Help Shape the Future of King Drive!

The City of Milwaukee’s Department of City Development and the Historic King Drive Business Improvement District No. 8 are leading a public process to create a new corridor plan for North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, between W. Walnut St. and W. Capitol Drive. The corridor plan will provide updated comprehensive planning recommendations for land use, architectural design, economic development, historic and cultural preservation and streets and public spaces along the King Drive Corridor.

Public engagement is critical to the success of the plan, and ensures that the long-term vision for King Drive reflects the goals and aspirations of the community. Please participate in the conversation by using the tools below, and sign up to learn about in-person events and new opportunities to engage during the planning process.

Tell us what you want to see change on King Drive...

King Drive needs MORE __________.

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8 August, 2026

davis.danae55 says:

Lights at night Left turn green lights at north ave and locust streets

7 August, 2026

Lady_Grey says:

Last one from me... more professional graphic design used by businesses: higher quality signage, fun posters, signs of life...

7 August, 2026

Lady_Grey says:

General care and building upkeep. Little things like fresh paint, repaired bricks...

7 August, 2026

Lady_Grey says:

Green arrow lights. Turning with a bunch of cars behind and no break in traffic is a nightmare.

7 August, 2026

Lady_Grey says:

Landscaping and aesthetic charm for friendlier vibes; more appealing reasons to walk and browse shops.

5 August, 2026

ALG says:

A hardware store Labor Trades programming

5 August, 2026

nitrajones30 says:

more open business

2 August, 2026

MabsMKE says:

Raised pedestrian crosswalks with crossing lights as well. More trees and flowers (pollinator gardens) along the parking strips

23 July, 2026

Trice says:

Employers

1 July, 2026

Will says:

Trees! Juneteenth could have a canopy with a decent median for a boulevard

8 June, 2026

TVD says:

King Drive deserves a HOP extension. It also needs wider sidewalks, better landscaping, more public art, and more housing (midrise + infill)

King Drive needs LESS __________.

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8 August, 2026

davis.danae55 says:

Vacant and dilapidated buildings

7 August, 2026

Lady_Grey says:

Litter, shady-looking business facades (curtains or blinds always drawn, papered windows, cluttered window ads), and big parking lots

2 August, 2026

MabsMKE says:

Less trash please! Littering is a big issue in the area. Also less speeding cars. There are schools and daycares along MLK.

8 July, 2026

Larry says:

Low rent apartments.

8 June, 2026

TVD says:

Cars + parking lots

Join the conversation on topics important to you.

HOUSING

Tell us about living on or near King Drive. What types of new or improved housing are needed, and what actions could improve the quality of life for area residents?
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COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR ACTIVATION

Tell us about working, learning, worshiping, shopping, playing, styling, engaging, eating, relaxing, and celebrating on King Drive. How can we support local businesses and what types of new commercial uses are needed in the area?
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PLACEMAKING & DESIGN

Tell us about what makes King Drive unique. What changes to the physical environment (buildings, streetscapes, etc.) could support social and economic vibrancy and enhance the human experience of being on King Drive?
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TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY

Tell us about how you MOVE on King Drive. What improvements to the street and sidewalks could make being on King Drive safer and more convenient while enhancing the unique identity of places along the corridor?
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