The unemployment rate in Milwaukee rose to 5.6% while job growth was only 0.9% year-over-year. Wells Fargo announced cuts of 1,000 jobs in the Milwaukee area. However, Milwaukee's urban core attracted new companies that relocated offices downtown. A controversial $123.9 million streetcar project was approved and could begin in late 2015, with supporters believing it will provide economic benefits. Two office buildings converting to residential in Downtown West significantly reduced the submarket's vacancy rate from 27.3% to 19.5%.