Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 30. November 2009
Extraordinary Observations: Thinking About Transportation Worldchanging: Bright Green: New Report: U.S. Road Funding From Non-Road Users Doubled in 25 Years Smart Growth on track – JSOnline State’s job market shows signs of stabilizing – JSOnline Menomonee Valley Industrial Center lands another award – JSOnline New Land sued over leaks at Riverbridge condos – JSOnline New Land, Marcoux to meet with HUD today on Bookends North financing appeal – BizTimes Milwaukee Common Council panel OKs Bookends deal – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Mitchell reports record traffic for October – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Streetsblog New York City » New Report: Road Funding From Non-Road Users Doubled in 25 Years 2010 budget conclusion : The Bay View Compass Sculptural Bicycle Racks by Discovery World (via… – MKE Bike Spotting Zoning panel gives prelim OK on Bookends North loan guarantee – JSOnline Community gardens planned in Bay View : The Bay View Compass Energy-producing apartments in Bay View win zoning OK – JSOnline Downsizing the house – Wisconsin Real Estate Blog | First Weber Group Real Estate Weekly for Wednesday, November 25, 2009 – BizTimes Counting bikes on buses – one at a time – JSOnline Roads, bridges and racks – JSOnline Nice racks – JSOnline 0424_hour_parking_permnt.pdf (application/pdf Object) OnMilwaukee.com Milwaukee Buzz: Summerfest to alter beer operation for 2010 Identity Theft for Cities | GOOD
Nov 30th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Upcoming Events for the Week of November 30th, 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. December 2, 2009 Milwaukee County: Committee on Transporation, Public Works and Transit December 2, 2009 9:00 am The mission of the Department of Public Works, including the construction and maintenance of county highways, bridges and public structures are the responsibility of this Committee. Members discuss all matters pertaining to the policy of mass transit and the Milwaukee County Transit System, including fares, service routes and capital improvements. The Committee discusses all matters […] December 3, 2009 City Plan Commission Meeting December 3, 2009 1:30 pm The City Plan Commission (CPC) is the City’s official planning body established under State statute and is responsible for master planning activities. The CPC advises the Common Council on a variety of land development issues including zoning map changes, revisions in the zoning ordinance, subdivision approvals, business improvement districts, street and alley vacations, public land […] December 6, 2009 Milwaukee Bike Swap 2009 December 6, 2009 10:00 am to 3:00 pm The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin along with the Milwaukee Junior Cycling Team and UW-M Cycling Club present: Milwaukee Bike Swap 2009 UW-Milwaukee Union Ballroom Sunday December 6th 10am – 3pm $5 entry fee donation, $3 with UWM ID, kids under 12 are free! This is a great opportunity to clear out your old and surplus bicycle gear. Retailers, Individuals, and Clubs […]
Nov 29th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Tim John files for Democratic nomination for governor
John, a businessman with family ties to Miller Brewing, will challenge Barrett in the primary. John's issue: Jobs, especially in Milwaukee's inner city.
Nov 28th, 2009 by Tom Strini
A Christmas Carol at the Pabst Theater
Filled with elegant, traditional prose and visuals -- Dickens story is idyllic to a fault.
Nov 28th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
The Skylight’s Plaid Tidings
Great performances and just the right tone mark the Skylight's sweet and goofy new holiday show.
Nov 28th, 2009 by Tom Strini
Committee on Transporation, Public Works and Transit
The mission of the Department of Public Works, including the construction and maintenance of county highways, bridges and public structures are the responsibility of this Committee. Members discuss all matters pertaining to the policy of mass transit and the Milwaukee County Transit System, including fares, service routes and capital improvements. The Committee discusses all matters under its jurisdiction pertaining to railroads and public utilities in the county. Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 3rd Wednesday before the County Board Meeting Agenda
Nov 27th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Friday Photos Friday, 27. November 2009
Corcoran Lofts Corcoran Lofts Corcoran Lofts Jackson Square Apartments Jackson Square Apartments
Nov 27th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Cheap scores at Retique
Third Ward thrift boasts a number of (surprising) high-end finds.
Nov 26th, 2009 by Judith Ann Moriarty
James Pickering takes on Scrooge again and again
As the stage version of A Christmas Carol returns to the Pabst Theater, the accomplished actor who plays the lead talks turkey. (Podcast included.)
Nov 26th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
The Skylight’s holiday show
Paul Helm is forever plaid. Seriously; he was in Forever Plaid in Platteville, and now he's in the holiday spinoff, Plaid Tidings, at the Skylight.
Nov 25th, 2009 by Tom Strini
RENT the Broadway Tour at the Marcus Center
Even if you've seen a locally staged version of RENT, the national Broadway tour still wows audiences.
Nov 25th, 2009 by Hope Stolarski
Have a Happy Urbanist Black Friday!
Black Friday is just around the corner, and we want in with the Wal-Mart's and Best Buy's of the world. No we're not opening a big box store at Pabst Farms, but we are unveiling a new feature on the site. If you're one of those inquisitive types that likes to read books (or even someone that just likes to own books to look smart), please consider buying a book from our list of recommended urbanist books.
Nov 25th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
