Planners as Leaders and Managers: Lessons from New Orleans
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 year of the Causier Lecture. It has been registered for 1.5 CM credit hours. Dr. Ed Blakely holds a joint doctorate in Management and Education from the University of California at Los Angeles. He has over 40 years of international experience in the areas of urban and regional planning, disaster management, and sustainable development. In 2007, Dr. Blakely was appointed by Mayor C. Ray Nagin to lead the recovery of New Orleans, a post which Blakely held until 2009. He was charged with not only addressing the immediate damage from the hurricane but also with designing a comprehensive strategy to address pre-existing problems in New Orleans. Blakely was required to assemble a staff on short notice and with meager funding. He hopes that every project proposed will be completed within the next few years and will transform the economic, housing, and civic infrastructure of New Orleans. Dr. Blakely believes that New Orleans is the perfect storm because it can help planners and policy-makers to re-examine urban places and determine what is needed for them to be environmentally and economically resilient. Blakeley will review what we can learn from New Orleans, as well as ways to re-position a dying economy. He will also outline the best ways to include low-income groups in revitalization efforts. For additional information, please consult our website: http://www4.uwm.edu/sarup/planning/deptnews.html#2010causier. 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (reception to follow the lecture) UWM School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SARUP) – Room 170 2131 E. Hartford Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53201
Apr 10th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Committee on Economic and Community Development
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 the Research Park and the Airport Business Park. Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 2nd Monday before the County Board Meeting in room 203-R of the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Agenda
Apr 10th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Committee on Parks, Energy and Environment Meeting
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 and make recommendations relating to conservation of air, water, energy and all other resources. Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 2nd Tuesday before the County Board Meeting Agenda
Apr 10th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Common Council Meeting
City Hall 200 East Wells St. Common Council Chambers Milwaukee, WI 53202 Agenda
Apr 10th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Art is like freedom
Art of the State highlights the artistic voice of inmates and ex-offenders, opening our eyes to their point of view
Apr 10th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Project M keeps it local
Buying local doesn't just apply to groceries anymore. Project M keeps you in style and ensures that your hard-earned dollars stay in the community.
Apr 10th, 2010 by Emily Thungkaew
MSO Pops Movie Music
Guest Pops conductor Jack Everly focuses on big scores for big films in a well-prepared, well-performed concert.
Apr 10th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Friday Photos Friday, 09. April 2010
Water on Prospect St. John’s on the Lake Construction St. John’s Construction Tower Crane over St John’s on the Lake Construction Continues
Apr 9th, 2010 by Friday Photos
Impending doom
Do you ever get the feeling that our culture is becoming increasingly more like the movie Idiocracy? No, really.
Apr 9th, 2010 by Erin Petersen
Spring for sustainable food
These simple recipes celebrate the earth’s resilience and annual renewal by using plenty of fresh spring vegetables and herbs.
Apr 9th, 2010 by Malcolm McDowell Woods
On not being a cover band of yourself
Improv wizard Jason Wietlispach never steps in the same river twice.
Apr 9th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
Megabus Service Between Milwaukee and Chicago Drastically Cut
The intercity bus service famous for their $1 tickets has substantially scaled back their operations in and out of Milwaukee. Megabus provided a wealth of options to and from Chicago just a few months ago, and their scaling back of a few daily runs in December wasn't cause for much concern. Apparently, we should have viewed it as a sign of bad things to come though, with what used to be six trips each way everyday trimmed first to four, and now down to two.
Apr 8th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
