Urban Milwaukee

The Frontier Airlines Center performs an important function for the Milwaukee region as a whole, bringing thousands of people to Milwaukee for conventions both big and small. It helps inject life into downtown by filling hotel rooms, restaurants, and bars. The convention center building itself though lacks that vitality.

May 24th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene

Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 24. May 2010

First impressions of Target Field, or why it’s silly MKE doesn’t have light rail By Michael Hunt Groups hope to restore Milwaukee’s urban rivers By Tom Tolan 30th Annual Ride for the Arts sponsored by Miller Lite By milwaukeecourieronline.com Scott Walker says he opposes the KRM commuter rail line By Larry Sandler A bicycle built to party By Don Walker Madison Aldermen discuss high-speed rail site options By Darryl Enriquez Bradley Center is a state treasure that deserves state support By Steve Costello Park Lafayette will likely be rentals, not condos, under new owner By Tom Daykin State building panel backs aid to Bradley Center By Don Walker The Mayor’s Design Awards unveiled By Mary Louise Schumacher Park East strip might get green while waiting for development By Tom Daykin Battle brews over Soldiers Home project By Sean Ryan Groundbreaking ceremony held for Valley Passage By Real Estate Weekly Developer sees slim chance for road widening By Sean Ryan Waukesha water battle only deepens with firm’s proposal By Laurel Walker Small office development planned for north side By Tom Daykin The US Initiative By CEOs for Cities Plan calls for city money to lure retailers downtown By Tom Daykin Transit authority rolls on commuter rail planning By Sean Ryan Transit panel backs commuter rail planning By Larry Sandler Area developers go shopping in Las Vegas By Doris Hajewski

May 24th, 2010 by Dave Reid

Landscapers form green team

“In the beginning, we had to answer a basic question of whether we were better off collaborating or competing.” Three entrepreneurs share a vision of sustainable Milwaukee landscapes.

May 24th, 2010 by Malcolm McDowell Woods

View from the Waiting Room

How far will the boss go to make you shape up?

Some companies are using tough love to convince workers to get fit.

May 24th, 2010 by Julie Sneider

“No day but today”

The Skylight Opera Theatre takes a risk and hits a high note with their production of Rent.

May 24th, 2010 by Erin Petersen

Upcoming Events for the Week of May 24th, 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. May 24, 2010 City Plan Commission Meeting May 24, 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 […] Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting May 24, 2010 2:00 pm 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.[…] May 25, 2010 Common Council Meeting May 25, 2010 9:00 am City Hall 200 East Wells St. Common Council Chambers Milwaukee, WI 53202[…] Blue Sky Sustainability Lunch May 25, 2010 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Inspired by the success of Green Drinks Milwaukee. The idea is to get folks together to talk about sustainability, to network and build momentum for the sea change in sustainable consciousness that is on its way! Buy your own lunch and/or beverages, and get in there and meet people! No RSVP necessary and feel free to […]

May 23rd, 2010 by Urban Milwaukee