Urban Ideas
Green architecture finds a home in Walker’s Point
With Milwaukee Fix, Walker's Point welcomes one of the city's first "green" buildings, utilizing sustainable, eco-friendly practices from start to finish.
May 19th, 2011 by James P. Larson
A tavern crawl of “historic” proportions
Historic Milwaukee, Inc. offers a taste of Riverwest's heritage, one storied tavern at a time. History buffs and beer nerds: this is the pub crawl for you.
May 13th, 2011 by Erin Petersen
Bike patrols connect Milwaukee Police to community
One local cop tells TCD how the MPD is building strong partnerships with Milwaukee neighborhoods in an effort to prevent crime -- and doing it on two wheels.
May 11th, 2011 by James P. Larson
El Rey Super Mercado
Thirty years after the first store opened on the south side, El Rey continues to grow and thrive, with a commitment to community at the core of its business.
Apr 29th, 2011 by James P. Larson
GOP’s campaign of fear misleads the public on Title X
By law, abortion services are not paid for with federal funds. So why is the GOP saying otherwise in its attempt to defund Planned Parenthood?
Apr 25th, 2011 by Erin Petersen
Urban Gardens lead the way for water policy in Milwaukee
In response to a proposed water shut-off, urban agriculture advocates are collaborating with the City to work on alternative systems and leading-edge policy.
Apr 15th, 2011 by Erin Petersen
Breaking the chain of domestic violence
Daystar Inc.'s long-term transitional home offers shelter and resources to battered women, helping them to become financially stable and emotionally independent.
Apr 7th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Villard Library art commission puts community first
Milwaukee artists Paul Kjelland and Nicolas Lampert hope to engage the community, drawing on neighborhood stories for inspiration.
Apr 4th, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
Creating a safe place for victims of domestic abuse
In 2009, domestic violence rates reached a 10-year high. In Milwaukee, the Sojourner Family Peace Center works to aid victims and end violence through education.
Mar 31st, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
What is Riverwest?
For the 30th anniversary of its Spaces & Traces tour, Historic Milwaukee, Inc. honors the people and places of Milwaukee's most diverse neighborhood.
Mar 28th, 2011 by Erin Petersen
The Riverwest Public House: A cooperative effort
Milwaukee's latest co-op bar opens to the public with a singular mission: building community, one drink at a time.
Mar 23rd, 2011 by Adrian Rojas
Bringing art and community together over dinner
With the inception of MK-Eat, Milwaukee joins an international nexus of cities working to find innovative funding solutions for homegrown art projects.
Mar 22nd, 2011 by Jackelyn Wicklund
