A Milwaukee Common Council committee approved plans for a $50 million live music venue in the Deer District on Tuesday.
According to our news partners at the Milwaukee Business Journal, the Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee passed a zoning change allowing development of FPC Live’s proposed two-venue facility immediately south of Fiserv Forum.
The committee’s vote was unanimous, passing with no objections from the five Common Council members on the committee.
FPC Live has agreed to using a union workforce in the construction of the venue.
Supporters and opponents of the new venue spoke at the committee meeting. The main concern for those opposing remains a fear that less shows will be booked at places like The Rave, Eagles Ballroom, Riverside Theater, and Pabst Theater due to the new venue.
The proposal now heads to a full Milwaukee Common Council vote on Nov. 1.