Milwaukee River Greenway Overlay Zone Approved by City Plan Commission

Milwaukee River Greenway Overlay Zone Approved by City Plan Commission

At the May 3rd, 2010 City Plan Commission meeting the proposed Milwaukee River Greenway Overlay District was brought for the commission for approval. This overlay district would impact 370 properties, these are properties that property lines are within approximately 50 feet of the river bluff, of which 70 to 80% is existing parkland.

Review: The Apple Tree at In Tandem Theatre
Review

The Apple Tree at In Tandem Theatre

Oh, the continuous battle between the sexes.

Walker wants to know what we want

Walker wants to know what we want

Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker asked for input on the 2011 budget and the message was loud and clear – protect, improve and expand transit.

On Stage with TCD: Weekly Highlights from 5/5-5/11
On Stage with TCD

Weekly Highlights from 5/5-5/11

Exciting offerings this week from Present Music, Frankly Music, and Windfall Theatre.

Detour: how IKEA almost killed me
Detour

how IKEA almost killed me

The first duty as an au pair: furnish the house. All three stories of it, kids in tow. You know how to drive stick, right?

Reviewed: Hip-Hop Hates MS @ Cactus Club
Reviewed

Hip-Hop Hates MS @ Cactus Club

Michael looks on as Milwaukee Hip Hop takes on its most recent battle opponent: Multiple Sclerosis.

Catch Monie in the Middle Tonight

Catch Monie in the Middle Tonight

Hip-Hop originator Monie Love drops by the UWM Union Fireside Lounge Tuesday Night.

E. State St. Narrowed… World Doesn’t End.

E. State St. Narrowed… World Doesn’t End.

Now, another one of the vastly overbuilt streets in Milwaukee is narrowed due to construction, and again the world hasn't come to an end as traffic has been able to find another route or simply slow down.

Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 3. May 2010

Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 3. May 2010

Hide House Lofts’ rapid rise By Michael Timm Growing educational infrastructure By Jeff Plale Investing in our green economy By Jon Richards Federal stimulus dollars at work in Milwaukee County By Marina Dimitrijevic Mass transit sesquicentennial By Chris Larson Have you heard about Alterra’s proposed Bay View (bakery & café) project?… What do you think? By Michael Timm # The bikes on the bus go all around By # Patti Wenzel Alterra eyes Bay View By Michael Timm Law firm moving from W. Wisconsin Ave. to 3rd Ward By Tom Daykin Additional cuts expected for bus system By Andrew Weiland Dubbed a hero, Allen looks to take farming to the skies By Karen Herzog Urban places and authentic marketing By Daniel Nairn “The Neighborhood Project”: Lindsay Heights | Melissa Goins of Maures Development Group By Adam Carr Will Allen among ‘Time 100: The World’s Most Influential People’ By Karen Herzog Some perspective on surpluses By Rob Henken Zarletti restaurant to replace Bayou By Carol Deptolla Restaurant group changes ownership By Doris Hajewski Back to the City By Ania Wieckowski Violent offenses down 40.2% compared with 1st quarter in ’07, data shows By Ryan Haggerty Collections set this week for DreamBikes in Madison and Milwaukee By Tom Held I wish AIA didn’t define ‘green’ so narrowly By Kaid Benfield Milwaukee leads way in water conservation By milwaukeenewsbuzz.com Roof collapse seals building’s fate By Sean Ryan Patrick Cudahy, founder of Cudahy WI and original fixed gear trickster By MKE Bike Spotting Receiver denied for New Land’s Oriental Theatre, Fox Bay buildings By Tom Daykin More Parking For Summerfest. Really? By Dave Reid Tosa worries about Waukesha water plan By Matt Hrodey Alderman Outraged At Drexel Interchange Project By WISN.com Renters Ed aims to produce better tenants By Tammy McCubbin car / bus / bicycle By Richard Layman Bauman takes offense at Northwestern Mutual offer By Pete Millard RTA – On Hold For Now By Jeramey Jannene Milwaukee library proposal calls for fewer but larger libraries, mixed uses By Larry Sandler and Tom Daykin RTA Failure Shows Weakness Of Milwaukee Legislative Delegation By James Rowen

Milwaukee protests Arizona’s SB 1070

Milwaukee protests Arizona’s SB 1070

Thousands of people marched down National Avenue Saturday calling upon President Obama to move on Immigration Reform. Words and photos from the march.

Milwaukee without Harley? A real possibility

Milwaukee without Harley? A real possibility

High union wages and benefits, increased business taxes and management mistakes flood Harley-Davidson's motor

Earth Attacks!

Earth Attacks!

TCD welcomes Will Durst: The belching of Eyjafjallajokull was a cautionary notice to not take humankind too seriously.