Milwaukee Downtown, BID (Business Improvement District) #21 is an organization established in 1998 to support the interests of the downtown Milwaukee business community. Through BID #21 assessments, Milwaukee Downtown funds specific initiatives aimed at creating a clean, safe and friendly downtown. The district currently manages 150 blocks representing approximately 500 commercial property owners.
Meet the TeamWe lead and inspire Milwaukee to engage in efforts that build Downtown as the thriving, sustainable, inclusive, innovative, and vibrant heart of the community.
Milwaukee Downtown is an economic catalyst creating opportunities for all. Downtown continues to be a premier destination of choice to live, work, learn, play, and stay. Milwaukee is a renowned world-class city adding value to the state and the Great Lakes region.
CLEAN, SAFE & WELCOMING
Continue to provide BID 21 services and expand programs that keep Downtown Milwaukee clean, safe and welcoming for all.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Strengthen Downtown’s role as the best place in the Region for local businesses, large and small employers, start-ups, retail, daytime and nighttime entertainment, and tourism to grow and thrive
PLACEMAKING, MARKETING & EVENTS
Bring people together through new and exciting shared experiences by activating Downtown’s public and privately owned/publicly accessible open spaces.
ARTS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS
Grow Downtown Milwaukee’s reputation as a premier location for arts, culture, entertainment, film, nightlife and sports.
DOWNTOWN LIVING
Engage residential developers and residents in the revitalization and activation of Downtown through partnerships and active participation for vibrant and accessible places.
NEIGHBORHOOD & DISTRICT PARTNERSHIPS
Leverage the exciting diversity of Downtown neighborhoods and the potential for collective action by strengthening existing partnerships and creating new relationships with neighborhoods, community organizations and other districts.
