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Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 28. September 2009
Take Back the Streets – Forbes.com Marquette moves $100M engineering school forward – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Summerfest looks toward an overhaul of the south end – JSOnline Local-preference awards spark debate in Milwaukee « The Daily Reporter Could E. Greenfield Ave. morph from wasteland to water campus? – JSOnline Milwaukee receives grant to develop plan for 30th Street Corridor – BizTimes Construction to begin on Marquette’s new engineering center – BizTimes Walker seeks across-the-board wage cuts in budget – JSOnline City budget is grim all over – JSOnline Milwaukee lands federal grant to develop water cluster – BizTimes Hoan Bridge needs at center of Wednesday meeting – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Marketplace: Mayor Norquist makes Top 100 Urban Thinkers list How to Get More Bicyclists on the Road: Scientific American U.S. Senate approves $300,000 for 30th Street Industrial Corridor Sandwich shop to open in Chase Tower – BizTimes Redevelopment Authority approves loans for The Moderne – BizTimes The Bike-sharing Blog: Around the Bike-sharing World This First Week of Fall Milwaukee Rotary Club Helps Develop New Park In Heart Of City – Milwaukee News Story – WISN Milwaukee Milwaukee Water Council wins federal grant – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Mail prices take bite out of neighborhood projects « The Daily Reporter Milwaukee divided as Hoan debate escalates « The Daily Reporter Milwaukee World: TOWN TOPICS New park for Milwaukee’s east side – JSOnline Construction to begin on Marquette’s new engineering center – BizTimes Wisconsin Ave. police station proposed – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Freight rail projects get more than $30 million in grants (11:10 a.m. 9/25/09) « The Daily Reporter OnMilwaukee.com Bars & Clubs: Von Trier to toast last day on Monday City budget is grim all over – JSOnline Barrett’s budget would boost street funds 16.5% – JSOnline Milwaukee divided as Hoan debate escalates « The Daily Reporter Census says: more bikes on the road in Milwaukee – JSOnline Sales tax schism may hurt Milwaukee County’s chances – JSOnline
Sep 28th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 21. September 2009
Milwaukee World: STREETCAR MEETING SET OnMilwaukee.com Milwaukee Buzz: Put your bike on the bus Streetcar plan aimed at east side commuters – JSOnline Rectanus Milwaukee: Streetcar Route Walker targets aid for bus plan – JSOnline Cudahy wanted to control design, construction of UWM lakefront project – JSOnline Saint John’s apartments finally moving forward – JSOnline Milwaukee’s future water business hub – BizTimes Money scarce for Lion Bridge repairs « The Daily Reporter Moderne plan seeks city assistance – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Details revealed on proposed city loan for Moderne – JSOnline Real Estate Weekly for Wednesday, September 16, 2009 – BizTimes Details revealed on proposed city loan for Moderne – JSOnline Copenhagenize.com – The Copenhagen Bike Culture Blog: Fear of Cycling 01 – Essay in five parts by Sociologist Dave Horton Moderne seeks $10 million city loan, could break ground in November – BizTimes No layoffs promised in tentative city union agreement – JSOnline Public park planned near The North End development – JSOnline Milwaukee housing market recovers more ground – BizTimes Forum to promote ‘green jobs’ in Wisconsin – BizTimes $10 million city loan proposed for Park East high-rise – JSOnline Stimulus signs sidelined « The Daily Reporter Cudahy, not UWM, would’ve controlled Pieces of Eight development – JSOnline For one entrepreneur, Bronzeville dream is deferred – JSOnline Developer wants $10 million city loan – JSOnline Real Estate Weekly for Wednesday, September 16, 2009 – BizTimes BIA Blog: Creating Something Out of an Abandoned Brewery District- IDA Conference Part 2 Public park planned near The North End development – JSOnline $10 million city loan proposed for Park East high-rise – JSOnline Screaming Tuna Restaurant still fishing for loan – JSOnline
Sep 21st, 2009 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 14. September 2009
OnMilwaukee.com Marketplace: 5 questions for the president of the International Downtown Association City gets cheers, jeers over sick leave case « The Daily Reporter Milwaukee housing market recovers more ground – BizTimes Grebe says Milwaukee 7 seeing success – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: City attorney chooses not to appeal sick day ordinance ruling – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Cudahy lays out restaurant plans – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Momentum is building for regional transit – BizTimes Metro Milwaukee home sales rose 3.3% in August – JSOnline UWM scuttled lakefront plans, leaves good ideas behind – JSOnline Streetsblog New York City » What Should We Learn From Moses and Jacobs? OnMilwaukee.com Milwaukee Buzz: A tour worth your time Cudahy pulls funding for UWM engineering campus – JSOnline Streetsblog New York City » Streetfilms: San Francisco’s Foggy Sunday Streets 2009 Doyle announces plan for regional transit authority – BizTimes Doyle pushes transit plan for southeastern Wisconsin « The Daily Reporter Lawmaker pushes institute land for UWM school « The Daily Reporter Doyle proposes new option to fund RTA – JSOnline Doyle unveils Southeast Wisconsin regional transit authority proposal – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Cudahy lays out restaurant plans – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Buyer of old Chicago post office not known to deliver on projects — chicagotribune.com Why bar county department heads from attending hearings? – JSOnline Zoo Interchange delay could cost drivers millions, study says – JSOnline Cudahy says he won’t donate to UWM Tosa campus – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: NewsWatch – JSOnline Doyle renews push for transit plan – JSOnline Cudahy pulls funding for UWM engineering campus – JSOnline What A City Needs | The New Republic NewsWatch – JSOnline Half-cent sales tax would help pay for Mercury incentives – JSOnline Doyle unveils transit plan for southeastern Wisconsin (2:09 p.m. 9/8/09) « The Daily Reporter
Sep 14th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 07. September 2009
Tower project prompts spending debate « The Daily Reporter Read The Hoan Bridge & Harbor Redevelopment Study « Walkers’ Point I-794 extension plan may be reborn « The Daily Reporter Better for BicyclistsDooring Legislation UWM drops plan to put freshwater school at lakefront site – JSOnline 36% more for water? Suburbs say Milwaukee’s all wet – JSOnline UWM withdraws Pieces of Eight site proposal – JSOnline Carroll University to partner with UWM for engineering degrees – BizTimes Beer may soon flow again at Blue Ribbon Hall – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Politics: Zielinski, Barrett clash over the classroom Skeptical neighbors greet Milwaukee hotel project « The Daily Reporter Gov 2.0: It’s All About The Platform Regional transit summit will include ‘call to action’ – BizTimes Milwaukee Condo & Real Estate Scene: Downtown Milwaukee Condo Market Update: September 1, 2008 – September 1, 2009 Trek Life | News | Trek Sponsors ‘Ride The Drive’ Madison Judge dismisses part of Park Lafayette condo suit – JSOnline You’re not steaming in traffic. You’re becoming one with the street grid – JSOnline Gipfel brewery future tapped out « The Daily Reporter Study fingers state for Milwaukee’s financial woes – JSOnline Milwaukee Talkie: City of Milwaukee finances: between a rock and a hard place UWM drops plan to put freshwater school at lakefront site – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Dining: Madisons Ians Pizza on its way to Milwaukee Milwaukee County Transit receives stimulus funds – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Judge dismisses part of Park Lafayette condo suit – JSOnline Milwaukee County to consider limiting Hoan Bridge options (11:18 a.m. 9/3/09) « The Daily Reporter
Sep 7th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 31. August 2009
Integration of housing project, neighborhood in works « The Daily Reporter Green upscale apartments planned for Lincoln : The Bay View Compass TIFs carry varied risks for Milwaukee « The Daily Reporter Damaging cuts expected from county exec. : The Bay View Compass Between the Bars: Bike Racks On Buses Offer Option Pension Board change saves the city millions of dollars – JSOnline Bridge to somewhere – JSOnline Tower redevelopment poses risk to city, big job opportunities – JSOnline Schools gain early access to stimulus funds – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: No cars on Sunday – Madison closes streets for a Ciclovia – JSOnline Historic partnership of Milwaukee universities form Midwest energy research center (WTN News) City cash for Menomonee Valley project to increase – JSOnline Shorewest says July was its best month of the year so far – BizTimes Engineering schools collaborate on energy research – JSOnline Milwaukee County Transit receives stimulus funds – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Milwaukee’s environmental sustainability director resigns – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: My Midwest Inflight Magazine » WATER’S EDGE The Argument To Nowhere « Walker’s Point Chugging toward a solution « The Daily Reporter Agencies push WisDOT for Zoo Interchange details « The Daily Reporter Saint Louis Urban Workshop: Newsweek’s "High-Speed Boondoggle" by Robert J. Samuelson: the Urban Workshop Re-mix Community Blogs – Blogs – BayViewNOW Lame duck status could hinder Doyle’s legislative goals – JSOnline
Aug 31st, 2009 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Sunday, 23. August 2009
Hoan Bridge battle heating up – JSOnline Prevailing-wage debate gets new legs « The Daily Reporter OnMilwaukee.com Marketplace: Wheres our Madison farmers market? How to create more Midwest university start-ups: looking to Utah for an example (WTN News) No secret, no disaster in storm sewer system – JSOnline Coakley calls for development cash « The Daily Reporter Now Hanging: The Park East Museum & Information Center at the Sydney Hih | Features | Arts | A.V. Milwaukee IN:SITE MILWAUKEE « Unified Milwaukee OnMilwaukee.com Milwaukee Buzz: 10% could just save Our Milwaukee Milwaukee Talkie: NYC inspired by Milwaukee Debating Milwaukee’s Other East Side Walker’s Point business park plan review today – JSOnline Trail bill targets transportation money « The Daily Reporter Milwaukee area home prices holding value better than other major metro areas – BizTimes State home sales and prices fall in 2nd quarter – BizTimes BizTimes Milwaukee Commercial Real Estate & Development Conference will feature prestigious national panel of experts – BizTimes New construction – BizTimes: Pabst Boiler House Sites get stimulus for cleanup work – JSOnline President shifts focus to renting, not owning – The Boston Globe Trucks to be diverted from some Zoo Interchange ramps – JSOnline Milwaukee snatches stimulus money « The Daily Reporter Uplifting Milwaukee Real Estate News – Wisconsin Real Estate Blog | First Weber Group Doyle decision sets off scramble for governor’s seat – JSOnline New life for an older suburb – JSOnline Horny Goat beer now sold at Miller Park – JSOnline Miller Park sales-tax collections way down – JSOnline Bradley Center’s Payne steps down – JSOnline City proposes spending $6.5 million on south side business park – JSOnline Day camp may come downtown – JSOnline Harlequin Bakery will close on Friday – JSOnline Craft brewers will focus on water conservation at Milwaukee conference – BizTimes Buffalo Water Beer Bar to open in Milwaukee Public Market – BizTimes Milwaukee officials propose water technology business park at Reed Street Yards – BizTimes http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/projects/state/docs/railtaskforce.pdf Zielinski to seek Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor – BizTimes http://www.publicpolicyforum.org/pdfs/2009TaxPoster.pdf Milwaukee Talkie: Slow growth in property values could mean higher tax rates Traffic at regional airports drops off – JSOnline MPS committee to consider boarding school option – JSOnline Doyle, Barrett say mayor should pick MPS leaders – JSOnline New Midwest Airlines owner to cut 100 local jobs – JSOnline Trucks to be diverted from some Zoo Interchange ramps – JSOnline Low water raises PCB concerns near Lincoln Park – JSOnline Suburban transit systems land federal stimulus funds – JSOnline Free summer concerts, movies reel in the crowds – JSOnline Coggs, Taylor Consider Run for Lt. Gov. | Newsradio 620 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin News, Talk, Sports, Weather | Local Headlines Milwaukee World: DEMOLISHED BUILDING TO BE DECLARED “BLIGHTED” UrbanReview Sites get stimulus for cleanup work – JSOnline IMAX movie screen coming to Mayfair – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Dining: Chins Asia Fresh is closed Milwaukee snatches stimulus money Pension fund contribution rule fuels debate – JSOnline
Aug 23rd, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 17. August 2009
UWM stream project aims to reduce storm-water runoff going to sewer system – JSOnline GQ: The 10 Best Food Trucks: GQ Features on men.style.com Doyle won’t seek re-election in 2010 – JSOnline Park East project completed tomorrow – JSOnline Midwest High Speed Rail: Grand stations NEED great locations High-speed rail will boost Milwaukee’s economy – BizTimes County receives $3.1M in stimulus funds for airport – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Harbor Commission won’t act on Pieces of Eight site Thursday – JSOnline City officials propose water technology business park at Reed Street Yards – BizTimes City backs ramp for uncertain Hoan « The Daily Reporter Wisconsin agencies get $12.1M in stimulus block grants – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: City should focus on creating jobs, not lawsuits – BizTimes Pension fund contribution rule fuels debate – JSOnline Zoo Interchange reconstruction could cost $2.3 billion – JSOnline TheCityFix.com: Exploring Sustainable Solutions to the Problems of Urban Mobility » Blog Archive » Don’t Sell Subway Station Naming Rights Milwaukee aiming for big bucks – JSOnline Case Study: Record-Breaking LEED Home in Eugene, Ore. – Leed, Energy-Efficient Design – EcoHome Magazine
Aug 17th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 10. August 2009
Time to drain some swamps: Aggressive ideas for nuisance properties Milwaukee aiming for big bucks – JSOnline Riverworks offers facade grants, micro loans, business development resources OnMilwaukee.com Politics: South Side coalition seeks to save the Hoan Bridge business: Advocates make last-minute pitch to site Amtrak depot on isthmus Milwaukee Begins to “Rethink Libraries for the 21st Century” – 8/4/2009 – Library Journal Milwaukee Talkie: Slow growth in property values could mean higher tax rates Milwaukee officials propose water technology business park at Reed Street Yards – BizTimes New hiring rule stumbles without projects « The Daily Reporter OnMilwaukee.com Living: East Side housing blog: Park Lafayette Business park near Harley Museum proposed – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: City proposes spending $6.5 million on south side business park – JSOnline More on ex-Pieces of Eight site – JSOnline Milwaukee area getting $3 million in stimulus funds to clean up contaminated sites – BizTimes Hoan preservation comes with hefty paint price « The Daily Reporter Ex-Tower site to get $1.1 million for cleanup effort – JSOnline Philanthropist Cudahy acquires Pieces of Eight lease – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: City proposes TIF for water technology business park (11:38 a.m. 8/5/09) « The Daily Reporter Milwaukee Talkie: New Milwaukee effort avoids the pitfall of recreating suburbs Selling downtown: Recruiter focuses on sparking area development – JSOnline Give them a try – JSOnline Cudahy’s move could aid UWM – JSOnline No lakefront space for private profit – JSOnline Tighter rules sought for Bay View development – JSOnline Mayo agrees to settlement of campaign finance violations cited by DA – JSOnline Board asks public about library options – JSOnline Milwaukee, suburban water rates could soar 28.5% or more – JSOnline UWM library expands to provide students with more open environment – JSOnline Report says lake drainage is worse – JSOnline Hoan preservation comes with hefty paint price « The Daily Reporter Coalition Forms to Save the Hoan Bridge Pabst complex lands office tenant – JSOnline
Aug 10th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 03. August 2009
Ex-Esser Paint site gets cleanup grant – JSOnline MMAC: Milwaukee economy shows positive signs – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Canadians think Wisconsin is a business paradise – BizTimes State touts no-bid deal with Spanish train firm – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Travel & Visitors Guide: The Aloft is moving ahead; a good sign for Milwaukee Hide House Lofts get green light : The Bay View Compass Embarrassed by alderman’s tactics : The Bay View Compass OnMilwaukee.com Politics: City hikes fees on cab rides, snow removal and more Low-income renters equal crime : The Bay View Compass Economic diversity good for Hide House neighborhood : The Bay View Compass Pabst complex lands office tenant – JSOnline Southwest prepares $113.6 million bid for Frontier Airlines – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Milwaukee leaders want Talgo production at Super Steel – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Milwaukee Parking Lot Sells for $1.7M – CoStar Group UN designation is great opportunity for Milwaukee – BizTimes Common Council gives final approval to Rivianna – BizTimes OnMilwaukee.com Dining: American Euros carve out niche for late-night gyros City should steer clear of lawsuit – JSOnline Milwaukee World: COUNTY PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS PROCEEDS 2/3 INVESTED Common Council upholds ZND’s Hide House recommendation today in 10:4 vote : The Bay View Compass Low Income Options Aren’t New « Walker’s Point Hide House apartments allowed to proceed – JSOnline IRL may still race in town – JSOnline No God, No Master » Matt Luce » Blog Archive Payne to step down as Bradley Center chairman – JSOnline Mandel group hires CB Richard Ellis to market its development sites – BizTimes Downtown office vacancy rate high – JSOnline Milwaukee leaders want Talgo production at Super Steel – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: City should steer clear of lawsuit – JSOnline Milwaukee police get federal help; other cities get stiffed – JSOnline Common Council OKs water, snow removal and parking fee increases – JSOnline
Aug 3rd, 2009 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 27. July 2009
Public Art Project Gets Going in the Park East – JSOnline Milwaukee Talkie: PPF Pearls: Addressing Milwaukee County’s transit crisis Milwaukee, suburban water rates could soar 28.5% or more – JSOnline Apartment plan advances – JSOnline In:Site Gets Started in Park East this Gallery Night – JSOnline ZND votes in favor of Hide House developer’s interim historic designation appeal : The Bay View Compass Hide House apartments gain key committee support – JSOnline Hide House project survives history hearing « The Daily Reporter City water rates could soar 28.5% – JSOnline Holloway appoints himself and Mayo to RTA board – BizTimes OnMilwaukee.com Arts & Entertainment: IN:SITE partners with city on new public art project Talgo might build trains in Milwaukee – BizTimes Tax group spots TIF trouble « The Daily Reporter Milwaukee Talkie: New Milwaukee effort avoids the pitfall of recreating suburbs ZND approves Rivianna – BizTimes Kill the County Exec? – Murphy’s Law – Milwaukee Magazine Board asks public about library options – JSOnline Whither Grand Avenue? – JSOnline Milwaukee Talkie: Is it time to dissolve Milwaukee County government? Rivianna, Villard Square win zoning approval – JSOnline Public works projects defy partnerships « The Daily Reporter Milwaukee committee approves Rivianna plans – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: City on the fence as sick leave goes to appeal « The Daily Reporter Rivianna gains committee approval (11:51 a.m. 7/21/09) « The Daily Reporter Selling downtown: Recruiter focuses on sparking area development – JSOnline Officials eye Summerfest redevelopment – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: the transport politic Postal Service Unveils Large ‘Green’ Roof – City Room Blog – NYTimes.com Tax group spots TIF trouble « The Daily Reporter
Jul 27th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 20. July 2009
Eliminate the Milwaukee County executive position? – JSOnline Barrett bids for Talgo train facility (3:47 p.m. 7/17/09) « The Daily Reporter Interchange project splits three cities « The Daily Reporter The Business of Water Hide House developer seeks to raze building for apartments – JSOnline Gov. Doyle: Announces agreement with Talgo to bring new trains, Assembly and maintenance facilities to Wisconsin Milwaukee aldermen take shots at WisDOT over Zoo Interchange project (3:45 p.m. 7/16/09) « The Daily Reporter Curbside cuisine – JSOnline County supervisors would revive economic development department – JSOnline Fate unknown for Art Deco building at ex-Tower site – JSOnline Development not enough for Milwaukee’s budget « The Daily Reporter OnMilwaukee.com Travel & Visitors Guide: Discovery World builds The City of Freshwater Hide House developer seeks local support « The Daily Reporter Barrett warns that 2010 budget will be tough (4:16 p.m. 7/15/09) « The Daily Reporter City plans for $3 million in riverwalk work at Habhegger, Schlitz sites – JSOnline Construction starts on apartments at Farwell and Kenilworth – JSOnline Deal of the Week – BizTimes: Tower Automotive Rivianna developers get property option, Plan Commission approval – BizTimes Aloft building topped off – BizTimes Alderman Zielinski invites feedback about proposed Hide House development from residents for Mayor Barrett, Senator Plale : The Bay View Compass Rivianna proposal revives old arguments « The Daily Reporter Tower plan includes $32 million cleanup (11:12 a.m. 7/14/09) « The Daily Reporter Downtown Aloft hotel has "topping off’ ceremony today – JSOnline Von Trier Tavern faces foreclosure suit – JSOnline More development for North Avenue – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Hide House developer seeks to raze building for apartments – JSOnline Dermond buys site for project – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: NewsWatch – JSOnline Committee backs higher taxi fares – JSOnline Rivianna proposal revives old arguments « The Daily Reporter Doyle to offer bus funding plan soon – JSOnline Rivianna has option to buy development site – JSOnline
Jul 20th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 13. July 2009
Milwaukee Talkie: Interesting tidbits from Texas Transportation Institute Study Metro home sale prices off 11.8% at midyear – JSOnline Battery innovation thrives in area – JSOnline Milwaukee-area home sales up, prices down – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: House approves bill to prohibit commercial development at Milwaukee veterans grounds – BizTimes Rivianna developers ‘very close’ to getting financing – BizTimes 5th Ward site on sale block – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Policy watchdog takes on TIF troubles « The Daily Reporter Athletic Club lot again surfaces as possible office tower site – JSOnline UWM land sale money sparks spending debate « The Daily Reporter Milwaukee and Tower owners strike a deal « The Daily Reporter Report: Traffic congestion in Milwaukee area costs $307 million per year – JSOnline Milwaukee to purchase part of former Tower site – BizTimes Housing gets green look – JSOnline AirTran to add routes from Milwaukee – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Southwest Airlines sparks $30 fare war with American, Delta, United – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: The Political Environment: New Report On TIF In Wisconsin Raises Questions Developer pushes for data center in valley – JSOnline U.S. Bank Center parking structure moving forward – JSOnline Milwaukee Talkie: Is there an optimal rate for municipalities to use tax increment financing? Competing airlines lower fares out of Milwaukee – BizTimes State brownfield grant will help fund UWM’s new dorm – BizTimes Wisconsin railroads receive stimulus funds – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Freeway Air Pollution Is So Much Worse Than You Thought » INFRASTRUCTURIST Hide House owners appeal historic designation (10:31 a.m. 7/9/09) « The Daily Reporter Housing gets green look – JSOnline UWM land sale money sparks spending debate « The Daily Reporter US Railcar to Resume Production of Former Colorado Railcar DMU « Trains For America New state budget permits car rental fee to soar 800% – JSOnline Reed Street Yards Street Farmer – NYTimes.com East Bay Express | News | You’re Not an Environmentalist If You’re Also a NIMBY The railroad not taken – JSOnline Alderman wants city to help finance New Land high-rise – JSOnline We must preserve the Hoan Bridge – BizTimes
Jul 13th, 2009 by Dave Reid
