The Great Reset by Richard Florida – Book Review
Richard Florida, author of The Rise of the Creative Class, takes a broad look at the current economic crisis in his latest book.
Nov 25th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Thanksgiving Memories
A fond look back at mutant turkeys, Jell-O molds and the joys of having the entire family under one roof -- drunk and filled with 13-bean salad.
Nov 25th, 2010 by Will Durst
Businesses + Schools = Successful Students
Leaders in business and education recently met to discuss a partnership between schools and businesses - something this district desperately needs.
Nov 24th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
The not-so-funny side of teenage improv
Two Rufus King students share the creative challenges they face on stage as "kids" and the harsh off-stage reality for young performers.
Nov 24th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
Tchaikovsky’s Orchestrion
We like the idea of genius springing from nowhere. It doesn't. Also: A surprise MSO ticket discount ticket code inside!
Nov 24th, 2010 by Tom Strini
MCTS Should Take the Next Step to Government 2.0
Government 2.0 is the idea of exposing government controlled data to the public, in an open standardized format.
Nov 23rd, 2010 by Dave Reid
Jack Forbes Wilson shines in The Rep’s LIBERACE!
The brilliant lights and costumes combined with Wilson's expert performance pay a fitting tribute to one of the world’s most iconic and entertaining virtuosos.
Nov 23rd, 2010 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
Seen at the Holiday Folk Fair
There was dancing, food and terrific exposure to a celebration of ethnicity not normally seen at the bigger summer festivals. TCD was there with camera in-hand.
Nov 23rd, 2010 by Matthew Dwyer
Australian Bombshell, more Almond
Caroline O'Connor debuts at the Rep, Frankly Music honors Chopin and Schumann and hints at a Barber premiere, Mark Bucher's Boulevard exit.
Nov 23rd, 2010 by Tom Strini
The Lynden Garden’s embellished acres
Judith Ann Moriarty spends a brisk fall afternoon walking the embellished landscape of the Lynden Sculpture Garden.
Nov 23rd, 2010 by Judith Ann Moriarty
A Pragmatic Intersection of Habitat and the Environment
Speaker: Mr. Robert Monnat Mr. Robert Monnat is a Partner and Chief Operating Officer of Mandel Group, Inc. He has been with the firm since its inception in 1991 through 1994, rejoining the firm in 1999 to present. Mr. Monnat oversees all aspects of Mandel Group’s development and construction activities. Mandel Group has completed over $500 million of real estate development, mostly in metropolitan Milwaukee, since its inception. This seminar will speak to the need of developers and environmentalists to work together in order to integrate natural resources in urban settings, into the neighborhood fabric that is made vital by their presence and accessibility. It will touch on the resolution of extreme viewpoints of each side, and the resolution of these views for the betterment of urban living. The seminar incorporates a water-centric examination of the dynamic of environment and development in downtown Milwaukee. Mr. Monnat will argue that cities such as Milwaukee, which have substantial water resources, need to embrace a new attitude with regard to working together toward the best possible urban environment. Finally, he will discuss how the urban transect presents a “have your cake and eat it too” opportunity, to provide better habitation as well as a beneficial improvement in our impact on the environment. This presentation will be registered for 1.0 CM credits for AICP members in attendance and free pizza will be provided, courtesy of the Urban Planning Department. Please visit http://www4.uwm.edu/sarup/planning/smartgrowth/index.html for more information. Location: UWM AUP 345 Milwaukee, WI
Nov 22nd, 2010 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 22. November 2010
Multi-Family Construction Begins in Milwaukee By Matthew Myers GOP Wants to Bring Transpo Policy Back to the 1950s By Tanya Snyder New Capitol Drive bridge on Oak Leaf Trail By Wisconsin Bike Routes Other flaws cited in O’Donnell collapse By Steve Schultze Is it absurd to call a garage ‘green’? A new Chicago parking structure, while handsome, raises more questions than it answers By Blair Kamin Opposition to rail may cost Walker By Matt Pommer South Second Street to reopen to two-way traffic By BizTimes Daily Who will own “Fear the Deer”? By Matt Hrodey Metro Place, east side apartment plan, may soon get loan guarantee ruling By Tom Daykin Homeless have a place to heal mind and soul By Meg Kissinger Waukesha demands private water meeting with DNR By Joe Lanane Schwarzenegger asks for Wisconsin’s high-speed rail dollars By BizTimes Daily Schwarzenegger bids for Wisconsin high-speed rail money By Larry Sandler Wisconsin should be open for business by rail By Willie Hines Wisconsin’s high-speed rail funds may go to N.C. Read more: Wisconsin’s high-speed rail funds may go to N.C. | The Business Journal By Erik Spanberg Moderne high-rise loan closing expected by December, HUD says By Tom Daykin Green commercial building planned in Walker’s Point By Real Estate Weekly Oak Leaf Trail bridge installation set over Capitol Dr. By Tom Held 10 Books Every Urbanist Must Read By Yuri Artibise The Power of Cities By Richard Florida Developer Mike Dilworth buying unsold condos at troubled 601 Lofts By Tom Daykin CRG may help in recall effort against Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic By Steve Schultze LaHood says Wisconsin high-speed rail cash could go to N.C. By Larry Sandler GOP Cong. Petri promoted high-speed rail for the Midwest last year By Craig Gilbert Public Art, Public Space and Great Places By Jonna McKone LaHood: DOT Will Quickly Reassign Spurned State Rail Funds By Jason Plautz It’s Easy Being Green: Laying the Track for High-Speed Rail By Center for American Progress Sweet Water on NBC By NBC Milwaukee panel delays downtown Marriott hearing By Marie Rohde Water as a Global Business Issue – Or How I Talked Myself Out of a Job By Barry Nelson New usage figures refuel debate over bike racks on buses By Tom Held Randy’s Ramblings: Who’ll stop the train? By Randy Hanson Downtown Marriott plan to be reviewed By The Business Journal Are People Really Fleeing Shrinking Cities? By Aaron Renn State projects will drive funding for high-speed rail By Michael D. Bolden Walker open to redirecting high-speed train money to other rail projects By Larry Sandler Activists ask Walker to reconsider decision on high-speed rail By Dinesh Ramde Hundreds rally for high speed rail jobs in Milwaukee By Michael Rosen Barrett signs city budget without vetoes By Larry Sandler Windows on Wisconsin is a step toward making the avenue grand again By Jeff Sherman Road builders’ donations swung heavily to Walker By Daniel Bice Walker’s Rail/Roads Statement “Mostly Fiction Diction” By Jim Rowen Telecommunications firm new […]
Nov 22nd, 2010 by Dave Reid
