What are the Real Options?
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 will be registered for 1.5 CM credit hours. Dr. Fitzgerald is professor and director of the graduate program in Law and Public Policy and a Senior Research Fellow at the Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University. Her third book, Emerald Cities: Urban Sustainability and Economic Development (Oxford Univ. Press), examines how cities are creating economic development opportunities in several green sectors and discusses the state and national policy needed to support these efforts. Emerald Cities builds on her 2002 book, Economic Revitalization: Strategies and Cases for City and Suburb, (Sage) which identifies strategies for incorporating sustainability and social justice goals into urban economic development planning Her 2006 book, Moving Up in the New Economy, (Cornell Univ. Press) focuses on how to build career ladders for low-income workers. Fitzgerald has published in academic journals such as Economic Development Quarterly, Urban Affairs Quarterly, Urban Affairs and the political journal, The American Prospect. Her academic and consulting work has been supported by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur, Annie E. Casey, Rockefeller Brothers, Rockefeller, Surdna, Century, and Robert Wood Johnson Foundations. She has also conducted research for the U.S. Department of Labor, the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, the Boston Housing Authority and other government agencies. UWM School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SARUP) Room 170 2131 E. Hartford Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53201
Apr 1st, 2011 by Dave Reid
Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting
The Finance and Personnel Committee considers appropriations, finances, taxation, revenues, labor relations, personnel, pensions and other benefits, insurance, audits and city budget. The Finance and Personnel Committee meetings are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.
Apr 1st, 2011 by Dave Reid
Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting
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. Agenda
Apr 1st, 2011 by Dave Reid
Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting
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, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda
Apr 1st, 2011 by Dave Reid
Sumi upholds temporary restraining order through May 23
Three options: Give proper notice and vote again; Republican defendants break immunity and testify or just remain under the TRO. What do you think will happen?
Apr 1st, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
What is happening in Madison?
Testimony continues in the open meetings hearing concerning the passage of Wisconsin Act. 10. Lawyers promise their portion will end today. When the judge will rule is anybody's guess
Apr 1st, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
In Madison, the case continues
The open meetings case against the Republican leadership continues in Dane County. Patti Wenzel is in Madison to keep you up-to-date.
Apr 1st, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
A story for April Fool’s Day
For me, the tradition of began one day when I sat down to breakfast and dipped into the dish marked “SUGAR,” fatefully pouring a heap of it on my steaming oatmeal.
Apr 1st, 2011 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Art in Bloom at the MAM
For one week, floral designers examine famous works from the Milwaukee Art Museum and create tribute pieces in a special show.
Apr 1st, 2011 by Brian Jacobson
3 good dances, lots of great dancing
Thursday night, Darrell Grand Moultrie's dazzling Frequencies Lit led a strong mixed-rep program. The company looks terrific.
Apr 1st, 2011 by Tom Strini
Milwaukee Opera Theatre showcases two big talents
Singing actors Diane Lane, Susan Wiedmeyer featured in monodramas by Dominick Argento and Ben Krywosz.
Mar 31st, 2011 by Tom Strini
Creating a safe place for victims of domestic abuse
In 2009, domestic violence rates reached a 10-year high. In Milwaukee, the Sojourner Family Peace Center works to aid victims and end violence through education.
Mar 31st, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
