Learn more about our comprehensive planning process with the community to shape the next two decades of development, policies, and programs that enable a more walkable, vibrant, diverse, inclusive and resilient downtown.
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Downtown Milwaukee is the economic hub of southeastern Wisconsin with billions of dollars in recently completed, under construction and proposed game changing projects. This investment is creating significant momentum establishing downtown as a vibrant city center and global gateway. Downtown recently won some of its most historic business recruitments, opened new Class A office buildings, and celebrated the groundbreaking of Wisconsin’s tallest residential towers. World class sports teams, strong nightlife, active third spaces, and expanding art and cultural offerings have downtown Milwaukee on a unprecedented positive trajectory. For a snapshot of numerous catalytic projects across all industry sectors, click here.
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Learn about plans to build a new dog amenity on a centrally located site under I-794, between the Milwaukee River and Plankinton Avenue, along Clybourn Street. Donation opportunities available.
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Since 2010, over $3.5 billion has been invested in completed private and public projects and more than $2.5 billion is currently under construction or proposed to start soon.
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In summer 2019, Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 launched the Downtown Perceptions Survey to quantify and chronicle the rapid changes occurring in Downtown Milwaukee and the attitudes or various Downtown users. Read the report on the survey's findings here.
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In partnership with Downtown Madison, Inc., this new virtual event series features conversations with industry experts from Wisconsin's two economic engines, Madison and Milwaukee.
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Through Milwaukee Downtown’s Commercial Property Search, you can review all the available office and retail properties in downtown Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 created “The Hop Streetcar Development & Investment Guide” to promote the many development, redevelopment and commercial lease opportunities that exist along Phase 1.
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Downtown Milwaukee is the economic, cultural, and social hub of Southeastern Wisconsin. Since 2005, over $4.1 billion in private and public projects have been complete.
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Broadway, a central north-south axis between the central business district and Historic Third Ward, is transforming with new private investment, coupled with murals, lighting, and landscaping improvements.
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Welcome to West Wisconsin Avenue - a vibrant street anchoring the Westown neighborhood. Experience the ongoing renaissance, renewed energy & unparalleled opportunity that exists on this main street.
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Sound decisions start with statistics. Market data drives investment. Before any deals are signed, investors want to know the key economic indicators that make a location viable.
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Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 continues to work independently and with our partners to augment the incentive programs that are available to downtown property owners and businesses.
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In response to the rapid growth of downtown Milwaukee’s nighttime economy, Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 retained the services of the Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) – a private, non-profit organization that assists businesses and communities in creating safe, vibrant and economically prosperous places to socialize.
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Downtown Milwaukee is a bustling central business district filled with Fortune 500® companies and entrepreneurial ventures. Learn about the businesses that are new in town, launching new products or adding new employees.
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Downtown Milwaukee is in the midst of a true renaissance. To effectively communicate downtown’s urban revival, Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 produces a monthly newsletter and semi-annual magazine.
