West Area Plan Background

The West Side Area Plan covers a broad and diverse segment of Milwaukee. The West Side includes:
 

»	A variety of housing options, several neighborhood parks and schools, and a number of active community organizations
»	A wide range of commercial destinations, such as Midtown Center, The Mosaic on Burleigh Main Street district, and two Business Improvement Districts
»	Several regional attractions, including St. Joseph’s Hospital, the VA Medical Center campus, Miller Park, the Milwaukee County Zoo, Pettit National Ice Center, and a portion of Wisconsin State Fair Park

The purpose of the West Side Area Plan is to evaluate the assets and opportunities of the area in order to guide new development that builds upon its resources, in a context that responds to the area’s history, natural areas, and cultural resources.

Plan Goals
The overall goals of the West Side Plan are to:

»	Build upon the strengths of the neighborhoods within the plan area;
»	Provide a predictable regulatory process;
»	Optimize the long-term value of public and private investments; and
»	Generate consensus among businesses, property owners, residents and associations.

The City of Milwaukee held a kick-off meeting for the West Side Area Plan in May 2009 at Mount Mary College. Community meetings and visioning workshops were held during 2009 and an open house was held in October 2009.

View the October 2009 open house presentation.