Kurt Jensen

As reported in jsonline.com written by Tom Daykin A proposal to rezone the former Lowe’s store on Milwaukee’s north side to become a distribution center was approved Monday by the Plan Commission. The commission voted to amend the city’s land use plan, which covers the neighborhood that includes the building, 5800 W. Hope Ave. It also approved site and building changes for the property and an exemption from performance standards for Midtown Center, the shopping center where the building is located. Those actions — the ... Read More

As reported in theday.com written by Joe Wojtas Stonington — Last week was a good one for the long hoped for revitalization of downtown Pawcatuck. First, Jim Lathrop, the owner of Best Energy, began renovating the blighted building next to his businesses at the corner of Mechanic and West Broad streets that’s been partially occupied since 1982. The building is at a very visible location for those driving into the downtown. Second, the town got word that a Milwaukee firm, that has experience in revitalizing old ... Read More

As reported in biztimes.com written by Corrinne Hess After being vacant for nearly seven years, the former Lowe’s building near Milwaukee’s Midtown Center could soon have a tenant. Milwaukee-based Phoenix Investors LLC has asked the city to allow for an indoor wholesale and distribution facility as a permitted use within the building at 5800 W. Hope Ave. Frank Crivello, executive vice president of Phoenix Investors, said the company is very close to announcing a tenant for the building. Crivello would not say who the company ... Read More