Breaking Bread & Capital VI (June, 2026)
About this Event
Breaking Bread & Capital VI: The Zoning Room
Cracking the Code on Land Use & Entitlements
Event Details
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CT)
Location: 230 W Wells Street, Suite 212, Milwaukee, WI
Format: Expert Panel Discussion – Light refreshments provided
In Partnership With
• City of Milwaukee – Department of City Development
• Continuum Architects + Planners
Session Overview
Opening: Setting the Foundation
• What “by-right” development actually means and why it matters to your bottom line
• How to read a zoning map and what you should know how to look up on your own
Zoning Mechanics & Site Opportunities
• Conversion and density upgrade feasibility – what’s possible and what requires rezoning
• Redeveloping underutilized sites like surface parking lots into taxable projects
Parking & Flexibility
• Where parking minimums apply, where they don’t, and how shared parking arrangements can work in your favor
Navigating the Approvals Process
• Variance vs. special use permit vs. rezoning – which path is right for your project
• What kills deals at the zoning stage – and how to catch it early
Architect Segment: Design, Timing & Finance
• Why involving an architect before zoning can save a project’s timeline and budget
• How good design can influence planning board decisions
Guest Speakers:
Tanya Fonseca, AICP
City Planning Director
Michael Mazmanian
Department of Neighborhood Services | City of Milwaukee
India Gaar
Board of Zoning Appeals | City of Milwaukee
WES BRICE AIA, NCARB
Continuum Architects + Planners
VAISHALI WAGH AIA, LEED AP
Continuum Architects + Planners
Who Should Attend
Professionals in real estate development (residential, commercial, mixed-use)
Investors, LPs, lenders, and capital allocators
Architects, urban planners, engineers, and construction professionals
Students and early-career professionals entering the built environment
Firms in adjacent industries (legal, finance, consulting, policy)
Hosted By
AK Development
Boost Alliance
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration & Guest Arrival
Host: Event Staff
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Opening / Setting the Foundation
Host: All Attendees
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Zoning Mechanics & Site Opportunities
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Parking & Flexibility
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Navigating the Process
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Architect Portion — Timing, Design & Finance Constraints
🕑: 11:30 AM
Audience Q&A —
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Structured Networking
Info: Facilitated introductions and guided conversations among attendees.
🕑: 12:00 PM
Closing & Adjourn
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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