From former tannery to high-end housing: The North End helps transform downtown Milwaukee

The largest new upscale housing development in Milwaukee`s downtown area started with the abrupt shutdown of a tannery.

Nearly 20 years later, The North End, which is being developed by Mandel Group Inc., is finally finishing its last phase.

The $190 million project is bringing around 900 new residents to the neighborhood where downtown meets the east side — and has helped attract other developments...