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Indianapolis
Indianapolis might be one of the most misunderstood Midwestern cities, as most people only associate the City with cars, Colts, and conventions. But dig a little deeper and you’ll discover what makes Indianapolis a true heartland destination: its thriving downtown, unique cultural districts, and beautiful urban neighborhoods
Jun 9th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Veterans Manor Apartments Breaks Ground
On what has long been an underutilized site, at 35th and Wisconsin Avenue, The Center for Veterans Issues is working with Cardinal Capital Management to develop a four-story, 52-unit apartment building known as Veterans Manor.
Jun 7th, 2010 by Dave Reid
It’s Bike to Work Week in Milwaukee!
Even if it just once this week, give it a try as biking to work might just be the most fun you have all summer.
Jun 7th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Green Metropolis
Author David Owen, makes a strong argument, and one that flies in the face of many activities and technologies that are traditionally labeled as 'green'. Instead he argues that truly living green, is living dense.
Jun 3rd, 2010 by Dave Reid
Review of the 18th Annual Congress for the New Urbanism
The Congress for the New Urbanism held its 18th annual meeting this year in Atlanta under the title “RX for Healthy Places” (RX referring to the medical terminology for a prescription).
Jun 3rd, 2010 by Matthew Trussoni
Milwaukee Downtown Dining Week Starts Tomorrow
The single greatest week of eating in Milwaukee starts tomorrow. The fifth edition of Downtown Dining Week will kick off on June 3rd and run through June 10th. Lunch meals are available for $10, and dinner is available for $20 (or $30 at a handful of places) at numerous downtown restaurants. If you're looking to sample a lot downtown eateries, this is your week. All meals are three courses.
Jun 2nd, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
A Small MPS Reform Could Save Money, Add to the Tax Base, and Enhance Competition
People have been looking for a magic bullet to fix Milwaukee's education system, and although what I proposed here isn't the broad sweeping change many are looking for, I do believe in making incremental changes, when possible, to improve individual processes.
Jun 2nd, 2010 by Dave Reid
An Urban Benefit to the Smoking Ban
The indoor smoking ban goes in to effect in Wisconsin on July 5th, 2010, and certainly there are strong arguments on both sides of this issue.
Jun 1st, 2010 by Dave Reid
Wisconsin Receives First Block of High-Speed Rail Funds
On Thursday the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) released nearly $80 million of the $8 billion allocated to fund high-speed rail. This is a historic milestone for the build-out of high-speed rail across America as it's the first time the federal government has released any of the funds to the states.
May 28th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Pedaling Revolution
Jeff Mapes, author of “Pedaling Revolution: How Cyclists Are Changing American Cities,” provides an in-depth history of cycling, and looks at how cycling is changing U.S. cities for the better.
May 27th, 2010 by Dave Reid
$1 Bus Fares in Milwaukee – An Idea Worth Exploring
Milwaukee County Supervisor Mark Borkowski proposed lowering Milwaukee County Transit System fares to $1.00 from $2.25.
May 26th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Rethinking and Expanding Milwaukee’s Frontier Airlines Center (Delta Center)
The Frontier Airlines Center performs an important function for the Milwaukee region as a whole, bringing thousands of people to Milwaukee for conventions both big and small. It helps inject life into downtown by filling hotel rooms, restaurants, and bars. The convention center building itself though lacks that vitality.
May 24th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
