Why is the area near Miller Park Way such a strong market for these distribution center and back office buildings?
A. There was a lot of industrial activity here, and that leads to historical patterns that created pollution. . . . So there were some sites here. And we got started on a couple and realized it’s a terrific location. Very central. Good highway access. The people in the village (of West Milwaukee) are fantastic to work with. And it’s been wonderful working with the City of Milwaukee on this project. Q. There was a debate about allowing such buildings in the city-owned Menomonee Valley Industrial Center, just two miles north of here. Some real estate brokers and developers said the city should allow them because they would help generate property tax revenue. Mayor Tom Barrett and other city officials said it was better to wait for developments that provided more jobs per square foot than what distribution centers typically provide. Do you think the mayor was smart to wait for more job-intense developments up at the valley industrial center? A. Yeah, I do. When a city has more control of
