Ian Bautista

The Farm Project-El Proyecto Campesino an Award Finalist

Project strives to seed arts, culture, and small business in Clarke Square and adjacent neighborhoods. It's up for a MANDI.

Hispanics Now Have Greatest Number of COVID-19 Cases in Milwaukee

Also, county's poorest are more than 2.5 times as likely to contract COVID-19.

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $100

Civic Accelerator Returning

Co:Lab pairs young professionals with business improvement districts to address problems.

Cristo Rey Breaks Ground on New School

Voucher high school will move from suburban West Milwaukee to Clarke Square.

South Side Has Bustling Fashion Scene

Cesar Chavez Dr. has many locally owned clothing stores. It’s becoming a destination.

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $100

4 Questions and Answers on The Domes

What's going to happen? That could be the toughest question of all.

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $100

Zilber Initiative Spurs Changes in Clarke Square

Residents and leaders have seen better planning, positive changes.

MPD Slow to Respond to Violent Crimes

But response times for all types of calls have dropped an average of 32 minutes since 2015.

How to Use Data for Neighborhood Improvement

Data Day event highlights organizations’ data-driven change efforts.

8 Options for Domes Presented

Public input sought on options offered by task force, but costs of each unknown.

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $100

City to Host National Conference

Officials want to show off solutions to urban blight at Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference.

Serving More Than 60,000 Youth

In 20 years, the Artists Working in Education program has had huge impact.

New High School for South Side

Cristo Rey Jesuit H.S. will renovate old Pick’n’Save on 18th and National.

Automated Technology Targets Reckless Drivers

Rep. Crowley’s bill creates pilot program in city, supported by 11 council members.

Meet Clarke Square’s Resident Artist

Painter Erick Ledesma is first artist to serve Cesar Chavez Business Improvement District.

National Avenue Mural Celebrated

Mural and art center are seen as way to transform Clarke Square neighborhood.

Will Cheaper Price Save Domes?

$18.6 million estimate for repairs and “National Treasure” designation by group.

Celebrating the Past, Building the Future: Milwaukee Celebrates César E. Chávez Day with Plans for Chávez Plaza

The festivity will feature speeches from local leaders and project plans for the continued construction of Chávez Plaza.

How to Rehab the Near South Side

Since 2012, non-profit program gave $239,000 in grants to 232 homeowners.

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $50

Drug House Becomes Community Garden

Clarke Square area changed by Journey House community garden project.

Clarke Square Apartments Advance

Unique apartment project, high-growth internet company and grocery move forward.

City Helps Low-Income Homeowners

Program started in 2014 provides no-interest deferred-payment loans to finance repairs.

Domes Makes Most Endangered List

One of 11 most endangered, says National Trust for Historic Preservation, which could help rally support.

Bronzeville and Walker Square Hail Bublr

Residents happy to get bike sharing stations in their neighborhoods.

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $50

Transforming a South Side Neighborhood

Diverse Clarke Square area makes changes that echo and may influence other efforts nationally.

Statue of Cesar Chavez Unveiled

Hundreds gather to celebrate new statue of legendary labor activist, located on Cesar Chavez Dr.

Hundreds Attend Hearing on Domes

Larson says it must be saved; reconstruction cost estimated at $60-$71 million.

Domes Shutdown Worries Neighborhood

Clarke Square area will lose business with closing of farmers market, loss of visitors.

First Ciclovia MKE Is a Success

Bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages joined the fun.

Federal Funds Decline for Area Non-Profits

PPF study finds 7 of 9 local community groups suffered at least 10 percent cut.

Neighborhood Leaders Applaud Barrett’s Speech

Mayor's state-of-the-city speech details plans for neighborhood development and partnerships with city.

Architects Develop Plans for Near South Side

Charette creates architectural plans for underdeveloped parts of Clarke Square and Silver City neighborhoods.

Board Rejects Proposals for Forest Home Library

City's Public Library Building and Development Committee votes not to move forward on either proposal.

New Effort to Revive Chavez Dr.

Business Improvement District and Newaukee working to improve key but "stagnant" strip formerly known as S. 16th Street.

A Community Organizer at Heart?

Observers sing praises of Ian Bautista, the new head of the Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative