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, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.

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The mission of the Department of Public Works, including the construction and maintenance of county highways, bridges and public structures are the responsibility of this Committee. Members discuss all matters pertaining to the policy of mass transit and the Milwaukee County Transit System, including fares, service routes and capital improvements. The Committee discusses all matters under its jurisdiction pertaining to railroads and public utilities in the county.

Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 3rd Wednesday before the County Board Meeting

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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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For over 20 years, the community based non profit My Home Your Home, Inc. is proud to announce their 2nd Annual “Keeping the Dream Alive” Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, at the Harley Davidson Museum – Rumble Room located 400 West Canal Street in Downtown Milwaukee.

My Home Your Home, Inc. provides help to abused & neglected children in the foster care system as well as adults & families in the Milwaukee area. As a fully accredited non profit, their programs included helping the homeless, abused & neglected women, children & adults recovering from alcohol & drug abuse.

My Home Your Home, Inc. is sensitive to the toll the economy has taken on all of us & feels that individuals as well as companies would be able to attend this fantastic event based on their budget. A single ticket for the event is $40.00 with table sponsorship for event ranging from $400.00 for Supporter, $600.00 for Guardian & $1,000 for Advocate.

For further information, please contact Kathleen Miller, Business Manager of My Home Your Home, Inc., at (414) 874-2560 extension 130, e-mail kathleenmiller@myhomeyourhome.org or go to www.myhomeyourhome.org

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, April 15 and continues during the day on Saturday, April 16. This Spring, the quarterly event showcases 57 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.

Join Creativity Works! on April 13th at Moct in the Third Ward for the reveal of our new name and mission! Yes, Creativity Works! will be saying farewell to the names “Cultural Alliance of Greater Milwaukee” and “Creativity Works!” to adopt a new name and structure that better serves the broader creative industries.

This event marks the first of many “Creative Hub Live” networking events to get you connected to your community and new opportunities. You’ll also learn about the new creative industries networking website and membership program, plus you’ll be able to take advantage of a special one-time membership discount at the event!

As always, there will be plenty of people to connect with, good food and a local DJ mixing. Our last event sold out, so don’t wait to register!

Register Now

Where:
Moct
240 E. Pittsburgh Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204

It’s easy to conserve water and save money on your bills by adding a rain barrel to your home! Learn how to use this rain collection system to water your garden and lawn.

$15 owners and non-owners

Register at Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, http://kgmb.org/adult_programs.html or call 414-272-5462, Ext. 105

Outpost Capitol Drive
100 E. Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53212

Save water, reduce runoff, and beautify your landscape! Learn how to deign your own rain garden full of native plants that attract butterflies and birds while maximizing water efficiency.

$15 owners and non-owners

Register at Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, http://kgmb.org/adult_programs.html or call 414-272-5462, Ext. 105

Outpost Capitol Drive
100 E. Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53212

The Bike Fed’s 3rd Annual Wisconsin Bicycle Summit brings together hundreds of bike enthusiasts from every corner of the state to stand in support of making every ride we take in Wisconsin safe, enjoyable, and fun.

• Attend a variety of workshops led by the state’s leading bicycle experts.
• Learn from exciting international speakers who are leading the charge in bicycle planning and advocacy.
• Have the opportunity to meet with your state legislators and voice your support for state bicycling funding and policies.
• Network with bicycle industry leaders and other bicycle enthusiasts.

Our 2011 keynote speaker is Andreas Rohl, head of the City of Copenhagen’s Bicycle Program. Andreas will give a dynamic presentation on how we can learn from Copenhagen’s dramatic success in expanding their bike infrastructure to become the world’s best bike city.

Madison Concourse Hotel

Register online by April 11 and save $10!
$25 – Members, $35 – Non-Members
After April 11
$35 – Members, $45 – Non-Members
Online registration closes April 17!

More information and registration.

Mr. Gary Peterson, APA-WI Chapter President