Located in Milwaukee, Where Water Works®

The Water Council is based at 247 Freshwater in the heart of Milwaukee’s world-class water technology hub. The turn-of-the century brick warehouse was converted into a state-of-the-art water business and research facility in 2013. The design of the renovation was driven by sustainability, and the building not only achieved LEED Silver certification but was the first commercial building in the world to receive Alliance for Water Stewardship certification.

The building serves as a landing pad for organizations seeking to participate in the leading U.S. water technology hub and a launch pad for innovative water solutions. Visitors can learn about innovative water technology organizations and a host of water technology startups from the U.S. and abroad.

247 Freshwater is the cornerstone of one of Wisconsin’s first Eco-Industrial Business Parks and a national model for urban sustainability. Once a brownfield, the 17-acre (6.9 hectares) business park includes mixed-use urban office, educational, research and technology businesses. Zurn Water Solutions moved its global headquarters from Pennsylvania to a new facility in the park in 2016. Rite-Hite, a company that manufactures loading dock equipment, industrial doors, safety barriers, industrial fans and other in-plant products opened its new global headquarters and research and development building in 2023.

LOCATION

247 W. Freshwater Way
Milwaukee, WI 53204 USA

CONTACT

For general building questions, contact:
247 Freshwater management
1.414.897.7163

For inquiries about available building space, contact:
Joe Moritz, Colliers 
1.414.278.6871

BUILDING HIGHLIGHTS

• 7-story, historic, loft office and R&D building
• 44-person auditorium
• Paul & Pat Jones Board Room with international video conferencing technology
• Community cafe for networking and meetings
• Targeted community of water tech professionals and experts
• Green and blue roof
• First ever commercial building to implement the Alliance for Water Stewardship’s International Water Standard (View our commitment and disclosure)
• Silver LEED Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council
• Expansive views of downtown Milwaukee
• Exposed timber ceilings and natural light

Additional Resources

• 247 Freshwater brochure
• 5th floor information 

Landing pad for global water companies entering North America and U.S. businesses looking to launch, grow and discover new opportunities.

Housed in 247 Freshwater, the Oasis is a flexible, affordable and collaborative coworking community with access to all the resources of Milwaukee’s world class water technology ecosystem.

 The Oasis links its community with access to business resources including technical assistance, potential research partnerships and networking opportunities as well as physical resources such as the auditorium, meeting rooms and locking file cabinets. This comfortable, affordable workspace is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and offers reserved desks, high-speed internet and shared printer. This shared workspace is ideal for foreign or domestic water companies and researchers seeking to tap into the synergies created by the convergence of 238 water-centric businesses, start-ups and academic and research organizations that comprise Milwaukee’s water technology hub.

“Cimbria rents space in the Oasis in 247 Freshwater because the state-of-the-art building allows us to welcome investors, colleagues and clients into a highly adaptable and sustainable workplace aligned with our purpose — the Water Economy. It’s a center of excellence, collaboration and impact that complements the professionalism expected of our private equity initiatives and consulting engagements with premier clients.”
–Noah J. Sabich, Partner, Cimbria Capital & Cimbria Consulting

LOCATION

247 Freshwater – 5th Floor
247 W. Freshwater Way
Milwaukee, WI 53204 USA

OASIS AMENITIES

• Fully furnished and ready-to-go desk space
• High-speed internet
• Printing
• Personalized signage and brand visibility
• Access to technical assistance, research partnerships and seminars
• Complimentary coffee
• Access to amenities including kitchen, auditorium, Paul & Pat Jones Board Room, tenant lounge and fitness center
• Locked storage
• Concierge desk
• Mailbox/mail services
• Unique networking opportunities

RESERVE YOUR DESK

Learn more in our Oasis Q&A. Whether you’re visiting Milwaukee for a week, or planning to stay long-term, we have a variety of options.

Amy Jensen

CFO & COO

CONTACT