Urban Ideas
DOT reverses course, Hoan Bridge will be repaired
The DOT decides to repair the Hoan for $12-$17 million. Sometimes public and political pressure builds up so much that even those in the bureaucratic snake pits change their minds.
Jul 14th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Delay is no longer an option
Something needs to be done with the Hoan Bridge before the concrete chunks become too big for the nets. Save this Milwaukee icon now.
Jul 11th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
An urban(e) voice returns
Local urban radio gets a boost as Eric Von returns with "The Morning Show" to WMCS 1290-AM on July 19.
Jul 7th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Downtown development plans seek connections
City planners want to restore the essence of grandeur to Wisconsin Avenue and connect the many boroughs of downtown, to create a sense of place and solidify Downtown Milwaukee as a statewide destination.
Jul 7th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Humboldt Bridge is back in business
Photos from the long-awaited re-opening
Jun 30th, 2010 by Third Coast Daily
Welcome new neighbors with new development
Low-income housing is not a bad idea, it's just had a lot of bad press. The misconception that affordable housing automatically equates to crime is an assumption that is both unfair and uninformed.
Jun 19th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Is this really the future of bus transit?
Officials predict a $10.2 million budget shortage in 2011 which could lead to a 14 percent route reduction. It's time to save MCTS.
Jun 11th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Racism, really?
When did a man with an afro become a sign of racism? When it is connected with a bar that burned Obama in effigy. Give me a break!
Jun 3rd, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Reading and writing is found in the arts
SHARP Literacy shows that the arts are fundamental to the literacy of our children. Why don't our school districts get this?
May 30th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
No need for streetcars – Ride the bus
Even as Tom Barrett's downtown streetcar project moves forward, all the arguments in favor of it can be answered with one word - buses
May 12th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
City officials take a holistic approach to public safety
After three fatal shootings in nine months, Riverwest calls upon its residents and elected officials to proactively curb crime
May 5th, 2010 by Erin Petersen
Milwaukee protests Arizona’s SB 1070
Thousands of people marched down National Avenue Saturday calling upon President Obama to move on Immigration Reform. Words and photos from the march.
May 3rd, 2010 by Erin Petersen
