Economic Development
Economic Development:Town Center

Town Center
The Town Center initiative is a 10-15 year vision for development and revitalization within the Mequon Civic Campus area and the Main Street corridor in Thiensville. This plan was developed and is being implemented with active participation from both communities and the Mequon-Thiensville Chamber of Commerce.
Key elements to the project include:
  • Development of a riverwalk along the Milwaukee River as a way to provide a pedestrian link between communities.
  • Introduction of additional housing opportunities throughout the corridor to expand the customer base and add activity to the pedestrian environment.
  • Revitalization of key retail areas to meet the needs of community residents.
  • Enhancement of the Mequon Civic Campus, its recreational facilities and the addition of a community green.
This Town Center will become the centrally located "heart" of both Mequon and Thiensville. It will foster interaction among residents, encourage gatherings and activities, provide a pleasant pedestrian atmosphere along the river, offer shops and restaurants, and feature quality architecture and site design. Click here to view the Mequon-Thiensville Town Center Committee's Design Guidelines and Concept Plans.
The Town Center Committee established the Town Center Award in 2005 to recognize noteworthy work that advances the Town Center Project. This award will be awarded annually to an individual, business or organization who promotes the Town Center development through any of the following: Beautification/enhancement, Fund-raising, Economic development, Use of time and talent, Volunteer efforts, Community spirit, Outreach and engaging others or any other activity that advances the Town Center Project.

Past recipients include:
  • 2004 Mequon-Thiensville Sunrise Rotary Club & Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club for their work on the Riverwalk.
  • 2005 Remington's River Inn, Thiensville (Bob & Amy Ollman)
  • 2006 Elm Street Condominiums (The Hoff Group - David Hoff)
  • 2007 Allegro Martini Bar & Eatery, Thiensville (Gary Wong); Fiddleheads, Thiensville (Lynn Wroblewski); Haus of Prime Meats, Inc., Thiensville (Frank Aigner); Studio Cafe & Gallery, Thiensville (Kelly Kassander); Towne Market Mobil, Mequon ( Harvey & Dianne Pollack)
  • 2008 Village BP, Thiensville (Dan & Theresa Umhoefer); London by Design, Thiensville (Susan Stockton); Thiensville Village Volunteer Fire Department.
  • 2009 Dr. Gary Lewis, Thiensville Family Healthcare.

  • 6331 W. Mequon Rd.
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  • Mequon, WI 53092
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  • (262) 512-9358
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  • Fax (262) 512-9359
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  • info@mtchamber.org