3rd District Town Hall
All residents and stakeholders of the 3rd District are invited to attend a town hall meeting with Alderman Kovac. Location: Riverside High School auditorium
Apr 19th, 2010 by Dave Reid
3rd District Town Hall
All residents and stakeholders of the 3rd District are invited to attend a town hall meeting with Alderman Kovac. Location: Falcon Bowl on Clarke & Fratney
Apr 19th, 2010 by Dave Reid
The Plan of Chicago – Book Review
The Plan of Chicago is a quick and easy read that's perhaps best described as a launchpad. Carl Smith breaks down key aspects of Burnham's plan in his book and details how they came to be, who influenced them, and how they turned out. For someone who hasn't actually read the actual plan (not required or expected for reading this book), author Carl Smith uses just the right amount of detail to illustrate the concepts.
Apr 19th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
McGivern and Fiestaware come to Renaissance Theaterworks
McGivern's one-man, 20-character show, American Fiesta, is about the quest for perfect vintage china -- and more.
Apr 19th, 2010 by Paul Masterson
State Assembly to Vote on RTA Bill
The wait is over, the Wisconsin State Assembly is set to vote on Assembly Bill 282 on Tuesday.
Apr 19th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Five questions for Katina Jordan
In this bonus 5Q, Judith speaks with Katina Jordan, founder of the Milwaukee Multicultural Theatre.
Apr 19th, 2010 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 19. April 2010
Dispute pits playground vs. historic preservation By Tom Tolan McKinley Park proposal envisions raise walkway, expanded pavilion By Steve Schultze It’s the end of the world as we know it: Bill McKibben tells us how to save ourselves By Adam Lovinus Commuting By Jonah Lehrer State sets sights on high-speed track to Minneapolis By Sean Ryan Transportation, retail top needs for Milwaukee downtown By Stacy Vogel Davis Large apartment development proposed for downtown riverfront By Tom Daykin Villard Square apartments, library project moving forward By Tom Daykin Has the automobile era jumped the shark? By Kaid Benfield Industry leaders sell cycling advocacy By Tom Held Alterra project picks up Milwaukee support By Sean Ryan Update: Alterra applauded by community at packed meeting By Michael Timm Divided opinion concerning Innovation Park By Dustin Zarnikow Bay View responds to Alterra’s proposal By Rob Vosters
Apr 19th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Same as it ever was
Two weeks into the season and the Brewers are already giving fans a serious case of heartburn. Is 2010 shaping up to be a lot like 2009?
Apr 19th, 2010 by Rob Vosters
Spring Gallery Night in Images
TCD's intrepid Photo Editor Brian Jacobson traversed the town on Friday night, camera in hand. Here's what he saw.
Apr 19th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
Lessons from the global south
A health system that doesn’t guarantee primary or preventive medicine as a basic human right – can it really be called "the best?”
Apr 19th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Upcoming Events for the Week of April 19th, 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. April 19, 2010 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting April 19, 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 […] April 20, 2010 City of Wauwatosa: Public Hearing on UWM proposal for the County Grounds April 20, 2010 7:30 pm Public hearing before the Wauwatosa Common Council on the UWM proposal for the County Grounds and Monarch Trail. Wauwatosa City Hall 76th and North Ave Wauwatosa, WI April 21, 2010 Public Works Committee Meeting April 21, 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.[…] Wisconsin Bike Summit April 21, 2010 to April 22, 2010 Please join the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin for the 2010 Wisconsin Bike Summit on April 21st and Lobby Day on April 22nd in Madison. Last year at the 2009 Wisconsin Bike Summit over 450 bicycle leaders from around the state gathered in Madison to celebrate Wisconsin bicycling. We learned how bicycling can be a simple solution […] April 22, 2010 Public Safety Committee Meeting April 22, 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.[…] April 23, 2010 Lecture: Planners as Leaders and Managers: Lessons from New Orleans April 23, 2010 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm This lecture is free and open to the public. The Charles Causier Memorial Lecture is held annually at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Department of Urban Planning in honor of the late alumnus and colleague. Charles Causier worked passionately as a professional planner, citizen planner and inspirational educator. This marks the seventh […]
Apr 18th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Bugs Bunny on Broadway with the MSO
As the national tour begins its final curtain call, the malleable MSO collaborates with conductor George Daughtery once more to bring the yuks and awe.
Apr 18th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
