The nation's 19th-largest construction firm, Mortenson Development, which was responsible for the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery in Madison, will not get the chance to compete for a high-profile development project near the Capitol Square.
Gov. Scott Walker said he is working to set up a meeting of the board for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. in the wake of a scathing state audit. That meeting may be as soon as Wednesday, he said.
A plan to put a 3½-story apartment building at the end Knickerbocker Street at Monroe Street has some residents fearing the additional traffic and activity will change forever the feel of their street.
Despite complaints from several nearby residents about lost natural space, the city will partner with a private developer to add to a West Side subdivision and improve utilities.
RACINE - SC Johnson has always opened its Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings to the public - except the mostly closed Research Tower on the company's main campus. -Thejournaltimes.com
Republicans on the Legislature's budget committee intend to approve a measure Thursday that would bar utility ratepayers from having to bear any costs for a proposed streetcar in Milwaukee - a provision that would likely kill the project.
It's fair to say construction company owner Dennis Klein and Alderman Bob Bauman don't exactly get along. They are at odds over a proposed development at 27th and Wisconsin.
Mandel Group Inc. plans to develop two high-end apartment buildings next to Sendik's Towne Centre, in Brookfield. The firm this summer is expected to submit to city officials detailed proposals for developments on two separate parcels: one at the southwest corner of Thomson Drive and N. Brookfield Road, the other at the northeast corner of Thomson Drive and Richfield Parkway.
The City of Mequon is seeking opinions on development issues through a survey of its residents. The city has traditionally done a survey every five to 10 years, according to a letter posted on the city's website.
Developer Mark Irgens hopes to see a proposal for city financing help for his planned 833 East office building ready for Milwaukee Common Council review this summer.
City of Oconomowoc - A full agenda is set for Tuesday's Common Council meeting. Planned is consideration of the developer's agreement and property exchange agreement for The Worthington.
