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Brown Deer manager says Target vertical construction under way; village outlines mixed-use, parks and retail plans
Summary
Village manager Tyler told a Brown Deer town hall Target has begun vertical construction and described multiple mixed‑use and retail projects, park improvements, a proposed recreation center and infrastructure work; several projects are phased and subject to state approvals and financing.
Tyler, Brown Deer’s village manager, told residents the Target store on the village site has begun vertical construction and “we’ll be seeing that over the next 12 to 14 months,” and outlined a sequence of mixed‑use developments, new food and retail tenants, park projects and infrastructure work.
The village manager said a mixed‑use project north of the Target site will include first‑floor retail and apartments above, and that four commercial outlets will be publicly announced soon. He described a separate south‑side redevelopment agreement that will include a sit‑down restaurant and usable open space for community events.
Tyler said other incoming private projects include a three‑tenant commercial building (one location likely for 7th Brew, expected to start construction around September with a roughly three‑month build time) and a Starbucks among prospective fall openings. He also described a ‘‘Fire Station Market’’ concept (a gas station with food options and EV chargers) pending final state approvals, and said a Taco Pros location expects to provide an update by month’s end.
The village manager highlighted a 20‑unit assisted‑living project on Bradley by Atlas Assisted Living, expected to finish by year’s end, and a proposed regional recreation center being pursued on a roughly 16‑acre site with two ice sheets, eight basketball courts convertible to 16 volleyball courts, office space and food‑service components intended to attract tournaments. Tyler said private financing discussions are ongoing and that state and federal assistance has been sought for park and facilities support.
On parks and public art, Tyler noted a recently opened park with a pump track, two pickleball courts and an accessible play area; two art installations were donated in memory of Carl Krieger and the village is a finalist for a Brewers Community Foundation award that could help maintenance funding. The board also approved a potential purchase of the beer garden building by Donut Monster to help activate a planned community square.
Tyler described ongoing public‑works work: the Sherman & Tonya project (done with Milwaukee County) is ahead of schedule, state agencies are working on a local bridge repair, and the village is pursuing FEMA and Wisconsin disaster‑fund dollars to help cover last year’s flood repairs on 47th Street. He said the board will review the capital improvement plan and prioritize stormwater lateral repairs to reduce sewer inflow.
Tyler also told the town hall the village has an agreement with Walmart to fund police overtime and security; he said retail‑theft calls have fallen by more than two‑thirds since the program began and noted the overtime option has been attractive to officers.
The village manager invited residents to upcoming outreach and neighborhood meetings and encouraged sign‑up for village newsletters for updates. The village expects to publicize tenant identities and project timing as deals are finalized and state approvals are completed.
