Colliers Wisconsin

The conversation around a proposed downtown Milwaukee convention hotel continues to evolve.

In a recent article, Doug Nysse, Director of Project and Development Services at Colliers | Wisconsin, shared his perspective on financing realities and market considerations shaping the discussion.

Without a clearly defined incentive framework and capital structure, projects of this scale face significant hurdles. At the same time, long-term success will depend on incremental convention demand, seasonality performance and overall market recovery.

Milwaukee has an opportunity, but ex*****on, timing and structure will determine viability. What do you see as the most critical factor in making a project like this successful?

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MKECRE

The Fox Valley office and industrial markets show mixed performance this quarter.

Office vacancy edged up to 11.8% as negative absorption continued, while the industrial sector held steady with a 3.7% vacancy rate and modest positive absorption.

Despite these shifts, investment activity across both sectors underscores continued demand for well-positioned assets in the region.

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Our latest Madison reports show two very different stories. On the office side, vacancy saw a slight uptick to 9.03% with about 28,000 SF of negative absorption, as demand continues to split between Class A and lower-tier space. Meanwhile, industrial is on a roll—posting nearly 438,000 SF of positive absorption, its strongest quarter in over a year.

Take a closer look at the trends shaping Madison’s market in our full Madison reports at the link in our bio!

Southeastern Wisconsin's industrial market made a strong comeback, while Milwaukee's office scene keeps chasing quality, with Class A spaces leading the way. Download our Q2 2025 Market Reports through the link in our bio!