Susan Nusser

Recent Articles

Milwaukee’s Infrastructure Challenges

Milwaukee’s Infrastructure Challenges

Public Policy Forum panelists agree: Federal money is becoming a less reliable source of infrastructure funding.

Corridor of Dreams: How to Design a Public Space
Corridor of Dreams

How to Design a Public Space

Officials meet with residents about proposed greenway, and the citizens’ suggestions are a surprise.

The MMSD Story: Every Drop Counts
The MMSD Story

Every Drop Counts

Milwaukee’s sewerage district is leading an incremental revolution, to manage every drop of rain where it falls.

The MMSD Story: From Gray to Green
The MMSD Story

From Gray to Green

The sewerage district has moved from tunnels and pipes to greenways, rain barrels and permeable pavement. Part 2 of a series.

The MMSD Story: How The Sewerage District Came of Age
The MMSD Story

How The Sewerage District Came of Age

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District has been a national leader since its formation. Part 1 of a three-part series.

Corridor of Dreams: Celebrating the First Homeowner in New Program
Corridor of Dreams

Celebrating the First Homeowner in New Program

Happy press conference as program combining government, banks and non-profits brings homeowners back to city.

Corridor of Dreams: Putting the Pieces Together
Corridor of Dreams

Putting the Pieces Together

Can the 15 year project revive an area that’s been in decline for 50 years? Last story in a series.

Corridor of Dreams: The Land of Brownfields
Corridor of Dreams

The Land of Brownfields

The 30th St. Corridor can’t succeed unless the contaminated land is healed. The process is already underway. Fifth story of a series.

Corridor of Dreams: The Problem of Foreclosed Homes
Corridor of Dreams

The Problem of Foreclosed Homes

Housing must be improved if a rehabbed 30th Street Corridor is to succeed. Part 4 of a series.

Can Milwaukee Repeat the Menomonee Valley’s Success?

Can Milwaukee Repeat the Menomonee Valley’s Success?

Public Policy Forum highlights seven keys to the success of the Menomonee Valley.

Corridor of Dreams: How to Train Workers
Corridor of Dreams

How to Train Workers

Without the right training and opportunities for workers, the 30th Street Corridor will fail. Third story of a series.

Corridor of Dreams: Can Business Be Attracted to City?
Corridor of Dreams

Can Business Be Attracted to City?

30th Street Corridor project depends on attracting and growing businesses. Second in a series.

Corridor of Dreams: Can 30th Street Corridor Be Reclaimed?
Corridor of Dreams

Can 30th Street Corridor Be Reclaimed?

The redevelopment effort includes a huge swath of the city, and countless players and plans. First of a series.

A Giant of Renewable Energy

A Giant of Renewable Energy

Innovative MMSD facility turns waste into methane gas, and may produce 2 million cubic feet per day.

How to Go Green

How to Go Green

Expert panel at a Project Milwaukee conference agrees Wisconsin needs to improve, but disagreed as to how.