2212 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in the heart of the Bronzeville neighborhood.

IMPROVING BUSINESS

he 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.
 

IT'S OFFICIAL,
MANPOWER IS MOVING
TO OUR DISTRICT

On Tuesday, February 7, 2006, the City Council voted 13-1 to approve the financing package that was the final step necessary to bring Manpower Inc.’s global headquarters to the Historic King Drive Business Improvement District. The effort to bring Manpower to the District was spearheaded by Mayor Barrett, Council President Hines, and Alderman D’Amato, however this important victory would not have been possible without the support of dozens of business owners and residents that came out to hearings and wrote letters to the City. Thank You!

 
Map of Historic King Drive
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© 2007-2008 Historic King Drive Business Improvement District   -  Milwaukee, Wisconsin