Urban Milwaukee

Winter Scenes

Ice skating at Red Arrow Park

The downtown attraction held its grand opening on a very cold Friday, but luckily there was hot chocolate. TCD's first in a seasonal photo gallery set.

Dec 16th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson

PODCAST

Jim Fletcher and Combat Theatre

What could be more gratifying than writing, directing and performing in a play about Martha Stewart in a submarine in 24 hours?

Dec 15th, 2009 by Mark Metcalf

Would Milwaukee be better off with the Park East Freeway spur intact? No. Has development been slow so far? Yes. Is that a problem? Only if you have a short-term perspective on the future of Milwaukee.

Dec 15th, 2009 by Dave Reid

State Supreme Court’s Gableman and loophole logic

Public funding for judicial elections may open a can of worms the state can't afford to chance.

Dec 15th, 2009 by Chris Beem

On Stage with TCD

Weekly highlights from 12/16 to 12/22

Whether you'd rather revel in Handel's Messiah with the MSO or sing showtunes with the cast of Annie, Milwaukee stages offer a lot of variety this week.

Dec 15th, 2009 by Barbara Castonguay

Florentine Opera Young Artists to present Messiah

The Florentine Opera Young Artists perform Handel, give us their impressions and highlight the contemporary significance of the work itself. Video presentation by Nathan Irish included.

Dec 14th, 2009 by Barbara Castonguay

E. State St. Going Two-ways! Almost.

As key component of the downtown plan the City of Milwaukee set a goal of returning streets in the downtown area to two-way traffic.

Dec 14th, 2009 by Dave Reid

Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 14. December 2009

Regents approve $50 million UWM water school plan – JSOnline Contamination clouds Milwaukee water school (UPDATE) « The Daily Reporter Smart Growth Around America » Blog Archive » Award-winning brownfields project created vibrant green space, jobs center Pabst project, Bayshore, 735 N. Water building win recognition – JSOnline White House Issues Open Government Directive — Government 2.0 — InformationWeek Downtown office tower expected in "near future" – JSOnline Housing, transit at center of water sale « The Daily Reporter Second Street project prompts two schools of thought (UPDATE) « The Daily Reporter OnMilwaukee.com Dining: Milwaukees street food guide UWM presenting Freshwater School plans to university board – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Government Offers Data to Miners – NYTimes.com Milwaukee World: Fed Appeals Court Finds Against Joe Kaye in D’Amato / Kohler Suit Port panel OKs Pieces of Eight plan (UPDATE) « The Daily Reporter UWM sharpens Water School focus on Greenfield Ave. site – JSOnline McClintock’s design for the Pieces of Eight site – JSOnline County Board panel to review UWM Tosa plan next week – JSOnline HUD officials again say "no" on Bookends North loan guarantee – JSOnline Bus system cuts route to ferry terminal UWM sharpens Water School focus on Greenfield Ave. site – JSOnline

Dec 14th, 2009 by Dave Reid

Upcoming Events for the Week of December 14th, 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 14, 2009 Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting December 14, 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, […] City Plan Commission Meeting December 14, 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 […] Historic Preservation Commission Meeting December 14, 2009 3:00 pm The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) administers Milwaukee’s historic preservation ordinance, adopted in 1981, which provides certain kinds of legal protection for buildings or sites that have been declared historic by the Common Council. The HPC is responsible for designating historic landmarks and historic districts and for approving Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for permission to […] December 15, 2009 Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting December 15, 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 Economic and Community Development Special Meeting December 15, 2009 10:00 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 […] December 18, 2009 MAM After Dark: A Very Velvet Holiday December 18, 2009 5:00 pm HISTORIC MILWAUKEE MEET-UP! 5:00PM Join Historic Milwaukee’s Executive Director, Anna-Marie Opgenorth, in the Lubar Auditorium for a talk for a talk on visual literacy, historical narrative, and the role each plays in understanding urban design and identity. Get a chance to voice your opinions on how Historic Milwaukee can best serve the community.[…]

Dec 13th, 2009 by Dave Reid

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