As Drexel Town Square Rises, 27th Street Stagnates

MILWAUKEE -- As developments like Drexel Town Square rise up, a new survey conducted by the city of Milwaukee suggests that the 27th Street business corridor could use some work.

According to a report by the Biz Times, people surveyed who live and work near the South 27th Street corridor would like to see a better retail selection along the street, including more restaurants, according to the results of a recent survey.

While the results aren’t positive (at least 1 out of every 3 people surveyed are dissatisfied with the area for various reasons), the Biz Times is reporting, the survey is part of a plan by the city of Milwaukee, the city of Greenfield and the Historic Highway 41 Business Improvement District to develop the corridor into a retail destination for the south side.

According to survey data, 64 percent of respondents shop on 27th Street at least once a week. The next most-popular destination is Drexel Town Square in Oak Creek follwed by Southridge Mall or on S. 76th Street in Greendale/Greenfield.