way to go!
Im in a similar situation being right next to the perimeter.. was kind of excited for the week though (something to break up the daily monotony)
Zone will cover portion of Downtown in July, with multiple layers of access.
![RNC Security Zone Revealed](https://midwest.social/pictrs/image/451aac92-6ea4-42eb-be9b-ffa052a7c8dd.jpeg?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
What are your thoughts on the upcoming RNC?
Sad news, but im excited to see what replaces it.. hopefully something cool & exciting
The fact that such a building has to jump through so many hoops to be built is infuriating… glad that the rejection was successfully appealed.
Speeding dropped 69% on one southside street.
![Data Shows Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Effort Is Working](https://midwest.social/pictrs/image/27596eb4-8818-45fa-ba5a-e0a1c0157ed1.jpeg?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
Pretty exciting to hear! The article particularly spotlighted Lapham Blvd, which saw incredible decreases in speeding.
Crane is coming down
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Construction crane is coming down for 333 water. Feels tantalizingly close to completion
Im really glad to see such thorough consideration placed on the removal options.. they are my favorite out of the 9 & im glad that they are sorting out the biggest potential issue with them (the bridge)..
I do wonder, what percentage of bridge openings are for boats that arent edelweiss or mke boat line?
I ask because i wonder if the cheapest/most efficient solution would be to just fund the replacement of the companys’ current fleets (what is it, like 4 boats total between both companies) with newer boats that are shorter.
This is incredible! Ive been really impressed with the city’s safe street efforts & am glad to see momentum going this strong.
Interesting..
I have mixed feelings, but hope that they are successful in their efforts.. it would suck to see it decay there for another 20 years while they struggle to find the appropriate funding.
Very exciting news! Finally a conclusion to such a crazy saga.
Excited to see what is in store for the site after the mall is demolished in the spring. Theres so many possibilities.
Ngl, i legit think it sounds like a really fun & awesome snack!
It essentially gives all the pleasure of eating a well spiced dish without the calories.. i could see it as the perfect snack for stoners.
Super exciting! Ive been really liking freeway removal option #2 & am excited to hear that its likely to be included in the next round.
Wow! This sounds incredible! Excited to see it.
Finally…
Black spruce seems like the irl version of an internet troll lol. Hopefully once the facility is razed, the saga will end
Woah! Very interesting!
Excited to see what comes of this action… hopefully it involves WisDOT looking into alternative transportation options.
Woah! Another venue.. crazy how many music venues are being planned. Either milwaukee is vastly underserved, or there is about to be a lot of volatility in the local venue market.
Tbh, i dont go to many concerts, but pretty excited to see this proposal & hope it attracts artists who arent locked into live nation contracts. I just hope the venue is designed tastefully (aka not a giant parking garage with an undersized music venue sticking out the side)
This is so incredibly exciting!
This is very exciting! Excited to see how extensive the renovations will be (ex, will they be like walnut st with its grade separated buike lanes, or will it be like 6th st with jersey barriers/flexi posts)
333 N Water almost topped off
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Looks like they’re removing the yellow scaffolding.. all that appears to remain is the roof of the mechanical penthouse.
Mayfair Mall Apartment development
Four apartment buildings, ranging from 15 to 19 stories tall, are part of a $400 million investment at Mayfair mall over the next 12 years, according to our partners at Milwaukee Business Journal.
![Mayfair Mall plans unveiled: $400M apartment development with four buildings](https://midwest.social/pictrs/image/7123f7f2-b02d-4882-94c7-cb4f51d4c246.jpeg?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
New renders just unveiled for the 900(!!) new apartments at mayfair mall. Looking pretty awesome IMO! What are your thoughts?
Water Main Break Closes Streetcar Indefinitely
Two buildings at intersection of Broadway and Wisconsin are without power. Repairs will take days.
![Water Main Break Closes Streetcar Indefinitely, Snarls Traffic](https://midwest.social/pictrs/image/99e401d5-9119-48a5-9b8d-945d8f08b59d.jpeg?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
Rough weekend for the hop to be out of service :(
Growing MKE
Milwaukee department of city development is currently in the process of amending the zoning code to encourage housing choice and growth. The attached website includes some amazing info & ways to participate. The city is actively seeking feedback via "open houses" as well as an online survey.
What are your thoughts on this initiative?
Wisconsin State fair just released it’s new foods list
What foods are you most excited for?
NOVA Could be downtown AirBnB hub
Apartments could be temporarily leased as "pop-up hotel." Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
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The new apartment complex near Metro Market is seeking approval to lease up to 90 of their 251 units as AirBnBs for up to 2 years. What are your thoughts?
Four Options to Transform Brady Street
Business improvement district releases study, seeks feedback. The goal: 'to create one of the world's great streets.'
![Four Options To Transform Brady Street](https://midwest.social/pictrs/image/c457e60e-66b4-491b-9da2-818bf53022b1.jpeg?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
Pretty exciting design options provided bu the Brady Street Bid. What are your thoughts?
State's Pedestrian Deaths Rise by 50%
2022 was Wisconsin's worst year since 1981. Report cites dangerous driving and larger heavier vehicles as factors.
Are Prospects for Removing I-794 Dead on Arrival?
After a briefing from the state DOT, Ald. Bauman is pushing to delay the Downtown plan, claiming freeway spur replacement and streetcar expansion aren’t realistic.
![Are Prospects for Removing I-794 Dead on Arrival? - Milwaukee Magazine](https://midwest.social/pictrs/image/087d223b-c594-46b6-b831-acd7adc744bc.jpeg?format=webp&thumbnail=256)
Talk about a depressing article :(
Favorite Brat in MKE?
Been craving a good bratwurst quite often lately & have been trying a bunch of restaurants lately. Wanted to see if anyone had a favorite restaurant for brats..
Lately, ive been quite fond of wurst bar