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Redevelopment Authority meeting summary

MilwaukeeMay 4, 20262 min read

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The Authority approved project plans for two Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) districts to support new senior and affordable housing developments (TID No. 133 at 2711 W. Wells and TID No. 134 Austin Commons) and approved an amendment reallocating increment from TID No. 56 to support TID Nos. 89 and 106.

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The board approved financing plans that let two housing projects move forward: a 124-unit senior housing project at 2711 W. Wells and a 100-unit affordable housing project at 2318 S. Austin. The meeting also authorized moving $1.5 million and $1.3 million of tax increment funds from an existing TID to support redevelopment projects including Griot/America’s Black Holocaust Museum and the former McKinley School. Residents can expect construction planning and financing to proceed; parking and neighborhood concerns were discussed for the Austin Commons project and public comments were recorded.

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Adopted boundaries and Project Plan for TID No. 133 (2711 West Wells) — Adopted resolution No. 11071 (vote: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention).
Adopted boundaries and Project Plan for TID No. 134 (Austin Commons) — Adopted resolution No. 11072 (vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays).
Approved Eighth Amendment to the Project Plan for TID No. 56 (Erie Jefferson) authorizing donation of $1.5M to TID 89 (Griot and the America’s Black Holocaust Museum) and $1.3M to TID 106 (Former McKinley School) — Adopted resolution No. 11073 (vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays).

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REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

May 4, 2026, 12:00 AM809 North Broadway 1st Floor Boardroomscheduled

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The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee Meeting will be a hybrid with in-person and virtual options available. Instructions, virtual access and meeting details can be found on the Redevelopment Authority website: https://city.milwaukee.gov/DCD/BoardsCommissions/racm. Individuals wishing to provide testimony relating to this matter are encouraged to do so via the following methods: 1. Submit comments via email no later than one business day prior to the start of the meeting: RACMInfo@milwaukee.gov. 2. Microsoft Teams (viewing and participation) - Please see below for details on how to watch the meeting online. There is a chat feature that will allow you to submit questions or comments during the meeting. Please join the May 4, 2026 RACM Board meeting from your computer or mobile app Or call in (audio only) +1 414-251-0392,607422634# United States, Milwaukee Phone Conference ID: 607 422 634#
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Minutes
Resolution adopting the boundaries and Project Plan for Tax Incremental Financing District No. 133 (2711 West Wells).
Resolution adopting the boundaries and Project Plan for Tax Incremental Financing District No. 133 (2711 West Wells).
Resolution adopting the boundaries and Project Plan for Tax Incremental Financing District No. 134 (Austin Commons).
Resolution adopting the boundaries and Project Plan for Tax Incremental Financing District No. 134 (Austin Commons).
Resolution approving an Eighth Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental Financing District No. 56 (Erie Jefferson).
Resolution approving an Eighth Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental Financing District No. 56 (Erie Jefferson).
Other Business
Adjournment
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Minuteshttps://milwaukee.legistar1.com/milwaukee/meetings/2026/5/13865_M_REDEVELOPMENT_AUTHORITY_26-05-04_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Agendahttps://milwaukee.legistar1.com/milwaukee/meetings/2026/5/13865_A_REDEVELOPMENT_AUTHORITY_26-05-04_Meeting_Agenda.pdf

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