Caisson Permit Issued for Mixed-Use Development in Milwaukee

The 6-story, 80-foot project will bring 50 units, 10 affordable, and 5,500 sq ft of retail space.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:30pm

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A caisson permit has been issued for a mixed-use development at 2240 N. Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Planned by Kiferbaum Development Group, the 6-story, 80-foot project will feature 50 dwelling units, 10 of them affordable, 5,500 square feet of retail space, 11 car parking spaces, and 50 bike parking spaces.

Why it matters

This development represents continued investment and growth in Milwaukee's N. Milwaukee Ave corridor, adding new housing, retail, and amenities to the neighborhood. The inclusion of affordable units also helps address the city's need for more diverse and accessible housing options.

The details

Designed by Jonathan Splitt Architects, the mixed-use development will have the retail space occupying the entire N. Milwaukee Ave frontage and wrapping around to W. Prindiville St. The residential lobby will front W. Prindiville St, with 11 car parking spaces and a 50-bike parking room on the ground floor. The upper five floors will have 10 residential units per floor, with an overall unit mix of 5 studios, 20 one-beds, and 25 two-beds. Residents will have access to an amenity space and outdoor rooftop deck.

  • The caisson permit was issued on April 10, 2026.
  • A full building permit has been filed and is awaiting issuance.

The players

Kiferbaum Development Group

The developer planning the mixed-use project at 2240 N. Milwaukee.

Jonathan Splitt Architects

The architecture firm designing the 6-story, 80-foot development.

Land Enterprises & Development Inc

The general contractor that can now begin work on the new construction.

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What’s next

With the caisson permit issued, the general contractor can now begin work on the new construction. A full building permit has been filed and is awaiting issuance.

The takeaway

This mixed-use development represents continued investment and growth along Milwaukee's N. Milwaukee Ave corridor, adding new housing, retail, and amenities to the neighborhood while also including affordable units to help address the city's housing needs.