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South Water Works Project Renderings
Located at the corner of E. Pittsburgh Street and S. Water Street the South Water Works development is the process of converting the former Transpak buildings into a mixture of retail, residential, and office space.
Oct 17th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Transit As A Means To Combat Poverty (Blog Action Day 2008 – Poverty)
Poverty as defined by Princeton's Wordnet is "the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions." Too often people believe poverty means unemployment. It does not. Those that are unemployed likely do live in poverty, but there are a significant number of people that live in poverty and have jobs. In 2006 Milwaukee had the eighth-highest rate of poverty of large US cities, with 26.2% of people living below the federal poverty line. To put that percentage to an actual headcount, 26.2% of the city of Milwaukee's population is 143,000 people. By comparison, Wisconsin's poverty rate is 11% accounting for 581,000 residents, nearly 200,000 of which are children. How does transit play a role in poverty?
Oct 15th, 2008 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Housing Trust Fund Needs Full Funding
According to the U.S. Census Bureau approximately a quarter of Milwaukeeans live in poverty.
Oct 15th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Commission Approves Color Change for Downer Garage
The high profile Sydney Hih building and Downer Avenue redevelopment project were the main items on the agenda for this commission meeting. The initial item regarded the proposed interim historic designation for the Sydney Hih building. The developer requested it to be held over and as it had been previously presented the developer had no immediate intention to demolish the building. Although SandraMcSweeney questioned how many times it could be held over and whether or not there was a limit, it was held again.
Oct 14th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Poverty
Blog Action Day brings blogs from around the world to discuss an issue of global importance. Last year over 20,000 blogs participated by posting about the environment with the hope of sparking a larger discussion. This year Blog Action Day takes on the complex and troubling issue of poverty.
Oct 11th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Those Damn College Kids…
I've sat through many community meetings and a consistent thread has been "Those Damn College Kids" are ruining the East Side.
Oct 9th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Goll Mansion Project – Common Council October 7th, 2008 Meetings Notes
Although only briefly discussed, the most controversial item approved today was the change in zoning for New Land Enterprises' 26-story condominium tower to be built behind the historic Goll Mansion.
Oct 7th, 2008 by Dave Reid
It’s Pedestrian Safety Week
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee Brewer's Polish Racing Sausage kicked off "Pedestrian Safety Week" today.
Oct 6th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Car-free Days in Milwaukee
Recently Nick Whitaker, from Streetfilms, visited Milwaukee and captured two lively examples of car-free events here in Milwaukee.
Oct 6th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Zoning Committee Approves 26-Story Tower
The only item on this meeting's agenda was a request from New Land Enterprise for a change in zoning from RM7 to Detailed Planned Development which would facilitate the construction of a 26-story condominium tower on the Goll Mansion property.
Sep 30th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Hometown Gas Station Demolished
The Hometown Gas Station on North Avenue has been almost completely demolished.
Sep 30th, 2008 by Jeramey Jannene
Sydney Hih Nomination Held at Historic Preservation
This Historic Preservation Commission ("HPC") meeting included agenda items for the high profile projects, The Palomar, The Brewery and the Goll Mansion redevelopment.
Sep 30th, 2008 by Dave Reid
