Urban Milwaukee

Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 7. June 2010

Tight parking rules near Pabst project stir complaints By Tom Daykin Morning sun creates a near masterpiece for Miller Lite Ride for the Arts By Tom Held Street Eats By Karen Cinpinski Parking lots to parks: Designing livable cities By Lester Brown Alderman says UWM’s new developments will boost Walker’s Point By mkepoliticsweekly KRM rolls closer to construction money By Sean Ryan Kinnickinnic River widening forces residents to move By Don Behm UW-Milwaukee targets two sites for water school By Sean Ryan Miles Driven for Shopping Continues to Climb, But Pace Slows By Stacy Mitchell Park Lafayette moves closer to sale; foreclosure suit to be dropped By Tom Daykin UWM will develop 2 sites for School of Freshwater Sciences By BizTimes Daily Historic streetcar stops destined for Hank Aaron State Trail By Tom Held Bike to Work Week By Jordan Lee UWM names 2 sites for School of Freshwater Sciences Read more: UWM names 2 sites for School of Freshwater Sciences By The Business Journal of Milwaukee UWM Water School plan includes privately funded building By Tom Daykin Support for UWM on-campus arena By Don Walker UWM Water School announcement coming Thursday By Tom Daykin Columbia St. Mary’s hospital to add second green roof By The Business Journal of Milwaukee High-speed rail advocates want more By Steve Jagler Flood mitigation project will allow future expansion of Falk plant By BizTimes Youth Taking the Exit Ramp? By deathbycar.info Waukesha mayor demands information on changes to lake water application By Don Behm UPAF’s Ride for the Arts gets new starting point By Cailley Hammel Rail ideas await their fate in Milwaukee By Larry Sandler Watershed benefits of smart growth duplicate transportation benefits, according to recent research By Kaid Benfield Think bigger By jsonline.com Poverty moves to the suburbs By Matt Hrodey Person of the Day: Ryan Lloyd – Owner, Pedal Tavern By Angela Damiani “The Neighborhood Project”: Havenwoods | The Milwaukee Asian Market By Adam Carr Townhomes funded by Recovery Act to begin construction By milwaukeecourieronline.com Ohio’s Third Frontier may offer a model for economic development By jsonline.com City’s land-use strategies determine its success By Rocky Marcoux

Jun 7th, 2010 by Urban Milwaukee

AIDS Memorial Quilt comes to the MAM

The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin marks its 25th anniversary and memorializes those lost to the AIDS epidemic with a special exhibit at the Milwaukee Art Museum.

Jun 7th, 2010 by Abbie Amadio

Photo Gallery

Miller Lite Ride for the Arts

Cyclists roll out to support the arts. The day in pictures.

Jun 7th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel

Ready, Set, Draw

Daria Kempka had an idea: "Wouldn't it be fun to have an all day drawing event with like-minded people in Milwaukee?"

Jun 7th, 2010 by Annemarie Chapdelaine

Review

Fine Arts Quartet’s summer opener

Pianist Christopher Taylor is the quartet's guest artist on a satisfying program.

Jun 7th, 2010 by Tom Strini

Reviewed

Burning Sons, Powers, The New Loud @ Bayview Brew Haus

Kathy spends her Saturday night with the crew at the Bayview Brew Haus.

Jun 7th, 2010 by Kathy Nichols

Upcoming Events for the Week of June 7th, 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. June 7, 2010 Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting June 7, 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, […] June 8, 2010 Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting June 8, 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.[…] June 9, 2010 Milwaukee County: Committee on Transporation, Public Works and Transit June 9, 2010 9:00 am The mission of the Department of Public Works, including the construction and maintenance of county highways, bridges and public structures are the responsibility of this Committee. Members discuss all matters pertaining to the policy of mass transit and the Milwaukee County Transit System, including fares, service routes and capital improvements. The Committee discusses all matters […] June 12, 2010 Gathering Waters Festival June 12, 2010 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Lakeshore State Park June 12, 2010 – 11am to 7pm A National Get Outdoors Day Event Off the freshwater coast of Summerfest and Discovery World FREE Event Including: REI Paddle Sports Demos for Canoeing & Kayaking DNR FIsh and Fly Fishing Clinics – We Supply the Poles Bike Village Boat and Bike Rides Kite Flying Wellness, Freshwater and Energy Exhibits Healthy Lawn and Garden Demos Park Passport […]

Jun 6th, 2010 by Urban Milwaukee

From the Couch

28 batter perfect game

The MLB is filled with umpire gaffes and bad calls that the common couch potato can see, but Bud Selig refuses to give umpires the opportunity to review questionable calls on any type of play.

Jun 6th, 2010 by Third Coast Daily

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