Events
Life of Building 65 – Extraordinary & Uncertain
Building 65 is one of Milwaukee’s greatest and least commonly known architectural treasures. Please join us this Thursday for a discussion on this history of the building, neighborhood, and an inquiry into rehabilitation. See the attached flier for more information and forward to friends and colleagues who will be interested in attending. Life of Building 65 – Extraordinary & Uncertain Thursday, February 24, 2011 6pm Refreshments and Networking 7pm Panel Discussion You’re at 3533 North 27th Street. The building in front of you is shrouded in protective nets, windows are stabilized with lumber, and the landscape exhibits a dearth of human activity. Now rewind 70 years: The former A.O. Smith Research and Engineering Building, Building 65, is bustling with over 1,000 scientists and engineers from over 100 colleges and universities world-wide. Built by Chicago architects Holabird and Root (completed in 1931), this architectural feat was far ahead of its time. A masterful combination of design, engineering and business, its structure intrinsically maximized the use of light, air and space to provide an incredibly adaptable and climate-comfortable workspace for a company keen on researching and developing cutting-edge manufacturing processes and innovative machinery that would change the world. Currently, the A.O. Smith Research and Engineering Building is within the City of Milwaukee’s Economic Development Master Plan for the development of the 30th Street Industrial Corridor and what will be known as Century City Business Park. The purpose of the Master Plan is to “create…a long term vision for returning the corridor to a major business and jobs center.” Department of City Development commissioner Rocky Marcoux has no intention of demolishing the building, but the City’s purchase of the area is by no means a promise towards the architectural preservation and/or future restoration of the building. However, Commissioner Marcoux has been active in working with the city’s preservation community and the Century City neighborhood in order to bring this incredible building back to life.
Feb 22nd, 2011 by Dave Reid
Wind Turbine Public Meeting
Monday, March 14 at 6pm in the Bay View High School auditorium, 2751 S. Lenox St. More information.
Feb 18th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Urban Bicycle Standards in Five German and Dutch Cities
Mr. Gary Peterson, APA-WI Chapter President
Feb 18th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Art Planning as Part of Smart Growth and the Neighborhood Planning Process
Ms. Karin Wolf, Arts Program Administrator, Madison Arts Commission
Feb 18th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting
The Finance and Personnel Committee considers appropriations, finances, taxation, revenues, labor relations, personnel, pensions and other benefits, insurance, audits and city budget. The Finance and Personnel Committee meetings are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda
Feb 18th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting
The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee reviews issues relating to city development, zoning, historic preservation, incremental tax financing, building codes and housing projects. The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda
Feb 18th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting
The Community and Economic Development Committee hears matters relating to community development, block grants, job development, business improvement districts, city public relations, industrial land banks and revenue bonds, emerging business enterprises, recreation, cultural arts and the library system. The Community and Economic Development Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda
Feb 18th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
The Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA) is in independent agency authorized to hear appeals in matters relating to all zoning ordinances and to review zoning ordinance interpretations made by the Department of City Development. Because the Board acts somewhat like a court, it is called a quasi-judicial body and is required to follow accepted procedures and to fairly evaluate the relevant facts in each case that comes before it. The Board schedules approximately 15 hearings per year (one every three to four weeks) and hears roughly 700 cases each year. Agenda
Feb 16th, 2011 by Dave Reid
City Plan Commission Meeting
The City Plan Commission (CPC) is the City’s official planning body established under State statute and is responsible for master planning activities. The CPC advises the Common Council on a variety of land development issues including zoning map changes, revisions in the zoning ordinance, subdivision approvals, business improvement districts, street and alley vacations, public land disposition and acquisition, new streets and the approval of development plans in certain overlay districts. City Plan Commission (CPC) meetings are held in the First Floor Boardroom at the Department of City Development, 809 North Broadway, unless otherwise noted. Agenda
Feb 16th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Charting New Waters: National challenges, local solutions
Charting New Waters: A Call to Action to Address U.S. Freshwater Challenges is a groundbreaking report released by The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread and its partners on September 15, 2010, and presented to the Obama Administration at a meeting of federal agencies convened by the White House Council on Environmental Quality. This report is the culmination of an intensive two-year, diverse collaboration of leaders from business, nongovernmental organizations, agriculture, academia, government, foundations, and communities, and is believed to be the first such comprehensive, cross-sector examination of U.S. freshwater challenges and solutions. It explores the nature and breadth of these challenges, articulates potential solutions, and offers recommendations to ensure our freshwater resources are secure for the 21st century. In her presentation, Ms. Seidelman will outline this report’s findings, what lies ahead, and how this pertains to our region. SPEAKERS: Susie Seidelman, Environmental Program Associate The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread, Racine EXTRAS: See the Charting New Waters report at http://www.johnsonfdn.org/chartingnewwaters. LOCATION: UWM Union 240 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. Milwaukee, WI 53201
Feb 16th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Summer Soulstice Music Festival
It’s time to start thinking about original live music, high flying Division BMX stunt teams, Milwaukee’s dodge ball competition and enjoying an ice-cold Miller Beer on North Avenue! Summer Soulstice Music Festival, Milwaukee’s best street music festival, is back for our eleventh time – Saturday, June 18 on Milwaukee’s East Side. Now accepting band kits and dodge ball team inquiries. Vendor applications will be available in March. Contact Lisa Liljegren at 414.224.0212 or lliljegren@meyerwallis.com for more information.
Feb 15th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee Regular Meeting
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM) is an independent corporation created by state statute in 1958. The mission of the Redevelopment Authority is to eliminate blighting conditions that inhibit neighborhood reinvestment, to foster and promote business expansion and job creation, and to facilitate new business and housing development. Toward that end, the Redevelopment Authority: Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee meetings are held on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. in the First Floor Boardroom at the Department of City Development, 809 North Broadway. Agenda
Feb 9th, 2011 by Dave Reid
