MIAD Commercial
2014Year Built |
6,250 SFCommercial Space |
OwnStatus |
"Street Front Retail in Two50Two MIAD Student Apartments"
Located at the street level of Two50Two Student Apartments, the commercial spaces provide neighborhood-serving retail in the heart of Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. The property features two prominent storefronts, currently occupied by a coffee shop and an art supply store, serving Two50Two residents, MIAD students, and the surrounding Third Ward community. Above the commercial spaces, the development provides student housing for approximately 310 residents at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.
KEY THEMES
- Ground-floor commercial space complements a purpose-built student housing community in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward
- Mixed-use development integrates residential and retail uses within a highly walkable urban environment
- Strategic location directly across from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design creates consistent activity and connectivity to the surrounding campus
- Flexible storefront spaces support neighborhood-serving businesses while activating the Menomonee Street streetscape
- Third Ward location provides convenient access to restaurants, galleries, retailers, employment centers, and downtown Milwaukee amenities
RESULTS
- Successfully integrated three ground-floor retail spaces within the larger Two50Two mixed-use student housing development
- Created commercial opportunities directly adjacent to MIAD within one of Milwaukee's most active mixed-use neighborhoods
- Enhanced the student residential experience by incorporating neighborhood-serving businesses within the development
- Activated the Menomonee Street frontage through a combination of commercial activity and purpose-built student housing
- Contributed to a vibrant urban destination connecting MIAD's campus with the broader Historic Third Ward community
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