All is not well in Milwaukee. Despite the development occurring around town, high unemployment and the loss of major businesses continue to plague the city.

According to a new report released by UWM's Center for Economic Development, unemployment in Milwaukee is 9.3 percent, over two points above the national "big city" average.

Great development is happening in the city. More people are moving in, and appreciating what urban life has to offer. You can tell just by seeing the amount of traffic heading downtown during off peak hours like Sunday evenings. A few years ago, you may have been the only person on the road at that hour.

The next mayor of Milwaukee can ride on the some of the success initiated by Mayor Norquist, but is going to be under pressure to bring in new jobs that will drastically reduce rampant unemployment.