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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s New Legislation to Accelerate Water Technologies Receives Strong Support
The Water Council: “An important and critical step in fostering new, innovative procedures and products in the marketplace and in communities that would help address these tremendous national challenges.”
Mar 15th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Inside the Aperture Apartments
Mandel Group's latest building in The North End may be the last word in amenities.
Feb 25th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Experts Question Abele’s Expanded Power
Land-use experts say it’s unwise to give county exec so much power to sell public land.
Feb 17th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Kovac Raises Money for Reelection
Politicians, city officials and other notables chow down on food from Glorioso's.
Feb 15th, 2016 by Michael Horne
The Path Forward for Estabrook Dam
It’s a golden opportunity for Milwaukee if we tone down the rhetoric and consider the potential.
Feb 10th, 2016 by David Holmes
Behold The ECO Mayor
Barrett touts green efforts, changes name of environmental sustainability office to ECO.
Feb 3rd, 2016 by Michael Horne
Will Bill Privatize Water Utilities?
Proposed law opens door to companies like Aqua America running local water utilities.
Jan 28th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Inside the Brix Apartments
Rehabbed, century-old Walker's Point candy factory now a cool apartment complex.
Jan 19th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
The Impact of New Development
Study of 7 new buildings shows big revenue, big return for local government.
Jan 11th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Ald. Wade’s Tiny Cape Cod
No fireplace or rec room, just 1091 square feet. A modest living politician indeed.
Jan 8th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Does the Estabrook Dam Cause Flooding?
Supporters of removing dam say it would reduce flooding, but their data is suspect.
Dec 30th, 2015 by David Holmes
Repairing Estabrook Dam Will Cost Less
When all costs are considered, removing the dam could cost far more than repair.
Dec 23rd, 2015 by David Holmes
Hermes and Martinsek Elected MMSD Commission Chair & Vice Chair
Hermes, principal of John Hermes Consulting, started on the MMSD Commission in 2006.
Dec 21st, 2015 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Estabrook Dam’s Golden Age for Swimming
It was a huge success, with heavy use of public swimming and beaches. What happened? Part 3 of series.
Dec 16th, 2015 by David Holmes
Hanging Gardens Specializes in Green Roofs
Or blue roofs, its new innovation. The Milwaukee company seeks to become a leader in the field.
Nov 25th, 2015 by Tyler Krueger
Why Estabrook Dam Must Be Saved
Removing it could cost more, damage environment and foreclose innovative solutions. First in a series.
Nov 24th, 2015 by David Holmes
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Budget Vetoes
Abele Budget Holds the Line on Property Taxes and Calls for Removal of Estabrook Dam
Nov 17th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic Thanks Finance Committee for Support In Reopening the Pulaski Park Pavilion
Budget Amendment Unanimously Approved
Oct 29th, 2015 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Aperture Apartments Nearing Completion
Five floors, 168 apartments, a Fresh Thyme store and a cool, curving building.
Oct 23rd, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Old Bottling House Becomes Student Housing
Transformation of Building 29, a former Pabst bottling house, is well under way, as our photos show.
Oct 2nd, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Community Art Inspires
Pulaski Park art project provided opportunity to engage residents and enhance the neighborhood.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
New Arlington Heights Park Opens Soon
Ribbon cutting set for first MKE Plays playground at Arlington Heights Park
Sep 11th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Bucks Sign Contract for Park East Land
Press conference with Abele celebrates award of 10 acres of county land for $1 and big dreams.
Sep 9th, 2015 by Michael Horne
New Building Arises in 30th St. Corridor
It's part of the huge 30th St. Industrial Corridor, which could transform the city.
Aug 7th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Cold Spring Park Neighborhood Announces Groundbreaking for Community Garden and Gathering Green
The Cold Spring Park Garden and Gathering Green is located on the southeast corner of 28th St. and McKinley Boulevard.
Aug 5th, 2015 by Cold Spring Park Historic Neighborhood, Inc.
Leading the Way in Green Infrastructure
Outpost Foods in Mequon and All Peoples Church on N. 2nd St. have sophisticated green systems.
Jul 29th, 2015 by Laura Thompson
City Constructing New Green Alleys
One permeable alley captures 15,000 gallons of water, reducing flow into sewerage system.
Jul 24th, 2015 by Devi Shastri
How to Design a Public Space
Officials meet with residents about proposed greenway, and the citizens’ suggestions are a surprise.
Jun 26th, 2015 by Susan Nusser
Ald. Witkowski’s District Goes Green
The new Urban Orchard is latest project in his "Garden District."
Jun 22nd, 2015 by Amanda Mickevicius
Garden District Urban Orchard project will be unveiled on Friday
Sustainable system likely the first of its kind in Milwaukee
Jun 18th, 2015 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
Supervisor Jason Haas to Join Ald. Witkowski to Showcase and Dedicate New Sustainable Urban Orchard
News Conference to Be Held at 9 a.m. Friday at Garden District Farmers’ Market
Jun 18th, 2015 by Sup. Jason Haas
North End Redefines Water Street
Third phase of transformational project fills the gap between Downtown and the Lower East Side.
Jun 5th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Every Drop Counts
Milwaukee’s sewerage district is leading an incremental revolution, to manage every drop of rain where it falls.
May 28th, 2015 by Susan Nusser
Get Rid of Nasty Household Chemicals
Friday & Saturday at State Fair Park
May 27th, 2015 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
From Gray to Green
The sewerage district has moved from tunnels and pipes to greenways, rain barrels and permeable pavement. Part 2 of a series.
May 21st, 2015 by Susan Nusser
MMSD Reports First Combined Sewer Overflow of 2015
Storm Update – April 8 & 9, 2015
Apr 13th, 2015 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Bipartisan Majority Favors Conservation Program
Survey shows nearly 90% in Wisconsin favor state stewardship program; will legislature protect program Walker wants to kill?
Apr 10th, 2015 by John Torinus
Charlie Sykes’ Private Island
His surprisingly modest Mequon Cape Cod is surrounded by and benefits from all kinds of publicly-funded, socialistic services.
Jan 29th, 2015 by Michael Horne
MMSD Settles With Boston Store
Suit posed question: is Deep Tunnel depleting water table and causing downtown buildings to sink?
Jan 28th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
What Is Milwaukee Water Commons?
The recently-formed grassroots group, which looks to make sure all citizens benefit from Milwaukee's water resources, holds a fundraiser.
Jan 25th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee’s Clean Water Advantage
Few cities have such control over their watershed, which gives Milwaukee an edge for cleanup efforts. Part II of series
Jan 21st, 2015 by David Holmes
Charrette and PlaceMaking Discussions Shape 30th Street Corridor
A neighborhood design charrette is taking place on Tuesday, January 20th from 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Jan 19th, 2015 by Press Release
Is Milwaukee the Leading Freshwater City?
Perhaps no American city provides more access to its rivers and lake shore. First of a series.
Jan 15th, 2015 by David Holmes
Milwaukee’s Miraculous Water Hub
Almost overnight, the city has become an international leader in water technology, says the national media. Are they right?
Jan 6th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
99.5% Captured and Cleaned in 2014
Out of all the rain, melting snow and stormwater that entered MMSD's regional sewer system in 2014, the District captured and cleaned 99.5%.
Jan 6th, 2015 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Celebrating the First Homeowner in New Program
Happy press conference as program combining government, banks and non-profits brings homeowners back to city.
Oct 24th, 2014 by Susan Nusser
The Gateway to Milwaukee and partners break ground on Urban Orchard
A collaborative effort has formed to address urban flooding and storm drainage concerns while beautifying an otherwise unused space
Oct 16th, 2014 by Gateway To Milwaukee
The Land of Brownfields
The 30th St. Corridor can’t succeed unless the contaminated land is healed. The process is already underway. Fifth story of a series.
Oct 9th, 2014 by Susan Nusser
MMSD Statement on Washington Ralley for Water Infrastructure & Jobs
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Executive Director Kevin L. Shafer’s Statement on Today’s National Water Rally in Washington D.C.
Sep 10th, 2014 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Can 30th Street Corridor Be Reclaimed?
The redevelopment effort includes a huge swath of the city, and countless players and plans. First of a series.
Sep 9th, 2014 by Susan Nusser
Is Milwaukee One of the World’s Greenest Cities?
So says OnEarth magazine. Is it right?
Aug 22nd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
New York Discovers Our Sinking City
City Hall, Milwaukee Rep and Mitchell buildings are sinking. Is Deep Tunnel the culprit? The Times is not sure.
Jul 8th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Taste of Third Coast is Delicious
New event by Blue Jacket offered great food from local restaurants and raised money for Great Lakes Alliance.
Jun 24th, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
The Remarkable Impact of the Deep Tunnel
Once widely maligned, the project was the key to transforming the Milwaukee River.
Jun 12th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Get Rid of Household Hazardous Waste Friday & Saturday at State Fair Park
(For Milwaukee County residents ONLY)
Apr 9th, 2014 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Transforming the State’s Largest Public Housing Development
City bulldozed 332 barracks-style units at Westlawn and replaced them with more urban styles.
Apr 2nd, 2014 by Kelly Meyerhofer
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
North End Phase Gets $2 Million in Funding
And the Pedal Tavern gets approved, with caveats, in Common Council actions.
Mar 6th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Top Lobbyists Will Replace Your Windows!
Bill Broydrick's Window Replacement Co., new women political candidates, and a MacArthur genius comes to town.
Feb 28th, 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
Telephone Company Rip-Off
Now that the telecom industry is deregulated, AT&T can gouge customers with late fees.
Jan 7th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Gramling and West Elected MMSD Commission Chair & Vice Chair
Commissioners of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) today unanimously elected Ben Gramling as Chair of the MMSD Commission for 2014 and Fox Point Village President Michael West as Vice Chair.
Dec 16th, 2013 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Sewerage District a National Leader
MMSD leading the way in finding green solutions to storm water pollution.
Nov 6th, 2013 by Karen Hobbs
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
Reclaiming a River
Volunteer clean-up of KK River latest example of long-term efforts to transform the urban stream.
Oct 8th, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers
27 Different Drugs Found in Lake Michigan
Milwaukee water safe but MMSD official says capturing pharmaceuticals is going to be challenge.
Sep 11th, 2013 by Brian Bienkowski
A Giant of Renewable Energy
Innovative MMSD facility turns waste into methane gas, and may produce 2 million cubic feet per day.
Sep 3rd, 2013 by Susan Nusser
What Sue Ann Says
The busy life of ex-first lady Sue Ann Thompson, who runs a foundation and writes a magazine column.
Aug 29th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Greening of Shorewood
The suburb’s embrace of green roofs, rain barrels and rain gardens is a model for others, including Milwaukee.
Aug 21st, 2013 by Joe Kelly
Future Milwaukee names new executive director
Christine Hill to lead popular community leadership program
May 29th, 2013 by Marquette University
Milwaukee Leads The Way on Water Testing
After the cryptosporidium crisis city became a national leader, whose system tests for more than 500 chemicals.
May 22nd, 2013 by Marion Ceraso
New Bike Trails Coming to Milwaukee
Three Bridges Park and the extension of the KK bike trail will bring excitement -- and great biking opportunities -- to the city.
May 17th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
New Green Education School to Open
New MPS school, Milwaukee Environmental Sciences, is modeled on programs in more than 150 schools in 31 states.
May 16th, 2013 by Amalia Oulahan
Five-Story Mixed-Use Building for Capitol Drive Moves Forward
The $9 million project combines a charter school, job training center, and an apartment complex and sports a green roof.
May 7th, 2013 by Dave Reid
City of Milwaukee Brings Back Popular Compost Bin Distribution Event on May 4th
Residents encouraged to reduce waste, save money, learn more about composting
May 1st, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
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
Biggest Taxer in Town
Over the last five years property taxes have been driven by just one of the five local taxing units: Milwaukee Public Schools.
Jan 15th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Concerned citizen brings health and safety issue to light
I am very concerned about safety and health violations that have been brought to light related to the ongoing Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) demolition project of certain properties along the Kinnickinnic River.
Dec 10th, 2012 by Common Council President Jose Perez
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
Milwaukee Sustainability Planning and Homeowner Resource Event
Residents are invited to attend a free City of Milwaukee sustainability planning and homeowner resource event on Thursday evening.
Jul 17th, 2012 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
Future of Transit Event, Urban Milwaukee Store Grand Opening, and More
Welcome to the eighth installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week I invite you to a handful of Urban Milwaukee events, challenge you to name the new river skimmer, and share a fair amount of development news and information about new restaurants in Milwaukee.
Apr 12th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Green Development Planned for S. 2nd Street
Kaufmann LeSage, led by Juli Kaufmann, plans to develop a four-story 30,000 square foot environmentally-friendly commercial building, located at 538 S. 2nd Street in the Historic Walker's Point Neighborhood. The project, known as the Milwaukee Fix,will take green development to the next level, going beyond LEED standards.
Nov 26th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Beerline Trail Open to the Public
On Wednesday evening, the Beerline Trail celebrated it's grand opening.
Oct 14th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Committee Approves Plan to Allow Plants
In some cities residents have been allowed to plant a variety of plants and flowers in the area between the curb and the sidewalk in an effort to beautify the neighborhood. This practice has generally been illegal within the City of Milwaukee but this may soon changes as file number 081117 intends to implement a planting policy that would allow planting within this strip of land. The file originally intended to allow this new policy within the 13th District but Alderman Robert Bauman recommended the 4th district to be included as well. After some discussion the file was amended to allow this planting practice throughout the City of Milwaukee. It was approved and will now go before the full Common Council. After being held at the January 28th, 2009 meeting of the Public Works Committee, the file which would allow the City of Milwaukee to apply for a 2009 Stormwater Best Management Practices Partnership grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District that will be used in part for the construction of a green roof on the central library was brought back before the committee. It appears the confusion over the value of moving forward with this file was cleared up as it was quickly approved this time with no discussion and will now go before the full Common Council.
Feb 22nd, 2009 by Dave Reid
Green Initiatives Stalled by City Committee
In the name of cost savings two green efforts were stalled during today’s meeting of the Public Works Committee. The first item to run into issues with the committee was the Central Library’s resolution that would of allowed them to apply for a $250,000 Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Stormwater Best Management Practices Partnership grant. This grant was to be used in conjunction with $950,000 of city funds in the construction of a green roof on the Central Library. The existing roof is in disrepair and will be in need of replacement in the near future. Although it was presented that this green roof could potentially double the lifetime of the roof, concerns were raised over the cost of construction. Additionally it was estimated that the green roof was would save $3,500 in energy costs per year. Lost on the conversation regarding the increased cost was that this grant has an education component that goes above and beyond the building of a new roof. Alderman Bob Donovan expressed his thoughts on the costs when he said “everybody likes green, well we’ve gotta have the green money”. This file was held at the call of the chair which opens up the possibility that the City of Milwaukee could miss the deadline to request the grant. The second resolution of importance that was held up proposed having the State of Wisconsin paint bike lanes on to West Forest Home Avenue between South 68th Street and South 45th Street after completing a road construction project. In reference to problems experienced with recently painted lane markings Alderman Robert Bauman complained that “what we’re painting doesn’t last even in months”. Alderman Joe Dudzik argued that if the City of Milwaukee can’t keep the roads painted properly for drivers, then the City of Milwaukee can’t add the additional burden of new markings to maintain. This file was also held to the call of the chair.
Jan 28th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Seven Reasons To Replace The Hoan Bridge
Both the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and The Business Journal of Milwaukee have covered the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's announcement that they're examining options for the future of the Hoan Bridge as the day nears when it will need costly repairs. We thought it was time to weigh in.
Sep 2nd, 2008 by Jeramey Jannene
