Shovels are expected to hit the dirt in June on NeuVue, a roughly $16 million mixed-use project at West Cherry and North 12th streets on Milwaukee’s Near West Side. The six-story development from Neu-Life Community Development is pitched as a blend of housing, training and community space designed to keep young people plugged into jobs, stability and support as they step into early adulthood.
What NeuVue Will Include
The NeuVue plan calls for a roughly six-story, 106,000-square-foot building with about 36 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments reserved for Neu-Life staff and young adults. The proposal also features a two-story gymnasium, FarmFork culinary training space, media and program rooms, rentable office space for partner organizations, and a rooftop restaurant, according to Neu-Life Community Development and early reporting by Urban Milwaukee.
Timeline and Design
Milwaukee Business Journal reported on May 19 that Neu-Life is targeting a June construction start for the roughly $16 million build-out and credited Engberg Anderson Architects with the project’s rendering. The outlet noted that the nonprofit is moving toward permits and site work that would bring active construction to the Near West Side this summer.
Fundraising and Partners
As reported by BizTimes, Neu-Life had raised nearly $7 million toward a roughly $16.2 million goal as of December 2024, with philanthropist Keith Mardak stepping in as a $3 million lead donor. Those contributions are central to Neu-Life’s plan to combine program-heavy community space with affordable housing targeted at early-career staff and young adults.
Approvals and the Site
City records list the project parcel at or near 1515 N. 12th St., and Board of Zoning Appeals minutes identify Neuvue, LLC as the prospective buyer while detailing requested variances for the project, according to the City of Milwaukee. Public property records also flag the corner of West Cherry and North 12th as the intended site; see the parcel entry on Crexi for more detail.
What Comes Next
If Neu-Life hits its June timetable, construction could run for roughly two years. BizTimes previously estimated a two-year build for the NeuVue concept. In the meantime, the nonprofit is continuing its capital campaign and says the new center is expected to expand workforce development, housing and mental-health support for young people and early-career staff.
