Content referencing Layton Boulevard West
Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative Will Close
But VIA Community Development Corp will take over much of its work.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Meredith Melland
Giving Cash With No Strings Attached To New Moms Is Delivering Big Results
Cash transfer program shows positive outcomes for 122 Milwaukee moms.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Get Involved In Money-for-New-Moms Program
Dimitrijevic's proposal seeks to extend cash grant program for low-income mothers to three years.
Apr 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Confirms New Chief Building Inspector
Jezamil Arroyo-Vega is the new head of the Department of Neighborhood Services.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Building Sells For Nearly Twice Its Assessed Value
Plus: Trostel Square changes hands and VIA CDC is on the move.
Nov 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
JoAnna Bautch Hired to Lead VIA CDC
Bautch replaces Brianna Sas-Pérez at helm of near-southside nonprofit.
Mar 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Sas-Pérez Stepping Down, VIA CDC Hiring New Executive Director
New leader sought for one of Milwaukee's leading community development corporations.
Dec 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Sas-Pérez Appointed to WHEDA Board
VIA CDC director Brianna Sas-Pérez joins powerful affordable housing board.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
VIA Continues Mission of Affordable Housing, Economic Development
Formerly known as Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, organization rebranded as 'VIA' to better connect with Spanish-speaking community.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Committee Okays City Funds for Convent Project
School Sisters of St. Francis transforming south-side home into 63 apartments.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Convent Being Redeveloped As Affordable Housing
Chapel Garden apartments will add new senior housing to S. Layton Blvd.
Jan 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Election Official Behind Milwaukee’s Recount
How Claire Woodall-Vogg got through an unprecedented election.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Nora Eckert
Non-Profits Help Get Out the Vote
Mercy Housing, Via Community Development and others turning out city voters.
Nov 1st, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Community Groups Propose Changes
Twelve groups invited to speak and push less spending on police and more on lead abatement, other programs.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Neighborhood Festivals Become Porch Parades
Bay View and Silver City will play host to socially-distant parades this weekend.
Sep 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Must Expand Access to Photo ID
28 voting rights groups urge him to enforce executive order he issued.
Jun 28th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Pandemic, Protests Contributing to Mental Health Crisis
Mental health professionals are seeing more cases of depression and anxiety.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Neighborhood Groups Working Hard On Census
For every person not counted, the state could lose $1,600 federal funding a year.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Resources for Homeowners During the Pandemic
These resources can help you with critical repairs to your home.
May 7th, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty
New Safe and Sound Leader a City Insider
Joe’Mar Hooper pledges to take organization to new heights.
Mar 3rd, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
How to Become a Homeowner
Tired of renting? Here are tips, experts to help you make transition.
Dec 20th, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
New Plans for Walker’s Point Site
Plus: Former Central Steel & Wire building being expanded, senior housing for South Side.
Sep 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Campaign Will Fund South Side Futsal Courts
No neighborhood has more kids. LBWN raising final $25,000 to complete soccer project.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
State Aids Convention Center Expansion
Plus: Affordable housing developer buys south side site, Irgens plan to redevelop M&I building
Jun 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Washington Nominated To City Plan Board
Town Bank VP Ranell Washington would replace his former coworker on commission.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Sas-Pérez Appointed to City Plan Commission
Mayor appoints south side leader to design and zoning oversight board.
Jun 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Taco Truck Issue Still Not Settled
Agreement between owner and area alderman Bob Donovan has fallen apart.
May 6th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
20th MANDI Awards Get Big Turnout
Many politicians at celebration honoring those improving city's neighborhoods.
Apr 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Vote For Best Group, People Helping City
You can vote for MANDI's "People's Choice Award," help a favorite non-profit win $1,000.
Apr 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Food Truck Truce Reached
But not before Donovan takes shots at the streetcar, potholes, Barrett and Tony Zielinski.
Mar 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Vetoes Food Truck Ban
"We should support the opportunities and great flavors they bring to Milwaukee."
Mar 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Cafe Opening in Silver City
Plus: Kitt's to reopen, Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea comes to Yankee Hill, but no more food trucks for W. National Ave.
Feb 28th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
New Burger Emporium Opens Downtown
Plus: another Third Ward Camp Bar. Phobruary returns. Kitt's Custard closing?
Feb 21st, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
The Return of Phobruary
Silver City Thai and Laotian restaurants offer $5 bowls of Pho all month.
Feb 18th, 2019 by Elyse McFeggan
The Legacy of Susan Lloyd
Retired Zilber Foundation leader oversaw $100 million investment in neighborhoods, still promotes social justice.
Jan 18th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
11 Upgrades to Layton Boulevard West
Catalytic projects for homes, parks, retail corridors are changing neighborhood.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Zilber Initiative Helps Near South Side
Home ownership, retail corridors revived in Silver City, two other neighborhoods.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Working to Make City More Green
Glenna Holstein, who runs Urban Ecology Center in Menominee Valley, is a true nature lover.
Oct 11th, 2018 by Carly Wolf
How Joe Zilber Changed Lindsay Heights
Zilber Initiative's funding leveraged $111 million investment in near North Side neighborhood.
Sep 20th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Silver City Festival Celebrates Diversity
South side neighborhood showcases Latino and Asian food, dance, art.
Sep 13th, 2018 by Sarah Lipo
Silver City Gets New Public Art
$40,000 spent on art works reflecting history and values of south-side neighborhood.
Jul 3rd, 2018 by Abby Ng
How to Use Data for Neighborhood Improvement
Data Day event highlights organizations’ data-driven change efforts.
Jun 6th, 2018 by Sophie Bolich
Developer Kalan Haywood Wins Three MANDI’s
Pete’s Fruit Market, one of his projects, also a big winner.
Mar 17th, 2018 by Sharon McGowan
Revitalizing Silver City
New restaurant will anchor redeveloped building on W. National Ave.
Feb 21st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Program Seeks to Beautify the City
Community Improvement Project has given $1.1 million to 300 projects.
Feb 13th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
South Side Group Builds Community Pride
Block projects by Layton Boulevard non-profit improves neighborhood
Feb 2nd, 2018 by Elizabeth Baker
City’s Housing Fund Has Big Impact
$7 million invested over 11 years has leveraged an additional $176 million in spending.
Dec 7th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Silver City Festival Draws Big Crowds
6th annual event for south side neighborhood becoming popular tradition.
Sep 13th, 2017 by Lydia Slattery
Turnkey Home Available for Sale
Layton Boulevard West program has spent more than $3.5 million to purchase, renovate homes.
Jun 8th, 2017 by Keith Schubert
500 New Community Gardens
All built in May by Victory Garden Initiative, bringing its total to 3,500.
May 25th, 2017 by Alexandria Bursiek
Study Finds Safe & Sound Works
Program's work to create block clubs helps reduce violence in city.
May 11th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Three Award Winning Projects
Lindsay Heights is a big winner at MANDI awards.
Apr 10th, 2017 by Sharon McGowan
How to Create 3,000 Urban Gardens
Non-profit Victory Gardens Initiative fills city’s food deserts with fresh produce.
Mar 14th, 2017 by Naomi Waxman
How to Rehab the Near South Side
Since 2012, non-profit program gave $239,000 in grants to 232 homeowners.
Mar 4th, 2017 by Alexandria Bursiek
How To Fill Those Empty Storefronts
NEWaukee Hosts 2nd Empty Storefronts Conference in Madison and the ideas flow.
Oct 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
New Food Truck For Bay View
Fox Fire Food Truck serves up international street food. Plus: Silver City International Food and Art Walk is this weekend.
Sep 20th, 2016 by Mitchel Writt
Program Combats Foreclosures
Layton Boulevard West Neighbors has invested $3.5 million to renovate foreclosed properties in the area, but housing challenges remain.
Sep 15th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Small Grants Program Has Big Impact
Community Connections program gives grants to 57 projects in many different neighborhoods.
Jun 11th, 2016 by Stephanie Harte
Hundreds Earn Homes Through Sweat Equity
ACTS Housing, a non-profit realtor and MANDI nominee, helps rescue foreclosed homes.
Feb 11th, 2016 by Matthew Wisla
Welcome to the New Layton Boulevard
A just-completed streetscaping and lighting project has enhanced Layton Boulevard.
Nov 23rd, 2015 by Michael Holloway
Cadence Coffee & Cycle
Seeking $15,000 for a combined coffee house and bike service/repair shop. What'll they think of next?
Nov 12th, 2015 by Laura Thompson
Pop-Up Museum Celebrates Local Culture
A museum pops up at the Silver City International Food & Art Walk
Sep 16th, 2015 by Karen Slattery
New Arlington Heights Park Opens Soon
Ribbon cutting set for first MKE Plays playground at Arlington Heights Park
Sep 11th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
New Leaders Could Impact Neighborhoods
Interviews with four new executive directors of community groups.
Sep 3rd, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
New Leader of LISC Aims to Improve City
Laura Bray helped revitalize Menomonee Valley, oversaw Three Bridges Park.
Aug 28th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Fashion Designer Wins Business Plan Contest
Lindsay Heights BID picks three best plans to promote economic development.
Aug 17th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Mayor’s Design Awards
The 2015 Mayor's Design Awards recognized projects big and small from across the city.
May 22nd, 2015 by Dave Reid
Project to Improve Inner City Playgrounds Unveiled
Common Council President Michael Murphy leading effort to spend up to $1.9 million to upgrade 12 playgrounds.
May 17th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
How to Grow a Non-Profit
In 16 years as head of Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, Charlotte John-Gomez grew its budget from $70,000 to more than $1 million.
May 15th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Layton Blvd. and National Ave.
Talk about car-centric. And what a huge parking lot. Yes, it can be improved.
May 7th, 2015 by Rachel Quednau
MANDI Awards Given at Gala Affair
More than 800 nonprofit, corporate and public-sector leaders attended event at Potawatomi Hotel.
Apr 17th, 2015 by Sharon McGowan
Guide to City’s Urban Gardens
Milwaukee has more than 15 urban gardens and the warm weather is coming soon.
Apr 8th, 2015 by Wyatt Massey
City Plan Will Rescue The Worst Playgrounds
City and foundation money will be spent to upgrade the 12 most deteriorated playgrounds in Milwaukee.
Mar 25th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
You, Too, Can Buy a Home
Homeownership Fair helps renters see how they can save money by buying a home.
Mar 12th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
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
New Mobile App Pinpoints Housing Hazards
Community groups using new app, which uses crowdsourcing to inventory and map all neighborhood housing issues.
Mar 5th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Safe & Sound Will Target 8 High-Crime Neighborhoods
Community organizing group works with residents, high-risk youth and police to combat crime.
Feb 24th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
More Protected Bike Lanes and Greenways Needed
2015 agenda by Bike Federation will push city for these and other improvements.
Jan 16th, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
Helping Businesses in Harambee and Riverwest Neighborhoods
The non-profit Riverworks has become a key force in urban development, and will be part of Kresge grant won by GMC.
Jan 16th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
Layton Boulevard West
South side neighborhood battles problem of 48 foreclosed homes.
Jan 8th, 2015 by Matt Barbato and Aaron Maybin
Five Neighborhoods With Foreclosure Problems
First in a series on five city neighborhoods that still have many foreclosed and abandoned homes.
Jan 7th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
Architects Develop Plans for Near South Side
Charette creates architectural plans for underdeveloped parts of Clarke Square and Silver City neighborhoods.
Dec 29th, 2014 by Molly Rippinger
Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative Will Expand
Partnership of Greater Milwaukee Foundation and city adds four neighborhoods to six already getting help with economic development.
Dec 21st, 2014 by Andrea Waxman
Fendt Fired by Southside Organizing Committee
Had led group 22 years, board members vague on reasons for dumping him.
Dec 19th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
Who Will Win the MANDI Awards?
15 organizations are nominated for the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation.
Dec 11th, 2014 by Sharon McGowan
More Homes Getting Renovated in South Side Neighborhood
The non-profit Layton Boulevard West Neighbors group has awarded 95 home improvement grants.
Nov 14th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
Our Daily Salt
Unique, South Side business creates handcrafted kitchen items that are beautiful and functional.
Oct 17th, 2014 by Heather Meuret
Hundreds March for Professional Soccer in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Soccer Development Group draws a large crowd as they attempt to bring an outdoor soccer team to Milwaukee.
Sep 22nd, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
City Expands Solar Program
Solar energy program shines on two more city neighborhoods.
Sep 15th, 2014 by Brendan O’Brien
Long Live the Polish Moon Ride!
A great turnout, a beautiful foggy night, and fun polka and Mexican music -- the ride was a big success and will surely grow in coming years.
Aug 29th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
A Walk Through Three Bridges Park
South siders and environmentalists join Mayor Barrett, as part of his "Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days" challenge.
Aug 5th, 2014 by Patrick Leary
In Defense of Milwaukee
City is making progress on foreclosures and the report claiming 40% of mortgages are underwater is hogwash.
Jun 10th, 2014 by Josh Zepnick
Meet the Graduates of Bike Intern Program
South Side non-profit teaches high school kids mobile bike repair and customer service.
Apr 24th, 2014 by Kelly Meyerhofer
A Night At the MANDIs
The once-tiny awards show is now a prestige event that packed the Pfister ballroom while another crowd watched the show streamed.
Apr 10th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Program Gives Renters Chance to Buy Foreclosed Homes
South Side non-profit rehabs vacant homes and sets up rent-to-own deals.
Mar 20th, 2014 by Karen Slattery
The Pho Capital of Milwaukee
Silver City restaurants are serving Pho at a reduced price to celebrate Asian culture in a revitalized neighborhood.
Feb 26th, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
Grants Upgrade South Side Neighborhood
Matching grant programs spend $29,000 to leverage more than $154,000 spent by residents to improve their homes.
Jan 28th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
MANDI Awards Announce Sweet 16 Nominees
Finalists for 2014 Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation include Three Bridges Park and 15 others.
Dec 13th, 2013 by Sharon McGowan
Building Better Neighborhoods
Community groups get $400,000 to rehab homes and support home ownership.
Nov 14th, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers
