Groundwork Milwaukee

Groundwork Milwaukee Shutting Down? 

17-year-old nonprofit helped create and maintain 100 community gardens in city.

Residents Concerned I-94 Widening Would Increase Flooding In Nearby Neighborhoods

Valley Park, Merrill Park and other low-lying neighborhoods would see increased runoff.

New ‘Healing Spaces’ Created In Vacant Lots

Program, championed by Alderwoman Coggs, aims to turn blight to beauty.

School Board Candidates

Three contested races, including a citywide race.

DNR Study Finds Densest City Areas 10 Degrees Hotter in Summer

Fewer trees and green spaces, more asphalt, concrete make heart of Milwaukee hotter.

Citizen Scientists Will Study Extreme Summer Heat in Milwaukee

Planned study of urban heat island effect part of national effort to avoid fatalities.

Lakefront Brewery is Recertified as a“Certified B Corporation.”

Lakefront recognized for improving and evolving their business as a force for good.

Plans to revamp story garden in southside Milwaukee lot wins AARP WI ‘Small Dollar, Big Impact’ grant

DNR Shares Results From Summer 2022 Milwaukee Heat Mapping Campaign

Healing Spaces Initiative Working to Support Harambee Neighborhood and Residents

Milwaukee Fresh Food Access Fund Grants Awarded

Program Invests in Capital Projects and Education Efforts

Applications now being accepted for Healing Spaces Initiative