Brewers Hill Commons is located in the heart of the historic Brewers Hill Neighborhood, just one mile north of downtown Milwaukee. According to Brian Columbus, Brewers Hill Commons’ project development manager, the project will consist of about 300 residential units including lofts, townhomes and single-family homes. "When all six phases of the project are completed, Brewers Hill Commons will have developed a vibrant community catering to the sophisticated needs of the new urban market," Columbus says of the 7.4-acre property set on a bluff, providing unique lake, river and city views.

Sneak Peek
The development is the latest project of Tandem Developers, which is getting ready to celebrate the opening of Brewers Hills Commons. "We are inviting everybody to our pre-grand opening event on March 23 at 10 a.m. at our new sales office at Hubbard and Brown streets," says Columbus. "This event will provide buyers a sneak-peek at the community as well as the opportunity to capitalize on our pre-grand opening/pre-construction pricing. We suggest that attendees phone us at 414-265-2000 to make reservations." Columbus urges Milwaukeeans to look for announcements of Brewers Hill Commons’ official grand opening celebration, which will take place later this spring. "This event will be a fun affair including entertainment, food and grand opening specials. It is not to be missed." Brewers Hill Commons is designed to capitalize on the city’s growing demand for urban housing and appeal to Milwaukee’s young professionals and empty nesters that want to live and play in the area. "We are proud to offer this one-of-a-kind destination just minutes away from downtown," adds Paul Dincin, Managing Member of Tandem Developers, L.L.C.

Terrific Townhomes
Dincin, along with partner Paul Marks are no strangers to the neighborhood. The team completed Phase I of the project, 56-unit Cobblers Lofts in August of 2001, which was heralded as an "extraordinary success." The developers converted the old Weyenberger shoe factory into a distinctive urban community, the total sellout exceeding $10 million. Concurrent with that project, Tandem started construction last May on the Cobbler Townhomes; eight, high-end townhomes that are just being completed now. "We have already sold half of them, but there is still time to customize your home," Dincin says. Starting at about $279,000 they are two and three-bedroom homes, three stories tall, encompassing about 2,200 square feet, with balconies, private roof top decks, enclosed patios and an attached two-car garage." For Phase III of Brewers Hill Commons, Columbus reports that they will be introducing a second loft building. "It will be another adaptive re-use of the former Weyco shoe factory and warehouse on the northeast corner of Hubbard and Reservoir Streets, located directly across the street of Cobbler’s Loft." The building currently is a two-and-a-half story building that will be developed into a five-story structure with 64 loft residences. "By adding height to the building," explains Marks, "we will create some dramatic city views overlooking the river and the Beer Line B." Work will start this year on the second loft building, which will go on the market at the pre-grand opening on March 23, 2002 along with the townhomes and single family homes.

Affordable Lofts
The lofts will stand out as a good value, with one-bedroom homes starting in the low $100,000 range. Balconies and terraces will be offered in selected units, as well as a collection of unique work/live lofts at the first floor that will offer direct access from the street. The unique third floor units will feature private rooftop decks. "It will be a great opportunity for young professionals to own a great unit with a contemporary flair," according to Columbus.

Family Homes
Rounding out the current phase of development are the single-family homes. A total of 17 two-story homes, modeled in the colonial, craftsman and Queen Anne styles, are to be completed in the next year.

"Single-family homes create a strong sense of community within any master plan," says Columbus. "These unique, new construction homes will incorporate the historic charm of the Brewers Hill neighborhood, while offering a rare opportunity to own a new single-family home with a big yard and modern floor plans within walking distance of downtown Milwaukee." The sales office is located at 1985 N. Hubbard Street (Hubbard & Brown) in Milwaukee. For more information phone 414-265-2000 or visit the Web site at www.brewershillcommons.com.