Wauwatosa to put out RFP for Civic Center

February 13, 2015 2:37 pm Leave a comment

The city of Wauwatosa is requesting proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop a comprehensive building improvement plan for its city’s Civic Center, which includes City Hall, a library and a police station.

Milwaukee City Hall, Riverwalk projects in city’s budget

February 11, 2015 12:48 pm Leave a comment

Milwaukee City Hall stands against the city’s skyline in this May 31, 2012 file photo. The Milwaukee Common Council's Judiciary and Legislative Committee voted unanimously Monday to settle a lawsuit against three engineering and design firms that worked on the City Hall before terra cotta fell from the building’s facade. (File photo by Kevin Harnack)

The city of Milwaukee will borrow more than $2 million to continue work on several projects, including foundation work at City Hall.

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Milwaukee bridge to be replaced

February 11, 2015 10:54 am Leave a comment

After an inspection revealed that the North 51st Boulevard Bridge over Lincoln Creek had deteriorated beyond repair, the city of Milwaukee amended a prior rehabilitation plan and increased money to completely rebuild the structure.

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Foreclosed homes test Milwaukee’s creativity

February 9, 2015 3:02 pm Leave a comment

A foreclosed home sits for sale Thursday at 2454 Wauwatosa Ave. in Wauwatosa. A recent spike in foreclosures nationwide has Wisconsin homebuilders considering new ways to cope with the lack of interest in residential construction. (Staff photo by Kevin Harnack)

Milwaukee housing officials are searching for ways to make the estimated 1,300 homes the city owns through tax foreclosures enticing to potential buyers.

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Milwaukee natural gas station to be renovated, expanded

February 9, 2015 10:11 am Leave a comment

Milwaukee's Department of Public Works is seeking bids for the construction of a new natural gas fueling station and interior renovation of its existing northwest garage.

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Ambassador Hotel owner looks to buy City Campus buildings

February 6, 2015 2:14 pm Leave a comment

Rick Wiegand, owner of the Ambassador Hotel in Milwaukee, has entered into a six-month option to purchase on two of three structures in Milwaukee County's City Campus complex.

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Milwaukee County board approves O’Donnell Park audit (UPDATE)

February 5, 2015 2:22 pm Leave a comment

The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted 12-4 Thursday in favor of an audit of O’Donnell Park that will seek to revitalize the site as a publicly owned and operated asset.

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Pre-bid conference set for renovation of Milwaukee library branch

February 5, 2015 10:18 am Leave a comment

A rendering of the planned new exterior of the Tippecanoe Branch Library in Milwaukee (image courtesy of Engberg Anderson Architects)

A Feb. 11 pre-bid conference is scheduled for contractors interested in renovation work at Milwaukee's Tippecanoe Library.

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Milwaukee alderman offers streetcar alternatives (UPDATE)

February 3, 2015 3:00 pm Leave a comment

Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan on Tuesday proposed “transit-on-demand” and a premium bus service as alternatives to a downtown streetcar, but such an option would require cutting the strings attached to federal money.

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