Milwaukee Starts Largest Riverwalk Expansion, $45M Boost
30 Million Project Spans 4,300 Feet Along Inner Harbor Milwaukee's waterfront development scenery is about to experience a seismic shift. The city is launching a Riverwalk expansion, the most ambitious to date, with a $45 million project set to reshape the Inner Harbor corridor. This massive undertaking spans approximately 4,300 linear feet, which is nearly three-quarters of a mile. This makes it the longest single expansion ever in Milwaukee Riverwalk history. The extension runs southward from Harbor View Plaza at the eastern end of E. Greenfield Avenue to South Kinnickinnic Avenue. It follows the Inner Harbor and Kinnickinnic River corridor. This unprecedented expansion integrates riverwalk sustainability principles. The design incorporates nature-based improvements and fish habitat restoration systems. The project creates critical connections between Harbor View Plaza and the Komatsu South Harbor Campus. It establishes a vital anchor for the region's commercial development. ...