Center for Economic Development

How Deportations Will Hurt Milwaukee

Most of its growth in population and workers in last 30 years has come from immigrants.

Community Groups Working With Milwaukee VA To Prevent Veteran Suicides

Suicide rate for veterans is 58% higher than other adults.

Higher Minimum Wage Reduces Child Poverty?

Wisconsin among 16 states that haven't raised it and have higher child poverty rates.

Milwaukee Households Face Rising Rents

Median rent up $100 since 2019, worsening inequality.

New ‘Last Mile’ Solution Will Connect Suburban Employers, City Residents

New service launches in February with $1.50 rides.

MATC Broadens Access to College in Milwaukee

Education can unlock opportunities blocked by racial, economic inequality.

Supervisor Vincent Calls for Unity as Milwaukee is Selected to Host 2024 Republican National Convention

New FlexRide Service Areas Drive More Access to Jobs for Thousands of Milwaukeeans

Street-Corner Pickups Now Available in Large Parts of the North and Northwest Sides

Recent study outlines grim reality for African-Americans in Milwaukee

New Initiative Challenges Metro Milwaukee Creative Industry To Diversify by Hiring At Least 1,600 Minority Employees By 2030

Initiative Launches With Free Dec. 4 Event, Participation in Mayor’s Summer Youth Internship Program

Regional transit approach needed to help workers keep jobs, fill abundant vacancies

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson - October 19, 2018

Urban Studies forum examines development, gentrification and environmental justice

Keynote address from University of Illinois-Chicago professor Janet L. Smith.