HISTORY

Formed in 2003, the Historic North Avenue Gateway Business Improvement District is a mile long and is defined by 27th on the east and Sherman Blvd on the west.   Rich with history and culture, the District is often called the “Gateway to Milwaukee’s neighborhoods”, as it abuts and is surrounded by seven historic neighborhoods – Metcalfe Park, Midtown, Sherman Park, Imani, Walnut Hill, Washington Heights and Uptown.

The Historic North Avenue Gateway BID is supported by the City of Milwaukee.   The BID primarily serves property owners who invest in the Business Improvement District. Other stakeholders include non-investor property owners (religious institutions and nonprofits), local businesses and local residents.

The Historic North Avenue Gateway District is governed by a Board of Directors, which consists primarily of District property owners and businesses.   The organization develops and implements strategies that aim to make the District more appealing for investors and a local hub for entrepreneurship and innovation.

Mission

To add significant and sustainable value for investors in the gateway business improvement district by developing and implementing economic development strategies that improve local economic conditions.

Executive Director’s report:

Happy New Year to all the great businesses and property owners within the Historic North Avenue Gateway BID #28. We appreciate all the support we’ve receive over the last year. Our efforts of collaboration and inclusion hasn’t gone unnoticed. We are pleased to welcome Deonta Duncan and Rosalind Cox to our BOD (Board of Directors) team. In 2023 we were able to sponsor over 15 businesses with grants and guidance. Thank you to our community partners, Brothers Infrastructure Group, Town Bank, WI Black Chambers of Commerce, 3041 North, Lighthouse Gospel Chapel, and all the businesses that assisted in our efforts to execute our 2023 Operating Plan. We look forward to a great 2024 and beyond. - Kelly S. Felder