Content referencing Historic Third Ward - Page 10
They Like It, They Really Like It
East Side Architectural Review Board unanimously approves design for 6-story, 100-unit Greenwich Park Apartments
Oct 16th, 2013 by Dave Reid
MIAD On the Rise
Its new 6-story building of student apartments is starting to take shape in Historic Third Ward.
Oct 4th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Brewing as a Conceptual Art
Brenner Brewing has a ways to go before it functions as a working brewery. Plus: a fundraiser for the anti-Clarke candidate.
Sep 27th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Shocking Conditions at the Courthouse
Court Commissioner Barry Slagle electrocuted in scary, unreported incident at courthouse.
Sep 19th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Sheriff Clarke grabs canine units from House of Correction, endangering safety of staff, only to be forced to return them.
Sep 4th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Ever-Changing Third Ward
A new pink sculpture, new deli, new Woolen Mills store, and a new dorm rising -- all captured by camera.
Aug 30th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
City Wants Changes for Old Pizza Man Site
Proposed building is "too boxy" and "monolithic," Ald. Kovac and others on review board say.
Aug 22nd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Is an “Art Island” Possible?
Art Milwaukee’s idea to transform a RR swing bridge is intriguing but has hurdles to overcome.
Aug 12th, 2013 by Joe Kelly
Bike Fed’s Glossy Mag a Success
The quarterly magazine now publishes 8,000 copies and has lots of advertisers, another sign of Milwaukee's bike renaissance.
Aug 7th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Laura Goldstein
The artist’s scarves and other hand-made items have a contemporary beauty but also honor her family’s past.
Aug 5th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
St Paul Bridge Will Be Rebuilt
Seventh bridge reconstructed on Barrett's watch will include streetcar tracks.
Jul 25th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The $1 Million Art Project
Steve Marcus’ plan to bring world class sculpture to Milwaukee is expensive. Is it a good idea?
Jul 18th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Demolition at MIAD
Demolition has started at 252 E. Menomonee St. and soon MIAD's six-story residence hall will go up in the Third Ward.
Jul 5th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Whimsy Walks
Milwaukee's first whimsy walk arrived on Cathedral Square this week. More to come?
Jun 28th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Ian Abston’s Gaslight Apartment
The head of NEWaukee lives on a block suffused with old Milwaukee history.
Jun 28th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Diane Murphy
Graphic designer Diane Murphy lives and works in the Third Ward and can't resist promoting it to visitors.
Jun 23rd, 2013 by Joe Horning
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
World’s Straightest Parade?
No parade has a straighter route, or a gayer crowd, than the annual Pride Parade, coming Sunday.
Jun 6th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Bavette La Boucherie
An old world-styled shop in the Third Ward strives for the charm of French butcher shops.
May 28th, 2013 by Peggy Schulz
Don Smiley’s Ever-Higher Salary
His salary rose by $114,000, to more than $886,000, and the explanations keep getting thinner.
May 20th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Jen Ede
How a 29-year-old West Allis native became publisher of a new magazine.
May 19th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Alison Carlucci
"Within minutes of arriving in Milwaukee," Carlucci knew this is where she wanted to live.
May 13th, 2013 by Newaukee
Republicans Move to Kill Milwaukee Streetcar
If the streetcar is killed and federal money for it is lost, it will mean the total amount of federal transit money for Wisconsin rejected by Scott Walker will exceed $1 billion.
May 9th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
The Arrogance of Summerfest
Mayor Barrett met with Summerfest board members, who agreed to share more information about its finances and director’s compensation.
May 7th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The New Third Ward Alterra’s Design
Here are the renderings of a design that embraces the street and bicycle culture.
Apr 30th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee’s Time of Terror
A new book recounts the police station bombing of 1917, and Clarence Darrow’s defense of the anarchists charged with the crime.
Apr 29th, 2013 by Dean Strang
The Ever-Changing City
Countless changes on the lower East Side, the end of an art gallery, and the pols gather for Willie Hines' fundraiser.
Apr 24th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Hoarder’s World
From vintage collectables to bizarrely charming junk, this Third Ward shop has something for everyone.
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Joe Horning
County Board Violates Its Own Law
Lobbyists have worked without board approval, which could be a cause for “discharge” of board chair Dimitrivjevic.
Apr 18th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Nehring’s Family Market
Their new place in the Public Market offers fresh produce, wood-fired pizzas and an intimate bar.
Apr 10th, 2013 by Peggy Schulz
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
Frank Ford
For 40 years he’s shot photos of everyone from Mayor Maier to Paul Cebar to Divine to Richard Avedon.
Apr 7th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Tammy Baldwin Comes to Town
Baldwin offers an insider's look at the U.S.Senate. And Milwaukee Buck Samuel Dalembert buys a LOT of wine.
Apr 3rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Red Elephant Chocolate
Just opened in November, the Third Ward shop has already become a favorite for chocolate lovers.
Apr 3rd, 2013 by Peggy Schulz
Fun Exhibition for Milwaukee Bikeshare
Poster art by a nationally known illustrator and cycling enthusiast helps raise money for Bike Share program.
Mar 29th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Milwaukee Universities Cost More Than Harvard
The data on the White House Score Card is eye-opening.
Mar 28th, 2013 by Steve Schuster
Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Third Ward's "Smallest and Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade" did its best to prove that small is beautiful.
Mar 21st, 2013 by Sinead Eby
New Front Door for Lakefront
Dramatic plan moves freeway ramps and creates a grand boulevard that connects downtown and the lakefront.
Mar 11th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Jeramey Jannene
Yes, Urban Milwaukee's founder is an immigrant to the city. Why he loves it and would like to see improvements.
Mar 4th, 2013 by Newaukee
Kimpton Hotel Approved
Nine-floor, four-star hotel will add drama and 158 rooms to Third Ward; hopes to open in 2015.
Feb 27th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Name MPS School After Anti-Nazi Hero?
A push to honor Milwaukeean Mildred Fish Harnack, the only American women resistance member executed by Hitler.
Feb 27th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Millionaire Mike Drescher’s Urban Aerie
The Drescher file: 18 arrests; no convictions; one heck of a penthouse.
Feb 22nd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Jeff Joerres’ Super Penthouse
He's tearing down a $1.1 million penthouse to build a far bigger, grander pent-mansion.
Feb 8th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Ghost Sign That Wasn’t
A bit of fake Milwaukee history, some questionable MATC ads, and debunking a war on pot.
Jan 16th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Six Stories of MIAD Students
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design releases plans for new residence hall that brings students back to the Third Ward.
Dec 21st, 2012 by Dave Reid
Stacy Klotka
A marathon runner and trained chemist says Milwaukee's vast manufacturing sector makes work fun.
Dec 10th, 2012 by Newaukee
“Everyone is a Charlie Here”
Club Charlies aims to be the friendliest bar in town.
Dec 9th, 2012 by Kim Rhyme
A Cheers-like Community?
How the Historic Third Ward Association helped create a unique neighborhood.
Nov 28th, 2012 by Kim Rhyme
The Old Made New
Three projects near downtown are helping to rebuild a neighborhood and regenerate a river.
Nov 2nd, 2012 by Dave Reid
MilwaukeeHome Grand Opening!
MilwaukeeHome takes its brand to the next level, and opens a store in the Third Ward.
Oct 31st, 2012 by Urban Milwaukee
Gala Gallery Night
Our new format captures the sights and sounds of Gallery Night and Day, with photo slides and accompanying audio.
Oct 31st, 2012 by Kim Rhyme
Streetcar Meeting on Tuesday
Public invited to ask questions about project.
Oct 29th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Wonder Wonder Sound
A Third Ward studio sweats the details to create and mix unique tunes and sound effects.
Oct 2nd, 2012 by Ester Robards
An Action-Packed Weekend
So much to see: A party on a bridge, 120+ open houses, and President Obama's speech.
Sep 19th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Reginald Baylor
The Milwaukee native has become a top-selling artist and successful businessman.
Aug 20th, 2012 by Molly Kessler
Alderwoman Milele Coggs’ 35th Birthday Party
Ald. Coggs celebrates her 35th birthday with friends.
Jul 24th, 2012 by Grace Fuhr
Erie Street Plaza (space as art, or almost)
How successful is the urban plaza on the edge of the Historic Third Ward?
Jul 19th, 2012 by Michael Kavalar
New Bike Transit System?
A city committee votes to support a system of bike-sharing kiosks. Other cities have cut auto traffic this way.
Jul 13th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Catalano Square
Examining the Historic Third Ward's most prominent park.
Jul 9th, 2012 by Michael Kavalar
Banish the Freeway’s Gloom!
Design winners attempt to brighten the gloomy passageway between downtown Milwaukee and the Historic Third Ward.
Jun 13th, 2012 by Dave Reid
The Bicycle Sharers
On Monday B-Cycle did a bike-sharing demo in the Third Ward. Soon, 25 bike sharing stations could be spread through Downtown.
Jun 6th, 2012 by Dave Reid
15th Annual Mayor’s Design Award Winners Announced (Photo Gallery)
The winners of the 15th annual Mayor's Design Awards have been announced with projects ranging from a high-rise housing tower to a complete street redesign taking home awards.
May 30th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Historic Preservation, Miller Park Sales Tax, The War on Bob Donovan, and More
Welcome to the sixth installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week I take an initial look at Alderman Witkowski's attempt to redefine Milwaukee's historic preservation ordinance, the Miller Park sales tax's sunset, the ugly turn Juarez versus Donovan has taken, and more.
Mar 28th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Sales Tax, Bradley Center Transportation, The Moderne, and More
Welcome to the third installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week we take a look at Milwaukee's sales tax rate compared to other major cities, the Bradley Center's new transportation option, UWM's continued insistence on growing parking subsidies, and a whole lot of development news.
Mar 7th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Third Ward Riverwalk Advances at Committee
At the February 22nd, 2012 meeting of the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee a previously held file was approved that will allow the City of Milwaukee to fund a short section of the riverwalk in the Historic Third Ward.
Feb 24th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Key Riverwalk Project Held at Committee
Most of Milwaukee's riverwalk system has been built as a public-private partnership as new developments occurred, but a file before yesterday's Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development committee proposed that the City of Milwaukee fund a short section of the system. City staff determined that an 80-foot stretch along Erie St., between River Renaissance and Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, is unlikely to see new development in the foreseeable future.
Feb 1st, 2012 by Dave Reid
Historic Third Ward Broadway Streetscape Extension Nears Completion
In 1992 the first portion of the Historic Third Ward's streetscaping plans were completed. That $3.5 million project included the mid-block parks on Broadway, Catalano Square, 285 pedestrian light poles, and two arches that designate the gateways to the Historic Third Ward.
Dec 6th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Brighten the Passage Design Charrette
During the lunch hour on Wednesday, there will be a design charrette for the Brighten the Passage project. If you're like to stop by to contribute, the group will be meeting on-street at the corner of Water Street and Wisconsin Avenue.
Aug 16th, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
Brighten The Passage
Walking from downtown to the Historic Third Ward can be an uncomfortable experience. I-794 and the sea of surface parking lots on Water St., Broadway, and Milwaukee St. create an isolated and intimidating dead spot that deters pedestrians from walking between the two districts.
Jul 13th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee Streetcar at Apex
The Milwaukee Streetcar is finally poised to move forward. Following last May's approval of a preliminary engineering study by the Milwaukee Connector Study Group, the Milwaukee Streetcar project has progressed to the next step in its development. In late June the Public Works Committee and Steering and Rules Committee will take up the project on subsequent days, followed by the full Milwaukee Common Council in early July.
Jun 16th, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
John Norquist Milwaukee Tour – Congress for the New Urbanism
One day before the start of the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) 19th annual conference in Madison, former Mayor and current CNU President & CEO John Norquist returned to Milwaukee with a number of his former deputies to offer a tour of many of the urban projects started during his tenure as mayor.
Jun 1st, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
MSOE Students Present Design Concepts for Lakeshore State Park Interpretive Center (Renderings)
The original plans for Lakeshore State Park called for an interpretive center to be built on the park at a time when funds are able to be raised to pay for the development of the facility.
Mar 1st, 2011 by Dave Reid
Can Downtown Milwaukee Support a 24-Hour Gym?
Downtown Milwaukee is blessed with four full-service, affordable fitness centers. The Wisconsin Athletic Club, Downtown YMCA, Bally Total Fitness, and newcomer Gold's Gym most of which are located along the Wisconsin Avenue corridor that is the heart of the central business district. They vary in size and services, but all are large gyms that provide personal training services. Given that downtown is well served by three full-service gyms, is there a market for a small, no-frills 24-hour gym?
Jan 24th, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
How Urban are Marquette, MIAD, MSOE, and UWM?
Milwaukee is lucky to have a number of higher education institutions in its most urban neighborhoods.
Nov 30th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
City Committee Approves Financing Agreement for Summerfest South End Project (Renderings)
Earlier this week the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee recommended the approval of a Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee financing agreement with Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Nov 19th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee Apartment Update
What apartment projects are currently proposed, under construction, or have recently opened in Milwaukee? A little over a year ago we did a similar exercise, so it will be good to take a look and see what has changed in the past year.
Nov 18th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Erie Street Plaza
Much like the recently opened Zilber Park, the new Erie Street Plaza differs from a typical park in Milwaukee, as it isn’t a lot of grass and trees, but it is certainly a unique space. The design as implemented has changed significantly from originally planned, it was to have bamboo, but was built with quaking aspen trees due to budgetary concerns, neighborhood opposition, and failed test plantings.
Jul 8th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee Downtown Dining Week Starts Tomorrow
The single greatest week of eating in Milwaukee starts tomorrow. The fifth edition of Downtown Dining Week will kick off on June 3rd and run through June 10th. Lunch meals are available for $10, and dinner is available for $20 (or $30 at a handful of places) at numerous downtown restaurants. If you're looking to sample a lot downtown eateries, this is your week. All meals are three courses.
Jun 2nd, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
More Parking for Summerfest. Really?
Summerfest recently announced plans to acquire additional land in the Third Ward for more parking.
Apr 27th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Rebuild the Grid
A variety of infrastructure improvements can be utilized to build a quality city, big items such as well designed parks, and little things such as eliminating unnecessary curb cuts can all play a role. Recently, the City of Milwaukee has been moving forward with street improvements such as the "complete street" reconstruction of S. 2nd Street in Walker's Point which is scheduled for construction this summer, and the conversion of one-way streets to two-way streets such as the E. State Street project currently under construction, but there is more that can be done to enhance streets in Milwaukee to build a better city.
Apr 23rd, 2010 by Dave Reid
Apartment Development is Strong in Milwaukee
Regardless of what neighborhood it is, the development of new apartments is a growing trend in Milwaukee. Currently there are two prominent projects vying for City of Milwaukee financial support in one form or another, the Bookends and The Moderne. Outside of the two proposed towers there are numerous other projects at various stages around urban Milwaukee.
Oct 22nd, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Misconceptions on the Hoan
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Patrick McIlheran recently took a swing at my Hoan Bridge article, Hoan Bridge: Tear Down Another Freeway in Milwaukee?. While getting things wrong about the article, such as missing that I would maintain the highway as a spur out of the Marquette Interchange that would land east of the Milwaukee River, he did manage to get one point spot on. "... it reduces the Lake Parkway into a conduit useful only for reaching downtown."
Sep 3rd, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Tear Down Another Freeway in Milwaukee?
The debate over the reconstruction of the Hoan Bridge is one that has ignited controversy in Milwaukee for almost a full year now. Southsiders under the direction of Supervisor Patricia Jursik have united around the Save the Hoan Coalition. Meanwhile, Milwaukee Alderman Robert Bauman has presented a differing vision for the future of the Hoan with eight principles that should be followed in any reconstruction effort. There is an awful lot of confusion around the issue, and the manner in which WisDOT has handled it is far from their usual course. This article examines the potential source of the debate, and a potential outcome that is a win-win scenario for both the City of Milwaukee taxbase, and southside and suburban commuters.
Aug 17th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
More Thoughts on Grand Avenue
Milwaukee Talkie, the blog of the Public Policy Forum, examined the urban retail market and how to best utilize the hiring of Deanna Inniss as a business recruiter by BID #21, Milwaukee's Downtown Business Improvement District. They noted that one large thing wasn't on her task list, the inside of Grand Avenue Mall.
Aug 5th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Can’t Beat Milwaukee in the Summer
Normally we would greet you on Monday with an urban advocacy piece, but we were a little too busy enjoying all that urban Milwaukee had to offer this weekend. While normally just one of these events would pass as a big entertainment attraction across every other Wisconsin city, urban Milwaukee had at least eight organized and noteworthy events going on this weekend.
Jul 27th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Where Do All The Cars Fit?
All the cars fit downtown on Suburbs Day, why can't they fit any other day?
Jul 7th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Growth is Good. Let’s Keep it Going
Good news. The City of Milwaukee has been growing over the past decade, albeit slowly, but this recent trend is better than the decades long slide from a high point of 741,324 in 1960 to a recent low below 596,974 in 2000. Since 2000 Milwaukee has seen a small, but significant increase to 604,477 residents. Yes, a growth rate of just 1.3%, but it is a start.
Jul 5th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Expect The Hoan Bridge Debate To Heat Up
Like the temperature outside, the Hoan Bridge reconstruction debate will heat up over the next few weeks. Alderman Robert Bauman, who represents downtown Milwaukee and the north end of the bridge, recently issued a press release that details how the city will likely position itself on the issue with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).
Jun 24th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Scene on the Street
A few items suitable for reading prior to a long weekend.
May 21st, 2009 by Michael Horne
Revitalize Broadway with Street Improvements
Broadway is the center of the action in the Third Ward, it works for business, pedestrians, and even automobiles. But just across I-794 it is a wasteland of surface parking lots and empty storefronts. While there are surely numerous factors in place that have hurt the vitality of this street, an area that can be addressed by the city to make it more attractive to business is to improve the pedestrian environment.
Apr 20th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Accents on the Interstate, Lipstick on a Pig
If accent lighting on the interstate isn't the perfect definition of lipstick on a pig, I don't know what is. That said I'm not opposed to it. In fact, I think dressing the Marquette Interchange for the prom was a positive step forward. There is, however, only one thing I wish would have happened differently.
Apr 8th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Lives in Milwaukee’s Condos?
The UWM Center for Urban Initiatives and Research (CUIR) undertook the first comprehensive study on Milwaukee's "condo boom" to understand who was actually living in the condos stretching from the northern part of Walker's Point up to North Avenue on the East Side.
Feb 5th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s War on Fun
It was just a few years ago when Milwaukee was named the #2 Party City in America, and although that might seem like a funny or insignificant title it was actually a well deserved and beneficial honor.
Feb 1st, 2009 by Dave Reid
WisDOT Open House on Future Parking Lots, Parks, or ?
WisDOT is taking the steps to prepare to issue an RFP for airspace leases underneath the Marquette Interchange and Interstate 794. They're looking for public input on what should be included, and this is our chance to really say we want something better underneath the freeway that separates the Third Ward and the Milwaukee Intermodal Station from the rest of downtown.
Jan 9th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Watch The Lake Express High Speed Ferry Dock
While the title may not sound that exciting, the Lake Express High-Speed Ferry docks in the Menomonee River valley for the winter. So to get there, it must travel in from Lake Michigan. They created a time-lapse photography video to show the journey and published it online. If you've got two minutes, it's interesting to watch the bridges rise and see what your view would be like if owned a yacht (or coal barge).
Dec 10th, 2008 by Jeramey Jannene
Development Continues in the Third Ward
At the corner of N. Jackson St. and E. Menomonee St. the construction fences have gone up and preliminary work has started on the Jackson Square Apartments. The five-story Jackson Square Apartments project with have approximately 80-units, and 9,000 square feet of retail space.
Sep 18th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Common Council Expands BID Board
To begin the proceedings Don Smiley the CEO of Summerfest gave a presentation regarding this year’s Summerfest during which he pointed out two items of interest. First, they have demolished the Harley Davidson Roadhouse and constructed a new stage that will open on June 26th. They’ve opened up that stage to the lakeside and created a 3,000 square foot deck so the general public at large can enjoy the lake front while enjoying the music. Secondly, Smiley made it clear that part of Summerfest’s marketing would be to tie the marketing to the City of Milwaukee. These improvements should be applauded and hopefully Summerfest will continue to improve the grounds and connection with the City of Milwaukee. The first items taken up at the Common Council meeting were to complete unfinished business from the previous cycle. Although all five appointments had been held at the encouragement of Alderman Nik Kovac specifically included in this was the appointments of Boris Gokhman and Joel Lee to BID #41. The delay provided time to expand the board from five to seven members and with the history between New Land Enterprises and Alderman Kovac it at least gives the appearance that this board expansion was done to dilute the influence that New Land Enterprises may have on BID #41. The Common Council also approved resolution 080121 which would accept funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar America Cities 2008 grant. The City of Milwaukee is one of twelve cities selected for this grant which will be used to provide training for solar panel installation and funds for educational materials to help promote solar technologies. Alderman Tony Zielinski sponsored and encouraged these efforts and it is clear this is just the beggining of his attempts to “green” the City of Milwaukee.
Jun 15th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Committee Approves Land Sale
Resolution 080183 was brought forward to authorize a land sale of approximately 7.8 acres in the Menomonee Valley to Charter Wire for their future relocation.
Jun 6th, 2008 by Dave Reid
