Welcome to East Tosa

East Tosa is a progressive urban community offering niche shopping and dining experiences interconnecting with vibrant, established neighborhoods. Located on the east side of Wauwatosa, East Tosa offers a classic Main Street feel with tree-lined residential neighborhoods adjoined to a vibrant sixteen block trade district offering a wide array of goods and services.  East Tosa is home to a respected school system, many fine restaurants, and thriving businesses. Its convenience to the Milwaukee metropolitan area offers easy access to major league sports, a nationally recognized zoo, and abundant cultural and social activities. Though much of the charm of East Tosa stems from its historic beginnings, it is bolstered by its spirited residents who are committed to knowing and supporting each other in an environmentally, fiscally, and economically sustainable lifestyle. In the summer of 2011, East Tosa's Plan was approved by the Common Council.
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  • Business Directory – New Feature

    Business Directory - New Feature

    We have added the Business Directory as a new feature. If you represent a local business, please add your business today! To our other guest and visitors, please support our local business and find just what you need by browsing the directory. The Business Directory is a great way to get acquainted with all that is available in East Tosa. We are certain you find many unexpected gems.

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Wauwatosa Independence Day Celebration

Updated: June 24, 2011
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The 78th year celebration parade is one of the largest in the state and features over 75 units.  The parade proceeds on North Avenue between 104th Street and 80th Street. After the parade, join the Family Fun at Hart Park. Finally, celebrate Independence day by watching the fireworks.

View the News Release.
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WSBN Report on East Tosa North Avenue Planning Project

Updated: June 13, 2011
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North Avenue is one of Wauwatosa’s main commercial and community centers, however, many see it as a thoroughfare rather than a destination. The East Tosa North Avenue Planning Project aims to change this mindset.

This video, created by Wauwatosa School Broadcast Network, provides an overview of the plan integrated with interviews by residents, business owners, city officials and Marty Shukert, the plan designer.

Chili’n Sponsorship

Updated: July 13, 2011
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Thank you to our sponsors for supporting this event!

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    Lutheran Home and Harwood Place | Cranky AlsChili Village
    Sendik’s

    Jalepeno
    Beer Capitol  | Bartz, the Party Store | Heartland Information Research

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    Beth Jaworski, Shorewest Realtors  | Fattoni’s (formerly known as Venturis) | Juniper 61 | McDonalds in East Tosa
    M&I Bank |  Rosebud Cinema Drafthouse |  Times Cinema | Tosa Yoga | U-Turn

    Pepperoncini
    Elektra Lighting  | Eye Care Vision Center of Wauwatosa  | O’Gorman’s West Towne Auto  |  Revolution Natural Running & Walking Center   |  Subway in East Tosa  | Ultra Fidelis  | Wauwatosa Chamber of Commerce

Public Hearing on North Avenue Plan

Updated: June 9, 2011
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The week of May 9th, the East Tosa North Avenue Plan was reviewed by the Plan Commission and Community Development.  The plan is now set for a public hearing on June 21 at the City Hall.   We have come a long way in the past years from securing the grant for and undergoing the process of developing a strategic plan for North Avenue in East Tosa.  Now, it is up to the voices of our East Tosa community to ensure its passage. Please plan to attend.

Why should you care?
- impact on quality of life
- opportunity to sustain and grow desirability to live in our neighborhoods
- create demand for housing and commercial real estate (drives sales and property values)
- protect our investments

NOTE: Approval of this plan does not obligate to spending specific funds on a specific timeline.  This plan lays out the road map for future improvements and direction of the this district,.

Washington Highlands Neighborhood

Updated: June 20, 2011
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The Washington Highlands neighborhood in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin was designed in 1916 by renowned German City planner Dr. Werner Hegemann. Today, the neighborhood has garnered national recognition for Dr. Werner’s application of Garden City design concepts. The 133-acre plan minimizes through-traffic, while providing well-maintained private parks, tree-lined curving streets, design controls and a variety of housing types. Visit washingtonhighlands.org.

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    Please visit our Chili'n on the Avenue Sponsors

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