Lakefront Gateway

Department of City Development staff presented the Downtown Plan Update at the September 15th, 2010 Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee meeting.  Similar to the City Plan Commission meeting, staff presented the overall themes and the eight catalytic projects, which are geared towards increasing density and connectivity throughout downtown, whiles creating a sense of place.

Alderman Wade raised a few questions pertinent to the plans catalytic projects.  In particular he asked how the plan would address the lack of a positive downtown gateway experience, and whether or not the city had weighed in on what to do with the O’Donnell Parking Garage.

Responding to Alderman Wade’s questions, Rocky Marcoux, Department of City Development Commissioner, explained that “the city has not weighed in officially” regarding the parking garage, but then spoke at length regarding the lakefront catalytic project saying the area near the garage, specifically the entrance way to the lakefront from the Hoan Bridge, is “a really disjointed presence.” He added that “we should be looking at the potential relocation of the bus terminal,” and emphasized the importance of this project stating that this connection to the lakefront attraction is “the piece that’s missing.”

Alderman Murphy brought up the role of public art and its role in the plan. Greg Patin, City of Milwaukee Planning and Development Manager, responded saying it is an “integral part”, and that “we see that as one of the things we weave together.”

Pat O’Brien, President of the Milwaukee Development Corporation and the President of the M7, praised the city’s work on the plan, but raised some items.  He warned that the plan should focus development on the existing catalytic projects leftover from the previous plan, including the Pabst Brewery and the Park East.  Additionally he asserted that the city should be careful not to destabilize existing downtown projects, and that density is an important goal, but the projects should be prioritized. When asked by Alderman Murphy if his organization expects or want direct subsidies for projects he responded “that would be a good thing.”

The plan was passed unanimously by the committee and will now go before the Common Council.

More details on the plan can be found here.

Message from His Honor, Tom Barrett, relative to the proposed executive budget for the year 2011 and to consider the following:

Communication from the Mayor transmitting the proposed budget for the year 2011.

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All matters concerning county parks and parkways are the responsibility of this Committee. Members set policy for the parks department, organized recreation, cultural activities, the University Extension program, the Environmental Services Division of the Department of Public Works and Zoo park services. Members have jurisdiction over matters concerning the conservation of all uses of energy and make recommendations relating to conservation of air, water, energy and all other resources.

Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 2nd Tuesday before the County Board Meeting

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The Milwaukee County Committee on Economic & Community Development oversees the administration of federal, state and local housing programs in the county, including the Urban Community Development Block Grant Program. Matters pertaining to economic development of Milwaukee County, including the best disposition of county properties, are decided by this Committee. It also makes decisions on the Research Park and the Airport Business Park.

Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 2nd Monday before the County Board Meeting in room 203-R of the Milwaukee County Courthouse.

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“The mission of PARK(ing) Day is to call attention to the need for more urban open space, to generate critical debate around how public space is created and allocated, and to improve the quality of urban human habitat … at least until the meter runs out!”

PARK(ing) Day takes place on September 17th, 2010 and is quite simply a public space intervention. In over 100 cities on four continents urbanists will be reclaiming public space, parking spots, for public use.  They may setup a park, a public art display, or even a ping pong table, but the goal is to show how we can better utilize our public space to create a higher quality urban environment.

This year we’ll be adding Milwaukee to the list of cities fighting for more creative use of public space this year.  The hope with our spot is to encourage the City of Milwaukee to start looking at parking spaces differently. For example, if a local business wanted to create a parklet by expand their cafe seating into a parking spot, or a cafe wanted to install on-street bike parking to create an amenity for their customers, roadblocks wouldn’t be placed in their way.  In both of these cases a change in how parking spaces are viewed will be required, and the City of Milwaukee will need to find ways to make these installations legal and affordable for business owners.  But it is these small “city comforts” that help make a city unique so it is important for the City of Milwaukee to explore these new options.

On-street Bike Parking in Portland, OR

To find out more about PARK(ing) Day or just say hi, come visit us between noon and 2 pm on Milwaukee St. near Mason this Friday. If you’re interested in partaking in the fun with us, bring a chair, there will be plenty of room.

The City Plan Commission (CPC) is the City’s official planning body established under State statute and is responsible for master planning activities. The CPC advises the Common Council on a variety of land development issues including zoning map changes, revisions in the zoning ordinance, subdivision approvals, business improvement districts, street and alley vacations, public land disposition and acquisition, new streets and the approval of development plans in certain overlay districts.

City Plan Commission (CPC) meetings are held in the First Floor Boardroom at the Department of City Development, 809 North Broadway, unless otherwise noted.

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Gallery Night and Day is the premier art event in Milwaukee for both the experienced art connoisseur and most beginning admirer. An evening of gallery hopping and art viewing begins Friday, October 15 and continues during the day on Saturday, October 16. This fall, the quarterly event showcases 61 venues throughout the downtown Milwaukee area. Admission is free to all venues during event hours. For more information, including venue event hours visit: http://bit.ly/GalleryNight or pick up a brochure at any participating venue.

• Former Bucks star plans Old World 3rd St. club By Andrew Wagner
• Mayor Daley floats reversing Chicago River By Dan Egan
• Milwaukee considers North End loan By Sean Ryan
• Twisted Fork will give way to Replay Sports Bar By Bobby Tanzilo
• UWM says it needs money for project Development could hinge on TIF dollars By Stefanie Scott
• Transportation project awards include KRM money By Daily Reporter
• Talgo trains to sport Badger colors, traditional locomotives By Kay Nolan
• Pabst Farms developer reaps savings from tax deal By Marie Rohde
• Many at meeting oppose strip club in Walker’s Point By Georgia Pabst
• Milwaukee by Bike plan heads to council By Dave Schlabowske
• Marquette University’s new building gives law school vital space By Sharif Durhams
• BizTimes Wisconsin Morning Headlines: Madison mayor plans development near high-speed rail station By BizTimes Daily
• Building enrollment with student housing By Karen Herzog
• We All Pay For The Roads By Josh Cohen
• Walker’s Point group takes neutral position on proposed strip club By Tom Daykin
• Janet Zweig project called into question again? By Mary Louise Schumacher

September 13, 2010

Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting

September 13, 2010 9:00 am

The Community and Economic Development Committee hears matters relating to community development, block grants, job development, business improvement districts, city public relations, industrial land banks and revenue bonds, emerging business enterprises, recreation, cultural arts and the library system.

The Community and Economic Development Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, [...]

September 14, 2010

Projected climate impacts and adaptation strategies for Wisconsin’s urban areas

September 14, 2010 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Speaker: David Liebl, Faculty Associate, Department of Engineering Professional Development, UW-Madison, and Statewide Extension Specialist, Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center, UW-Cooperative Extension

The UWM School of Freshwater Sciences announces another semester of All Things Water seminars, featuring presentations on freshwater topics by faculty, scientists, and industry and community professionals, followed by [...]

September 15, 2010

Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting

September 15, 2010 9:00 am

The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee reviews issues relating to city development, zoning, historic preservation, incremental tax financing, building codes and housing projects.

The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.[..]

September 16, 2010

Coalition for Advancing Transit Meeting

September 16, 2010 7:30 am to 10:00 am

The meeting will be held at Manpower International, 100 Manpower Place, Milwaukee. Check-in and Networking will begin at 7:30AM and we should wrap up between 9:30-10:00AM. We will provide an overview of what’s been happening over the summer, in particular with MCTS and the County Budget, as well as some recommended strategies that the Coalition [...]

Eschweiler Excursions Part II

September 16, 2010 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Historic Milwaukee Inc. has planned a second set of trolley tours of Eschweiler buildings 
on Thursday, September 16 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and again on Saturday, September 18 from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. 
The tour will be narrated by Win Thrall, curator of the 2007 exhibition “Alexander Eschweiler in Milwaukee” 
at the Charles Allis [...]

2011 Milwaukee County Budget Public Hearing

September 16, 2010 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Finance and Audit Committee has announced two public hearing sessions regarding the 2011 Milwaukee County Budget. The public is invited to attend these hearings to express their thoughts on funding for county programs and services, including transit service.

Location:
Mary Ryan Boys and Girls Club
3000 N. Sherman Boulevard ▪ Milwaukee [...]

September 17, 2010

The Role of the Creative Sector in Community and Economic Development

September 17, 2010 10:30 am to 11:45 am

The City of Milwaukee, the Cultural Alliance of Greater Milwaukee, and the Greater Milwaukee Committee (GMC) invite you to a very special panel discussion with the Chair for the National Endowment for the Arts, Rocco Landesman.
The Role of the Creative Sector in Community and Economic Development moderated by Lt Governor Barbara Lawton.
Friday, September 17th
Panel Discussion [...]

The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee reviews issues relating to city development, zoning, historic preservation, incremental tax financing, building codes and housing projects.

The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.

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