St. John’s on the Lake

St. John’s on the Lake on Milwaukee’s East Side recently broke ground for this 22-story building.

The 422,000-square-foot structure will replace a three-story building that opened there in 1979.

The new tower, at 1840 N. Prospect Ave., will include replacement spaces for 50 skilled care suites and 24 assisted living suites. It will also feature 79 apartments for older adults living independently.

The tower is being built on a parking lot at East Kane Place and North Prospect Avenue.

Owner: St. John’s on the Lake

General Contractor: VJS Construction

Cost: $123 million