City Plan Commission Meeting
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 disposition and acquisition, new streets and the approval of development plans in certain overlay districts. City Plan Commission (CPC) meetings are held in the First Floor Boardroom at the Department of City Development, 809 North Broadway, unless otherwise noted. Agenda
May 18th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Weekly Highlights from 5/19-5/25
Important offerings this week from the Florentine Opera and Skylight Opera Theatre, and Dick Cavett graces the stage at Ten Chimneys.
May 18th, 2010 by Barbara Castonguay
You can support arts education at MPS
a.r.t. benefit concert features local bands to fund arts programs at Milwaukee Public Schools that are facing the chopping block
May 18th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Kiss the cook
Key things to remember when preparing Thanksgiving dinner for 23 overseas: stay positive and learn how to make a killer loaf of bread
May 18th, 2010 by Brigitte Kiepert
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 17. May 2010
A Milwaukee streetcar named convenience By Matthew Trussoni The Oh so Efficient Bicycle By copenhagenize.com Developers Irgens, Lee team on downtown Milwaukee office building Read more: Developers Irgens, Lee team on downtown Milwaukee office building – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: By Pete Millard Water Council to fund 7 research projects By Thomas Content Rift emerges between new Waukesha mayor, aldermen in water talks By Laurel Walker City water still cheap despite price hikes By milwaukeenewsbuzz.com Start of something big? By jsonline.com Walker staffer quits after admitting she posted Web comments while at work By Daniel Bice First building at UWM’s Tosa development could begin work this year By Tom Daykin The medicine for ‘not in my backyard’ By Nick Bjork Waukesha water utility defends plans By milwaukeenewsbuzz.com Put some zing into downtown station By Ron McCrea Driving Shifts Into Reverse By Hannah Fairfield Alterra building in Bay View would include other office tenants By Tom Daykin Pedaling in the rain, commuters share their soggy tales By Tom Held Environmental groups assail Waukesha water plans By Matt Hrodey Moderne high-rise remains on hold pending HUD loan guarantee OK By Tom Daykin Wauwatosa enters high-speed rail station discussion By Sean Ryan Mocha serves its last cup, space to become Subway By Jeff Sherman Streetcars would improve quality of life in Milwaukee By Jeff Sherman Neighbors objecting to new development By Tom Tolan Smart Growth at 10 seems a success By John Torinus County director has a passion for parks By Bill Glauber Walker plans to direct more tax dollars to Milwaukee County bus system By Larry Sandler Milwaukee Public Library installs green roof By Don Behm How Cul-de-Sacs Are Killing Your Community By Melissa Lafsky UWM’s dream of an athletics village By Don Walker
May 17th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Danceworks’ 2010 Mad Hot Ballroom and Tap Competition
TCD showcases kids from Milwaukee-area schools as they vie for the title of best salsa, tango, tap and more at the Bradley Center.
May 17th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
Women can’t afford to put off cancer screenings
Doctors and scientists may disagree over what age and how often women should get mammograms. But everyone agrees early detection of breast cancer saves lives.
May 17th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Hey! We’re on TV!
TCD's Jon Anne Willow and Tom Strini are co-hosts and co-producers of Arts Digest, MPTV's new arts magazine show. Premiere is set for 8 p.m. Monday, Channel 10.
May 17th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Crappy Dracula/MBL/Vignettes/Sleazybeats @ Frank’s
Anthony Hanratty debuts for Fan-Belt by attending last Friday's Crappy Dracula tour kickoff at Frank's Power Plant.
May 17th, 2010 by FanBeltMilwaukee
Mash Up Thursday @ the Miramar
Sanam checks out her pals Klassik and ¡Oye! at the Miramar's monthly hip-hop night.
May 17th, 2010 by FanBeltMilwaukee
Upcoming Events for the Week of May 17th, 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 17, 2010 Milwaukee County: Committee on Economic and Community Development May 17, 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 […] Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting May 17, 2010 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, […] Historic Preservation Commission Meeting May 17, 2010 4:00 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 […] May 18, 2010 Milwaukee County: Committee on Parks, Energy and Environment Meeting May 18, 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 […] Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting May 18, 2010 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.[…] May 19, 2010 3rd District Town Hall May 19, 2010 6:30 pm All residents and stakeholders of the 3rd District are invited to attend a town hall meeting with Alderman Kovac. Location: Riverside High School auditorium[…] May 20, 2010 Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee Regular Meeting May 20, 2010 1:30 pm The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM) is an independent corporation created by state statute in 1958. The mission of the Redevelopment Authority is to eliminate blighting conditions that inhibit neighborhood reinvestment, to foster and promote business expansion and job creation, and to facilitate new business and housing development. Toward that end, the Redevelopment […] Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting May 20, 2010 4:00 pm The Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA) is in independent agency authorized to hear appeals in matters relating to […]
May 16th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Who’s up for brunch?
TCD welcomes Chris Graham, writer of the blog Milwaukee Brunch Reviews. This weekend : the best Build-your-own-Bloody in Walker's Point
May 16th, 2010 by Chris Graham
