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Photos: New development could change homey Bay View atmosphere

One of four buildings is nearly completed at Stitchweld Apartments. Stitchweld Apartments in Bayview is soon to open with 291 apartments on a former industrial site.
One of four buildings is nearly completed at Stitchweld Apartments. Stitchweld Apartments in Bayview is soon to open with 291 apartments on a former industrial site.
Gary Porter For The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A living area open to the kitchen has classic views of Bayview at Stitchweld Apartments. Stitchweld Apartments in Bayview is soon to open with 291 apartments on a former industrial site.
A living area open to the kitchen has classic views of Bayview at Stitchweld Apartments. Stitchweld Apartments in Bayview is soon to open with 291 apartments on a former industrial site.
Gary Porter For The Journal Sentinel
A kitchen area featuring stainless steel appliances is open to the living area at Stitchweld Apartments. Stitchweld Apartments in Bayview is soon to open with 291 apartments on a former industrial site.
A kitchen area featuring stainless steel appliances is open to the living area at Stitchweld Apartments. Stitchweld Apartments in Bayview is soon to open with 291 apartments on a former industrial site.
Gary Porter For The Journal Sentinel
An outdoor living space using the old steel structure at Stitchweld Apartments will be a commons area for residents. Stitchweld Apartments in Bayview is soon to open with 291 apartments on a former industrial site.
An outdoor living space using the old steel structure at Stitchweld Apartments will be a commons area for residents. Stitchweld Apartments in Bayview is soon to open with 291 apartments on a former industrial site.
Gary Porter For The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The old Faust Music building on S. Kinnickininc Ave. has been demolished and will soon be home to Vue Apartments.
The old Faust Music building on S. Kinnickininc Ave. has been demolished and will soon be home to Vue Apartments.
Gary Porter For The Journal Sentinel
Worker wait for a cane t deliver a load at the contraction site for the Vue Apartments at the corner of E. Ward St. and S. Kinnickinnic Ave. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in the Bayview neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wis. A pair of new upscale apartment buildings, the Stitchweld apartments, with nearly 300 units, and the 69-unit Vue project will bring several hundred affluent residents to Bay View. The neighborhood is made up primarily of older, modest houses, many initially built for blue-collar workers.
Worker wait for a cane t deliver a load at the contraction site for the Vue Apartments at the corner of E. Ward St. and S. Kinnickinnic Ave. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in the Bayview neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wis. A pair of new upscale apartment buildings, the Stitchweld apartments, with nearly 300 units, and the 69-unit Vue project will bring several hundred affluent residents to Bay View. The neighborhood is made up primarily of older, modest houses, many initially built for blue-collar workers.
Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A sign promoting the Stitchweld Apartments shown at 2141 S. Robinson Ave. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in the Bayview neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wis. A pair of new upscale apartment buildings, the Stitchweld apartments, with nearly 300 units, and the 69-unit Vue project will bring several hundred affluent residents to Bay View. The neighborhood is made up primarily of older, modest houses, many initially built for blue-collar workers.
A sign promoting the Stitchweld Apartments shown at 2141 S. Robinson Ave. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in the Bayview neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wis. A pair of new upscale apartment buildings, the Stitchweld apartments, with nearly 300 units, and the 69-unit Vue project will bring several hundred affluent residents to Bay View. The neighborhood is made up primarily of older, modest houses, many initially built for blue-collar workers.
Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A master bedroom is one of three bedrooms at Stitchweld Apartments. Stitchweld Apartments in Bayview is soon to open with 291 apartments on a former industrial site.
A master bedroom is one of three bedrooms at Stitchweld Apartments. Stitchweld Apartments in Bayview is soon to open with 291 apartments on a former industrial site.
Gary Porter For The Journal Sentinel
A sign greets motorists on S. Kinnickinnic Ave. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in the Bayview neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wis. A pair of new upscale apartment buildings, the Stitchweld apartments, with nearly 300 units, and the 69-unit Vue project will bring several hundred affluent residents to Bay View. The neighborhood is made up primarily of older, modest houses, many initially built for blue-collar workers.
A sign greets motorists on S. Kinnickinnic Ave. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in the Bayview neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wis. A pair of new upscale apartment buildings, the Stitchweld apartments, with nearly 300 units, and the 69-unit Vue project will bring several hundred affluent residents to Bay View. The neighborhood is made up primarily of older, modest houses, many initially built for blue-collar workers.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A UPS driver delivers a parcel on E. Linus St. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in the Bayview neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wis. A pair of new upscale apartment buildings, the Stitchweld apartments, with nearly 300 units, and the 69-unit Vue project will bring several hundred affluent residents to Bay View. The neighborhood is made up primarily of older, modest houses, many initially built for blue-collar workers.
A UPS driver delivers a parcel on E. Linus St. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in the Bayview neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wis. A pair of new upscale apartment buildings, the Stitchweld apartments, with nearly 300 units, and the 69-unit Vue project will bring several hundred affluent residents to Bay View. The neighborhood is made up primarily of older, modest houses, many initially built for blue-collar workers.
Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A man works in the kitchen at Troubadour Bakery and Catering, 2301 S. Kinnickkinnic Ave. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in the Bayview neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wis. A pair of new upscale apartment buildings, the Stitchweld apartments, with nearly 300 units, and the 69-unit Vue project will bring several hundred affluent residents to Bay View. The neighborhood is made up primarily of older, modest houses, many initially built for blue-collar workers.
A man works in the kitchen at Troubadour Bakery and Catering, 2301 S. Kinnickkinnic Ave. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in the Bayview neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wis. A pair of new upscale apartment buildings, the Stitchweld apartments, with nearly 300 units, and the 69-unit Vue project will bring several hundred affluent residents to Bay View. The neighborhood is made up primarily of older, modest houses, many initially built for blue-collar workers.
Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A man crosses S. Kinnickinnic Ave. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in the Bayview neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wis. A pair of new upscale apartment buildings, the Stitchweld apartments, with nearly 300 units, and the 69-unit Vue project will bring several hundred affluent residents to Bay View. The neighborhood is made up primarily of older, modest houses, many initially built for blue-collar workers.
A man crosses S. Kinnickinnic Ave. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in the Bayview neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wis. A pair of new upscale apartment buildings, the Stitchweld apartments, with nearly 300 units, and the 69-unit Vue project will bring several hundred affluent residents to Bay View. The neighborhood is made up primarily of older, modest houses, many initially built for blue-collar workers.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Homes are shown along S. Superior St. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in the Bayview neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wis. A pair of new upscale apartment buildings, the Stitchweld apartments, with nearly 300 units, and the 69-unit Vue project will bring several hundred affluent residents to Bay View. The neighborhood is made up primarily of older, modest houses, many initially built for blue-collar workers.
Homes are shown along S. Superior St. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in the Bayview neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wis. A pair of new upscale apartment buildings, the Stitchweld apartments, with nearly 300 units, and the 69-unit Vue project will bring several hundred affluent residents to Bay View. The neighborhood is made up primarily of older, modest houses, many initially built for blue-collar workers.
Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel