The city ultimately refused to rezone the property because it deemed the industrial land too economically valuable to lose. However, the outlook appears much brighter for the fate of Holy Redeemer's rezoning proposal. The zoning change already was recommended by the Milwaukee Plan Commission at its most recent meeting, and it likely will gain approval from the Milwaukee Common Council, said city planner Peter Park. Holy Cathedral had wanted to expand on the city's northwest side, far from the central city where the church was located, Park said. The city didn't want to lose that undeveloped, 28-acre parcel because a large manufacturing company eventually may decide to locate there, he said.
Industrial sites are hard to create and jobs are very valuable.
Unlike the problems Holy Cathedral encountered, the city's response to Holy Redeemer's proposal has been enthusiastic, Townsel said. The church also is independently raising money for the project. Earliest info on new businesses, homeowners Sales Prospecting Center Real info, real opportunities. HireMilwaukee Fill an opening, find a job Internet Directory Local businesses on the web Legal Center Hundreds of business legal tools Office Products Special deals on equipment, supplies.