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OnMilwaukee.com Moves Downtown
Plus: problems for a new hotel and say goodbye to two bars.
Nov 16th, 2012 by Urban Milwaukee
Room at the Inn
Two new hotels and hundreds of new rooms are coming to East Town.
Nov 9th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Politics & Poetry
Politicians and others try their hand at poetry in City Hall.
Nov 7th, 2012 by Grace Fuhr
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
An Open Letter to the Residents of Milwaukee County
It’s time to set the record straight and, once again, to call on the Milwaukee County Executive to focus on collaboration.
Oct 29th, 2012 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Small Pleasures
A number of smaller construction projects are underway to improve downtown properties
Oct 26th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Sydney HiH Retrospective
Gallery Night provided one last opportunity to experience the Sydney HiH.
Oct 25th, 2012 by Urban Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Board Set to Welcome Milwaukee County Residents to Annual Budget Public Hearing
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts to host October 29th hearing
Oct 23rd, 2012 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Supervisor Alexander Seeks Peace Between War Memorial and Art Museum
Proposal would bring resolution to operational issues, fund services for veterans, and pave the way for Dryhootch partnership
Oct 23rd, 2012 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Sydney HiH Gallery Night
A Gallery Night send off for the epicenter of Milwaukee's counter-culture movement.
Oct 17th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Pulled Pork and Paintings
WMSE's Food Slam offered dozens of restaurants serving tasty food at the Grohmann Museum.
Oct 17th, 2012 by Grace Fuhr
Deanna Schwenner
Meet the concierge at the recently remodeled CityCenter at 735 N. Water Street.
Oct 16th, 2012 by Newaukee
Power Play
A city committee resists heavy lobbying and forestalls a special taxing district for Juneau Park and Cathedral Square.
Oct 14th, 2012 by Dave Reid
East Town Unveilings
New signage and restoration are a change of scenery for downtown.
Oct 12th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Dear MKE Film Series Debuts
Milwaukee Icons, an Unlikely Artist and an Epic, 24-Hour Bike Race Now Online at www.DearMKE.com.
Oct 3rd, 2012 by VISIT Milwaukee
Hundreds to Rally to Support Homeownership
To highlight the importance of homeownership in America and generate awareness of vital housing issues for the upcoming November 6 elections, the Metropolitan Builders Association (MBA), Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) are sponsoring a special Rally for Homeownership.
Sep 27th, 2012 by Press Release
City Seeks Candidates for 2012 City/County Christmas Tree
Your tree could decorate Red Arrow Park for all to enjoy!
Sep 27th, 2012 by City of Milwaukee
Top Stop at Doors Open Milwaukee
City Hall Bell Tower is a favorite destination during Doors Open Milwaukee.
Sep 26th, 2012 by Erik Ljung
Council members to discuss Williams case
4:30 p.m. TODAY, Sept. 25, 2012
Sep 25th, 2012 by Willie Hines
Work Downtown? Enjoy a free brat Thursday.
1,000 brats to be distributed at CityCenter at 735 beginning at 4:00 p.m., compliments of Cresa
Sep 24th, 2012 by Press Release
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
Al’s Run & Walk
Thousands of people packed downtown streets for a good cause on Saturday.
Sep 17th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Wanna Buy Some Park East Land?
Sensing market interest, Milwaukee County is trying to sell a parcel of land -- for the third time.
Sep 11th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
MSOE Parking Garage
Park East Freeway spur land is becoming 780-stall parking garage
Sep 7th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Parks Plan Has Problems
Cathedral Square / Juneau Park plan created with little public discussion and no design competition.
Sep 7th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Labor Day Edition
Two historic buildings are completely covered as their facades are restored.
Sep 3rd, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
The Milwaukee Brewery District
The impact of a semi-successful early 80's plan for a large stretch of downtown.
Sep 1st, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
A Redesign for Cathedral Square
A recent UWM master's thesis plans for an improved Cathedral Square
Aug 28th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Barrett to Host Tournavation Pitch for Bloomberg’s Mayors Challenge Tonight at City Hall
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has entered Milwaukee into The Mayors Challenge---a competition organized by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s philanthropic foundation that challenges cities across America to find innovative solutions to problems, improve urban life and make city government work better.
Aug 28th, 2012 by Tom Barrett
Construction Continues
The downtown Marriott hotel is rising fast.
Aug 24th, 2012 by Dave Reid
How to Improve Cathedral Square
What would make Milwaukee's town square better?
Aug 23rd, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Donovan’s New Anti-Streetcar Allies
After three press releases in three days, the alderman holds a news conference with new right-wing allies.
Aug 16th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderman Donovan to announce new efforts in fight against streetcar
Alderman Bob Donovan will hold a news conference at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, August 16) to announce new efforts in his bid to derail the proposed downtown streetcar project.
Aug 15th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Preliminary Budget Hearing Invitation
The City of Milwaukee will hold a 2013 Preliminary Budget Hearing to ensure the 2013 City of Milwaukee Budget addresses the needs of our community. Mayor Tom Barrett, Finance and Personnel Committee Chair, Alderman Michael Murphy, Budget Director Mark Nicolini and budget staff will provide information regarding the budget planning process and give attendees an opportunity to share input on City services. City residents are encouraged to attend. Monday, August 13, 2012 6:00-7:30 p.m. Zeidler Municipal Building 841 North Broadway, Rm. 102
Aug 6th, 2012 by Tom Barrett
Downtown janitors unanimously ratify new contract agreement
Downtown janitors today unanimously ratified a new contract agreement with the companies that clean the vast majority of Milwaukee’s large-scale commercial office buildings.
Aug 4th, 2012 by SEIU Local 1
Downtown janitors reach tentative agreement on new contract
Milwaukee’s 500 downtown janitors, represented by Service Employees International Union - Local 1, on Tuesday evening reached a tentative agreement on a new 3-year contract with the companies that clean Milwaukee’s major commercial office buildings.
Aug 1st, 2012 by Press Release
Barry Mandel’s Penthouse
From his downtown penthouse, the Milwaukee real estate developer may have the best view in town.
Jul 29th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Employee Appreciation Week kicks off Monday
Monday marks the start of the 7th Annual Downtown Employee Appreciation Week, July 30 – August 3.
Jul 26th, 2012 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
County Threatened With Lakefront Lawsuit
County committee okays negotiations with The Couture developer, despite a casual threat of lawsuit.
Jul 24th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Bastille Days 2012
Milwaukee's most popular French festival returned for another successful run this past weekend.
Jul 18th, 2012 by Brendan Murphy
Mayor Barrett and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chu call for renewed Clean Energy Tax Credits as Milwaukee joins the Better Buildings Challenge
Milwaukee commits to reduce energy use by 20% by 2020
Jul 12th, 2012 by Tom Barrett
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
Downtown Milwaukee Farmers’ Markets
Milwaukee is blessed with not one, but two weekly farmers' markets that add to the vibrancy of downtown.
Jul 5th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Amtrak Accidents and Customer Service
Also discussion of Downtown Dining Week, some development news, and new tv commercials from MCTS.
Jun 28th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Humility hogs all the attention at “Envisioning the Seen”
Is Milwaukee too modest?
Jun 22nd, 2012 by Alex Runner
Marriott Hotel Begins to Rise
The controversial Marriott hotel begins to rise.
Jun 22nd, 2012 by Dave Reid
Mayor Barrett Encourages City Employees To Say “Not Me” To Diabetes
The City of Milwaukee is among the first public sector employers in the state to offer employees the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, a 12-month lifestyle behavior intervention designed especially for people with prediabetes, the clinical precursor for type 2 diabetes. To screen its employees at the highest risk for diabetes, the City will host UnitedHealthcare’s 18-wheel mobile testing clinic at City Hall.
Jun 19th, 2012 by Tom Barrett
Milwaukee’s Future – Today, June 18th
The Pabst Theater plays host to Envisioning the Seen: Milwaukee's Future tonight, June 18th. Ten Milwaukeeans and two moderators will hold an open-ended, fireside-style discussion, followed by an audience question and answer period.
Jun 18th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Future of Transit Discussion at the top of the US Bank Center
If you care about transit in Milwaukee, or if you simply want the best view of the city available, come to the 40th floor of the US Bank Center next Monday night, April 16th from 5:30 until 8:00 for a cocktail hour and discussion on the future of transit in Milwaukee and how we move through the city.
Apr 11th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Are Milwaukee’s Historic Preservation Laws Too Strong or Too Weak? Yes
Are Milwaukee's historic preservation laws too strong or too weak? Should the entire ordinance be re-written, or is just a revision in order? Alderman Witkowski's proposed overhaul to Milwaukee's historic preservation ordinance sparked these very questions.
Apr 3rd, 2012 by Dave Reid
MSOE’s Parking Garage #FAIL
Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee City Plan Commission both unanimously recommended approval of the Milwaukee School of Engineering's parking garage proposal in the Park East. These approvals point out that City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County politicians are anxious to see new development in the Park East. Unfortunately, as currently conceived this isn't a project worthy of approval.
Feb 13th, 2012 by Dave Reid
A Year in Review
As the US economy continued it slow recovery from the Great Recession, Milwaukee was left with a couple of failed development projects to complete or redefine, a changing real estate market, the opportunity to make small infrastructure changes, and questions about the future of transit.
Dec 15th, 2011 by Dave Reid
HMI Doors Open 2011 Recommendations
Imagine this for a moment -- you’re a kid in a candy store, and as things go, this candy store is opening for the first time ever and only for one weekend. Oh gosh. You’ve dreamed of this cornucopia of confections so many times before, you know every name and shiny wrapper in the store... but your eyes are bigger than your stomach. How can you pick just a choice few, knowing your slight allowance won’t let you have all that you want? It’s the best and worst kind of agony.
Sep 21st, 2011 by Adam Carr
Carmageddon!
It has been more than a week since Wells Street was converted to two-ways, and it has indeed been Carmaggedon. Drivers have been confused by the unusual street configuration. Two-ways, really? The fear generated by being able to turn right and go East on to Wells St. has caused mass hysteria causing more than a few people to quickly park in available parking spots.
Sep 19th, 2011 by Dave Reid
PARK(ing) Day 2011!
Once again this year UrbanMilwaukee.com will be hosting a PARK(ing) Day event in downtown Milwaukee PARK(ing) Day takes place on September 16th, 2011 and is quite simply a public space intervention. The UrbanMilwaukee.com installation will be located near the corner of Mason Street and Milwaukee Street from noon to 2 p.m.
Sep 8th, 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
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
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
Wells St. Two-way Street Conversion is Long Overdue
At Thursday’s Public Safety Committee meeting a file will be voted on that would authorize the conversion of Wells St. to two-way operation from 6th St. to Prospect Ave. According to the Journal Sentinel, the Wisconsin Center District Board voted to oppose part of this conversion, in particular from 4th Street to 6th Street, due to “safety” concerns. These concerns miss the big picture and can be handled while bringing the benefits of making Wells St. two-ways in downtown Milwaukee. Well Street’s one-way configuration brings an assortment of issues that negatively impact the neighborhood it passes through. In particular it is common to see cars continuously circling the block, because a parking spot is not easily accessible without circling the neighborhood. Another direct result of Wells St. being a one-way street, with little congestion, and having multiple travel lanes is that people speed excessively. This is an all too frequent occurrence. Additionally, crashes occur when drivers attempt to turn left from the center lane, because the nature of the street doesn’t fit with the location, causing an accident. Finally, it is all to common to see are drivers heading in the wrong direction along Wells St. A two-way street conversion would alleviate these issues while bringing benefits to the city. A benefit is that a two-way conversion will make Wells St. more pedestrian friendly, as no longer will one need to cross a “freeway” to get across the street. It will bring enhanced visibility to retail establishments, drawing in more of the infrequent drivers passing through the neighborhood. Additionally, for automobile drivers it will actually enhance connectivity by reducing the need to loop around to find a parking spot or a missed intersection. Finally, it will reduce traffic speeds along Wells St., improving safety for both the pedestrian and the automobile driver. This change is long overdue and hopefully this is just another step toward a more connected, accessible, and safe built environment in downtown Milwaukee.
Jun 22nd, 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
Storefront Design Updates
Two small projects, one in East Town and the other on the East Side, are currently taking an existing poor design situation and attempting to activate the street through new designs.
Apr 11th, 2011 by Dave Reid
