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Alderman Davis co-sponsors Community Build Day
Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. invites residents to participate in a community build day.
Sep 26th, 2014 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Resolution seeks equal treatment for projects that require moving utilities
News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman
Sep 19th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
High Impact Repaving Projects Continue: South 2nd Street
Repaving begins Monday, September 15, 2014
Sep 14th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
Department of Public Works Services For the August 29-September 1, 2014 Holiday and Furlough Weekend
City of Milwaukee government offices will be closed on Friday, August 29 for a mandatory furlough day and Monday, September 1for the Labor Day holiday.
Aug 27th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
High Impact Repaving Projects Continue: North Prospect and North Farwell Avenues Next on the Schedule
Beginning Wednesday, August 20, 2014, North Prospect Avenue from East Kilbourn Avenue to East Ogden Street, and North Farwell Avenue from East Brady Street to North Prospect Avenue, will be resurfaced with asphalt pavement, weather permitting.
Aug 19th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
Cyclists, city officials gearing up for seventh annual Riverwest 24
Riverwest 24 Starts tonight -- News release from Alds. Kovac and Coggs
Jul 25th, 2014 by Nik Kovac
“Controversy” Over Swing Park?
Architect blasts city for altering her design. Are her complaints valid?
Jul 25th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Work coming next week for stretch of heavily-traveled west side roadway
The stretch of N. Hawley Rd./N. 55th St. from W. Vliet St. to W. Lisbon Ave. will be closed to all traffic during high-impact paving work that will begin on Monday, July 28.
Jul 24th, 2014 by Michael Murphy
The Swings are Back — and Better than Before
Guerrilla urbanism triumphs, as “magical” swings re-installed under Holton Avenue Bridge.
Jul 23rd, 2014 by Dave Reid
Uber and Lyft Legalized in Milwaukee
Taxis for anyone who wants to drive one. Uber and Lyft are legal. And someone will probably sue the city to stop this.
Jul 22nd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Temporary No Parking Downtown & Historic Third Ward for Storm the Bastille Run/Walk
Enforcement begins Thursday, July 10 at 5:00 p.m.
Jul 10th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
Easy Parking in Downtown Milwaukee?
City unveils sign system to guide drivers to garages with available parking spots.
Jun 27th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Tom Barrett and the Department of Public Works Announce New Advanced Parking Guidance System in Downtown Milwaukee
Electronic signs with parking information are “live”
Jun 25th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
Bridge Repair Threatens Bakery’s Business
Popular Amaranth Bakery given only 24 hours notice by city; Lisbon Ave. bridge will be shut down till November.
Jun 25th, 2014 by Patrick Leary
West Lisbon Avenue Bridge Replacement Project Begins June 16, 2014
Project expected to be completed in November 2014
Jun 13th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
Bargain Deals to Save the Environment
City works with Norseman Plastics to create low-cost rain barrels and compost bins.
Jun 13th, 2014 by Patrick Leary
St. Paul Bridge is Reopened
Key connection to Third Ward and Summerfest is completed on time and on budget.
Jun 12th, 2014 by Lisa Bonvissuto
City of Milwaukee Hosts Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale – June 7th
The City of Milwaukee will host a one-day-only, first-come first-served backyard compost bin and rain barrel sale on Saturday, June 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Washington Park parking lot at N. 40th St. and W. Galena St.
May 27th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
West Hampton Avenue Construction Project Begins May 21, 2014
Beginning Wednesday, May 21, 2014 the City of Milwaukee will reconstruct West Hampton Avenue from North Teutonia to North Green Bay avenues. The project completion date is expected to be November 1, 2014.
May 27th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
A New Park for the City
The city, Associated Bank and Newaukee cooperate on a new park being created at MLK Dr. and McKinley Ave.
May 22nd, 2014 by Brett Kihlmire
West Hampton Avenue Construction Project Begins May 21, 2014
Beginning Wednesday, May 21, 2014 the City of Milwaukee will reconstruct West Hampton Avenue from North Teutonia to North Green Bay avenues. The project completion date is expected to be November 1, 2014.
May 20th, 2014 by Press Release
Milwaukee Water Works – Update on water main breaks advisory
On Saturday, May 17, 2014, the Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) identified a leak on an 84-inch water main located outside the Texas Avenue Pumping Station.
May 19th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
Mayor Tom Barrett Welcomes New Pothole Workers
Transitional Jobs Program participants begin their on-the-job training with DPW
May 16th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
Residents Debate Beerline Trail Extension
Riverwest Artery trail would follow RR right of way into Harambee neighborhood.
May 16th, 2014 by Jabril Faraj
Meeting reminder from Alderman Nik Kovac
Alderman Nik Kovac invites you to attend a 3rd District town hall meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. TONIGHT, April 30 in the library at Riverside University High School.
Apr 30th, 2014 by Nik Kovac
A Streetcar Named Cooperation?
Republicans force city to pay to relocate utilities for streetcar and Barrett calls for cooperation from We Energies to keep costs down.
Apr 27th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Mayor Tom Barrett to Participate in Project Clean & Green with Department of Public Works Sanitation Crew
Mayor to help pick up unwanted bulky items and promote using Self-Help Centers
Apr 17th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
City of Milwaukee Announces 2014 Project Clean & Green Program Dates
Citywide clean-up effort runs April 14-June 4, 2014
Apr 7th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
The Sadly Sinking City
A declining water table is causing wooden piles below downtown buildings to rot. The latest casualty: a 1904 building across from the convention center was demolished.
Mar 19th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Mayor Tom Barrett’s 2014 State of the City Address
Milwaukee February 24, 2014 As Prepared for Delivery
Feb 24th, 2014 by Tom Barrett
Public Works Committee to again discuss pedal tavern legislation
Uber ride-sharing file, pothole policies/procedures and energy production measure also on tap for Wednesday’s meeting
Feb 18th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Under new configuration, Finance and Personnel Committee will continue precedent of fiscal responsibility
I would like to thank Common Council President Michael Murphy for entrusting me with the responsibility of chairing the City of Milwaukee’s Finance and Personnel Committee.
Feb 14th, 2014 by Nik Kovac
City Agrees to Plow Hank Aaron Trail
Finally some progress. How my advocacy with state and city officials paid off.
Feb 7th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Welcomes New Board Members
Milwaukee Repertory Theater is pleased to announce that Cecilia Gilbert, W. Randall McKennie, Gregory C. Oberland, Harry Richard Quadracci Ewens, PhD and Ed Seaberg have recently joined The Rep’s Board of Trustees.
Jan 30th, 2014 by Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Report details special event permit data, including scofflaws
The newly released Special Event Permit Office 2013 Report issued by the Department of Public Works shows the city took in $436,360 in fees last year.
Jan 23rd, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Arrest Those Who Bike in Winter, Mayor Says
Comments from Watertown, NY official raise serious issues about how bikers are treated, including in Wisconsin.
Jan 17th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
City Goes Into Demolition Business
DPW will now handle 20% of homes razed rather than hiring private contractors.
Jan 13th, 2014 by Scottie Lee Meyers
Why I’m Boycotting the Farmers Market
Though the state signed an MOU promising to snow plow the bike trail leading to the Winter Farmers Market, they aren't doing it.
Jan 10th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
How To Avoid Getting Ticketed or Towed in Snowstorm
All the cars making short trips in the city make snowplowing difficult. Try walking or biking.
Dec 20th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
City of Milwaukee New Virtual Night Parking Permits On Sale Beginning December 20
Overnight parkers may buy their 2014 annual or 4-month permits this Friday
Dec 19th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
Cold Weather Advice: Prevent Water Pipes and Water Meters from Freezing
Cold Weather Advice: Prevent Water Pipes and Water Meters from Freezing
Dec 12th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
Alderman Donovan to Mayor Barrett: “What is happening with the streetcar project?”
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan December 3, 2013
Dec 3rd, 2013 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Grand Opening of KK River Bike Trail
Despite rainy weather, Mayor Barrett and a host of politicians celebrated the new bike trail.
Oct 14th, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
Grand Opening of KK River Bike Trail!
Celebration Saturday of newest part of trail whose origins go back more than a decade.
Oct 11th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Is Traffic Always Bad?
Actually it's often a good thing, and city policies should take that into consideration.
Aug 28th, 2013 by John Norquist
Milwaukee Gets Ready to Cut Ribbon on First Parklet in City
Public Invited to Grand Opening of ‘Curbside Dining Deck’ Today
Aug 23rd, 2013 by East Side BID
North 27th Street Construction Project Begins August 21, 2013
Project expected to be completed by December 2013
Aug 20th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
Milwaukee Gets Ready to Cut Ribbon on First Parklet in City
Public Invited to Grand Opening of ‘Curbside Dining Deck’ Aug. 23rd
Aug 19th, 2013 by East Side BID
Tall Grass/Noxious Weeds Ordinance Change Now in Effect in the City of Milwaukee
Amended City Ordinance 80-17-2 & 80-17-6 took effect August 10
Aug 12th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
Grand Opening of Marsupial Bridge Connector
Hurrah! Newly-opened Trestle Stair connects Marsupial Bridge to Commerce Street and better knits neighborhoods.
Aug 8th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Intersection of North Water Street and East Clybourn Street to Be Repaved
Project takes place Thursday morning, July 25th, 2013
Jul 24th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
“Wait, Wait, Wait”
The city’s new audio crosswalk alerts are annoying -- and potentially dangerous.
Jul 2nd, 2013 by Tom Bamberger
Department of Public Works Services For the July 4-7, 2013 Holiday Day Weekend
Service announcement
Jul 1st, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
Bike Sharing and Permeable Pavement
City committee approves spending $100,000 on bike sharing in Walker’s Point, and the MMSD will experiment with permeable pavement.
Jun 21st, 2013 by Dave Reid
Celebrate Bike to Work Week with Mayor Tom Barrett, Alderpersons, and The Wisconsin Bike Federation
Bike to Work Week is May 13-18, 2013
May 10th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
Proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits, improve taxi service to get Thursday committee hearing
A proposed city ordinance introduced by Alderman Robert J. Bauman seeking to repeal the city’s cap on issuing new public passenger vehicle permits and to establish new requirements aimed at improving taxicab services in the city will be discussed TOMORROW (Thursday, April 18) during a public hearing before the Common Council’s Public Safety Committee.
Apr 17th, 2013 by Ald. Bob Bauman
City of Milwaukee Announces 2013 Project Clean & Green Program Dates
Citywide clean-up effort runs April 15-June 4, 2013
Apr 11th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
New City Law Fails to Help Black Contractors
2012 ordinance aimed to give more access but only 1 of 125 contracts went to black-owned businesses.
Apr 11th, 2013 by Heather Ronaldson
Milwaukee Jobs Act components get boost from Council
The Common Council has approved changes that will make it easier for groups and businesses to help implement key components of the Milwaukee Jobs Act, which could help put dozens of city residents in new jobs this summer.
Apr 9th, 2013 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
The Arrogance of Summerfest
Why the tax-exempt, city-supported non-profit should be transparent about its director’s salary.
Apr 9th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Consumer voices sought on proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits
Public hearing continues on Friday, March 8 at City Hall
Mar 6th, 2013 by Ald. Bob Bauman
A Historic Milwaukee Celebration
Plus: A national green award for The Brewery; and bringing fruit trees to Walker's Point.
Feb 28th, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
The City of Milwaukee Declares a Snow Emergency
City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Commissioner of Public Works Ghassan Korban has declared a snow emergency effective from 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 27 until 5:00 A.M. Thursday, February 28 to facilitate effective curb-to-curb plowing on main arterials. During a snow emergency: Night parking regulations go into effect from 11 PM to 6 AM (instead of 2AM to 6AM) No parking is allowed on arterials, bus lines, or thru-highways from 11PM to 6AM No parking on the side of residential streets signed “No Parking During Snow Emergency” or “No Parking from December 1st to March 1st” or “No Parking Anytime”. Posted signs for other parking restrictions must be obeyed, specifically the “4 inch rule” sign Comply with the alternate side street parking on other residential streets. Vehicles parked on streets designated as “Snow Route Tow Away Zones” will be ticketed and towed when a snow emergency is declared. Citizens are urged to follow these restrictions to allow for the most effective and complete plowing of City streets. If your car is towed, the City’s Tow Lot will extend its customer service and telephone inquiry hours to 7 AM to 7 PM on Thursday, February 28. Normal hours – 8 AM to 6 PM – will resume on Friday, March 1. Milwaukee Public Schools has designated playgrounds available for off street parking during snow emergencies from 7PM to 7AM. To see a list of designated MPS playgrounds and citywide parking regulations, residents can go to www.milwaukee.gov/mpw – click on the “More on all City Parking Regulations” link and scroll down to MPS Parking for Snow Emergencies. Residents can also call the City Call Center at 286-CITY (2489).
Feb 27th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
Proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits gets Friday hearing
Measure also calls for more frequent vehicle inspections, vehicle upgrades
Feb 5th, 2013 by Ald. Bob Bauman
The Problem with Icy Trails
The city and county do a much better job of plowing and clearing streets than bike trails. That won't change until bikers start complaining.
Feb 1st, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Sewerage District to fund more than half of private lateral repair costs
Sewerage District to fund more than half of private lateral repair costs
Nov 27th, 2012 by Willie Wade
Celebrate the 99th Annual City/County Christmas Tree Lighting
Mayor Tom Barrett, County Executive Chris Abele, and Ald. Ashanti Hamilton at Red Arrow Park
Nov 19th, 2012 by Tom Barrett
Streetcar Meeting on Tuesday
Public invited to ask questions about project.
Oct 29th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Rake Your Leaves into the Street Beginning October 1st
City of Milwaukee residents may start raking leaves into the curb lanes starting Monday, October 1st.
Oct 1st, 2012 by City of Milwaukee
Residents invited to Housing Resource Fair
The event is taking place Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Department of Public Works field facility at 3850 N. 35th St. from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Sep 14th, 2012 by Press Release
Youth Council awards $100,000 for Milwaukee youth programs
The City of Milwaukee Youth Council has allocated $100,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to six agencies that will use the money for initiatives ranging from health improvement and job skills training, to planting community gardens and preparing Milwaukee youth for college.
Aug 18th, 2012 by City of Milwaukee Youth Council
Milwaukee Recreation Keeps it Cool
On weekdays when the temperature is predicted to be above 85 degrees (or when the city issues a heat advisory), the Milwaukee Department of Public Works attaches industrial-strength sprinklers to the fire hydrants at seven Milwaukee Recreation playgrounds.
Jul 16th, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
Public deserves updates on City Hall repair investigation
While the chair of the Public Works Committee seems to be pre-occupied with doing all he can to keep alive possible options for preserving the crumbling Sydney Hih (an eyesore of a building), he is ignoring issues with our beloved National Historic Landmark – City Hall.
Jul 11th, 2012 by Joe Dudzik
Council paves way for Bay View art bus shelter
The Common Council today accepted a bequest from the estate of a former Department of Public Works (DPW) employee, paving the way for a portion of the money to be used to construct the Art Stop bus shelter at the triangle where S. Kinnickinnic Ave., E. Lincoln Ave. and S. Howell Ave. meet in Bay View.
Jul 6th, 2012 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
N. Port Washington Ave./Rd. Reconstruction Underway
Work is underway on the reconstruction of N. Port Washington Ave./Rd. from N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. to W. Olive St., according to Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs.
Jul 3rd, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Town Hall meeting tomorrow night at La Follette School
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs will host a 6th District town hall meeting tomorrow night (Wednesday, June 27) that will include discussions about city services.
Jun 26th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Wells Street Two-Way Conversion Work Has Begun
Wasting no time, the Department of Public Works has already began work on the conversion of Wells Street to a two-way street throughout downtown.
Aug 4th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Groundbreaking Events on S. 2nd Street this Thursday.
Not only is there a planned ground breaking ceremony this Thursday, May 19th, for the Milwaukee Fix, but also a ribbon cutting for the redesigned S. 2nd Street. Both of these developments are ground breaking events for Milwaukee.
May 17th, 2011 by Dave Reid
S. 2nd Street Update and Happy Hour
After years of working with the Department of Public Works, neighborhood residents, property owners, and business owners were able to convince the City of Milwaukee to redesign S. 2nd Street to fit the needs of the neighborhood.
Oct 4th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Refurbished Streetcar-Stops Tie Milwaukee’s Past to its Future
On Wednesday September 29th, 2010 the Friends of the Hank Araon State Trail celebrated the return to service of two refurbished historic car-stops as functioning pieces of history.
Oct 1st, 2010 by Dave Reid
E. State St. is Open for Two-way Traffic in East Town
All throughout this summer the city had been repaving, repainting, and installing new lights along E. State St. in preparation to open most of it to two-way traffic. As of this weekend, E. State St. in East Town from Prospect Ave. to Market St. is open to two-way traffic.
Sep 25th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Reconstruction of S. 2nd Street Starts Today
The S. 2nd Street project, which was approved in December 2009 by the Common Council despite Alderman Dudzik’s last minute attempt to derail the project, officially gets going today.
Jul 6th, 2010 by Dave Reid
S. 2nd Street Redesign Approved by the Common Council
The proposed improvement of S. 2nd Street, in Walker's Point, was up for approval at the December 22nd meeting of the Milwaukee Common Council.
Dec 23rd, 2009 by Dave Reid
S. 2nd Street Street Re-design Approved at Committee
For over a year business owners, property owners, and residents in Walker's Point have worked to have S. 2nd Street rebuilt with people in mind. The plan, as UrbanMilwaukee.com has covered in past, includes narrowing the street from 58 feet to 50 feet, removing travel lanes, and adding bike lanes, street trees, and new lighting with the goal of creating a street conducive to multiple modes of transportation, be it walking, biking, or driving.
Dec 10th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Walker’s Point Comes Together and Can Move Forward
Unfortunately, S. 2nd Street has been in the news for all the wrong reasons recently.
Jun 22nd, 2009 by Dave Reid
S. 2nd Street Redesign Concept is a Pretty GOOD One
Recently, with the encouragement and support of our readers, the help of graphic artist Kieran Sweeney, and the drive of Juli Kaufmann a conceptual idea for the redevelopment of S. 2nd Street was created and entered in to GOOD Magazine's livable streets contest.
May 20th, 2009 by Dave Reid
