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Name: Dave Reid
Nickname: Dave
Member since: 2008-05-26 04:45:48
Website URL: http://urbanmilwaukee.com
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Milwaukee Intermodal Station Train Shed Project to Start in October (Renderings)
September 4th, 2010 at 9:47 pm@Danny Yes, I look forward to see this project get underway as well.
The Monarch Trail Summer Moon Picnic!
September 3rd, 2010 at 3:18 pm@Diane, Please Contact: Barb Agnew, 414-454-0222 about Monarch Trail events.
It’s not that easy being green... It’s that easy saying you’re green
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:56 pm@Joe It is true, they are better than had they not been certified but the problem becomes when people see these and think oh that’s environmentally friends, when it really isn’t. I like the idea of prereqs as opposed to credits, or maybe negative credits that would have to be overcome?
Also I do recognize that LEED has been improved, but it has a ways to go.
It’s not that easy being green... It’s that easy saying you’re green
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:24 am@Mitch I’m glad we have LEED, but it seems to allow for “greenwashed” sites to slip through.
Construction to start at The Moderne
August 31st, 2010 at 7:21 am@colucci The joys of architecture. While you don’t like it, I think it could be the nicest building built in Milwaukee in quite sometime (I’ll reserve that call for once it is done). But to each their own:)
Construction to start at The Moderne
August 30th, 2010 at 7:19 pm@Pete Oh yeah The Moderne is quite a bit taller.
Downtown Plan Approved by City Plan Commission
August 26th, 2010 at 5:07 am@Peter No I think he was really calling out the people who were complaining about needing “demand generators” in downtown Milwaukee, because one person in particular, Pat O’brien was the President of the M7, who at the same time has supported UW-Tosa…
Beerline B Apartments Riverwalk Proposed
August 24th, 2010 at 9:41 am@Gregg Please don’t get me wrong, I’m happy to see new housing at this site, the riverwalk addition is long overdue, the affordable housing element is welcome, and I was happy to hear about the use of brick as a key material (not a fan of the use of EIFS but I guess everybody is doing it). Just that from the designs it seems to me there will be a lot of parking visible from Commerce St., and personally I’d rather see buildings used to hide the parking more so than landscaping as this is an urban lot. I’m not an architect, or a trained planner:), but well that’s my 2 cents:)
Beerline B Apartments Riverwalk Proposed
August 23rd, 2010 at 5:19 pm@Gregg I’m glad to hear there will be a retail slot. My biggest question is aorund if the parking will be visible from the street, and how does the building address Commerce street in particular.
PS Isn’t City Plan fun:)
Neighborhood Group Says No to Mercy Housing Lakefront's East Side Development
August 20th, 2010 at 8:04 am@Mike Johnson Yes it is Korb Tredo Architects Inc., http://www.korbtredo.com/greenwichpark-korbtredo.php
Sad to See Chancellor Santiago Leave UWM
August 19th, 2010 at 8:36 am@colucci Thanks for the adding information, it’s great to hear. And yes this is bigger than just Santiago which is why I hope the Water School continues to move forward, and quickly. Thanks Again.
Where Should The Madison High-Speed Rail Train Station Go?
August 18th, 2010 at 1:19 pm@PS If anyone is seeing this article for the first time now, we of course love the downtown Madison location for the stop.
Where Should The Madison High-Speed Rail Train Station Go?
August 18th, 2010 at 1:14 pmYes! @No Train just made my day. Utilizing all caps to yell!, swearing, tons of questions marks, and some name calling ..nice…. that’s great.
Beerline B Apartments Riverwalk Proposed
August 18th, 2010 at 11:40 am@Nancy I’d of like to see some retail mix in there as well, but well that project never seemed to have any legs. That said I think the site plan might actually allow for more development in the future, but I’d have to double check that.
Beerline B Apartments Riverwalk Proposed
August 17th, 2010 at 11:33 pm@Matthew Yes, that is my primary concern with the project. It’s early so hopefully that can be improved.
Obesity & Urbanism
August 17th, 2010 at 10:07 amOh here is another related article on the topic Use it (transit) to lose it (weight) http://bit.ly/a3xsmF
BreakWater Fiasco
August 16th, 2010 at 1:07 pm@mamamia699 I’m curious what you have not enjoyed about living at the BreakWater?
Obesity & Urbanism
August 16th, 2010 at 10:47 amHere’s a timely survey… One that ties the length of your commute to obesity: Commuting is Very Bad for You http://bit.ly/9c3k3Y
Obesity & Urbanism
August 16th, 2010 at 7:02 am@ktkofo8 I’d start by quickly point out that this is UrbanMilwaukee.com, so it is extremely relevant. What would not be relevant is a new Sonic opening in Brookfield, though I might try:)
” I mean sure, ANY extra walking would help out, but is that really a realistic scenario? ” Yes it is. People make a choice as to where the live, and living in a walkable neighborhood has numerous advantages, one being the added health benefit. Even if one of the household member’s job requires a drive, they still get the benefit of walking/biking for just about all other errands. People who live in walkable neighborhoods take less vehicle trips and drive less distance (there are plenty of stats on this out there), because they can replace some trips with walking.
PS Because of those few extra calories burned by walking daily Food Car Friday is just fine to do, and some of the options are actually pretty healthy.
Placemaking
August 15th, 2010 at 11:22 am@Colucci I too wondered about Buckley’s. You know I always see people sitting at that corner, and although it isn’t the most pedestrian friendly street (hopefully soon), people do seem to like it.
Milwaukee Makeover Project
August 14th, 2010 at 6:47 amAhh I’m apparently being a bit dense.
Obesity & Urbanism
August 13th, 2010 at 6:10 pm@Jesse Thanks for the link
Milwaukee Makeover Project
August 13th, 2010 at 6:10 pm@Dan I could be wrong but I think they want to do projects that are visible to the neighborhood, so more exterior work…
Milwaukee Makeover Project
August 13th, 2010 at 2:20 pm@Dan I’m not sure I’ll ask Mike. But I know they are working with specific neighborhoods, and I’d assume funding plays a role in how many neighborhoods they can work in.
Friday Photos Friday, 13. August 2010
August 13th, 2010 at 12:08 pm@steve! cool… I just hope in the future we see a few more food trucks…