Depending on which news sources you follow, Milwaukee is going through either a “renaissance” or a “reinvention.” However you want to define it, it’s safe to say that Milwaukee is currently building a lot of new and wonderful things! Here are some of them, brought to you by GTG Home Buyers!
• Remember that plan to build a $5 million visitor and education center in Lakeshore State Park? Well, it’s still a thing, and the Friends of Lakeshore State Park are in fundraising mode.
“The low-slung hub for freshwater education, recreation and community events will be tucked into a native prairie near the park’s marina with a green roof, solar panels to generate electricity, bird-safe windows, permeable patio pavers, native landscaping and bioswales,” explains a brochure. “The building includes a classroom-events space, a permanent and interactive educational exhibit, accessible restrooms, drinking water station and offices for state DNR staff.”
The 22-acre Lakeshore State Park island sits just across from Henry Maier Festival Park. It was built from Deep Tunnel landfill in 1991, and a visitor center was apparently part of the original vision. [Milwaukee Magazine]
• Remember that plan to build a food truck park on the site of the long-vacant and extremely run-down Humboldt Gardens building on the corner of Humboldt and North? Well, it’s not a thing anymore. Or is it?
Developer Clarence Morse first announced his plan in 2021. Now, five years later, the building is back on the market, though Morse says he plans to “move forward and reapply.”
The iconic three-story building was built in 1890, and was originally a Schlitz tied-house tavern. Over the years it was home to a long list of bars and clubs, including Zak’s, the Spruce Goose, and Kilroy’s. The first floor has been vacant since 1992. A plan to redevelop the building into condos fell apart in 2019. [OnMilwaukee]
Offsite links to more new and wonderful things…
• “Plans proceed to convert historic Menomonee Valley factory for housing.” [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
• “Milwaukee Tool to expand campus in Menomonee Falls for 2,000 employees.” [BizTimes]
• “100 East apartment conversion seeks more city cash as costs rise.” [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
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