'A great thing for the neighborhood': Inside plans to redevelop The Grand

MILWAUKEE - After going back to the drawing board, a real estate developer has a new plan to redevelop a former department store building on Historic Mitchell Street as apartments. If the project moves forward, it could be just the start for the property's next chapter.   ...more

Leo's notes: Combining workforce housing with essential community services creates a stronger mixed-use destination that supports both residents and local businesses. As construction costs and financing challenges continue to reshape development across Wisconsin, phased redevelopment and adaptive reuse are proving to be practical strategies that preserve historic assets, expand housing opportunities, and strengthen neighborhood commercial corridors without requiring large-scale greenfield development.