The Wauwatosa Village BID is testing out the concept of a "social district" this fall after the Common Council passed ordinance changes creating the new category and permissions for certain special events.
COnovate is among the member businesses based in the Technology Innovation Center at 10437 Innovation Drive in the Milwaukee County Research Park just south of Wauwatosa Plank Road.
The Renaissance was a dramatic redevelopment project when it opened in 2020, a conversion from a former office building into a high-end hotel, which also includes the Eldr+Rime restaurant.
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.
