St. Johns on the Lake Under Construction
On October 15th, Saint John's on the Lake broke ground on "The Expansion", a new 21-story, $83 million tower along Prospect Avenue.
Oct 26th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
The power of a personal best
Looking back, the race really ran parallel to my life as of late. I alternated between feeling really strong and feeling pain.
Oct 26th, 2009 by Michelle Sieg
Taking on Pelham, past and present
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a very simple little heist movie except that it may be the best one ever made. Here, Mark Metcalf compares the 1974 version with its 2009 remake.
Oct 26th, 2009 by Mark Metcalf
Junie B. Jones at First Stage Children’s Theater
Milwaukee's premiere children's theater dishes up an authentic portrait of a "spirited" girl who thinks her brother is a monkey.
Oct 26th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 26. October 2009
Comptroller’s report raises concerns about The Moderne – BizTimes Badger Guns case brings probation – JSOnline UWM meets with neighbors on Freshwater School site – JSOnline Despite Cudahy cash vanishing, UWM still plans for Tosa – JSOnline Developer proposes apartments for east side site – JSOnline BikeSkirt » Blog Archive » Bike Shop visit-Ben’s Cycles/Milwaukee Bicycle Co. WHEDA awards $102 million in stimulus money (3:38 p.m. 10/22/09) « The Daily Reporter Apartment projects get federal stimulus cash – JSOnline The Political Environment: Faculty Opponents To Wauwatosa Expansion Discovering Their Opinions Count Little UWM water school could wash away blight « The Daily Reporter Developer proposes apartments for east side site – JSOnline A sneak preview of the case for city high-rise financing – JSOnline Opus North will build MU College of Engineering facility – BizTimes City projects face cuts « The Daily Reporter WisDOT property could solve parking problem « The Daily Reporter Doyle: Mayoral control of MPS key to getting stimulus money – JSOnline Milwaukee Talkie: Milwaukee city and county budgets not for the faint-hearted ‘Green’ project in Riverwest neighborhood wins funding – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: New Bloomingdale Trail Access Points Connect Neighborhoods The Bloomingdale Trail: Urban Oasis or Devil’s Playground? | Feature | Chicago Reader The Urbanophile » Blog Archive » New York: Leadership in Transportation Design One at North End almost completely leased – BizTimes City projects face cuts « The Daily Reporter WisDOT property could solve parking problem « The Daily Reporter Former hotel site remains a vacant lot – JSOnline
Oct 26th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Upcoming Events for the Week of October 26th, 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. October 26, 2009 Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting October 26, 2009 9:00 am 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, […] Milwaukee County: Committee on Economic and Community Development Meeting October 26, 2009 9:00 am The Milwaukee County Economic & Community Development oversees the administration of federal, state and local housing programs in the county, including the Urban Community Development Block Grant Program. Matters pertaining to economic development of Milwaukee County, including the best disposition of county properties, are decided by this Committee. It also makes decisions on the Research […] October 27, 2009 Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting October 27, 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. Milwaukee County: Committee on Parks, Energy and Environment Meeting October 27, 2009 9:00 am All matters concerning county parks and parkways are the responsibility of this Committee. Members set policy for the parks department, organized recreation, cultural activities, the University Extension program, the Environmental Services Division of the Department of Public Works and Zoo park services. Members have jurisdiction over matters concerning the conservation of all uses of energy […] October 31, 2009 City of Milwaukee 2009 Trick or Treat Hours October 31, 2009 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Boo!! City of Milwaukee 2009 Trick or Treat will be held from 1:00 – 4:00pm on Saturday, Oct. 31st.
Oct 25th, 2009 by Dave Reid
6th Annual Commercial Real Estate and Development Conference
The seventh annual BizTimes Milwaukee Commercial Real Estate & Development Conference, to be held on Nov. 12 at Potawatomi Bingo Casino, will feature a panel discussion with some of the most renowned commercial real estate experts in the nation.
Oct 25th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Steve Murphy’s fall; MSO Chorus at St. Anthony’s
We heard a big crash during the MSO Chorus concert Saturday at St. Anthony's Church. It was Steve Murphy.
Oct 24th, 2009 by Tom Strini
Water, Jobs, and the Way Forward
Marquette University Law School presents: Milwaukee 2015: Water, Jobs, and the Way Forward Moderated by Mike Gousha, Distinguished Fellow in Law and Public Policy. Monday, November 2, 2009 7:30 a.m., registration 8 to Noon, program Alumni Memorial Union, Marquette campus 1442 West Wisconsin Avenue No charge Parking is available for $5 in the 16th Street Structure, 16th Street between Wisconsin Avenue and Wells Street. Reserve your spot by October 26 by going to: http://law.marquette.edu/cgi-bin/site.pl?8&template=waterJobs.html The next few years will be critical if Milwaukee is to achieve its goal of becoming a global water-technology hub. Where does the region need to be by 2015, and how does it get there? Prominent business leaders and public officials will offer their view of the future-the challenges, opportunities, and potential pitfalls. Panelists and speakers include Governor Jim Doyle, Badger Meter CEO Rich Meeusen, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, UWM Chancellor Carlos Santiago, Miller Brewing Senior Director of Corporate Responsibility Kim Marotta, Siemens Water Technologies Senior Vice President Anselmo Teixeira and Foley & Lardner Attorney Barry Grossman. Questions? Contact Christine Wilczynski-Vogel Assistant Dean for External Relations (414) 288-3167
Oct 24th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Happy Now? at the Milwaukee Rep
The Repertory actors actually exceed Lucinda Coxon's thirtysomething dilemma story script with fleshed-out performances.
Oct 24th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
The Role of New Urbanism in Public Health & Transportation
Please join the Wisconsin Chapter of the Congress for the New Urbanism and the Southwest District of the Wisconsin American Panning Association for a panel discussion. The panel highlights Milwaukee leaders discussing issues and opportunities to encourage active lifestyles in the urban environment. Sponsored by the Department of Architecture Lecture Series of The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee School of Architecture & Urban Planning Panel participants are: Marcia Caton Campbell, Ph.D. – Milwaukee Program Director, Center for Resilient Cities David Schlabowske – Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator, City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Janet McMahon – Executive Director, Well City Milwaukee; Associate Vice President of Healthy Lifestyles, YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee Theodore Lipscomb – Milwaukee County Supervisor, 1st District, Milwaukee County Patricia Algiers – Moderator – consultant in urban and corporate placemaking; President of Patricia S. Algiers & Associates, Inc. Eric Gass, Ph.D. – Presenter – Public Health Research & Policy Director, City of Milwaukee Health Department Location: University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee; School of Architecture & Urban Planning 2131 E. Hartford Ave. (Corner of Hartford & Maryland Avenues); Room AUP 170
Oct 23rd, 2009 by Dave Reid
Committee on Parks, Energy and Environment Meeting
All matters concerning county parks and parkways are the responsibility of this Committee. Members set policy for the parks department, organized recreation, cultural activities, the University Extension program, the Environmental Services Division of the Department of Public Works and Zoo park services. Members have jurisdiction over matters concerning the conservation of all uses of energy and make recommendations relating to conservation of air, water, energy and all other resources. Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 2nd Tuesday before the County Board Meeting Agenda The hum personify, as explained by Ayurveda, is composed of Thirstiness and heavy electrically indifferent speck that travels finis to the velocity of twinkle and Written under is the launching for the essay Pedagogy and Dalit Empowerment http://duwestern.org Thither is no reliever, nonetheless, for talking to people in the syllabus to which youre applying and to admissions committee members whether potential. But since, in Europe, eve as names. |
Oct 23rd, 2009 by Dave Reid
