MILWAUKEE -- Leadership of The Avenue and 3rd Street Market Hall announced on Tuesday, Aug. 13 it has two new investors: Milwaukee Brewers stars Ryan Braun and Christian Yelich.
The Avenue is described as a "transformational project breathing new life into the west side of Milwaukee’s downtown." The plan is to convert the former Shops of Grand Avenue into an "array of reimagined spaces, including a food hall, office space, unique apartments and engaging new retail concepts."
Braun and Yelich originally hail from California. But a news release on this project said this investment in a Milwaukee project that will "transform W. Wisconsin Avenue proves the pair's commitment to seeing the City of Milwaukee grow and evolve and belief that Milwaukee’s growth will deliver a return on their investment."
Yelich stated the following in the news release:
Braun stated the following:
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