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Rick Barrett is an American real estate developer and the co-founder of Barrett Lo Visionary Development, a property development company known for its work in Milwaukee. Barrett is most notable for developing The Moderne in Milwaukee, as well as The Couture, which has been credited with leading the urban renewal of downtown Milwaukee.[1]
Barrett has been named among the most influential people in Milwaukee by Milwaukee Magazine.[2]
Career
[edit]After ending Marquette University and playing minor league professional baseball for the Baltimore Orioles organization,[3] Barrett co-founded Barrett Lo Visionary Development with developer and financier Tan Lo.[4] Barrett's early developments included building homes along Milwaukee's "Beerline," a nationally-recognized example of New Urbanism.[5]
Notable Developments
[edit]The Moderne - Barrett originally developed Milwaukee's Moderne as a hotel[6] before finalizing it as a 30-story apartment tower.[7] Design is inspired by the 1930s Streamline Moderne architectural movement.[8]
The Couture - The tallest residential building in Wisconsin at 50 stories.[9] Barrett purchased the site, home to the former Downtown Transit Center,[10] and obtained the largest Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan ever executed in the state to fund construction.[11]
Southridge Mall (Wisconsin) - The conversion of a former Boston Store into a mixed use development including 790 residential units and retail offerings.[12] Developed in partnership with the city of Greendale, Wisconsin which owns the site.[13]
Mayfair Mall - A mixed used development that will include 918 apartments and 12,000 feet of retail space, designed to revitalize Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.[14]
Awards & Honors
[edit]- Milwaukee Business Journal Executive of the Year (Honorable Mention), 2013[15]
- Milwaukee Business Journal Project of the Year (The Moderne), 2013[16]
- 16th Annual Mayor's Design Awards, 2013 (The Moderne)[17]
- ENR Best Projects Residential/ Hospitality Award of Merit, 2013 (The Moderne)[18]
- Daily Reporter - Top Project of 2016 (Emerald Row Apartments)[19]
https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/2013/04/real-estate-execs-pack-business.html
References
[edit]- ^ In the heart of Milwaukee, a gleaming tower leads an urban renewal. New York Times. 28 June 2021.
- ^ The Most Influential People in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Magazine. 2 November 2015.
- ^ Wisconsin 275: The State's Most Influential Business Leaders, Biz Times: Milwaukee Business News. 2022.
- ^ Eyes on Milwaukee: Construction starts on The Couture. Urban Milwaukee. 11 May 2021.
- ^ Developer Barrett talks Moderne, baseball. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 15 December 2012.
- ^ The Moderne cuts costs and preserves design integrity. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 12 November 2009.
- ^ Extraordinary building boom is reshaping Milwaukee's skyline. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 4 March 2017.
- ^ An exclusive tour of the Moderne. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 30 April 2012.
- ^ Q&A: Tallest residential building in the state prepares to open its doors. Spectrum News 1. 25 January 2024.
- ^ Q&A: Developer Rick Barrett talks about how he persevered to build The Couture. Biz Times: Milwaukee Business News. 14 April 2024.
- ^ Peak perseverance: Rick Barrett's epic 12-year saga to build The Couture. Biz Times: Milwaukee Business News. 14 April 2024.
- ^ Greendale has big plans for vacant property at Southridge Mall. TMJ4 News. 10 January 2022.
- ^ Barrett Lo strikes agreement with Greendale to redevelop former Boston Store site at Southridge. Biz Times: Milwaukee Business News. 17 December 2021.
- ^ $400M mixed used development gets final approval in Wisconsin. Finance & Commerce. 20 September 2023.
- ^ Milwaukee Business Journal Executive of the Year Awards 10 December 2013.
- ^ Milwaukee Business Journal Project of the Year Awards, 2013. 20 April 2013.
- ^ City of Milwaukee: Mayor's Design Awards, 2013. 23 May 2013.
- ^ ENR Best Projects Residential/Hospitality Award of Merit: The Moderne. 18 November 2013.
- ^ Daily Reporter Top Projects of 2016. 16 May 2017.