highlights from 9/3 to 9/8
As companies ready for season premieres, a peek at a few items happening this week.
Aug 31st, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Pros help students to produce films
Film students get help from Milwaukee professionals to take their ideas from concept to the big screen.
Aug 31st, 2009 by Mark Metcalf
Don’t you tell me there’s nothing to do.
Present Music and the Skylight Opera Theatre put on events Monday and Tuesday.
Aug 31st, 2009 by Tom Strini
Down To The Wire (64-66)
The Brewers' recent winning streak is casting doubt on the early naysayers' street cred, and providing a small glimmer of hope for now.
Aug 31st, 2009 by Rob Vosters
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 31. August 2009
Integration of housing project, neighborhood in works « The Daily Reporter Green upscale apartments planned for Lincoln : The Bay View Compass TIFs carry varied risks for Milwaukee « The Daily Reporter Damaging cuts expected from county exec. : The Bay View Compass Between the Bars: Bike Racks On Buses Offer Option Pension Board change saves the city millions of dollars – JSOnline Bridge to somewhere – JSOnline Tower redevelopment poses risk to city, big job opportunities – JSOnline Schools gain early access to stimulus funds – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: No cars on Sunday – Madison closes streets for a Ciclovia – JSOnline Historic partnership of Milwaukee universities form Midwest energy research center (WTN News) City cash for Menomonee Valley project to increase – JSOnline Shorewest says July was its best month of the year so far – BizTimes Engineering schools collaborate on energy research – JSOnline Milwaukee County Transit receives stimulus funds – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Milwaukee’s environmental sustainability director resigns – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: My Midwest Inflight Magazine » WATER’S EDGE The Argument To Nowhere « Walker’s Point Chugging toward a solution « The Daily Reporter Agencies push WisDOT for Zoo Interchange details « The Daily Reporter Saint Louis Urban Workshop: Newsweek’s "High-Speed Boondoggle" by Robert J. Samuelson: the Urban Workshop Re-mix Community Blogs – Blogs – BayViewNOW Lame duck status could hinder Doyle’s legislative goals – JSOnline
Aug 31st, 2009 by Dave Reid
Upcoming Events for the Week of August 31th, 2009
Urban Milwaukee’s Upcoming Events & Meetings Calendar should help you keep up to date on important events effecting our neighborhoods, the City of Milwaukee, and our region. August 31, 2009 Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting August 31, 2009 9:00 am The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee reviews issues relating to city development, zoning, historic preservation, incremental tax financing, building codes and housing projects. The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.[…] September 4, 2009 UrbanMilwaukee Happy Hour September 4, 2009 6:00 pm Come join us for drinks, and a discussion of urbanism in Milwaukee. When: September 4th, at 6 PM Where: Taylor’s 795 N. Jefferson Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Hope to see you there!
Aug 30th, 2009 by Dave Reid
UrbanMilwaukee Happy Hour
Come join us for drinks, and a discussion of urbanism in Milwaukee. When: Sept 4th, at 6 PM Where: Taylor’s 795 N. Jefferson Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Hope to see you there!
Aug 30th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Drinking Problem? or Driving Culture?
Fifth offense. Right now that's when a drunk driving conviction in Wisconsin becomes a felony. Lower it to the fourth, third, second, or first, because clearly the fifth offense is way too many, but there's more to the drunk driving problem than how many times someone has to be caught before it becomes a felony. Further, this problem isn't because some bartenders play a game of dice with customers, have a round with regulars, or have a drink at the end of the night.
Aug 30th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting
The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee reviews issues relating to city development, zoning, historic preservation, incremental tax financing, building codes and housing projects. The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda
Aug 30th, 2009 by Dave Reid
S. 2nd Street Public Meeting
There will be a public meeting and presentation pertaining to the 2010 streetscaping effort to improve S. 2nd Street in the Walker’s Point area. The meeting will be held Friday., September 11, 2009 at the Comedy Sportz place at 420 S. 1 St. at 10:00AM. Please join Alderman Witkowiak and others from the City there to discuss the project.
Aug 30th, 2009 by Dave Reid
West Side Plan Listening Session
The evening of Monday September 14th at Concordia Midtown Center (located in the Midtown Shopping Center on the main shopping street between Golden Ark Jewelers and City World Sports) 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. View stations and project concept boards 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Presentation by plan consultant 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. Additional review and comment
Aug 30th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Get On Board!
Is regional transit for Southeast Wisconsin ready to roll, or stopped in its tracks? More than ever, business growth and employment opportunity have a common challenge – access to transit. A regional approach to transportation, workforce and building wealth is gaining traction. Though the conversation has intensified, there is much more to be done to achieve our goals. Progress made in the last year will be reviewed as we work together to make improved transit a reality for our region. JOIN US: Friday, September 18, 2009, 7:30AM to Noon At the Italian Conference Center 631 East Chicago Street, Milwaukee Hear from Mayor Tom Barrett, Governor Jim Doyle (invited) and Keynote Speaker Scott Bernstein, Founder and President of the Center for Neighborhood Technology in Chicago and other business and civic leaders from the region. Attendees will be provided the opportunity to share their transit concerns and challenges – you’ll be able to share your story with the decision-makers. Click here to register and for complete event information. Or, call 414-562-9904 Registration Deadline: Friday, September 11 Your participation is vital to ensuring the future prosperity of southeastern Wisconsin.
Aug 30th, 2009 by Dave Reid
