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Milwaukee Downtown
Market
Analysis
Business Improvement District #21
2007

The following market analysis describes Downtown's trade area and corresponding demographic and economic characteristics. It also provides a detailed look at five key consumer segments. The analysis concludes with ideas to increase Downtown Milwaukee’s attractiveness as a place to shop, work, live and play.

Introduction

1. Size and Shape of Downtown Milwaukee's Destination Trade Areas

2. Demographic and Lifestyle Characteristics

3. Regional Economic Position of Downtown Milwaukee

4. Analysis of the Downtown Resident Market Segment

5. Analysis of the Downtown Employee Market Segment

6. Analysis of the Young Professional Market Segment

7. Analysis of the College Student Market Segment

8. Analysis of Visitor Market Segment

9. Opportunities to Increase Downtown Milwaukee's Economic Vitality

Supplement A- Methods for Analyzing Business Opportunities

 

This study was conducted by the Downtown Milwaukee Business Improvement District 21 (BID #21) in cooperation with University of Wisconsin-Extension, Center for Community and Economic Development.  It is part of an emerging base of downtown market and economic information offered by the BID #21 to strengthen local economic vitality.