Urban Ideas
Brady Street a perennial favorite
Hard work and dedication has generated a full-scale revival that has the Brady Street community back on top and better than ever.
May 22nd, 2012 by Jennifer Kaufman
Three-year I-794 Lake Freeway Project set to begin this fall
The I-794 Freeway project is set to begin in Fall 2012 with changes to I-794, the Lake Freeway and the Hoan Bridge, which will stay open during construction.
May 2nd, 2012 by Stephanie Beecher
Building the next wave
With Young Professional Week, the group's largest event to date, Ian Abston and Newaukee aim to make Milwaukee a "next generation city."
Apr 27th, 2012 by Dan Shafer
John Norquist discusses urban schools at Brady Street Forum
Former Milwaukee Mayor spoke about urban schools and the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program at the Tamarack Waldorf School on Brady Street.
Apr 20th, 2012 by Holly Nearman
Norquist promotes mixed-use development on Brady St.
On Tuesday night, John Norquist discussed how his group, the Congress for New Urbanism, is working to expand mixed-use development in urban areas like Brady St.
Apr 19th, 2012 by Michael Horne
Historic Preservation a balancing act at City Hall
Proposed changes to the city of Milwaukee's Historic Preservation Ordinance brought a standing-room only crowd to discuss the matter at City Hall.
Mar 28th, 2012 by Michael Horne
New state senate bill brings dispute over renters’ rights
Senate Bill 466 aims to modernize landlord-tenant laws, but opponents say it favors landlords over tenants and diminishes renters' rights.
Feb 21st, 2012 by Candace Romano
A discussion without limits
14 local leaders exchange views on the city's future at the Pabst Theater for "Remarkable Milwaukee," Historic Milwaukee's fresh take on the panel discussion.
Jan 31st, 2012 by Stephanie Beecher
Historic Milwaukee, Pabst Theater team up Jan. 30
The Pabst and Turner Hall will host Historic Milwaukee's "Remarkable Milwaukee 2012" fund-raiser roundtable and dinner.
Jan 23rd, 2012 by Candace Romano
Head over heels for Detroit’s (and Milwaukee’s) “Hidden History”
Former TCD/VITAL editor Amy Elliot Bragg returns to Milwaukee this Thursday to promote her new book, "Hidden History of Detroit."
Jan 11th, 2012 by Amy Elliott
The (future of the) diner on the corner
With the loss of the Michigan Street Diner, metro Milwaukee is left with a dearth of simple lunch counters. What's the key to success?
Jan 2nd, 2012 by Brian Jacobson
Big changes in store for East Library
Milwaukee's East Library on North Avenue will be demolished and rebuilt as a mixed-use building that will include retail, apartments and parking.
Dec 12th, 2011 by Jennifer Kaufman
