b'MB-006 2020-21 Relo - Single Page_MB-706.qxd2/21/20219:07 PMPage 11MILWAUKEE LIVINGspend their days driving to and from work. That will become important as offices return to normal. Parking is sel- Ideal for All Agesdom a problem, which reduces the stress of running errands. And if you dont feel like driving, the city is known for its walkable neighborhoods. You can also jump on The Hop, theFor Millennialscitys electric streetcar, which com-pletes a loop through the downtown.An energetic, but walkable downtown teemingAffordability: If youre looking towith new apartments, condominiums and buy a home, you will likely be sur- restaurants has made Milwaukee a choiceprised at how far your money will go indestination for young professionals. The city southeastern Wisconsin. The regionoffers affordable housing, professional sports has affordable home prices. You willteams, rich cultural offerings, a vibrant music also find that dining and entertainmentMilwaukee Art Museumcosts are well below what you wouldscene (including Summerfest, the worlds largest music festival), and plenty of expect from a city that offers so much. opportunities to enjoy the outdoors (including miles of beaches and a lakefrontA Booming Downtown: Theres astate park within walking distance of the downtown). The citys low lot of mojo in Milwaukee as newunemployment rate, its rapidly developing technology clusters, and its premier residential, office and entertainmentcolleges and universities make it a perfect place to start or grow a career.developments continue to transform the city. Already known for its magnif-icent lakefront, bustling Riverwalk andFor FamiliesHistoric Third Ward, the city is getting a new shot of energy from the DeerExcellent schools, a wide variety of safe District, an entertainment destinationcommunities and plenty of kid-friendly activities built around Fiserv Forum, the newmake Milwaukee a wonderful place to raise a home of the Milwaukee Bucks profes- family. In addition to having one of the nations sional basketball team. largest park systems, the Milwaukee Region hasA Thriving Arts Scene: Milwaukeeseveral attractions devoted exclusively to kidsGlass + Griddleis among a handful of medium-size(and those who are kids at heart)The Betty Brinn Childrens Museum, the cities that features an opera company,Discovery World + Technology Center and the Milwaukee County Zoological ballet and a symphony (which recentlyGardens. Wisconsin public schools consistently rank among the best in the moved into its brand-new home in anation and the area offers a variety of religious and private schools as well. historic movie theater that has been renovated). It also has a vibrant music scene with venues of all sizes that canFor Retireesaccommodate everything from emerg-ing acts to todays rock stars. Fortunately, throughout the pandemic,Given its cold winters, Milwaukee scores Wisconsin was able to outperform thesurprisingly high as a preferred destination for nation in terms of positive cases,retirees. One reason is the affordable cost of hospitalizations and deaths. And now, asliving. Home prices wont consume your life we hopefully transition to a post- savings, dining out is not expensive, and you can pandemic world in 2021, southeasterneven take college classes for free within theErin HillsWisconsin is ideally positioned as a regionUniversity of Wisconsin system (the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus, of the future due to its quality of life, itsthe second-largest in the state is located just a short drive from downtown career and educational opportunities, andMilwaukee). Then, of course, there are all of the outdoor activitiesthe golf, the its natural resources. tennis courts, the hiking trails, miles of beaches, the symphony, the ballet, the Whatever reason brings you here, theopera, the list is endless. And who says you cant enjoy the winter? You may not regions residents welcome you and trustbe up for the polar-bear plunge, but how about cross-country skiing and that you will find it a greatand safe snowshoeing? place to live.@discoverMKE.com / discovermilwaukee.com 11'