Beerline B Apartments
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2012Year Built |
140Total Units |
Mixed-UseDevelopment |
Mixed Use Development in Milwaukee’s Beerline B Neighborhood
For years, the site on the corner of Pleasant and Commerce Streets stood vacant, largely due to complex site issues that previously made development cost prohibitive. In partnership with Brewery Works, the site’s previous owner, General Capital crafted a residential courtyard scheme that addressed the major site constraints: a major MMSD utility easement and a severe slope to the Milwaukee River. The two buildings contain 140 units and a third building contains a modern glass community space for use by both building and the Beerline B neighborhood. The buildings create a strong urban edge on the street and River, with ground floor neighborhood-oriented retail on the hard corner. The project will include over three hundred feet of Riverwalk, completing the sequence of public spaces through Downtown Milwaukee and the Third Ward.
The project is designed with a strong urban aesthetic. Crisp clean lines produce a strong vertical composition, with balconies hung on white vertical tower elements. Topping each vertical tower is an LED light box, with colors reflecting current outdoor temperatures. The project is enjoying strong leasing due to its ideal downtown location and aesthetic appeal. The project is financed with affordable housing tax credits, a Brownfield Grant and City of Milwaukee TIF contribution.
KEY THEMES
- Beerline B Apartments transformed a former industrial site into a vibrant residential community along the Milwaukee River.
- The development was driven by strong public-private partnerships supporting infrastructure and environmental cleanup.
- The project delivers high-quality affordable housing with modern design and community-focused amenities.
RESULTS
- The development delivered 140 units, including 119 workforce and 21 market-rate apartments.
- Public funding included TIF support and a brownfield grant for site remediation.
- The project added over 1,000 linear feet of Riverwalk, expanding public access along the riverfront.
- Beerline B Apartments was recognized with a Mayor’s Design Award.
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