Feature
Chicago and Milwaukee – Large Public Art and Placemaking
The latest iteration of Chicago's fascination with large public art is located across the street from the iconic Harold Washington Library in Pritzker Park just northwest of the intersection State Street and Van Buren Street. What is it? A three-story tall eye balll, dubbed the EYE.
Aug 19th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Sad to See Chancellor Santiago Leave UWM
Recently, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Carlos Santiago announced his resignation from UWM to become the Chief Executive Officer of the Hispanic College Fund in Washington, D.C.
Aug 18th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Beerline B Apartments Riverwalk Proposed
The riverwalk segment for the proposed Beerline B Apartments will go before the Milwaukee City Plan Commission on August 23rd. General Capital Group is bringing the riverwalk segment forward for approval before the entire project. The 140-unit project, which recently was awarded $2,345,310 in WHEDA tax credits for 119 low-income units, will occupy the corner of Commerce St and Pleasant St.
Aug 17th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Obesity & Urbanism
The obesity predicament in this country and particularly the state of Wisconsin came to light last week with a report that showed 26% of people in the state are considered obese. The fact that over one quarter of the people in the state are overweight leads to increased costs in many areas of society, most prominently health care.
Aug 12th, 2010 by Matthew Trussoni
Urban Husbandry is Alive and Well in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee, urban husbandry is not just a theory; it is a key component in the approach in the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative.
Aug 10th, 2010 by Michael Schubert
Carjacked – The Culture of the Automobile
Carjacked, The Culture of the Automobile and Its Effects On Our Lives, explores the love, lust, and reality of America's car culture.
Aug 8th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Food Cart Friday!
Today, starting at 11 am and running until 3 pm, in Cathedral Square, the East Town Association is holding what is hopefully the first of many Food Cart Fridays.
Aug 6th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Placemaking
We took a look at where one can find place in downtown Milwaukee currently on an average summer day.
Aug 4th, 2010 by Erin Highland
Coming to the East Side – More Residents and Customers
Milwaukee's East Side residents and business owners are likely to see the results of such infill development over the course of the next year as a number of new buildings open.
Jul 30th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
It’s 11 p.m., Clear The Street
The party is cut off abruptly at 11 p.m. so the street can be opened for traffic.
Jul 26th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
City Comforts – How to Build an Urban Village
“City Comforts - How to Build an Urban Village” by David Sucher is almost a CliffsNotes on the topic of urban planning.
Jul 22nd, 2010 by Dave Reid
Bronzeville Takes a Small Step Forward
At the July 20th, 2010 meeting of the Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee the committee unanimously voted to approve $171,000 in TIF funds, from TID #59, to assist in the redevelopment of a building at 642 W. North Ave.
Jul 21st, 2010 by Dave Reid
