Content referencing Matthew Desmond
Budget Votes Will Renew ‘Scarcity’ Debate
Claims of a 'scarcity' even in flush times are why problems never get solved, charges poverty researcher Matt Desmond.
May 1st, 2023 by Steven Walters
City Says 10,000 Homes Goal On Track
But advocates say the issue is more complicated than simply building the homes.
May 27th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Acts Housing Expanding After Record Breaking Year
Local non-profit helps first time homebuyers with financing and rehabbing.
Apr 8th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Committee OK’s ARPA Funding for Ambulances, Reckless Driving and Eviction Prevention
Finance & Personnel Committee recommends spending $14 million of city's $394 million ARPA allocation.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Clock Is Ticking for Eviction Moratorium
Federal moratorium set to expire soon; renters, advocates fear a spike in homelessness.
Dec 7th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Help Renters during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Bill Would Authorize $100 Billion for an Emergency Rental Assistance Program to Help Renters Stay Housed During and After the Pandemic
May 11th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Presenting the “Real State of the City”
Mayoral candidate, State Sen. Lena Taylor, offers stinging rebuttal to Barrett's speech.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
10,000 Affordable Homes Effort On Track
Two years into it, mayor's initiative driven by new houses, home repairs, home sales.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
11 Must-See Doors Open Sites
Don't miss these must see sites for Doors Open veterans.
Sep 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Exhibit Based on Pulitzer Prize-Winning Book “Evicted” Opening at UWM Mobile Design Box
The “Evicted” exhibition was sponsored by the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., where it wrapped up a yearlong run in May.
Jun 19th, 2019 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Any City Progress on Affordable Housing?
Has Barrett's 10,000 homes initiative had an impact? Council members give mixed grades
Mar 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
About That New Convention Center Plan
Renderings for expansion look beautiful, but where’s the money?
Jun 17th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
‘Evicted’ Author Offers Solutions to Problem
Princeton University Prof. Matthew Desmond gives speech here, criticizes state laws.
May 18th, 2018 by Dave Fidlin
Gorman Building Affordable Housing for Veterans
Another project by developer that mixes good business and social impact.
May 13th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
City’s Evictions Far From Worst
New data on evictions shows a huge national problem with lessons for Milwaukee.
Apr 11th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Bill Targets Milwaukee’s Segregation
Landlords would be nudged to accept federal housing vouchers. Many testified against bill.
Mar 13th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Jewish Family Services (JFS) to bring EVICTED author to town in May
Event aims to address the urgent need for safe and affordable housing in Milwaukee
Feb 7th, 2018 by Jewish Family Services
Solutions for Affordable Housing Crisis?
City has shortage of affordable housing, high eviction rate. Experts share ideas at panel.
Nov 29th, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker
Lisa Braun
"I’m proud to be born and raised in Milwaukee."
Oct 30th, 2017 by Newaukee
Bill Targets Evictions, Housing Discrimination
1 in 8 families evicted every two years. Rep. Crawley’s bill aims at problem.
Oct 26th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Who Benefits From Federal Housing Subsidies?
Higher income get more than low income, Waukesha more than Milwaukee.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Eviction Defense Project Opens, Providing Free Civil Legal Aid
EDP provides tenants facing eviction with access to free civil legal aid and on-site, limited scope, representation.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Legal Action of Wisconsin
Eviction Defense Project Opens, Providing Free Civil Legal Aid
Legal Action of Wisconsin launches new program to help stabilize housing for families facing eviction in Milwaukee County
Feb 12th, 2017 by Legal Action of Wisconsin
New Report Estimates Domes Cost
$64 million to replace or $14 to $54 million for repair approaches. Abele may favor relocation.
Dec 12th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Millennials Flocking to Milwaukee
Data shows Milwaukee ranks second in the Midwest in attracting millennials.
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Greenwich Park Targets Low-Income Residents
New East Side complex mixes subsidized and market rate apartments.
Nov 21st, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
Dreaming About Frank Lloyd Wright
Touring his homes built for average people provides lessons for today.
Oct 5th, 2016 by Margaret Rozga
Harvard Author Explains Plague of Evictions
At Boswell Books, MacArthur "Genius" discusses 16,000 people in city evicted annually.
Mar 11th, 2016 by Allison Dikanovic
The Plague of Urban Evictions
New Yorker reports on evictions of poor renters in Milwaukee. The numbers are shocking.
Feb 9th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
