AHM’s transformative Downtown West project is moving closer to starting construction.
The large-scale development, focused primarily on the 2100 block of Locust Street in Downtown West, will see three old buildings redeveloped and three new buildings constructed. One of which is a 29-story, mass-timber high-rise. The plans were originally unveiled in 2022 with the City approving a 10-year, 90% tax abatement for the development.
The 29-story tower, which is now called “The 314”, has seen its design refreshed. The 287-unit, $145 Million tower will be among the tallest mass-timber buildings in the world. It’ll include 15,000sf of retail space, a 7th floor restaurant, and a 373 space parking garage. 68% of the units will be 1 bedroom or 1 bedroom with a den, 21% will be two-bedroom, and 1% will be 3-bedroom units. Changes to the design include a new facade design for the parking podium and a overhauled facade for the west facing side of the tower. The tower will be constructed on the lot located at 2033 Locust. Milwaukee-based Korb Architects, who specializes in mass-timber architecture, is the architect for this component of the project. "The 314" will be the tallest building in Downtown West and likely the tallest building between Downtown and the Central West End.
Construction is expected to begin on “The 314” either later this year or early next. According to the AMH Group, full design process commenced in January of this year.
As per previous plans, 2101 Locust will become creative office space. 45 apartments will be built into the buildings at 2109-15 Locust. A smaller, new-construction apartment building will be built on the lot at 2125 Locust and will include 75 apartments and retail space. On Washington Avenue, a 113-unit apartment building with retail space will be constructed between 21st and 22nd Streets. Between the Washington Avenue building and the historic buildings on Locust, a 411-space parking garage will be constructed.
AHM’s intent is to set sail on the construction of the 2125 and Washington Avenue buildings some time this summer. Arcturis is in charge of the design for 2125 Locust and 2100 Washington.
The development sits just one block north of City SC’s Energizer Park (formerly CityPark). The stadium removed what was the most visible remnant of the failed north-south distributor freeway and is now home to the CitySC campus. AHM’s development, along with other nearby investments from other developers, aims to revitalize Downtown West and make it vibrant. Infill and renovation projects go a long way in achieving this. AHM’s plan, along with Energizer Park, create a new anchor for future developments to grow off of.
Additional renderings of "The 314" and the new buildings at 2100 Washington and 2125 Locust are featured in the gallery below.
