5 Wise Workshop

The 5 Wise Workshop Development is a historic property located at 3524 West National Avenue in Milwaukee’s Silver City neighborhood. The first floor was renovated into office space and the second floor remains two residential units. The ~3,200 square foot building was built in 1916 and originally housed a jeweler. For the last 33 years the building has operated as Engine Blade and Prop, an outboard motor and propeller repair business.

5 Wise Coworking occupied the first floor and supported entrepreneurs and artists starting businesses and the leaders of existing small businesses. Social enterprises (those that incorporate elements of both economic and community development) were also priority clients. Fix Development served as a co-development consultant to the primary leader who was the driver of this project Tim Syth of Contexture.

A few years go, Tim Syth sold the building to a local Community Development organization now known as Via CDC.  The organization has an impactful mission, helping build economic vitality in the City of Milwaukee.  Visit the Via CDC website for more information.