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May 29, 2026

Kenosha firm completes largest private affordable housing project in Wisconsin

Milwaukee's 600-unit Corliss Apartments could be an example of how to break the logjam of construction costs and lack of capital in Wisconsin housing.

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Mar 25, 2026

Madison workers paid $75K in unpaid wage claims

Madison construction workers recovered $75,331 in unpaid wages tied to The Intersect affordable housing project after liens, protests and legal action.

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Jul 24, 2025

Affordable housing project planned near Rockwell Automation in Milwaukee

Kenosha-based Bear Development submitted a request to rezone a Walker's Point parking lot to allow for multi-family residential development.

Bear Development is working on a 576-unit affordable housing project in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood. The more than $200 million job includes eight five-story buildings built over the former Filer and Stowell complex on Becher Street. (Staff photos by Ethan Duran)
Apr 28, 2025

(PHOTOS): Affordable apartments on the rise in Milwaukee

Kenosha-based Bear Development is leading a more than 500-unit multifamily project replacing the former Filer and Stowell industrial complex in Milwaukee.

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Feb 26, 2025

Land sale signals resurrection of Iron District development plan

A future stadium in downtown Milwaukee is expected to welcome its first soccer franchise in 2026.

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Sep 14, 2023

Bear Development affordable apartments takes next step forward in Milwaukee

A Milwaukee committee approved city financing for the plan, which will go to the Common Council next.

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Aug 30, 2023

576-unit apartment building gains early tax increment district approval

Bear Development’s CEO said he wants to start construction in 60 days.

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Aug 11, 2023

Large affordable housing development seeks $9M from city of Milwaukee

Kenosha-based Bear Development wants to build 500 units in a $197 million project.

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Oct 21, 2022

Milwaukee professional soccer team agreement paves the way for Iron District MKE construction

An agreement with Kacmarcik Enterprises and Milwaukee Pro Soccer will secure groundbreaking for a sports district development in late fall.

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May 20, 2022

Developers announce plans for soccer stadium mixed-use project in Milwaukee

Developers are moving forward with plans to build an 8,000-seat soccer stadium as part of a mixed-use project near Marquette University.

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