Milwaukee Condo & Real Estate Scene

JSOnline: King Drive businesses keeping leader's dream alive

Have you heard the news about Bronzeville? Bronzeville is making a comeback in a huge way. At one time, this neighborhood was the place to be and the place to be seen. King Drive is the focal point of Bronzeville (specifically between Walnut and Wright Streets).

Bronzeville is one of Milwaukee's oldest African-American neighborhoods. It should be of no surprise that a neighborhood so rich in culture and community values is becoming one of the most appealing neighborhoods to live and work. Tannette Johnson-Elie, writer for The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writes about how "African-American professionals are flocking to King Drive, creating a thriving neighborhood economy of specialty-service firms ranging from dentistry to law to insurance."

Since 2005, more than 25 new businesses opened their doors to the residents of Bronzeville. Nearly half of these businesses are owned and operated by African-Americans.

One of the largest companies in the state moved right down the street from this neighborhood. Manpower opened its new world headquarters at the corner of King Drive and Cherry Street. With over 1,000 employees moving into the area, this move should help boost the businesses in the Bronzeville District.

Johnson-Elie writes more about how the Bronzeville District has become so successful. In addition, she adds how King Drive in Milwaukee can be used as an example for other cities to follow. Click here to read more about the Bronzeville District>>>


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Labels: Economy

posted by David Ray @ 1:54 PM