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Riverworks Business Improvement District #25

The Riverworks Business Improvement District #25 is a public-private partnership between the City of Milwaukee and the owners of 130 properties that allows businesses and property owners to collectively develop, manage and promote the Riverworks Center business district. To view the BID #25 boundaries, click on this Map.

The Riverworks BID operates three programs that focus on improving the appearance and perception of Riverworks Center.

  • The Public Safety & Appearance program: Performs graffiti removal and sidewalk sweeping for the area.
  • The Marketing & Promotions program: Promote the area as a first class destination for shoppers, business owners and real estate developers.
  • Business and Property Assistance program: Provides façade improvement grants (for things like windows, doors, signage, etc.), fencing improvement grants, and safety and security grants to BID businesses.

The Riverworks BID is administered by the Riverworks Development Corporation and staffed by Darryl Johnson, Executive Director. You can email him at darrylj@riverworksmke.org.


Capitol Drive Streetscape Project

In February 2009 Riverworks staff and a subcommittee of BID 25 Board Members began working with UW-Milwaukee and Community Design Solutions (CDS) to develop an overall design scheme for the Capitol Drive streetscape. The focus was on the medians in the center of Capitol Drive with an emphasis on gateway features, key intersections, and other "connector" features. The goal was to develop guidelines that the BID can use going forward when addressing streetscape issues. Please check out a brief summary of this project by clicking on the link below:

Riverworks Center Gateway Redesign & Median Master Plan

In June 2009 the BID Board of Directors approved a plan to move forward with matching dollars from the City of Milwaukee to implement parts of this Master Plan. New gateway signs are being produced by Ascend Design and will replace the existing ones on Capitol Drive. Wrought iron fencing will be installed by Gallas Safeguards (located in the BID) in the medians next to the planter areas and serve as a "connector" feature along Capitol as well. We're confident these improvements will add value to the Riverworks Center.

Please contact Chris Grandt at 414-906-9650 with any questions, comments, or concerns.

Riverworks BID Business Contact Information

Riverworks staff is making a concerted effort this summer to get out and speak with business and property owners in the BID. Our staff has grown and changed over the years, and this outreach allows us to introduce ourselves and our programs personally and put names to faces. We are also looking to update our database with accurate business and contact information. This helps us connect with BID stakeholders with news and information, whether it be a new program or project the organization is working on, key news from the City of Milwaukee, or issues in the area that everyone should be aware of. Please send an email to Chris Grandt with current contact information - especially email addresses, and request a visit from one of our staff as well. He can be reached at chrisg@riverworksmke.org.

We look forward to meeting and working with as many of you as possible this year!


 

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