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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Local manufacturer plans to redevelop Journal Sentinel's closed printing plant with 1,000 jobs
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's former printing plant would be converted into a facility for a local manufacturer under a new proposal − bringing up to 1,000 jobs to that site. Global Power Components wants to buy the building, at 4101 W. Burnham St., West Milwaukee, and construct a large addition for its growing operations. That's according to information disclosed May 9 by the West Milwaukee Plan Commission. The commission is to consider Global Power's proposal at its May 13 meeting. Global Power has outgrown its main facility at 2300 S. 51st St., said John Stalewski, village president. He told the Journal Sentinel the company plans to still maintain that operation on Milwaukee's south side. Global Power, known formally as BHP Inc., builds fuel tanks, enclosures and other equipment for the power generation industry. "Apparently, stand-by generators have gotten to be a big business," Stalewski said. He said Global Power says the West Milwaukee plant would have three production shifts totaling around 1,000 employees. Global Power currently operates in five Milwaukee-area facilities with more than 1,200 employees, according to the Plan Commission documents. "We're very excited about this project," Stalewski said. He said the development could include village funding through a possible tax incremental financing district. The West Milwaukee plant, along with the company's Milwaukee facilities, "will help us serve our customers with industry-leading innovation and design," said Chief Operating Officer Mike Watkinson, in a statement. The Journal Sentinel's 476,316-square-foot former production facility is listed for leasing, and for sale, by Colliers, a commercial real estate services provider. The listed sale price is $27.5 million. Global Power wants to build a 230,000-square-foot addition to provide more manufacturing space, according to the Plan Commission documents. The news organization's corporate parent, Gannett Co., closed the production facility in 2022 as a cost-savings move − eliminating 180 jobs. The Journal Sentinel is now printed at a Gannett plant in Peoria, Illinois. The $112 million West Milwaukee printing plant opened in 2003. The property was sold in 2022 for $26 million to 4101 W. Burnham St. Milwaukee WI LLC. That's an affiliate of New York-based Alden Global Capital LLC − an investment firm that owns newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune. But Alden Global's apparent plans to print the Chicago Tribune in West Milwaukee never materialized. Global Power's plans were disclosed around one year after the maker of Palermo's frozen pizzas announced plans to expand through a new West Milwaukee production facility with 50 jobs. Palermo Villa Inc.'s new operation is being developed at 3900 W. Lincoln Ave. That was the longtime site of Froedtert Malt Corp.'s complex before it was demolished in 2023. (This story was updated to provide new information). Tom Daykin can be emailed at tdaykin@ and followed on Instagram, Bluesky, X and article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Global Power to bring 1,000 jobs to former Journal Sentinel facility
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Plan envisions 90 condos and 48 single-family homes near Pewaukee's Springdale Estates
PEWAUKEE - Springdale Estates residents could soon greet new neighbors in a mix of condominiums and single-family homes that a developer is considering in the City of Pewaukee. Sussex-based Cornerstone Development has formally presented its concept plan for The Glen of Pewaukee, with 90 condo units and 48 freestanding houses along Springdale Road between the north and south intersections of Glenwood Lane. It's a 58-acre parcel adjacent to the existing residential neighborhood, which consists almost entirely of single-family homes. The city's Plan Commission got its first glimpse of the layout and features for the potential development on April 17. Commission members used that opportunity to comment on and suggest changes in the preliminary design, which includes 18 four-family and nine two-family condo buildings adjacent to Springdale Road. The Glen of Pewaukee plan also includes a clubhouse, pickleball courts, a pool, water fountains and a paved trail in different spots within the development. But the housing elements are the primary focus, including purposeful condominiums. "This is not a development, this is a neighborhood," Cornerstone Development Chairman John Wahlen said at the April 17 meeting. "We don't have residents, we have condominium homeowners, and we try to instill that thought pattern on everybody in our organization." Wahlen told commission members that Cornerstone was cognizant of the Springdale Estates' established single-family homes. "We tried to develop a plan that would fit well into the existing area," he said. But Cornerstone is also known to include condos in its developments "for people who want to downsize," Wahlen added. "I think the big objective here is create a place — the term that I read about internationally is place-making — where people would want to live either around a single-family home, but not in a single-family home," or a similar family environment, though under a living arrangement where an association cares for a property's exterior, "your snow removal, all of your grass cutting, your plant beds." Families with teenage children would send their kids to Waukesha North High School. For the most part, city officials liked what they saw. "I am generally in support of the proposed development and site layout," Nick Fuchs, planning and community development director, said in an April 30 email, noting how Cornerstone would neatly connect the homes to existing streets and avoid impacting nearby wetland and environmental features. "I find the density appropriate as well." In the email as well as his staff report, Fuchs also said Cornerstone's decision to place the new family homes adjacent to the existing Springdale Estates homes created an acceptable buffer to the condo buildings on the eastern and southern edges of the 58 acres. The Glen of Pewaukee documents presented to the city stated that the average home value would be about $650,000, creating a development valued at $90 million when complete. Plan Commission members acknowledged some concerns, including the density of the development and the traffic that would be added to Springdale Road. That means the number of condo units and the need for a traffic study might need further consideration. But most panel members said they liked the layout of the plan. The plan would require the land to be rezoned to Rs-6 for the single-family residential portion of the property — the same as the existing neighborhood — and Rm-1, a multi-family residential district, for the condo buildings. The rezoning, which will require a public hearing and separate approval, and the final site plan are among the elements that remain if Cornerstone proceeds. Fuchs said indications are the company will. Contact reporter Jim Riccioli at This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: The Glen of Pewaukee would have 90 condos, 48 single-family homes
Business Journals
25-04-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
The Picklr's West Allis indoor pickleball facility proposal advances
The redevelopment of large buildings into indoor pickleball facilities has become a trend in Southeast Wisconsin, and one national franchise wants to do just that in West Allis. AT A GLANCE The Picklr's request for a conditional use permit for its proposed West Allis location at 2550 S. 108th St. received an endorsement from a city panel. The 30,000-square-foot, 10-court indoor pickleball facility would include a pro shop and other amenities. The venue is expected to open this summer. The Picklr's plans to bring indoor pickleball to West Allis advanced this week. The city's Plan Commission on Wednesday recommended approval of a conditional use permit for the venue, planned at 2550 S. 108th St. Final approval of the permit is expected to be considered May 6 by the West Allis Common Council. The 30,000-square-foot facility would take the place of a former Dunham's Sports store. The renovated building is planned to include 10 indoor pickleball courts, a pro shop, grab-and-go food and drink options and a private event area. It also would feature an enclosed community space for hosting events, according to Plan Commission documents. The Picklr members have access to open play, league play and tournaments and have an option to enroll in private and semi-private lessons and clinics by certified trainers. The location will be open to the public and offer monthly and annual memberships as well as daily passes. In addition to the conditional use permit, The Picklr would need to submit detailed site, landscaping and architectural plans for city review, said Jack Kovnesky, a West Allis city planner. If the project advances, renovation of the interior for The Picklr is expected to take approximately 10 weeks, according to the documents. The venue could open this summer. The new facility will give the Utah-based The Picklr three Wisconsin locations including one in the former Big Lots location at N78 W14511 Appleton Ave. in Menomonee Falls as well as a location in Ashwaubenon. The company plans to expand to eight locations in Wisconsin, including four to six in the Milwaukee area. The redevelopment of large buildings into indoor pickleball facilities has become a trend in Southeast Wisconsin. Ace Pickleball Club plans to open a 17-court facility in the former Pick 'n Save space at the Ruby Isle shopping center in Brookfield in August. Arizona-based Pickleball Kingdom opened its second Wisconsin location in a 60,000-square-foot former Multi-Color Corp. building in Menomonee Falls. In addition, a 40,000-square-foot indoor soccer facility in South Milwaukee last fall was converted into a 12-court indoor pickleball facility known as Premier Pickleball Center.
Business Journals
23-04-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Pewaukee could see 58-acre 'lifestyle' community
By submitting your information you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and User Agreement . A clubhouse, swimming pool, paved trail and pickleball courts are all in the works for a planned community in Pewaukee. AT A GLANCE A proposed project in Pewaukee would bring 90 condos, 48 single-family homes and a plethora of amenities. John Wahlen of Cornerstone Development suggested buyers likely would be locals who are looking to downsize. If The Glen at Pewaukee is approved, construction could start in spring 2026. GET TO KNOW YOUR CITY Find Local Events Near You Connect with a community of local professionals. Explore All Events Vacant land nestled into a sprawling Pewaukee subdivision could be the next stop for residents looking to downsize. Cornerstone Development, one of the Milwaukee area's largest homebuilders, this month presented preliminary plans for a community off Springdale Road south of Interstate 94 called "The Glen of Pewaukee," which would have 90 condominiums and 48 single-family homes. The land — 58 acres of mostly vacant property formerly used for agriculture and some wetland — is nearly surrounded by the Springdale Estates subdivision. The condos would be spread out among 18 four-unit buildings and nine two-unit buildings, with each unit to have an attached two-car garage, according to plans submitted for the city's review. John Wahlen, owner of the development firm known for its double-duplexes, told the commission that the project would complement the surrounding homes while "offering a lifestyle change for folks who typically will want to downsize." expand A site plan for a planned community called The Glen at Pewaukee. Cornerstone Development He anticipates The Glen's residents will most likely be locals looking to take advantage of the proposed amenities, including a clubhouse, swimming pool, paved trail and pickleball courts. They will also likely be empty nesters, divorcees or widows. "We think the buyers here, particularly on the condominium side, would come from a 5 to 7-mile radius," Wahlen said. "They want to change how they live, but not where." The condos would cost about $650,000 per home, and the single-family homes are expected to be listed for more, Wahlen said. Members of the city's Plan Commission requested that a traffic study be completed to determine if the narrow Springdale Road can support more use. The land would also need to be rezoned before the project can proceed. If all goes according to plan, Wahlen suggested work on the site could begin this winter, with construction starting in spring 2026.
Chicago Tribune
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
La Grange OKs new band shell, performance area in Gordon Park
A new band shell will be going up at Gordon Park in La Grange after the Village Board last week unanimously approved a special use permit allowing the Park District of La Grange to replace the existing performance area. The project will substantially increase the size of the bandshell at one of the district's largest parks, in the northeast corner of the village. 'The Park District is proposing a significant enlargement of the bandshell structure anchored in generally the same location,' Trustee Tim O'Brien said in introducing the measure. 'With open size and similar rear design.' The current bandshell was also the result of a special use permit approved in 2013, and the new proposal includes various modifications to the site, including improved pedestrian access from the parking area to the bandshell. The Park District already took the plan to the village Plan Commission, which gave it a unanimous recommendation on March 11. Trustees had little comment on the issue, although Beth Augustine did have a question for Park District Executive Director Jenny Bechtold. 'I have a pretty good sense of the programming you plan to do and how it will change slightly by having this structure,' she said. 'Could you tell us a little bit about what you see from the Park perspective?' Bechtold spoke of the Park District's planning for the new structure as a work in progress. 'We're still kind of working through programming,' she said. 'But one of the items we're looking at is Country Jam. This summer we will not have it. We will be closed (for reconstruction). But we're looking at other events like the Country Jam, similar size, nothing too large. We can do dance recitals, senior events, so there's a host of opportunities. We've had some inquiries about rentals from orchestras and church groups, so there's different opportunities. Bechtold also assured the board that any programming would comply with village ordinances, particularly those pertaining to noise. After the vote, Bechtold spoke of the reasons for enlarging the bandshell. 'Right now when we have special events at Gordon, for example, we have to bring in a stage,' she said. 'When we did Endless SummerFest, we had to pay to have that big stage brought in. So now this is a permanent stage for us to hold different programming.' Bechtold stressed that the new bandshell also would make it possible to hold programs outside of musical entertainment. 'We can do fitness classes,' she said, noting the size of the covering. 'We can do dance recitals, senior programs.' Bechtold acknowledged the increase in the size of the bandshell. 'Right now it's 180 square feet, and it's going to be 2,000,' she said. As for the cost of the new bandshell, it will be covered by the money from the Park District's successful 2024 referendum, which gained the District $13.82 million and passed with 74% of the vote. There isn't a specific cost yet named for the new bandshell, but Bechtold estimated it would be between $800,000 and $900,000. The next La Grange Village Board meeting will be 7:30 p.m. April 7, at the La Grange Village Hall, 53 S. La Grange Rd.
