The project will connect historic and diverse communities along 2.6 miles of the 6TH street corridor from north avenue to national avenue

The City of Milwaukee was awarded a $2,050,000 Project Grant on January 17, 2025 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 20.940). The grant will fund a project to connect historic and diverse communities along a 2.6-mile section of the 6th Street corridor through infrastructure improvements. The project aims to transform 6th Street into a "complete street" with safe, dedicated infrastructure for walking, biking, and transit, as well as green infrastructure to provide tree canopy and green space. This community-informed vision seeks to better connect neighboring communities and downtown resources through sustainable modes of transportation while enhancing the character of the unique communities along the corridor. The project is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2031.

The community-informed vision for the area proposes making 6TH street a complete street that will include safe, dedicated infrastructure for walking, biking, and transit as well as green infrastructure that will provide much needed tree canopy and green space while easing the load on the citys combined sewer system. The project aims to connect neighboring communities and downtown resources through comfortable, affordable, safe, and sustainable modes of transportation and a transformed street that enhances the character of the unique communities along the corridor.