THE BREWERY

A brainstorming session was held to discuss and maximized sustainable issues and strategies specific to The Brewery. Participants included members of The Brewery Development Team, national sustainability experts, City of Milwaukee Planning and Development, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District, local universities, and other community stakeholders.

Comprehensive guidelines have been written to inspire, educate, and implement sustainable strategies at The Brewery.

Local employment and small business participation for all public and private work at The Brewery is required to be a minimum of 21% for the Residents Preference Program and 18% for Emerging Business Enterprises.

Once a manufacturing complex, this site had been tainted with a wide range of contaminants throughout. Clean up efforts included asbestos and lead paint abatement and the remediation of contaminated soils.

The Brewery will redevelop over 60% of the existing structures listed on the National Historic Register.

The Brewery site diverts all stormwater from rooftops, open areas, and roadways before entering the combined sewer system. This stormwater is collected and purified through the implementation of underground detention reservoirs, porous pavement areas, bioswales, and the aggressive use of landscaping. The Brewery, once a 100% impervious site, now infiltrates over 75% of the average annual rainfall and extracts over 85% of its pollutants.

Urbanism and smart growth planning principles were utilized to develop project density, a mixed-use environment, diversity and affordability of residential dwellings, site connectivity with pedestrian friendly streetscape, multi-purpose and centralized parking, and easy access to public transportation.

The Brewery has recycled, reclaimed, or resold over 85% of all debris from demolished buildings and infrastructure. New construction of buildings mandates a minimum of 75% of its construction waste to be recycled.

The Brewery encourages a green building approach to all building renovations and new construction through its sustainability guidelines and financial support. An 908-stall parking complex with ground floor retail is the first new construction project. This building is LEED Gold certified.