Remembering Bill Sell
Activist, long-time Bay View resident passed away Thursday at the age of 83.
Sep 4th, 2022
Requiem for the Commons
Mutilated Marcus Center grove is just one of county’s many public spaces threatened by actions leaving citizens out in the cold.
May 15th, 2019
Marcus Center Has No County Board Oversight
That’s because a state law handed all authority over most county facilities to County Executive Abele.
May 6th, 2019
What Would Jane Jacobs Do?
10 takeaways from a visiting expert on the legendary urbanist.
Jun 19th, 2018
10 Ways to Design Healthy Communities
Well-planned public spaces help promote physical and mental well-being.
Mar 16th, 2018
10 Lessons From Chicago’s New Landscapes
Major landscape architecture projects have had huge impact. What can we learn?
Sep 28th, 2017
State Park Fees Keep Rising
New hikes proposed, already higher than in any Midwestern state.
Jun 22nd, 2017
Public Forum For Lake Park Bridge
Public invited to a meeting about the future of historic Ravine Road Bridge
Feb 13th, 2017
5 Cities With Model Parks Systems
Can Milwaukee learn lessons from them on how to fund its parks?
Jan 6th, 2017
County Closes Lake Park Bridge
Abele administration cites safety concerns, seeks $2 million in private funds.
Dec 14th, 2016
New Report Estimates Domes Cost
$64 million to replace or $14 to $54 million for repair approaches. Abele may favor relocation.
Dec 12th, 2016
13 Short Facts About The Domes
Domes task force presented with data that reveals much about the popular attraction.
Dec 2nd, 2016
The Demoting of the Domes
Once a Milwaukee icon, the horticultural oasis is barely being promoted to tourists.
Nov 26th, 2016
Donor Pledges $1 Million for Lake Park Bridge
But anonymous East Side philanthropist demands closing Ravine Road to vehicle traffic.
Nov 7th, 2016
The Story of Washington Park
Often overlooked neighborhood gets its story told in new work of documentary theater.
Oct 11th, 2016
Domes Makes Most Endangered List
One of 11 most endangered, says National Trust for Historic Preservation, which could help rally support.
Oct 5th, 2016
Will Some County Parks Be Closed?
Survey from Abele administration offers this as possible solution. But why?
Sep 7th, 2016
County Faces Issues When Replacing Bridges
Past decisions on bridges created "adverse impacts."
Aug 22nd, 2016
Abele Relents on Domes Committee?
Says he will accept county board committee on Mitchell Park Domes. But will he?
Aug 19th, 2016
Lake Park Bridge Faces Thorny Issues
Citizens narrow options, but funding issue still makes any solution tough to accomplish.
Jul 29th, 2016
Can Lake Park Bridge Be Saved?
New report suggests restoration is feasible. Public information will discuss six alternatives.
Jul 13th, 2016
Survey Seeks Opinions on Domes’ Future
County asks citizens to complete online survey with nine options for Mitchell Park Domes.
Jun 29th, 2016
The Power of Common Ground
Nonprofit advocacy group has had huge impact on city, though some grumble about their tactics.
Jun 20th, 2016
Transforming a South Side Neighborhood
Diverse Clarke Square area makes changes that echo and may influence other efforts nationally.
Jun 1st, 2016
Lake Park Bridge Work Group Announced
Will it be repaired, torn down or replaced? A public meeting will discuss on May 17.
May 11th, 2016
Meeting Will Discuss Lake Park Bridge
Historic pedestrian bridge is deteriorating, meeting will discuss options.
May 2nd, 2016
12 Things Will Decide Domes’ Future
Politicians will decide their fate, but citizens can lead the way. 12 issues are key.
Apr 22nd, 2016
The Mystery of Abele’s Domes Committee
Who’s serving on his advisory committee? So far, he won’t say.
Apr 14th, 2016
Duel Over the Domes
Abele and county board creating dueling committees to address damaged domes.
Mar 16th, 2016
Domes Are An International Star
They are a tourist and architectural attraction. Yet there’s talk of tearing them down.
Mar 3rd, 2016
Experts Question Abele’s Expanded Power
Land-use experts say it’s unwise to give county exec so much power to sell public land.
Feb 17th, 2016
Could Abele Sell County Parks?
Abele says he won’t, but state law allows sale of 43 parks. Supervisors move to bar this.
Jan 31st, 2016
Will Bucks’ Plaza Be Public or Private?
Team wants 4th Street closed, but will this create a town square or just team profits?
Jan 26th, 2016
County Will Allow Politics in Parks
“Bizarre” ban on political activity had restricted free speech for more than a decade.
Jan 19th, 2016
13 Ways to Revive Grand Avenue
Experts offer ideas to transform downtown’s long-struggling mall
Jan 11th, 2016
WCD Board Says No Twice to Abele
Board won’t take over Marcus Center and won’t form committee to study idea. Might consider by 2020.
Dec 18th, 2015
What Will WCD Board Do About Marcus Center?
Abele wants them to take over arts center but WCD board members would rather wait till 2020.
Dec 17th, 2015
Marcus Center Cast Into Limbo
No one seems to agree with Abele's plan to have it absorbed by sprawling Wisconsin Center District.
Dec 14th, 2015
Brady Street’s Delicate Balancing Act
Residents strive to keep a healthy mix of uses in their densely populated neighborhood.
Nov 20th, 2015
A Tale of Two Buildings
An arena and park pavilion are each called “public-private projects.” But they offer quite different conceptions of the public interest.
May 7th, 2015
Walker Budget Targets Downer Woods
Provisions buried in budget bill eliminate protected status of conserved forest, the sole natural area on UWM campus.
Mar 4th, 2015
