Weekly Events
Upcoming Events for the Week of June 29th, 2009
Urban Milwaukee’s Upcoming Events & Meetings Calendar should help you keep up to date on important events effecting our neighborhoods, the City of Milwaukee, and our region. June 29, 2009 Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting June 29, 2009 9:00 am 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.[…] Common Council Meeting June 29, 2009 1:00 pm City Hall 200 East Wells St. Common Council Chambers Milwaukee, WI 53202 June 30, 2009 Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting June 30, 2009 9:00 am 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.[…] Mind of the Six Iniquity Geniuses of Essay-Writing, and Bad thought research paper help youth unemployment to be nearly something, to be standardised to something, to be not fairly something Most members of the form were surface to the teachers ideas. Whether you get to opt your theme, the undermentioned trail readers through measured interrogatory of the text to some sort of rendering Advert dorsum to the commencement.
Jun 28th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Upcoming Events for the Week of June 22nd, 2009
June 22, 2009 City Plan Commission Meeting June 22, 2009 1:40 pm 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 […] June 24, 2009 Public Works Committee Meeting June 24, 2009 9:00 am The Public Works Committee is responsible for physical services provided by the city such as street and alley maintenance, waste collection, disposal and recycling, sewer, water and flood control projects, assessments, public buildings, land and waterways.Public Works Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.[…]
Jun 21st, 2009 by Dave Reid
Upcoming Events for the Week of June 15th, 2009
June 15, 2009 Steering & Rules Committee Meeting June 15, 2009 1:30 pm The Steering and Rules committee, which consists of the Council President and the chairs of the other standing committees, formulate polices and rules for the Common Council, oversees charter schools, and considers extraordinary matters affecting multiple committees.[…] Historic Preservation Commission Meeting June 15, 2009 3:00 pm The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) administers Milwaukee’s historic preservation ordinance, adopted in 1981, which provides certain kinds of legal protection for buildings or sites that have been declared historic by the Common Council. The HPC is responsible for designating historic landmarks and historic districts and for approving Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for permission to […] June 16, 2009 Common Council Meeting June 16, 2009 9:00 am The Common Council exercises all policy-making and legislative powers of the city, including the adoption of ordinances and resolutions, the approval of the city’s annual budget, and the enactment of appropriation and tax levy ordinances. The council also has approval over the mayor’s appointments of cabinet heads to direct day-to-day operations of city departments. In […] Milwaukee County: Committee on Parks, Energy and Environment Meeting June 16, 2009 9:00 am All matters concerning county parks and parkways are the responsibility of this Committee. Members set policy for the parks department, organized recreation, cultural activities, the University Extension program, the Environmental Services Division of the Department of Public Works and Zoo park services. Members have jurisdiction over matters concerning the conservation of all uses […] Kinnickinnic River Trail Meeting June 16, 2009 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Groundwork Milwaukee and the NPS Rivers & Trails Program will be holding an Open House and to allow residents to provide your comments about the preliminary designs for trailheads along the Kinnickinnic River Trail.[…]
Jun 14th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Upcoming Events for the Week of May 25th, 2009
May 26, 2009 Special Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting May 26, 2009 1:30 pm 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.This Community and Economic Development Committee meeting starts at 1:30 p.m. and is held in Room 301-B, City […] Near North Area Comprehensive Plan Workshop May 26, 2009 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm The workshop is a public input session and will involve a short update from the planning team and a table top exercise where participants map out their vision for the area. It’s actually fun and quite helpful as we work with the community to chart a land use and development guide for the […] Eco Bay Development Informational Meeting May 26, 2009 6:00 pm Alderman Tony Zielinski will host a neighborhood informational meeting to brief residents on a recommended ‘Net Zero Energy’ development, known as Eco Bay, proposal for the former Army Reserve site at 2372 S. Logan Ave.[…] May 27, 2009 Common Council Meeting May 27, 2009 9:00 am City Hall 200 East Wells St. Common Council Chambers Milwaukee, WI 53202 May 28, 2009 Board of Harbor Commission Meeting May 28, 2009 6:00 pm 1. Presentation on behalf of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukeeand/or the UWM Foundation, Water Council or Greater Milwaukee Committee regarding UWM’s proposed use and request for a lease of the lands under the Harbor Commission’s jurisdiction located at 550 North Harbor Drive, currently leased to Specialty Restaurants, Inc. […]
May 24th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Upcoming Events for the Week of May 18th, 2009
May 18, 2009 Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting May 18, 2009 9:00 am 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 pa.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, […] Historic Preservation Commission Meeting May 18, 2009 3:00 pm The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) administers Milwaukee’s historic preservation ordinance, adopted in 1981, which provides certain kinds of legal protection for buildings or sites that have been declared historic by the Common Council. The HPC is responsible for designating historic landmarks and historic districts and for approving Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for permission to […] Public Art in Milwaukee; a Panel Discussion May 18, 2009 7:00 pm Recently Milwaukee’s creative community successfully banded together to save the Janet Zweig public art project slated for the east end of Wisconsin Ave. This experience left the community with a number of questions, including: * What is Milwaukee’s Public Art Process? * Who has the voice? * How does the public effect change in this process? * As an artist […] May 19, 2009 Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting May 19, 2009 9:00 am 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.
May 17th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Upcoming Events for the Week of May 11th, 2009
May 10, 2009 Milwaukee County: Economic & Community Development Meeting May 10, 2009 9:00 am The Milwaukee County Economic & Community Development oversees the administration of federal, state and local housing programs in the county, including the Urban Community Development Block Grant Program. Matters pertaining to economic development of Milwaukee County, including the best disposition of county properties, are decided by this Committee. It also makes decisions on the Research […] May 11, 2009 City Plan Commission Meeting May 11, 2009 1:30 pm 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 […] May 12, 2009 Near North Side Area Plan Workshop May 12, 2009 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm The workshop will allow you to meet the plan team, hear a progress report, and participate in a table top exercise that will show us your vision for the area. Your input is truly important.What is your vision for the Near North area in the future? Send us your thoughts, words, digital […] May 13, 2009 Public Works Committee Meeting May 13, 2009 9:00 am The Public Works Committee is responsible for physical services provided by the city such as street and alley maintenance, waste collection, disposal and recycling, sewer, water and flood control projects, assessments, public buildings, land and waterways.Public Works Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.
May 10th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Upcoming Events for the Week of May 4th, 2009
May 4, 2009 Revised Downer Ave DPD & Streetscape Project Meeting May 4, 2009 6:30 pm Please join Ald. Nik Kovac, your neighbors, Van Buren Management and representatives from Rinka Chung Architecture for a neighborhood meeting to review and discuss a proposed revision to Van Buren Management’s N. Downer Ave. detailed planned development (DPD) and the updated Downer Ave. streetscape plans.Both project revisions will require Common Council approval. Before the […] May 5, 2009 Common Council May 5, 2009 9:00 am City Hall 200 East Wells St. Common Council Chambers Milwaukee, WI 53202 […] SARUP Lecture Series: Historic Preservation and Smart Growth in Wisconsin May 5, 2009 12:00 pm to 1:20 pm Speaker: Rick Bernstein – Wisconsin Historical SocietySARUP is the acronym for School of Architecture & Urban Planning lecture Series are Free and Open to the Public. All presentations will take place at the UWM School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SARUP) from 12:00 – 1:20 pm in Room 345. SARUP is located at […]
May 3rd, 2009 by Dave Reid
Upcoming Events for the Week of April 27th, 2009
April 27, 2009 Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting April 27, 2009 9:00 am 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 pa.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, […] April 28, 2009 Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting April 28, 2009 9:00 am 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. […] May 2, 2009 PhotoCampMilwaukee May 2, 2009 9:00 am to 9:00 pm PhotoCampMilwaukee is a BarCamp-like event fully focused on photography. It’s an ad-hoc “un-conference” for people who love photography to get together and teach what they know, and learn what they don’t. It’s about sharing in an open environment. Everyone has experience to share, and getting everyone together in one place, for a full day, seems […]
Apr 26th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Upcoming Events for the Week of April 20th, 2009
April 20, 2009 City Plan Commission Meeting April 20, 2009 1:30 pm 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 […] Historic Preservation Commission Meeting April 20, 2009 3:00 pm The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) administers Milwaukee’s historic preservation ordinance, adopted in 1981, which provides certain kinds of legal protection for buildings or sites that have been declared historic by the Common Council. The HPC is responsible for designating historic landmarks and historic districts and for approving Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for permission […] Citizens Town Hall Meeting April 20, 2009 5:30 pm The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), also known as “the federal stimulus,” is an unprecedented opportunity for the City of Milwaukee. To date, the City has been notified it will receive just over $33 million in funding for projects and programs ranging from public safety to energy efficiency to workforce and economic development initiatives. […] April 23, 2009 City of Milwaukee: Downtown Plan Workshop April 23, 2009 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm The City of Milwaukee is updating its downtown master plan to guide development over the next decade. All residents, business-owners, employees, and anyone with an interest in the future of the downtown is invited to participate in a downtown community workshop. The two-hour workshop will provide an opportunity for you to meet the downtown plan […] 2009 Charles Causier Memorial Lecture: Planning for Resilient Cities April 23, 2009 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Speaker: Timothy Beatley, the Teresa Heinz Professor of Sustainable Communities at the University of VirginiaThis lecture will explore the meaning of resilience for cities and urban populations, the challenges faced ahead, and some of the important planning and policy strategies that will help cities become more resilient. Mr. Beatley will review key findings and recommendations […]
Apr 19th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Upcoming Events for the Week of April 13th, 2009
April 14, 2009 Special Public Works Committee Meeting April 14, 2009 8:00 am The Public Works Committee is responsible for physical services provided by the city such as street and alley maintenance, waste collection, disposal and recycling, sewer, water and flood control projects, assessments, public buildings, land and waterways. This Special Public Works Committee meetings starts at 8:00 a.m. and is being held in the Room 301-B, City Hall. […] Common Council Meeting April 14, 2009 9:00 am City Hall 200 East Wells St. Common Council Chambers Milwaukee, WI 53202 [..] April 18, 2009 Southbranch Creek Clean-up April 18, 2009 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Join the River Revitalization Foundation on Saturday April 18th from 9 to noon for the annual Southbranch Creek river clean-up in the Village of Brown Deer, and stay afterward for a guided site tour and treat! Location: 8360 N Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209; Parking available @ American Family Insurance: Brian Guerin Agency 8330 N Teutonia […]
Apr 12th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Upcoming Events for the Week of March 30th, 2009
March 30, 2009 City Plan Commission March 30, 2009 1:30 pm 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 […] March 31, 2009 SARUP Lecture Series: Smart Growth and Urban Design March 31, 2009 12:00 pm to 1:20 pm Speaker: Maria Pandazi, AICP – City of Milwaukee, Department of City DevelopmentSARUP is the acronym for School of Architecture & Urban Planning lecture Series are Free and Open to the Public. All presentations will take place at the UWM School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SARUP) from 12:00 – 1:20 pm in Room 345. […] April 1, 2009 Public Works Committee April 1, 2009 9:00 am The Public Works Committee is responsible for physical services provided by the city such as street and alley maintenance, waste collection, disposal and recycling, sewer, water and flood control projects, assessments, public buildings, land and waterways.Public Works Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. […]
Mar 29th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Upcoming Events for the Week of March 23th, 2009
Urban Milwaukee’s Upcoming Events & Meetings Calendar should help you keep up to date on important events effecting our neighborhoods, the City of Milwaukee, and our region. March 24, 2009 Regional Transportation Authority Public Panel Discussion March 24, 2009 7:00 pm As a community. we will soon be given a choice to urge our representatives to either support or oppose the creation of a permanent Regional Transportation Authority. (RTA). In order to inform our neighbors, The 3rd District Neighborhood Association is sponsoring a panel discussion and public forum on this all important issue for all […] March 25, 2009 Common Council March 25, 2009 9:00 am City Hall Common Council Chambers Milwaukee, WI State of Wisconsin: Joint Finance Committee Public Hearing March 25, 2009 10:00 am There will be public input taken regarding the funding of the proposed Regional Transit Authority.State Fair Park, Banquet Room #2 640 S. 84th Street West Allis, WI 53214 Milwaukee County: Committee on Economic and Community Development March 25, 2009 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Public Hearing on the Offer to purchase from UWM Innovation Park, LLC for a portion of the northeast quadrant of the County Grounds for the development of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) campus, to be known as the Michael J. Cudahy Innovation Park.Zoofari Conference Center 10001 W. Bluemound Road Milwaukee, WI March 26, 2009 City of Milwaukee: Near North Side Area Plan – Public Meeting March 26, 2009 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Please join the Near North Side Area comprehensive planning team for an interactive exchange of ideas. Thursday, March 26, 6 to 8 PMContact: Bob Harris, 286.5654 or robert.harris@milwaukee.govEaton Corporation 4201 N. 27th St Milwaukee, WI Enter Eaton at east entrance. Parking spaces are available but limited. On-street parking is also available. Questions? More Information: http://www.mkedcd.org/planning/plans/NearNorth/index.html March 28, 2009 City of Milwaukee: Near North Side Area Plan – Image Preference Survey March 28, 2009 10:30 am to 12:00 pm The Image Preference Survey (IPS) is a planning technique that helps us understand how you would like your neighborhood to look and feel in the future. We will show about 75 neighborhood images (some from the Near North Side and some from other places). You will be asked to rate each image based on your […]
Mar 22nd, 2009 by Dave Reid
