About This Venue
Harbor District, Inc. | Harbor View Business Improvement District No. 51 is a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing Milwaukee's historic Harbor District by connecting people to place, supporting local business, and improving the natural environment.
Located in the Harbor View neighborhood where Milwaukee's three rivers converge, Harbor District, Inc. works to transform this historically significant waterfront area into a vibrant community destination. The district, bounded roughly by Pittsburgh Avenue, South First Street, Bay Street, and Lake Michigan, has deep roots in the region's prosperity dating back hundreds of years as an economic hub and natural resource area. Today, the organization focuses on bringing new life to abandoned and underutilized spaces while restoring polluted waterways.
The non-profit operates through partnerships with the City of Milwaukee and Business Improvement District #51, coordinating local, state, and federal government efforts with private sector interests and community enthusiasm. Their work spans public space improvements, environmental restoration, community engagement, and business support, with popular events like Harbor Fest drawing neighborhood residents and visitors. Whether you're interested in finding employment, starting a business, dining out, or enjoying outdoor recreation like kayaking, Harbor District, Inc. envisions a waterfront that strengthens both the community and regional economy.