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2024 Proclaimed The Year of Vel Phillips
Jan 24th, 2024 by Vel Phillips Legacy Initiative
Eyes on Milwaukee
City Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park
Its plan for Vel R. Phillips Plaza is to create new gathering spot for Westown.
Apr 25th, 2023 by Jeramey JannenePress Release
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Announces Funding Proposal for Vel R. Phillips Plaza in Westown
More than $15 million in proposed tax incremental financing dollars would convert a portion of a long-underutilized parcel into a public space named in honor of the iconic Milwaukee political activist and civil rights leader featuring both civic and transit amenities
Mar 9th, 2023 by City of Milwaukee Department of City DevelopmentPress Release
2021 MARKETPLACE Community Economic Development Awards recognize notable business and community leaders
WEDC provides recognition to top supporters of minority-, woman- and veteran-owned businesses
Dec 10th, 2021 by Wisconsin Economic Development CorporationVel Phillips Statue For State Capitol?
Statue of civil rights icon gets preliminary approval by subcommittee overseeing Capitol grounds.
Jul 14th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield