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Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 06. July 2009
Saint John’s hopes to begin project in 2009 – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: MIAD narrows search for student housing in 3rd Ward – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Milwaukee 7 to host third Water Summit – BizTimes Ghazi’s Catalyst project at 4th and Wisconsin dead – JSOnline Wisconsin gets $35.6M for affordable housing – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: State budget accelerates Bradley Center funding – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Downtown Milwaukee parking costs below national average – BizTimes MMAC requests study of Hoan Bridge alternatives – BizTimes Cities brace for cuts to road money « The Daily Reporter Milwaukee edges up in population – JSOnline Alderman wants city to help finance New Land high-rise – JSOnline Neighborhood’s growth depends on Goldmann’s « The Daily Reporter Downtown Staybridge project gets temp receiver – JSOnline Legislative panel kills transit study plan after Doyle veto – JSOnline Governor’s budget good for business, jobs and investing in Wisconsin (WTN News) Development struggle at Hide House : The Bay View Compass Community Blogs – Blogs – SouthMilwaukeeNOW Doyle signs state budget, kills county sales tax – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Milwaukee edges up in population – JSOnline Doyle signs budget, vetoes proposed county sales tax increase – JSOnline Holloway slams Doyle on county sales tax veto – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Summerfest Guide: M&I lights up, rocks the Milwaukee skyline Interim receiver appointed for downtown Staybridge project – BizTimes
Jul 6th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 29. June 2009
Panel endorses art project along Park East Freeway corridor – JSOnline Restaurateur Davis tries again for downtown riverfront development – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Marketplace: Have a retail idea? Grand Avenue has free rent and more Airline influx may spell fare war – JSOnline Second Street job could spark development « The Daily Reporter Noise barrier offer meets wall of resistance « The Daily Reporter OnMilwaukee.com Marketplace: Zilber Park dedicated today at The Brewery Iceland investor wants receiver to complete Staybridge project – BizTimes Alderman proposes guideline for future Hoan Bridge changes – BizTimes Zilber Park dedication today at The Brewery – BizTimes Inconvenience posed by Zoo Interchange reconstruction concerns locals « The Daily Reporter Using federal stimulus money for high-speed rail improvements is good for everyone – JSOnline Marquette Law School adds new course to curriculum The Emerald Void – Features – Milwaukee Magazine Troubled Staybridge project could end up in receivership – JSOnline Southwest starting with six destinations from Milwaukee – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Midwest Airlines will be sold to Republic Airways – JSOnline Southwest Airlines to begin with 12 flights out of Milwaukee – BizTimes Democrats zoom in on property tax loophole – JSOnline Citizens Allied for Sane Highways: Zoo Interchange would destroy part of butterfly habitat Grand Avenue giving free rent for contest winner – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: The Bridge to Somewhere – BizTimes Southwest Airlines to begin with 12 flights out of Milwaukee – BizTimes Hoan Bridge reconstruction debate revs up « The Daily Reporter
Jun 29th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 22. June 2009
Blue Ribbon revival – JSOnline Alderman Bauman says among other conditions, any re-do of the Hoan Bridge must include pedestrian and bike access : The Bay View Compass Meeusen: Lakefront right location for water school – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: OnMilwaukee.com Politics: Task force seeks to update liquor license process Bauman decries budget handout for Drexel interchange – BizTimes Meeusen: Lakefront right location for water school – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Tunnel tying Menomonee Valley, south side to reopen – JSOnline Citizens Allied for Sane Highways: Senate budget gives Oak Creek an interchange Aldermen oppose Zoo Interchange expansion « The Daily Reporter Yes we can have regional mass transit – BizTimes Assembly bill would restore carry-in alcohol at Jazz in the Park County Board comments about dedicated funding amendment approval : The Bay View Compass Why not Calatrava for H2O school? – JSOnline Milwaukee’s west side blues – JSOnline The Political Environment: Highway Expansion A Dagger Pointed At Milwaukee’s West Side Milwaukee County pension costs to soar in 2010 – JSOnline Judge said sick leave ordinance ‘exceeds its grasps’ – BizTimes Downtown Aloft hotel to get $200,000 city loan – JSOnline Downtown Streetcar: No More Loop? « Walker’s Point Milwaukee Talkie: Milwaukee County’s disappearing budget "deficit" Parking garage at Pabst brewery tops off – BizTimes Council lets family submit plans before using eminent domain – JSOnline A little pocket of Bay View has been transformed « Haas414 Thought Process: Milwaukee – File #: 081647 – Resolution Creating a Joint Committee on Downtown Streetcar Implementation Issue is about improving the neighborhood, not land theft – JSOnline Harbor Commission wants more information on proposed UWM facility – JSOnline Hide House history prompts split decision « The Daily Reporter Transit measures in budget deserve approval – JSOnline Council orders furloughs, balks at snow fee increase – JSOnline We are one step closer for Transit in Southeast Wisconsin! « Coalition For Advancing Transit Bay View apartments project at former tannery hits road block – JSOnline Sydney Hih owners get another month to develop plan – JSOnline Downtown Aloft hotel to get $200,000 city loan – JSOnline Court rejects Kenilworth lawsuit « The Daily Reporter Milwaukee council approves streetcar planning panel – JSOnline http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wackmanpurchase.html Sydney Hih owners get another month to develop plan – JSOnline Ex-Heinemann’s to reopen as downtown pizzeria, lounge – JSOnline
Jun 22nd, 2009 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 15. June 2009
OnMilwaukee.com Living: City cycling with Dave Schlabowski OnMilwaukee.com Politics: Parks advocates set sights on transportation tax Budget proposals for sales tax, rental car fee draw mixed reviews – JSOnline Children’s health research center planned at UWM – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Judge finds city’s sick leave mandate unconstitutional – JSOnline Harbor Commissioners want more details from UWM on Freshwater school – JSOnline History could hamper Hide House redevelopment « The Daily Reporter Between the Bars: Understanding Lakefront Development OnMilwaukee.com Milwaukee Buzz: Meet Bicycle Collectives most dedicated volunteer Milwaukee area foreclosure rates decrease – BizTimes Pete’s Marketplace plans expansion – BizTimes Developer seeks city financing for downtown luxury high-rise – JSOnline State prevailing wage might hit affordable apartments – JSOnline Should city help finance New Land’s downtown high-rise? – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Music: River Rhythms will enforce no carry in policy Lane closures begin on I-94 – BizTimes OnMilwaukee.com Living: Bike Fed: Milwaukee cycling has grown 30 percent Bay View pushes for disclosure on development « The Daily Reporter A model city: Chicago displayed in miniature — chicagotribune.com The Takeaway: How Gentrification Changes a City Assembly Dems OK smaller Milwaukee County sales tax hike, budget pork – JSOnline Developer seeks city financing for downtown luxury high-rise – JSOnline City set to take family’s land – JSOnline History could hamper Hide House redevelopment « The Daily Reporter The Political Environment: City of Manitowoc Bears Some Of The Blame For the SS Badger’s Pollution OnMilwaukee.com Dining: Five Guys Burgers and Fries opening in Third Ward? OnMilwaukee.com Music: River Rhythms will enforce no carry in policy Public boarding school fails to attract legislative support – JSOnline
Jun 14th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 08. June 2009
More uses for lakefront than play and recreation – JSOnline Transit = Insurance « Walker’s Point Should wealthy seniors get property tax breaks? – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Marketplace: Downtown gets 24-hour parking areas “Be Heard”: Jordan In The Morning | Jazz In The Park « Unified Milwaukee Will the design community think big and support the H2O school? – JSOnline Bus bike racks require more muscle than mechanical skill – JSOnline Milwaukee-area housing values rebound – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: County Grounds sale could help fund express buses, Walker says – JSOnline Zoo Interchange job stuck in neutral « The Daily Reporter Waukesha may need less Lake Michigan water than predicted – JSOnline Ease up, Human Press Conference – JSOnline Zoo Interchange price tag: Do we get a new zoo with that? – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Milwaukee Buzz: Trying to clear the air regarding alcohol carry ins at Jazz in the Park Milwaukee economy shows some improvement in May – BizTimes No alcohol carry-ins at Jazz in the Park – BizTimes Hide House Lofts Zoo Interchange price tag: Do we get a new zoo with that? – JSOnline County supervisors test bike racks on buses – JSOnline Commission OKs Flynn’s reshaping of police districts – JSOnline Downtown Staybridge developers sued – JSOnline Work begins on $22M cleanup of KK River – The Business Journal of Milwaukee:
Jun 8th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 1st. June 2009
Milwaukee Talkie: The least objectionable of several undesirable options? Improve transit to take advantage of Milwaukee’s proximity to Chicago – BizTimes Riverwalk railing at The Edge condos will be completed – JSOnline Eco-Bay discussed, criticized : The Bay View Compass Finance Committee backs UWM funding – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Plan pushed to remake South Second Street – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Zoo Interchange reconstruction could cost $2.3 billion – JSOnline Weas acquires Columbia St. Mary’s near UWM campus – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: No Walk in the Park – JSOnline Bay View project prompts tax debate « The Daily Reporter Columbia St. Mary’s to sell buildings to developer; UWM interested – JSOnline Study Says Businesses and Residents Reap Rewards of Traffic-Calmed Streets « Columbusite Plale and Richards letter supports UMW Freshwater facility at former Pieces of Eight property : The Bay View Compass Solar senior housing plan gets cool reception (9:33 p.m. 5/26/09) « The Daily Reporter GLUEspace » Blog Archive » Water Panel Weak On Specifics Statewide prevailing wage provision moves forward – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Politics: An open letter to the County Board Water Privatization: An Indirect Tax Increase « Walker’s Point Some at UWM question plans – JSOnline Can water privatization keep Milwaukee’s budget afloat? – JSOnline UrbanCincy: Bicycle parking love
May 31st, 2009 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 25. May 2009
This week is WISCONSIN TRANSIT WEEK – Show Your Support for Transit!! « Coalition For Advancing Transit An open letter to County Supervisor Weishan and the County Board ThinkMKE – Why the Lakefront for the School of Freshwater Sciences? Milwaukee Renewable Energy: Sustainable energy research center planned for Milwaukee Stimulus rules thwart city of Milwaukee training efforts « The Daily Reporter OnMilwaukee.com Living: ThinkTank gets smart about community activism MU Law School launches water law curriculum – BizTimes MU College of Engineering receives $5 million donation – BizTimes New Berlin request for lake water approved, a first under Great Lakes Compact – JSOnline Scott Walker comments about county land sale to UWM : The Bay View Compass Cognitive Dissidence: County Board Fails To Learn From Past Mistakes County Board approves land sale to UWM – JSOnline Milwaukee County Board approves land sale to UWM – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: DNR approves New Berlin water deal – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: County OKs UWM land sale « The Daily Reporter Butterfly fans seek more protection in County Grounds sale – JSOnline Marquette engineering school gets $5M for renewable energy chair – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: California couple gives $5 million to MU engineering school – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Milwaukee Buzz: New bowling ball bling and jewelry adorn Riverwalk Marquette to launch water law program – JSOnline City losing patience with Gipfel building « The Daily Reporter History repeats for Sydney Hih « The Daily Reporter City plans TIF district for Menomonee Valley project – BizTimes Southwest Airlines to fly out of Milwaukee – JSOnline May 26 meeting, public comment re proposed Eco-Bay development for former Army Reserve site : The Bay View Compass Riverfront party, events venue planned – JSOnline Talking public art, enough to make one cry – JSOnline Cognitive Dissidence: Don’t Let The Butterflies Flutter By Commission holds off on granting Sydney Hih historic preservation (8:45 p.m. 5/18/09) « The Daily Reporter Boris Johnson’s ‘near-death experience’ with lorry caught on CCTV | Politics | guardian.co.uk Chicago Reader Blogs: Clout City Main campus still in play for UWM engineering building « The Daily Reporter Sobelman’s adding new location on east side – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Dining: The Burger Joint continues Brady Street tradition
May 25th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 18. May 2009
Survey says: UWM faculty members oppose campus « The Daily Reporter Capital projects force budget balancing act « The Daily Reporter Veterans housing planned for west side – JSOnline Milwaukee to receive $2 million in EPA funding – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Deal of the Week – BizTimes: County Board committee approves land sale for UWM School of Engineering Japanese restaurant planned for The Point on the River – BizTimes New ultra-green houses planned – JSOnline Lakefront Showdown – Murphy’s Law – Milwaukee Magazine Milwaukee County pension scandal trial primer – JSOnline Milwaukee County’s deficit grows; 2010 could be worse – JSOnline City boosts fines for untidy yards – JSOnline
May 18th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 11. May 2009
UWM argues for lakefront site – JSOnline UWM clings to lakefront water school « The Daily Reporter UWM: Pieces of Eight site is great for water school – JSOnline Milwaukee Renewable Energy: Innovative energy efficient apartment building opens for low-income Milwaukee residents Meeting May 26 to discuss HACM Eco Bay proposal for former Army Reserve site : The Bay View Compass UWM project site raises concerns « The Daily Reporter Housing Authority plans "net zero energy" development in Bay View – BizTimes Solar housing development proposed for Bay View – JSOnline ThirdCoast Digest – Flash Mob Architects Invade Milwaukee Growing Power wins Kellogg grant – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Compromise gives Milwaukee nearly 40% of road stimulus dollars – JSOnline MilwaukeeWorld: EAST VILLAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT FACES CHALLENGE Construction begins for Third Ward apartment development – BizTimes UWM to present lakefront plans for new water program – JSOnline Downer Ave. hotel plans in flux – JSOnline Barrett: Unpaid furloughs of city workers may be needed – JSOnline Affordable housing lacks money « The Daily Reporter Greener Milwaukee Blog: Water Technology talks with… Rich Meeusen RTA plan disappoints transit groups « The Daily Reporter Cognitive Dissidence: The Lesson The County Board Still Has Difficulty Learning Park Lafayette sales center could face eviction – JSOnline Transit plans could see even more changes – JSOnline Lehman a lightning rod in regional transit authority issue – JSOnline Completion of downtown Staybridge Suites delayed – JSOnline Old Navy to leave Shops of Grand Avenue – JSOnline High-speed rail pushed to connect Chicago, Twin Cities – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Broderick: put UWM water facility at Transit Center – JSOnline Panel recommends bus service for high-speed ferry – JSOnline Construction begins for Third Ward apartment development – BizTimes UWM to present lakefront plans for new water program – JSOnline
May 11th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 04. May 2009
“Neighborhood Project”: Week Three, A Milwaukee Melting Pot « Unified Milwaukee OnMilwaukee.com Travel & Visitors Guide: Growing Power plants change in Chicago Milwaukee Businessman Says Water Is City’s Future – Milwaukee News Story – WISN Milwaukee Milwaukee pops a wheelie | Features | City Life | Milwaukee | Decider Joint Finance votes to separate transit authorities – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: State headlines: Joint Finance Committee OKs RTAs – BizTimes RTAs approved for southeast Wisconsin, Dane County « The Daily Reporter OnMilwaukee.com Milwaukee Buzz: First State, then Kilbourn, next Clybourn Finance panel backs transit board, sales tax – JSOnline Wauwatosa business groups support county land sale to UWM – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Planners temporarily stymied in determining stimulus spending – JSOnline Environmental group challenges Waukesha water rate increase plan – JSOnline WHEDA announces $300 million in tax credits for affordable housing project – BizTimes Cognitive Dissidence: More Izzy And The Monarchs OnMilwaukee.com Marketplace: May is Project EverGreen month in Milwaukee “Be Heard”: Downtown Milwaukee Dreaming « Unified Milwaukee Calm Down « Walker’s Point The Political Environment: WisDOT Should Not Be Allowed To Disregard Federal Stimulus Law Pedal power : The Bay View Compass Santiago: ‘Biggest difference’ to be made at UWM – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: High-speed rail pushed to connect Chicago, Twin Cities – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Making bad sausage – JSOnline Stritch kills Cousin’s Center project « The Daily Reporter
May 4th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 27. April 2009
RTA lobbying increases as lawmakers waver Alderman wants to green-light TIF money for streets The Edge condo complex opens – JSOnline Developer: no apartments at Park Lafayette – JSOnline MATC seeks bids for 6-acre Milwaukee solar farm OnMilwaukee.com Arts & Entertainment: Five questions for the United Performing Arts Fund Grocery store planned for Brady Street neighborhood – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Cognitive Dissidence: County Board Members Forget What Day It Is Veolia donates $1.5M for water research – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: MilwaukeeWorld: COUNTY BOARD DIPS PINKY TOE INTO VAST OCEAN OF INTERNET Nehring’s Family Market planned for Brady and Water – JSOnline Real Estate Weekly for Wednesday, April 22, 2009 – BizTimes Study: Milwaukee housing market undervalued – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: OnMilwaukee.com Bars & Clubs: Black Rose sprouts up on the East Side JS Online: High-rise envisioned ‘where east side meets downtown’ Upscale grocery store plans develop for downtown Milwaukee – JSOnline University Club Tower contractors hit with lawsuit – JSOnline Grocery store planned for Brady Street neighborhood – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Renewable energy facility proposed for Port of Milwaukee land – JSOnline Pabst shows signs of life – JSOnline Hare Strigenz moves to 3rd Ward Firehouse – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Habhegger looking for new home – JSOnline RTA lobbying increases as lawmakers waver Alderman wants to green-light TIF money for streets Real Estate Weekly for Wednesday, April 22, 2009 – BizTimes Will there be city help for Park East proposal? – JSOnline Planners approve turning Waynz World rec center into labor temple – JSOnline Manpower Inc. – Manpower Inc. World Headquarters First New Construction Project in Milwaukee To Achieve LEED Gold Certification Hyatt hopes to attract more customers now that renovations are done – JSOnline
Apr 27th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 20. April 2009
Hope, stress mingle over I-94 work UW President: Santiago said move would not be about pay – JSOnline Bryant & Stratton to open campus at Bayshore, expand downtown Milwaukee campus – BizTimes Law firm considers anchoring new project – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Gokhman, Lee alter plans for Downer Avenue hotel – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Despite win at City Hall, Milwaukee still lacks a plan for public art – JSOnline Fed to invest $13 billion in nationwide high-speed rail project – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Obama says Midwest high-speed train is ‘close to my heart’ – BizTimes Rehab projects compete for tax credits – JSOnline Landowner resists Milwaukee’s bid for property The art criticism you’ve dreamed of (part 1) – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Milwaukee Buzz: Two Downtown traffic gripes Pfister Hotel launches artist-in-residence program – BizTimes Between the Bars: Milwaukee Should be More Receptive to Art Yay for old school – JSOnline Real Estate Weekly for Wednesday, April 15, 2009 – BizTimes Barrett launches Milwaukee economic stimulus website – BizTimes How Barrett Could Take Over the Schools – Murphy’s Law – Milwaukee Magazine State superintendent may use power to impose major change on MPS – JSOnline Primer on the Janet Zweig Project – JSOnline Aldermen approve public art project for Wisconsin Ave. – JSOnline Midwestern governors unite to support high-speed intercity passenger rail – BizTimes The Janet Zweig controversy: It was all a dream! | Features | City Life | Arts | Milwaukee | Decider General Growth Properties Files for Bankruptcy – DealBook Blog – NYTimes.com Former Prospect Mall could become apartments – JSOnline Amtrak joins Mets at Citi Field’s Acela Club | mets.com: Official Info Former Blue Cross headquarters sold for $7 million – JSOnline
Apr 19th, 2009 by Dave Reid
