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Reed Street Yards Zoning Change Approved at Committee
At the December 13th, 2011 meeting of the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee, a zoning change and a proposed Development Incentive Zone (DIZ) overlay were approved to allow for future development of the Reed Street Yards. The 17-acre property, located between South 6th Street and South 3rd Street, is being redevelopment into a water research and development park in a collaborative effort between City of Milwaukee, the property owner Peter Mead, and General Capital Group.
Dec 13th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Urbanized
Urbanized, the third film in Gary Hustwit’s design trilogy, shows the greatness and failures of city planning through vivid cinematography and informed speakers. The film bounds from Bogota to Detroit and issue to issue giving viewers a background on the history of urbanism, while introducing the concept as a global issue.
Dec 8th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Historic Third Ward Broadway Streetscape Extension Nears Completion
In 1992 the first portion of the Historic Third Ward's streetscaping plans were completed. That $3.5 million project included the mid-block parks on Broadway, Catalano Square, 285 pedestrian light poles, and two arches that designate the gateways to the Historic Third Ward.
Dec 6th, 2011 by Dave Reid
MCTS Announces MetroEXpress – GreenLine, BlueLine, RedLine
The Milwaukee County Transit System has unveiled a name for the new express service, and for the three new express routes. The express service will be known as MetroEXpress, and will begin service January 29th, 2012.
Nov 30th, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
Close Wisconsin Avenue Through the Marquette Campus?
In 1992, Marquette proposed closing Wisconsin Avenue to vehicular traffic between North 11th and North 16th streets, as well as North 12th and North 13th streets between Wisconsin Avenue and Wells Street. Closing a section of Wisconsin Avenue was intended to make the campus safer and more attractive, and it certainly would have had a big impact on the university and city, but would it have been positive?
Nov 28th, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
Reed Street Yards Redevelopment Funds Approved at Committee
At the November 22nd, 2011 meeting of the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee funds for the construction of new infrastructure within the Reed Street Yards were approved. The 17-acre property, known as the Reed Street Yards, is located between South 6th Street and South 3rd Street, and has been targeted by the City of Milwaukee and the Water Council as the future center of Milwaukee’s water industry.
Nov 28th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Is WisDOT Inflating Traffic Counts in the Hoan Bridge Bicycle Study?
Last week, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) gave a presentation regarding the possibility of adding a bike trail on the Hoan Bridge. The DOT laid out five potential alternatives, that covered a wide range of costs, and potential impacts such as traffic congestion.
Nov 21st, 2011 by Dave Reid
New Recipes for Job Growth
Now that the season for indulgence is upon us, it is a good time to explore how food impacts our communities. In light of the current economic downturn, it is important to seek opportunities for job growth in new and expanding business sectors. In southeastern Wisconsin, opportunities within the local food economy are rapidly expanding.
Nov 19th, 2011 by Bill Johnson Sr
Milwaukee Streetcar Hearing at Frontier Airlines Center
On Wednesday, November 16th, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00, there will be a Public Hearing on the Draft Environmental Assessment Document for the Milwaukee Streetcar. During this meeting attendees will be able to provide a comment on the record regarding the Milwaukee Streetcar project.
Nov 15th, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
Important Hoan Bridge and Milwaukee Streetcar Meetings this Week
This week there are two important public meetings regarding the future of Milwaukee's built environment.
Nov 14th, 2011 by Dave Reid
HSI/WiRED Properties Proposal Picked for East Library
The Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustee’s Building and Development Committee met at the East Library on Wednesday night to hear final proposals from the three respondents to the East Library Redevelopment RFP. Following a closed session for deliberations, the Building and Development Committee voted to move the proposal from HSI Properties forward to the full Library Board.
Nov 10th, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
United Methodist Children’s Services Phase III Holds Groundbreaking Celebration
Although the official groundbreaking ceremony was held this past weekend, the United Methodist Children's Services (UMCS) Phase III development is well under construction. The 10-unit mixed-use apartment building, to be located at 3800 West Lisbon Ave., will provide quality affordable housing for low-income families.
Nov 9th, 2011 by Dave Reid
