Plan Commission

Mar 13, 2026

Cleared for construction: Development approval and permitting in metro Milwaukee

The Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds metro Milwaukee cities with streamlined reviews approve building projects faster, with Milwaukee at 145 days median timeline.

Jan 6, 2023

Brookfield halts future plans for drive-thru only restaurants

Casual restaurants with drive-thrus will need 600 square feet of dining space if they want to build in Brookfield after a new ordinance passed.

Jan 23, 2019

Ascent tower — supported by timber, not steel — wins Milwaukee Commission’s OK

The proposed 21-story Ascent tower in downtown Milwaukee — which would use timber beams for its frame rather than steel — won approval from the city's Plan Commission on Tuesday.

Nov 13, 2017

Modified Bucks apartment plans receives panel endorsement

In the latest plan change for an apartment complex tied to the new Bucks arena, city officials called for replacing nearly half the amount of square footage that was to be set aside for ground-floor commercial space with a handful of apartment units.

Jul 17, 2017

Potawatomi hotel expansion wins Milwaukee panel endorsement

The proposed expansion of the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino got its first key endorsement from a panel of Milwaukee officials on Monday.

Jan 14, 2014

Plans to build new ‘Tosa apartment building move forward

Preliminary plans to build a new apartment complex in Wauwatosa received unanimous committee approval Monday.

Jan 13, 2014

Panel approves lot annexation for woman’s club

The Wauwatosa Woman’s Club won its first approval to join its newly acquired vacant lot to its main parcel.

Dec 10, 2013

Milwaukee zoning panel approves Malcolm X change

The city of Milwaukee’s Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee unanimously voted Tuesday to approve a zoning change to support the redevelopment of the city’s former Malcolm X Middle School.

Sep 16, 2013

Commission approves Sherman Park improvement district

After more than an hour of testimony Monday, Milwaukee’s City Plan Commission approved the creation of the Sherman Park Neighborhood Improvement District.

Sep 1, 2011

Traffic study stalls review of development

The neighbors of a potential Madison development are getting restless over the lack of a traffic report as the project nears a city vote.

Jun 20, 2011

State stalls Madison warehouse project

By Adam Wise State planners are putting the brakes on a 96,000-square-foot warehouse project to allow time for an environmental assessment neighbors say should have been done long ago. “We […]

Jun 13, 2011

Neighbors resist state project in Madison

By James Briggs A Madison alderwoman opposes state plans to construct a 96,000-square-foot storage and preservation building in a north-side residential neighborhood. Anita Weier, a freshman on the Madison Common […]