Content referencing Historic Third Ward - Page 15
Rail and state officials to testify during committee discussion of Bakken crude oil
News release from Alderman Robert Bauman
Apr 28th, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
New Outdoor Cafe for Public Market?
Plus, a new parking plan for the Pritzlaff Building and a huge increase in wedding bookings at the Pritzlaff. All were revealed at Third Ward ARB meeting.
Apr 23rd, 2015 by Michael Horne
Why Businesses Are Moving To The City
Many are moving from suburbs to Downtown and Walker's Point, seeking younger workers.
Apr 21st, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
MIAD Students Could Be Future Stars
School's increasing emphasis on designs with immediate commercial applications yields interesting results at spring Gallery Night.
Apr 20th, 2015 by Michael Horne
A City of Theaters
Since the 19th century’s German language playhouses, the city has built and renovated countless facilities for theater.
Apr 19th, 2015 by Christopher Hillard
Friends Of Lakeshore State Park Will Present Designs For A New Visitor And Education Center
When completed, the Lakeshore State Park Visitor and Education Center will set new standards for sustainability.
Apr 17th, 2015 by Friends Of Lakeshore State Park
Public meeting for I-794 Lakefront Gateway Project in Milwaukee County
Open house to focus on construction of ramps, local roadways and plan concepts
Apr 15th, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Early Progress on Kimpton Hotel
The nine-floor, 158-room hotel will fill a gap on Broadway, and add more density and foot traffic to the bustling Third Ward.
Apr 10th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Committee to hear report on use of local rail lines to transport Bakken crude oil
“Given recent incidents that have demonstrated the potential for disastrous accidents along rail lines where crude oil is transported, this is an issue of great concern for our residents.”
Apr 2nd, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
A Short History of Milwaukee’s Old Streetcar System
The city once had a dense system with 20 routes that helped change the city. Why did it die and what is its legacy?
Mar 31st, 2015 by Ken Smith
Dan Sievers
"Milwaukee’s walkability is really a great asset for those of us that live downtown."
Mar 30th, 2015 by Newaukee
In Defense of Historic Tax Credits
National Trust for Historic Preservation's leader comes to town, where her speech to a crowd filled with notables dramatized the need for state to maintain the current credits.
Mar 23rd, 2015 by Michael Horne
Bublr Bikes Returns
Second season of bike-sharing program aims for simpler pricing and four times as many bikes and stations.
Mar 13th, 2015 by Dave Reid
229 New Apartments in Brewers’ Hill
But one of the two new buildings being developed generated grr-ipes from Matt Wild and Mary Louise Schumacher. Dare we disagree?
Mar 10th, 2015 by Dave Reid
A Developer Who Does Affordable Housing
MANDI nominee Todd Hutchison has built dozens of residential developments on the near north and south sides.
Mar 6th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Mass Transit in Milwaukee County
"As County Supervisor, one of my top priorities will be securing the vital funding needed to aid the expansion of the streetcar system throughout the county."
Mar 5th, 2015 by State Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde
Anti-Streetcar Petition Drive Fails
Streetcar opponents failed to get enough signatures in 60 days; now say they’ll relaunch drive in May.
Mar 5th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee a Leader in City Center Job Growth
So says a recent study. But is the data more than a passing fad?
Mar 2nd, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Big Tobacco Discovers the Third Ward
It will be a test market for the nation: new lounge with attractive "spokesmodels" would promote smokeless electronic cigarettes made by R.J. Reynolds.
Feb 27th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Ordinary Beauty
Dohmen building’s redesign is a model for how to add value and grace while updating a 1960s creation.
Feb 19th, 2015 by Tom Bamberger
Bucks to Bring Back ‘Milwaukee Originals’ T-shirts
Back by popular demand, the Milwaukee Bucks today announced the return of “Milwaukee Originals.”
Feb 17th, 2015 by Milwaukee Bucks
Huge Growth for Brady and Water
Three different developments will add 740 apartments and tremendous urban density to the area.
Feb 16th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Streetcar Signing Is Quite a Celebration
The mayor, business leaders and pols toasted the streetcar in Cudahy's Irish Pub, with Michael Cudahy on hand.
Feb 13th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee Leads Great Lakes Cities
Its waterfront redevelopment is many decades ahead of Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo. Part IV of a series.
Feb 13th, 2015 by David Holmes
MilwaukeeHome
Melissa Thornton has built a business and sold merchandise by proving how much Milwaukeeans love their home town.
Feb 11th, 2015 by Andrew McCann
Milwaukee Business Leaders Announce Support for Streetcar
CEOs join other civic and non-profit leaders in urging Common Council to invest in Milwaukee’s future
Feb 9th, 2015 by Press Release
A Tale of Two Cities
Milwaukee could learn from Auckland, which created a separate, non-profit authority to run the streetcar system.
Feb 5th, 2015 by Tim Jorgenson
Milwaukee’s Riverwalk Vs. San Antonio’s
In many ways, this city’s Riverwalk is superior. Part III of a series.
Feb 4th, 2015 by David Holmes
Will Streetcar Help The Inner City?
Opponents say it won’t. Let’s examine the data.
Feb 4th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Horrors, Look At Those Building Vents!
East Side Architectural Review Board shudders at unapproved venting on new building at Oakland and North. Is there a solution?
Feb 4th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Mayor Barrett Responds to Alderman Donovan’s Transit Option
Mayor Barrett released the following statement in regard to Alderman Donovan’s transit option press release today
Feb 3rd, 2015 by Tom Barrett
Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander Announces Support for Streetcar Alternative
Calls Ald. Donovan’s Alternative Transit Plan a “Logical Option”
Feb 3rd, 2015 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Moving Milwaukee Forward is a smarter, greener, faster and cheaper transit option for our future
“Similar on-demand transit operations are used in Europe, and I believe they are the cutting-edge way of the future.”
Feb 3rd, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
New Arena Plan & Pabst Brewing Returns
Will legislature pass new arena plan? Will city and county have to contribute? Will Pabst brew here again?
Feb 2nd, 2015 by Dave Reid
Koch Agenda Wants No Federal Funds for Walking, Biking, Transit
All federal transportation dollars should go for auto transportation, Koch-funded groups demand. They've also opposed streetcars in cities like Milwaukee.
Jan 31st, 2015 by Angie Schmitt
City Attorney Says Streetcar Petitions Might be Moot
Legal opinion says Common Council approval of streetcar in July 2011 might make petition drive demanding a referendum irrelevant.
Jan 30th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The Streetcar not desired
Portland’s streetcar numbers inflated, so what can we expect in Milwaukee?
Jan 28th, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Ald. Bauman Responds to ATU Local 998’s Anti-streetcar Letter
Letter to ATU Local 998 was released to the media by Alderman Robert Bauman.
Jan 28th, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Local transit union opposes Milwaukee streetcar plans
Alderman Davis, a leader in the opposition to the streetcar proposal, welcomed the letter from the transit union.
Jan 27th, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Millennials And The Streetcar
Will it attract young professionals?
Jan 27th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Laure Gelis-Diaz
"Coming from Paris, France, I used to walk EVERYWHERE…"
Jan 26th, 2015 by Newaukee
Why I Support the Streetcar
Not moving forward will send a wrong message to all those looking to invest in Milwaukee, a city businessman argues.
Jan 26th, 2015 by Russell Rossetto
Seeing beyond the streetcar: Just one part of strategy to create opportunities
Statement of Alderman Ashanti Hamilton January 23, 2015
Jan 23rd, 2015 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Truth lies in the middle of Milwaukee Streetcar debate
Statement from Common Council President Michael J. Murphy January 21, 2015
Jan 21st, 2015 by Michael Murphy
Who Will Replace Paul Jakubovich?
Ald. Bauman is pushing for prompt action to replace the longtime historic preservation head, who died last month.
Jan 20th, 2015 by Michael Horne
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
Ma Baensch Food Products
The Riverwest-based company offers an old Milwaukee favorite, pickled herring, updated for contemporary tastes.
Jan 2nd, 2015 by Mrinal Gokhale
Letter of Support for Milwaukee Streetcar
"I strongly support efforts to improve public transportation options, improve mobility, and create economic development in Milwaukee through the creation of a modern downtown street car."
Dec 23rd, 2014 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Dohmen Moves to Historic Third Ward
The consulting company relocates to neighborhood where it all began 156 years ago.
Dec 19th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Approves Milwaukee Streetcar
Mayor offers historic address to council committee on streetcar and it gains their approval. Only one person speaks in opposition.
Dec 9th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor looking to shut down public vote on downtown streetcar
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan December 8, 2014
Dec 8th, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 endorses Mayor’s streetcar plan
“The Milwaukee Streetcar is a game changer for downtown.”
Dec 8th, 2014 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
Milwaukee Booster Lives in… Shorewood
OnMilwaukee.com co-owner Jeff Sherman and his wife have a Colonial home in the suburbs, but he tries to downplay this.
Dec 2nd, 2014 by Michael Horne
Mitchell Leather Building Seeks Historic Tax Credits
But most of Third Ward architectural review board meeting debates handicapped access ramp for Martin Building.
Nov 29th, 2014 by Michael Horne
How to Sell the Streetcar
Ald. Bob Bauman says mayor’s sales pitch lacks vision.
Nov 28th, 2014 by Michael Horne
“Some women change their mind, save their babies.”
Anne Franczek wanted to be a psychologist, but instead has devoted her life to protesting at abortion clinics, trying to get women to change their mind.
Nov 23rd, 2014 by Jabril Faraj
A big league city needs big league public transit options
Statement of Alderman Nik Kovac November 19, 2014
Nov 19th, 2014 by Nik Kovac
Mayor’s doubling down on streetcar more about ego than good policy, leadership
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan November 19, 2014
Nov 19th, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
City Unveils New Plan to Build on $2.6 Billion in Downtown Investment by Moving the Streetcar Project Forward, Adding Lakefront Line
Plan Covers Lakefront Line, Utility Costs Without Property Tax Dollars; Operations Slated to Begin by 2018
Nov 18th, 2014 by Tom Barrett
Architect Chuck Engberg’s First Place on the River
His condo offers unmatched views of the passing pleasure craft, coal barges and trains.
Nov 18th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Lizzi Weasler
"The best bonus of Harley Fest is being sung to sleep by thousands of motorcycles revving their engines throughout the streets of good ol’ Miltown."
Nov 17th, 2014 by Newaukee
Mandel Group Acquires 282 Unit Apartment Community in Eagan, Minnesota
Mandel Group, Inc. announced its acquisition of Lemay Lake Apartments.
Nov 17th, 2014 by Mandel Group
New Apartments Planned for Third Ward
Building which once housed Northwestern Coffee Mills will be renovated to include 15 urban apartments and two retail spaces.
Nov 13th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Lizzibeth
Lizzi Weasler did “pop-up” retail events around town before opening her Third Ward boutique.
Nov 7th, 2014 by Helena Marie Fahnrich
Matt Dorner
"Milwaukee is truly a city on the rise..."
Nov 3rd, 2014 by Newaukee
County Supervisor Candidate Charlie Fox’s Historic Home
If Fox is to become the model for future supervisors of a "gentleman politician," he has the perfectly pedigreed home to go with such a title.
Oct 20th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Nonprofit Conference – “Building Opportunity for Boys and Men of Color”
National Speakers Leon Andrews and Eric Grimes Announced
Oct 17th, 2014 by Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee
Condos Will Replace Third Ward Leather Factory
And Ald. Bauman's tough style of running Third Ward architectural review board.
Oct 10th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Rooftop Dining
The dramatic yet oh-so-civilized views from Cafe Benelux, Wolf Peach and Hotel Metro's Zen on 7.
Oct 10th, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
Does Milwaukee Need a Fashion Incubator?
Downtown activist Beth Weirick is leading the charge to create one in or near the Third Ward.
Oct 3rd, 2014 by Joe Kelly
The Pizza Man Apartments
New East Side apartment building is bringing good urban form back to prominent corner.
Sep 26th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
New Apartment Building Coming to the Third Ward
Two developers partner up for a new building that is going to have a very odd shape.
Sep 23rd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
MIAD Apartments Changes Irk Bauman, Who Demands Fix
A planned community gathering space instead becomes an underwhelming staircase.
Sep 11th, 2014 by Michael Horne
City Leaders Plot New Urban Placemaking Effort
With some creative use of grant money, the Greater Milwaukee Committee is helping neighborhoods update their image by ‘Urban Placemaking’
Sep 9th, 2014 by Michael Horne
MIAD Opens New Residence Hall, Celebrates 40 Years
Half-birthday bash, half-ribbon cutting, the ceremony unveiled MIAD's new six-story, Third Ward building.
Aug 27th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Bublr Bikes Everywhere
Nine of the ten new stations have been installed -- and are getting plenty of ridership, as our photos show.
Aug 22nd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
St. Paul Avenue Bridge to Close
Bridge closed Wednesday through Thursday morning.
Aug 20th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
Oregon at South Water Works
Foreclosed warehouse becoming 77 apartments in Walker's Point.
Aug 15th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
With Grassroots Win for State Assembly, Brostoff Thanks District for Support
As Democratic nominee for District 19, Brostoff stresses unity, positive dialogue
Aug 13th, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Mayor Barrett to lead Ribbon Cutting of TWO50TWO – MIAD’s new res hall – at college’s 40th birthday party
Ribbon Cutting for TWO50TWO, MIAD’s new residence apartments; Wednesday, August 27, 3:30 p.m. Reception to follow. 252 E. Menomonee St., Historic Third Ward. Rain or shine.
Aug 7th, 2014 by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
“Bublr” Bike Share System Is Launched
The $3 million system is now installing 10 bike sharing stations and could expand to 100 stations and 1,000 bikes.
Aug 6th, 2014 by Dave Reid
As Out-of-District PAC Money Floods Into Race, Brostoff Proud of Strong Grassroots Campaign
Brostoff emphasizes local support and calls on other candidates to keep race positive
Aug 6th, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Dohmen’s New Third Ward HQ
Firm that started in Third Ward is returning there from suburbs, relocating 110 employees and overhauling a boring 1960's building.
Aug 1st, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
