The Historic King Drive Business Improvement District (BID #8) is
an organization responsible for the improvement, economic development and promotion of the two-mile stretch named after the famed civil rights leader. Adjacent to the northwest side of Downtown Milwaukee, Historic King Drive is a lively mixture of major retailers, specialty shops, and quality housing where people know how to live, work, and play.

Since its inception in 1992, the BID’s mission has been straightforward: create an exciting and robust retail district along Historic Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. And so far that mission has been achieved beyond expectations. In the past 15 years there has been over $200 million of new development in the BID.

This success can be attributed to the collaborative effort of the
BID members, its partners, and the Harambee residential
community. Together they are creating a thriving community like
no other in Milwaukee.