Municipal
South Milwaukee Comprehensive and Downtown Plan Update
South Milwaukee Comprehensive and Downtown Plan Update In 2014, the City of South Milwaukee partnered with GRAEF to update its comprehensive plan and develop strategies for economic growth and downtown revitalization. Since then, GRAEF has played a key role in shaping the City’s progress—creating a Downtown Guide, supporting the launch of a Downtown Revitalization Grant…
Read MoreMequon and Thiensville Bike and Pedestrian Plan
Mequon and Thiensville Bike and Pedestrian Plan GRAEF created a Master Plan for the development of pedestrian and bicycle facilities throughout the City of Mequon and Village of Thiensville with goals of creating an all ages all abilities pedestrian and bicycle network across the community to key destinations, improving safety, and increasing public awareness of…
Read MoreCity of Milwaukee North Avenue, East Side Streetscape and Vision Zero
City of Milwaukee North Avenue, East Side Streetscape and Vision Zero GRAEF created a conceptual streetscape design for the North Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) and the City of Milwaukee with the goal of implementing vision zero. The project spanned from the Milwaukee River east along East North Avenue to North Lake Drive and Lake…
Read MoreCity of Racine Comprehensive Plan
City of Racine Comprehensive Plan The City of Racine adopted its first Comprehensive Plan in 2009, and, like many communities during the early phase of comprehensive planning, designed the plan to closely reflect the requirements outlined by state statute. The original plan was comprehensive but dense—packed with valuable information yet lacking the visuals and user-friendly…
Read MoreGreat Lakes Water Supply Program
Great Lakes Water Supply Program The Waukesha Water Utility (WWU) provides water treatment and distribution services to the City of Waukesha (Waukesha), portions of the Town of Waukesha, and the City of Pewaukee. The local aquifer that served as Waukesha’s primary source of drinking water was being simultaneously depleted and subjected to increases in the…
Read MoreAshwaubomay River Trail Bridge
Ashwaubomay River Trail Bridge The Ashwaubomay River Trail Bridge in Ashwaubenon, WI, completed in August 2023, is a 386-foot, 5-span steel girder pedestrian bridge. Designed by GRAEF and constructed by Michels Construction, the bridge connects Ashwaubomay Park to new housing developments, enhancing community connectivity and recreational access. The client needed a bridge to improve community…
Read MoreCity of West Bend Downtown Master Plan
City of West Bend Downtown Master Plan The City of West Bend is transforming from a manufacturing-based community into a vibrant, walkable destination. The Downtown Master Plan aims to address the surge in development interest, particularly in multifamily residential projects, and to build on recent enhancements to the Riverwalk along the Milwaukee River. These improvements…
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JBS Redevelopment JBS Foods donated 26 acres and $500,000 to develop a new neighborhood and destination park, sparking a four-year community-driven process. A 40+ member committee of community partners engaged in grassroots efforts to design a concept plan that truly reflects the needs and desires of the people. The project has completed two phases—Community Visioning…
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Port Washington Downtown + Lakefront Plan
Port Washington Downtown + Lakefront Plan View the Port Washington Downtown + Lakefront Plan Here Port Washington is a city in transition. Once a blue-collar manufacturing and commercial fishing town, Port Washington (“Port”) is growing into both a visitor destination and a relatively more affordable Ozaukee County suburb within the Milwaukee metropolitan area. As a…
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