Will health care reform happen?
The reformation: Time to take wellness reform into our own hands.
Mar 8th, 2010 by Malcolm McDowell Woods
The ‘whole’ truth about cereals
Grains of (un)truth: Most breakfast cereals aren’t what they seem…
Mar 8th, 2010 by Malcolm McDowell Woods
Mental health “parity” is serious business
What the state’s mental parity bill really boils down to is fairness. A person who needs treatment for bipolar disease is no different than a person who needs treatment for heart disease.
Mar 8th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Baby, you can keep your hat on
Couple featured in the Skylight Opera Theatre's A Day in Hollywood/Night in Ukraine supplement acting income by making hats. Lots and lots of hats.
Mar 8th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Upcoming Events for the Week of March 8th, 2010
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. March 8, 2010 Milwaukee County: Committee on Economic and Community Development March 8, 2010 9:00 am The Milwaukee County Committee on 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 […] City Plan Commission Meeting March 8, 2010 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 […] City of Wauwatosa: City Plan Commission Meeting March 8, 2010 7:00 pm The Wauwatosa City Plan Commission will discuss UWM’s plans for campus complex on the Milwaukee County Grounds at 7 p.m. There will be opportunity for public comment.[…] March 9, 2010 Public Works Committee Meeting March 9, 2010 9:00 am The Public Works Committee is responsible for physical services provided by the city such as street and alley maintenance, waste collection, disposal and recycling, sewer, water and flood control projects, assessments, public buildings, land and waterways. Public Works 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 March 9, 2010 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 […] Toolkit for sustainable cities: Using Environmental Management Systems (EMS) as a framework March 9, 2010 12:00 pm to 1:20 pm Carolynn Leaman’s, NEDC, presentation will outline Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and how cities can use them as a toolkit to frame or certify their green objectives/initiatives. Governments have become more interested in ways to combine economic growth with good environmental stewardship. As a result, harnessing ingenuity by the skillful design of environmental policies is a […] March 10, 2010 Public Safety Committee Meeting March 10, 2010 9:00 am The Public Safety Committee is concerned with issues brought forth from the fire, police, health and neighborhood services departments as well as traffic control, emergency medical services and parking. It also licenses alarm businesses and public passenger vehicles and drivers.[…] Green Drinks March 10, 2010 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Green Drinks is a monthly event where you can meet people, network, do a business deal, learn something new or maybe […]
Mar 7th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Lecture by Léon Krier
Léon Krier, born in Luxembourg, is an architect, architectural theorist, and urban planner. From the late 1970s onwards, Krier has been one of the most influential neo-traditional architects and planners. He is best known for his development of Poundbury village in Dorchester, UK for the Prince of Wales. In campaigning for the reconstruction of the traditional “European” city model, he has had a great influence on the New Urbanism movement, especially in the United States. WHERE: University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee School of Architecture & Urban Planning 2131 E. Harford Ave Lecture Hall AUP 170 Corner of Hartford & Maryland Avenues
Mar 7th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Radio Golf at The Rep’s Stiemke Theater
The final work from August Wilson's Pittsburgh Cycle of African-American plays raises new thoughts about gentrification.
Mar 6th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
Clean Energy Town Hall
Milwaukee Riverkeeper is co-sponsoring a special town hall forum on Clean Energy. Come join us on Thursday, March 11 at 6 p.m. where a panel of experts will discuss how the Clean Energy Jobs bill will benefit the Greater Milwaukee area with green jobs, lower energy bills and a cleaner, healthier environment. Plus, talk with local installers about rebates and incentives to improve energy efficiency or install renewable energy at your home or business. Speakers will include Dan Kohler, director of Wisconsin Environment; Steve Ostrenga, CEO of Helios USA; Dave Boetcher, IBEW Government Affairs Coordinator; and Sen. Jim Sullivan (5th district). The town hall will be held at: West Allis Public Library 7421 W. National Ave. Constitution Room West Allis, WI 53214 Any questions? Contact Lindsay North at (608) 287-0867. Co-sponsors: Wisconsin Environment, IBEW, Helios USA, Clean Wisconsin, Sierra Club, Milwaukee Riverkeeper For more information and to RSVP click here.
Mar 6th, 2010 by Dave Reid
‘Spray the love
Big, beautiful "Hairspray" celebrates love and acceptance with a doo wop beat
Mar 6th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Using Environmental Management Systems (EMS) as a framework
Carolynn Leaman’s, NEDC, presentation will outline Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and how cities can use them as a toolkit to frame or certify their green objectives/initiatives. Governments have become more interested in ways to combine economic growth with good environmental stewardship. As a result, harnessing ingenuity by the skillful design of environmental policies is a current challenge that they face. Working together, wise government and inventive industry could be a formidable alliance for a healthier world. EMS is helpful for companies in examining how their operations impact the environment and would require companies to state what they do, do what they state, and then evaluate their system. Carolynn will also discuss eco-municipality/conservation communities, eco-industrial parks, and the key elements for successfully accomplishing eco-agenda for local authorities or municipalities/cities. Carolynn is a sustainability consultant and strategic planner with professional credentials (NEDC) in economic development. She spent four years with Milwaukee Economic Development Corp/DCD as the Officer of Industrial Land Development and Strategic Planning and was co-author of Milwaukee Mayor Barrett’s 2005 Green Team Report, specifically on ‘green collar jobs.’ Carolynn holds a B.S. Summa Cum Laude in Landscape Architecture from Purdue University; a Masters of Urban Design from Graduate School of Design, Harvard University; and a degree from London School of Economics in ‘International Business and the Environment.’ She also teaches at the university level and has twenty years of sustainable land development work. Carolynn was the winner of The Business Journal’s inaugural Best Green Business Awards program in June 2009 to honor the top firms of environmental sustainability in Southeast Wisconsin. Details: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:00PM – 1:20 PM UWM Room AUP 345 Free pizza will be provided, courtesy of the Department of Urban Planning. This lecture is registered for 1.0 CM Credits for AICP members. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone whom you know that might be interested. For more information, please see the SARUP website: http://www.uwm.edu/SARUP/planning/smartgrowth/index.html
Mar 6th, 2010 by Dave Reid
City Plan Commission Meeting
The Wauwatosa City Plan Commission will discuss UWM’s plans for campus complex on the Milwaukee County Grounds at 7 p.m. There will be opportunity for public comment. Wauwatosa City Hall Council Chambers 7600 W North Ave Wauwatosa, WI
Mar 6th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Crafting your signature spring wardrobe
From sharp shoulders and military-inspired camouflage, khaki and olive hues to softer pastels and lacy underwear-as-outerwear, Spring 2010 is full of hot fashion.
Mar 6th, 2010 by Natalie Emmer
