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Layton Boulevard West Tour of Homes to Feature Attractive Homes, Homebuying Resources
$20,000 forgivable renovation loans available for certain homes
Oct 5th, 2015 by VIA CDC
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
Travel the World in One Milwaukee Neighborhood
Silver City International Food and Art Walk celebrates cultural diversity through the arts
Sep 1st, 2015 by VIA CDC
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
Zilber Family Foundation Announces Nearly $2.4 Million in Grants to Benefit Neighborhoods
The grants support the work of the Zilber Neighborhood Initiative in Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square, and Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods.
Jun 11th, 2015 by Zilber Family Foundation
Students create intersection mural for their neighborhood and learn civic engagement
A.W.E., LBWN partner with MPS Doerfler Elementary students to create intersection mural, teach civics
May 28th, 2015 by Artists Working in Education
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
Zepnick Announces Run for Milwaukee City Council
South Side Democratic Legislator remains focused on improving workforce development with good paying jobs, safe and sound neighborhoods, rebuilding Milwaukee’s public infrastructure, and maintaining a strong education system.
Apr 6th, 2015 by Josh Zepnick
LBWN, Impact Seven win Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Community First® Award
LBWN Rent-to-Own Homes transformed 24 vacant properties on Milwaukee’s South Side
Apr 2nd, 2015 by VIA CDC
The Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) launch a Social Media Voting Campaign to Increase Interest in and Knowledge of Central City Projects
Awards Recognize Innovative Projects Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods
Mar 30th, 2015 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
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
Grants Support Visible Improvements in Neighborhoods
The board of directors of the Zilber Family Foundation announced two grants that will improve the physical appearance and economic vitality of neighborhoods.
Sep 16th, 2014 by Zilber Family Foundation
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
Layton Boulevard West Tour of Homes to Feature Attractive Homes, Homebuying Resources
$20,000 forgivable renovation loans available for certain homes
Jun 2nd, 2014 by VIA CDC
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
“Phobruary” heats up the Milwaukee Dining Scene in February
Diners invited to experience a signature Vietnamese dish in Silver City
Feb 3rd, 2014 by VIA CDC
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
Zilber Family Foundation Awards $25,000 to Ronald Reagan IB High School Music Department
Community Partnerships, Student Performance Opportunities Instrumental In Program Success
Jan 16th, 2014 by Zilber Family Foundation
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
Common Council approves Housing Trust Fund grant award projects
Housing Trust Fund grants totaling $406,000 for affordable and supportive housing projects
Nov 26th, 2013 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Building Better Neighborhoods
Community groups get $400,000 to rehab homes and support home ownership.
Nov 14th, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers
The Traveling Bicycle Repair Man
Non-profit group's program has repaired 250 bikes on the South Side.
Sep 30th, 2013 by Tom Momberg
Dan Adams
How a former Peace Corps worker became a neighborhood organizer on the South Side.
Sep 9th, 2013 by Tracey Pollock
Travel the World in One Milwaukee Neighborhood
Silver City International Food and Art Walk celebrates cultural diversity through the arts
Sep 3rd, 2013 by VIA CDC
How to Improve the City’s Quality of Life
South side organizer helps implement improvement plans in several neighborhoods.
Aug 30th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
Artists Sought for Silver City International Food and Art Walk
2nd annual event celebrates cultural diversity through the arts
Aug 19th, 2013 by VIA CDC
Operation Harden the Target aims to help cut crime in near south side area
News conference set for Monday, July 1st at the Burnham Park Pavilion
Jun 28th, 2013 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Deadline Nears for Silver City Business Plan Competition
Entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for chance to win $5,000 toward startup costs, free rent and other incentives to open business in fully-renovated commercial storefront
May 28th, 2013 by VIA CDC
Mobile Bike Hub Unveiled
It will provide bicycle parts, maintenance help, and safety lessons for three south-side neighborhoods.
May 22nd, 2013 by Dave Reid
Launch of Mobile Bike Hub to Cap Off Bike to Work Week
Hub will promote biking through workshops in South Side neighborhoods and schools
May 17th, 2013 by VIA CDC
The New Czar of Community Safety
A partnership between the Milwaukee Police and a community organization will pay for a new leader to work on collaborative solutions to crime.
Apr 30th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
South Siders Concerned about I-94 Changes
DOT proposals for exits and entrances at 26th and 35th streets worry area residents.
Mar 19th, 2013 by Amalia Oulahan
Central City Crusaders
More than 15 Milwaukee groups and individuals are award nominees for work improving central city.
Mar 3rd, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
The Bikewoman Cometh
A south side community group offers a mobile "bike hub" that repairs bikes and helps you get back on the pedals.
Feb 5th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
Zilber Family Foundation Announces Three-Year Grant to UNCOM
The Zilber Family Foundation announced today that it had awarded a three-year grant in the amount of $600,000 to United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee.
Dec 11th, 2012 by Zilber Family Foundation
A Neighborhood On the Rise
Efforts to improve the Layton Boulevard West Neighborhood are bearing fruit.
Nov 28th, 2012 by Edgar Mendez
Home Contest is a Big Winner
Most Improved Home Contest offers $7,000 in prize money, generates $164,000 in home improvements.
Nov 20th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council Approves Picks for Housing Trust Fund Awards
A total of $830,391 in Housing Trust Fund grants will help the homeless, low-income renters and neighborhoods affected by oreclosures
Nov 8th, 2012 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Bank of America Hit With Discrimination Complaint
Federal complaint claims homes owned by bank in city's minority neighborhoods are more poorly maintained than its homes in white areas.
Oct 31st, 2012 by Sharon McGowan
New Journalists in Town
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service could be the future of journalism.
Oct 22nd, 2012 by Michael Horne
Deadline is Oct. 1 to apply for NSP2 Homebuyer Assistance program
Participants are offered both financial and technical advice as part of the program.
Sep 12th, 2012 by Common Council President Jose Perez
Silver City Neighborhood Hosting InterNational Food & Art Walk This Weekend
The activities run from noon until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, and will be taking place all along National Ave. between S. 34th St. and S. 39th St.
Sep 5th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
InterNational Food & Art Walk Coming to Silver City
Layton Boulevard West Neighbors and ART Milwaukee are teaming up for an InterNational Food & Art Walk along National Avenue in Milwaukee’s Silver City neighborhood on Saturday, September 8th.
Aug 8th, 2012 by VIA CDC
LEAP summer youth work program sees first graduating class
Successful inaugural session of new program yields 17 young leaders; Alderman Willie Wade points to brighter future
Aug 3rd, 2012 by Willie Wade
Rent-to-own initiative expanding on city’s near south side
A scattered-site project on the near south side of Milwaukee to renovate and transform vacant foreclosed homes into rent-to-own single-family homes is expanding, said Alderman José G. Pérez.
Jul 13th, 2012 by Common Council President Jose Perez
Operation Impact 2012 ready for launch
Now in its fifth year, Operation Impact will install additional surveillance cameras and will allocate up to $85,000 in 2012 to help put additional patrol officers on the street in an effort to reduce crime on Milwaukee’s near south side, Alderman Bob Donovan said.
Jun 18th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Photos from Featured Photographer, Daniel Adams. Around the Neighborhood – Layton Boulevard West
Featured Photographer, Daniel Adams. Around the Neighborhood - Layton Boulevard West
Jul 29th, 2011 by Daniel Adams
Lend Your Support to the Milwaukee Makeover Project. Vote Today!
The Milwaukee Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative together with the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and the City of Milwaukee have developed the Milwaukee Makeover Project.
Oct 8th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Urban Husbandry is Alive and Well in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee, urban husbandry is not just a theory; it is a key component in the approach in the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative.
Aug 10th, 2010 by Michael Schubert
