Vista Village, built on the site of the former St. Bernard Catholic Church and Wauwatosa Catholic School, began welcoming its first tenants on Aug. 1. Tosa Forward News recently took a tour to give readers an inside look.
The BID's inaugural board, a mix of business and property owners and East Tosa residents, has been slowly increasing the district's visibility this year, and the hiring of an executive director was identified as an "important milestone."
The plans submitted by JJH3group for the Design Review Board's approval show a four-story townhouse building on the north side and a three-story apartment building to the south.
The coffee-and-donuts chain is planning to move into a vacant building with a drive-thru at 151 N. Mayfair Road near the I-94 on-ramp. The former occupant? A Starbucks.
Chef Zak Baker was a finalist for Best Chef: Midwest, and he and Sarah Baker took some of their long-time employees with them to attend the award ceremony in Chicago on June 15.
Two buildings are proposed for 7501 W. North Ave., the single-story grocery and a separate bank building with a drive-thru. Former plans for the property included a 90-unit apartment building.
Owner Carly Hurley describes the business as a “community retail space,” where events such as baby and bridal showers, community group meetings and workshops also can be held.
"This foundational leadership role is focused on building momentum, strengthening connections, and bringing our district’s vision to life," the business improvement district said in inviting applications for the position.
The building originally was home to a two-story Hasenmiller’s Rexall Drug Store until 1962, then the Chinese Pagoda until it closed in 2024. What comes next is a local mystery.
BID leaders had organized this North Avenue clean-up as one of the first public-facing events since the commercial strip from 60th Street to 76th Street was approved last fall as an official business improvement district.
Installing mobile saunas at Hart Park was a novel concept last fall when Heat Haven's owners pitched it to city officials. Now, as the inaugural season is winding down, the wellness business is counting a number of successes.
Active Life Skills LLC plans to occupy space at 10225 W. Capitol Drive to serve up to eight clients at a time "with development and physical disabilities, as well as adults who struggle with their mental health."
