Content referencing Menomonee River Valley - Page 3
Historic Milwaukee’s Fans Convene
A big crowd turns out as as Remarkable Milwaukee 2014 honors historian John Gurda and developer Kendall Bruenig.
Mar 5th, 2014 by Urban Milwaukee
Mayor Tom Barrett’s 2014 State of the City Address
Milwaukee February 24, 2014 As Prepared for Delivery
Feb 24th, 2014 by Tom Barrett
Innovative School Moving to Silver City Neighborhood
Public charter school Escuela Verde will move from Baran Park area, connect to new Urban Ecology Center.
Feb 21st, 2014 by Kelly Meyerhofer
Three Milwaukee-area projects win top engineering honors
Work on Three Bridges Park, two major road projects, honored; Rep. Zepnick praises Three Bridges Park as splendid public space
Feb 17th, 2014 by Press Release
City Agrees to Plow Hank Aaron Trail
Finally some progress. How my advocacy with state and city officials paid off.
Feb 7th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Remarkable Milwaukee at the Pritzlaff
To Honor John Gurda and Sunset Investors
Jan 29th, 2014 by Historic Milwaukee Inc
Arrest Those Who Bike in Winter, Mayor Says
Comments from Watertown, NY official raise serious issues about how bikers are treated, including in Wisconsin.
Jan 17th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Why I’m Boycotting the Farmers Market
Though the state signed an MOU promising to snow plow the bike trail leading to the Winter Farmers Market, they aren't doing it.
Jan 10th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Gramling and West Elected MMSD Commission Chair & Vice Chair
Commissioners of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) today unanimously elected Ben Gramling as Chair of the MMSD Commission for 2014 and Fox Point Village President Michael West as Vice Chair.
Dec 16th, 2013 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
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
Amtrak to Chicago Will Go Wireless
Finally, the line will get Wi-Fi (we hope), but Milwaukee's Amtrak station still lacks it.
Nov 29th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Joys of BikeShare
As more cities add BikeShare, I no longer need pack a folding bike. Travel for bikers is so much easier now.
Nov 8th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Jim Brozek
Inspired by people at work, Brozek has for decades captured laborers of all kinds in his photos.
Nov 5th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
The Sheer Beauty of Bicycling
Yes, it's cheaper and healthier to ride a bike. But it also connects you to nature and a world of sensations.
Nov 1st, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Casino Construction
While the Menominee wait to hear if they can build a casino, the Potawatomi Casino Hotel is moving toward completion.
Oct 25th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Critics Say WEPCO Proposal Would Over-Charge Customers
Valley plant conversion to gas will mostly serve businesses yet 90% of cost is charged to residential customers, they charge.
Oct 21st, 2013 by Gretchen Schuldt
Reclaiming a River
Volunteer clean-up of KK River latest example of long-term efforts to transform the urban stream.
Oct 8th, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers
Streetcar Social
Gathering of notables tracks the route of proposed streetcar. And HGTV comes to town to film a straw-bale home.
Sep 12th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Community Celebrates Silver City
An international weekend in Silver City with food, soccer, and a new mural.
Sep 11th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Casino Wars
The Potawatomi have spent millions to lobby against a Kenosha casino. Is Gov. Walker their latest ally?
Sep 4th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
State Quietly Expands I-94 Project
Reconstruction of I-94 would extend 23% further into city, stretching east to 16th Street, WISDOT says.
Aug 30th, 2013 by Gretchen Schuldt
Bikers Banned From State Trails At Night
From 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. bikers on any state trails can be fined $175. Why?
Aug 30th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
City a National Leader in Skyscrapers
Since 2000, Milwaukee ranks 10th among 67 big cities in high-rises built per capita. Part I of a two-part series.
Aug 26th, 2013 by David Holmes
A Very Pleasant Opening
Photos and gossip from the ceremonial opening of the Pleasant Street Bridge.
Aug 3rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
St Paul Bridge Will Be Rebuilt
Seventh bridge reconstructed on Barrett's watch will include streetcar tracks.
Jul 25th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Is Milwaukee the Next Detroit?
Analyzing this city’s key strengths and weaknesses.
Jul 23rd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Preview of Three Bridges Park
The new Menomonee Valley park opens on Saturday, and our photos offer a sneak peek.
Jul 18th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Menomonee Valley’s New 24-Acre “Three Bridges Park” Opens to Public This Saturday July 20
Ceremony, community activities to launch major new urban river park
Jul 16th, 2013 by Menomonee Valley Partners
Paul McCartney Fans Can Take MCTS Route 90 To Miller Park
On Tuesday, July 16, 2013 McCartney fans can ride the bus to Miller Park to avoid traffic and parking hassles.
Jul 15th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Menomonee Valley’s New 24-Acre “Three Bridges Park” Opens to Public Saturday July 20
Ceremony, community activities to launch major new urban river park
Jul 9th, 2013 by Menomonee Valley Partners
A South Side Tour of Homes
Sponsored by BMO Harris Bank, it showed potential homeowners the charms of three South Side neighborhoods.
Jun 19th, 2013 by Maggie Quick
The Story Behind the Strike
Thin reporting and overheated commentary have obscured the real story of why workers are striking against Palermo’s.
May 23rd, 2013 by Dominique Paul Noth
State Making Little Progress on Improving Train Shed
Gov. Walker turned down federal money that could have funded federally-mandated improvements required for downtown train station.
May 23rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
New Bike Trails Coming to Milwaukee
Three Bridges Park and the extension of the KK bike trail will bring excitement -- and great biking opportunities -- to the city.
May 17th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
“Three Bridges Park” to Open on July 20th
Partners launch capital campaign to complete fundraising
May 16th, 2013 by Menomonee Valley Partners
GOP Bill Gives Landlords Sweeping Rights
Landlord-tenant rights will be rewritten by this bill, and not to the benefit of tenants.
May 15th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Casino Hotel is Coming
The Potawatomi Bingo Casino Hotel is rising, as our photos show, but with two floors fewer than planned.
Apr 26th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Freeway Expansion Could Move South
I-94 could be straightened to run through current Miller Park parking lots. Brewers are open to this option.
Mar 11th, 2013 by Gretchen Schuldt
Feast or Famine
The quickly changeable March weather is a test. Some days everyone is biking. Other days almost no one.
Mar 8th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Community invited to submit ideas for name of new park in the Menomonee Valley
24-acre park along Menomonee River to open July 20
Feb 14th, 2013 by Menomonee Valley Partners
Counting the Homeless
A program of volunteers searching for all homeless people in Milwaukee finds "a whole other culture."
Feb 6th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
The Problem with Icy Trails
The city and county do a much better job of plowing and clearing streets than bike trails. That won't change until bikers start complaining.
Feb 1st, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Rise of the Urban Ecology Center
How a small non-profit in a trailer in Riverside Park rose to become a major player with centers erected in three county parks.
Jan 9th, 2013 by Peggy Schulz
New Route to Winter Farmers Market
Take the Hank Aaron Trail right to the gate of the farmers market at State Fair Park.
Dec 7th, 2012 by Dave Schlabowske
How Coal Hurts Minorities
A new study finds Wisconsin a leader in environmental racism. But is the state improving?
Nov 29th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
New Journalists in Town
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service could be the future of journalism.
Oct 22nd, 2012 by Michael Horne
Fire Cadet Recruiting Event
The Milwaukee Fire Department will be hosting a city-wide recruiting event at the Harley-Davidson Museum® on Sunday October 21.
Oct 11th, 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
Twisted Fisherman
The city’s new crab shack is just the latest venture on the river for Russ Davis.
Aug 21st, 2012 by Ester Robards
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
The Eternal Stadium Tax
It was originally supposed to end two years ago, but the Miller Park sales tax just goes on and on.
Jul 27th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu Visits Ingeteam
On Thursday U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu toured Ingeteam, and announced Milwaukee's acceptance of President Barack Obama's Better Buildings Challenge.
Jul 16th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Transit System Facing Nearly 30% Service Reduction
Challenges ahead for MCTS, but good news in Westown, Lake Park, Silver City, and the Menomonee Valley
Jul 3rd, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Our Downtown Hub
The Milwaukee Intermodal Station is much closer to the Downtown action than you might think. Part II of a series.
Jul 2nd, 2012 by Jeff Jordan
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
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
Potawatomi Hotel Approved at Zoning Committee
At the April 4th, 2012 meeting of the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee, two requests for zoning changes were approved, which will allow Potawatomi's luxury hotel proposal to move forward.
Apr 6th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Free Bus Rides, Moneyball and Renderings, Crime on Buses Way Down, and More
Welcome to the fourth installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week we take a look at free bus rides for St. Patrick's Day, the idea of applying Moneyball principles to project renderings, how Police Chief Flynn has apparently managed to cut in half the service calls originated from MCTS buses, the notion of a new union for UWM, and more.
Mar 14th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
City Plan Commission Recommends Potawatomi Hotel for Approval (Renderings)
At the February 27th, 2012 meeting of the City Plan Commission two requests for zoning changes were recommended for approval which will allow Potawatomi's luxury hotel proposal to move forward.
Feb 27th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Important Hoan Bridge and Milwaukee Streetcar Meetings this Week
This week there are two important public meetings regarding the future of Milwaukee's built environment.
Nov 14th, 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
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
Amtrak Should Innovate with Hiawatha Service Pricing
With Interstate 94 under construction between the state line and Milwaukee for the next few years, new equipment on the way from Talgo, and a route extension to Madison under construction, it's time for Amtrak, iDot, and WisDOT to explore new pricing models for the state-sponsored rail service to encourage more riders and raise more revenue.
Oct 25th, 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
Milwaukee Intermodal Station Train Shed Project to Start in October (Renderings)
The second phase of the redevelopment of the Milwaukee Intermodal Station will begin construction next month.
Sep 4th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Cream City Brick Showcase
Cream city brick is the brick that made the buildings that made the beer that made Milwaukee famous. Cream city brick, harvested from the Menomonee Valley, is the historical building material that Milwaukee is made from. Urban Milwaukee design contributor Erin Highland put together a collection of photos of a number of the buildings made from the iconic, light-yellow brick. Let us know which is your favorite.
Jul 9th, 2010 by Erin Highland
City Announces New Downtown Plan
This week the City of Milwaukee announced its new downtown plan.
Jul 2nd, 2010 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee To Become Little Madrid?
In the past ten years something has changed in Milwaukee. Spain has emerged to have a number of ties to the city.
Feb 16th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
New Milwaukee Transit Plan Unveiled
Eight drafts, and a couple months later, the new regional transit authority plan for southeastern Wisconsin has been unveiled. Governor Jim Doyle introduced the new bill at a press conference at Bucyrus in South Milwaukee with Bucyrus President and CEO Tim Sullivan, Roundy's CEO and Chairman Bob Mariano, Northwestern Mutual CEO Ed Zore, AT&T Wisconsin President Scott VanderSanden, S.C. Johnson & Son Chairman and CEO J. Fisk Johnson, Johnson Controls Chairman, President and CEO Steve Roell, Greater Milwaukee Committee President Julia Taylor, and Racine Mayor John Dickert.
Jan 22nd, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Roundabouts Saving Lives
If you picked up a newspaper in Milwaukee in the past month, you would think that roundabouts were a danger to society.
Oct 12th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Miller Park vs Busch Stadium – Milwaukee vs St. Louis
After a recent weekend trip to take in three Milwaukee Brewers games in St. Louis versus the rival St. Louis Cardinals, I spent a significant time reflecting on the differences (and similarities) between the stadiums each team calls home. Miller Park is located 3.2 miles from Milwaukee City Hall, while Busch Stadium is located 1/5th (0.2) of a mile from the iconic Arch. Miller Park has the roof, Busch Stadium has the view. Busch Stadium has the proposed Ballpark Village, Miller Park has its own sales tax. Miller Park has gameday bus service, Busch Stadium is located on a light rail line. And least important for the sake of this analysis, they each have their namesake beer. With all of that considered, which stadium does more for the city?
May 28th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Stimulus Request
Yesterday the U.S. Senate approved the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and although it still has conference committee changes to go through prior to arriving on President Obama's desk it's interesting to see what items the City of Milwaukee would like to see funded.
Feb 11th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Senator Kohl Earmarks $1.5 Million for the Milwaukee Intermodal Station
The second phase of the Milwaukee Intermodal Station's re-development received a boost recently, when Senator Kohl included $1.5 million for the Milwaukee Intermodal Station in an appropriations bill funding the Department of Transportation in 2009.
Jul 14th, 2008 by Dave Reid
The Harley-Davidson Museum Celebrates an American Icon
Today's opening of the Harley-Davidson Museum is a truly great day for the City of Milwaukee. The $75 million, 130,000 square foot complex, which was designed by James Biber of Pentagram Architects, celebrates the 105 year history of Harley-Davidson. The complex references both Milwaukee's industrial past and Harley-Davidson's motorcycle style by mixing modern elements and simple lines with an exposed I-Beam skeleton.
Jul 12th, 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
Residents of Janesville Flock to Milwaukee and Chicago
The title of this post is purely fiction at this point, but is what this writer believes should happen.
Jun 6th, 2008 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Post Office To Move Next Door To Airport
In one of the worst kept secrets surrounding the future of downtown Milwaukee, an announcement finally arrived today that the out-of-place and severely dated United States Post Office located on St. Paul Ave, next to the brand spanking new, gorgeous Milwaukee Intermodal Station, is moving south to be closer to the airport in a new, more efficient facility. This is a huge win-win for both areas. First, this should increase commerce surrounding the airport by adding a labor-intensive business near a large retail stretch. Second, it’s obviously going to be a boost for efficiency for moving mail in-and-out of Milwaukee. With a significant amount of mail moving through the air, this should get it sorted and on-and-off planes faster and reduce costs for USPS. In regards to downtown Milwaukee, the Third Ward, and the Menomonee Valley, this is the start of a huge boost that has been a long time coming. The new Milwaukee Intermodal Station that is quickly becoming a well-known gateway to Milwaukee is in a terribly misused and underused area. Eliminating the Post Office and replacing it with nearly any mixed-use building would be a huge boost for the area and trigger development in underused buildings and surface parking lots across the street. The land that Milwaukee’s Central Processing Facility for USPS currently occupies is not only in a great location because of the proximity to the train station, but it sits on the Menomonee River immediately adjacent to where it merges with the Milwaukee River. Any development on the site will certainly seek to reconnect the neighborhood with the river and further foster urban Milwaukee’s image as an area that is increasingly connected with its natural capital. If you want to consider the kind of visual impact replacing the Post Office will have, consider the Harley Museum set to open soon just across the river. Not only has that development triggered another development in the Iron Horse Hotel, but it’s taken a long underused property and made it a legitimate piece of the city again. Replacing the Post Office will not only trigger development north across St. Paul Ave, but will increase the value of the Harley Museum and all of the land along that stretch of the rivers.
May 23rd, 2008 by Jeramey Jannene
Senator Dick Durbin Standing Up For Quality
Milwaukee Intermodal Station Originally uploaded by compujeramey It’s good to see Senator Dick Durbin demanding better service from Union Pacific on the Amtrak route that runs from St. Louis to Chicago. What does this have to do with urban Milwaukee? The expansion and improvement of Amtrak (greater frequency of runs, faster service, ultimately lower prices) is good for Milwaukee’s most urban neighborhoods. The downtown location of the Milwaukee Intermodal Station is great for nearby land values and for access by the greatest number of riders. Easy for us that live here to get out, and for travelers from other cities to get in. The money spent to redevelop the station was worth every penny. So the station is great, but where can we as Milwaukeeans travel to easily through that station? Currently Minneapolis and Chicago are the only easy destinations (and the few small city stops along the way). Transferring to other lines in Chicago is plausible, but service delays and the frequency of runs make it somewhat difficult. If Senator Durbin and the people of Illinois get their way, Union Pacific will improve the conditions on the rail line and Amtrak service will improve. This will increase the ease at which Milwaukeeans can get to St. Louis. More efficient connections to big cities will only drive more people to Milwaukee’s inner-core of great neighborhoods. Better service is both great for business and great for urban residents. Long-term hopefully this will lead to the development of a high-speed rail corridor that includes Milwaukee. The Chicago-St. Louis route provides a great opportunity to test and implement technologies because of the lack of freight travel and the relatively flat terrain. High-gas prices, long security check times at airports, and increasingly more extreme weather conditions will lead more and more people to Amtrak and innovators like Megabus. What can be done to create a better, more efficient service? Improving the Chicago-St. Louis line is a good first step towards building a super-efficient rail network in the fresh coast.
Mar 20th, 2008 by Jeramey Jannene
The Valley Is Linking Up With The Silver City Neighborhood
Hank Aaron State Trail 5K Run/Walk Originally uploaded by carrier Yet another sign that logic is prevailing and the city of Milwaukee is improving, the Menomonee Valley Partners have announced the construction of a pedestrian tunnel and bridge to link up the Menomonee Valley with the bordering Silver City neighborhood to the south. While the sides of the valley are not unreasonably steep, they’re lined with pedestrian barriers. On the north side of the valley you have Interstate 94 blocking access for pedestrians, and on the south side you have the Menomonee River and railroad tracks. Jobs exist in the valley and more are coming, but getting people that don’t own cars to the jobs has been a challenge so far. Previous attempts included the idea of attaching an elevator to the 35th Street viaduct that crosses the valley and having people use the small staircases attached to the 35th and 27th Street viaducts. While the idea of a massive elevator sounds exciting, it doesn’t seem logical to have people standing out on the middle of a bridge in the winter waiting for an elevator when they could be walking along a path on the valley floor. In short, this is the information you need to know about why this development makes sense… “For the people who are living in the neighborhood right around the (Menomonee) Valley to access the jobs or recreational value of the valley, it’s about a three-mile walk,” said Menomonee Valley Partners Executive Director Laura Bray. “This will make it less than two blocks.” Linking central city residents with jobs through public/private development partnerships is just one of the many reasons that I believe that urban Milwaukee is on the right track. You can see this kind of “intelligent design” with developments like the 6th Street Viaduct, the Canal Street extension, and perhaps most impressively the Marsupial Bridge under the Holton Ave Viaduct. Construction won’t actually start until 2009, which is unfortunate, but the connection will undoubtedly be of benefit to both ends of the connection. CSA Commercial is renovating a building on the Silver City neighborhood-side of the tunnel to be turned into an office building, which will help kick-start development in the area.
Dec 15th, 2007 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station Originally uploaded by compujeramey I walked down to the new Intermodal Station (in the rain mind you) to snag some photos. The results can be found on my Flickr set tracking construction of the station. The power with which the building lights up the area is super impressive and ultra important to the continued evolution of downtown Milwaukee towards a 24/7 neighborhood.
Nov 25th, 2007 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Intermodal Station To Open November 26th
Milwaukee Intermodal Station Originally uploaded by pear52 The Milwaukee Intermodal Station grand opening will be Monday, November 26th. While you probably have visited the station during the reconstruction phase, the 26th will mark the first day that the station will be free of construction equipment. If you haven’t stopped by Milwaukee’s newest and nicest gateway to the city, make time to. It’s an amazing improvement. free slots
Nov 20th, 2007 by Jeramey Jannene
Could The Potawatomi Casino Help Pay For Light Rail in Milwaukee?
My new Palace Expansion Originally uploaded by marcosparco Here’s a radical thought, let’s leverage casinos to build a transit system in Milwaukee. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer (as reposted by the biglittler blog here), Atlantic City casinos are getting together to fund the operating deficit of express train service between New York City and their boardwalk to appeal to 25-34 year olds who don’t like sitting in traffic. The casinos are contracting with NJ Transit to operate the trains. Read more… Could Milwaukee leverage the Potawatomi Casino in the Menomonee Valley to grease the wheels on funding for a light rail system? Connecting the casino with the new Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Miller Park, the companies in the Menomonee Valley, State Fair Park, and the new UWM campus on the County Grounds (along with the Zoo) would provide a smooth route that connects many major landmarks and a decent amount of jobs. The rest of the central city (the folks who need the system the most) should still be connected with a route that runs up Fond du Lac Avenue from the Intermodal Station (thereby linking up almost all of downtown). Much like Michael Cudahy’s vision.
Nov 19th, 2007 by Jeramey Jannene
Chimney Park
Hank Aaron State Trail Originally uploaded by repowers The Milwaukee Streets blog written by Robert Powers has an excellent post up about the successful development of Chimney Park in the Menomonee Valley from the site of the old Milwaukee Road railyard. One of the most interesting aspects of the development of Chimney Park is the attention that was paid to leaving the two chimneys to stand by themselves surrounded by wetlands. Sure, on a more distant level there are all kinds of new, clean-looking industrial developments in the valley, but the chimneys appear in stark contrast to their immediate surroundings of ponds and wild grass. Future generations of Milwaukeeans will see a clean, green valley and will be forced to ask their parents what it was like when the valley was filled with factories pumping smoke out their smokestacks. Three cheers for the Menomonee Valley Partners for leading the successful redevelopment of a previously-blighted area.
Oct 22nd, 2007 by Jeramey Jannene
Another Firm To Join The Party in the Valley
Derse Inc., one of the country’s largest exhibition display companies, plans to move to Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley from Wauwatosa, and add jobs to its growing work force. Derse, 1234 N. 62nd St., plans to lease a 160,000-square-foot building to be developed by HSI Development Partners LLC, the companies announced Thursday. Read more… While not a true part of the densely populated urban landscape of Milwaukee, the Menomonee Valley constitutes Milwaukee’s leading industrial area that is dedicated to sustainable and community-minded development. Compared to industrial parks of the past, the area is filled with bike trails, attractive buildings, and natural landscaping.
Oct 6th, 2007 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Intermodel Station To Open Before Thanksgiving
The revamped train station is on schedule and budget and will open the day before Thanksgiving. Just in time to give everyone riding the Greyhound bus, Megabus, or Amtrak train a look at the new station before it opens. Milwaukee and Wisconsin as a whole got this one right, a beautiful station will greet visitors to the city and there won’t even be any snickering about budget overruns or the time it took to complete the station.
Sep 17th, 2007 by Jeramey Jannene
