Enrollment is now open for Habitat for Humanity’s A Brush With Kindness Program in Clarke Square. The program’s volunteer workforce repairs properties of low-income homeowners in the area.
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Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, Washington Park, West
Washington Park Partners starts new year with new plan
The residents, businesses, organizations and community development agencies that make up Washington Park Partners are hard at work beginning to implement a new five-year Sustainable Community Plan. The plan addresses seven areas of neighborhood life WPP considers crucial to a sustainable community.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Home, Housing, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South
LBWN awarded grant for home renovation program
Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, Inc. (LBWN) recently received a $112,000 grant from Wells Fargo to continue home renovation efforts in the neighborhood. The money will be used for the Turnkey Renovation program, a project in which foreclosed homes are purchased, renovated and fitted with the latest in energy-saving technology.
Posted inHousing, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South
Tour features foreclosed homes for sale and rehab
Potential buyers and rehabbers got a tour of foreclosed properties available in Layton Boulevard West.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Education, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety
Studies say community development efforts face tough challenges
Two new reports presented at LISC’s Community Development Symposium find that there is progress in Milwaukee, despite the difficult economy and other discouraging trends. Much more, they argue, needs to be done.
Posted inClarke Square, Economic Development, Health and Wellness, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, South
Lofts and indoor farmers market to replace longtime outdoor market
With the completion date set for June 2012, ground was broken for the Mitchell Street Market Lofts on Oct. 6. The complex, to be built on the corner of W. Mitchell St. and S. Muskego Ave., will feature two-bedroom apartments and a year-round farmers market, which will replace the current market.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, Housing, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South
Fair offers visitors tips on saving energy and money this winter
Despite temperatures hovering near the 80-degree mark, neighborhood residents had wintry conditions in mind recently as “Weatherization Fair 2011” took place at Clarke Square Park.
Posted inCommunity, Harambee, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, North
Investment in Harambee brings results
When Thrivent Financial for Lutherans was looking to make a significant investment in a local community in 2005, Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood was well positioned to take advantage of the opportunity.
Posted inHousing, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South
Silver City Townhomes and sports court celebrate opening
A new sports court at Silver City Townhomes is now available for the community to use. The townhomes and sports court recently celebrated their grand opening.
Posted inClarke Square, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, South
Clarke Square homes ‘brushed with kindness’
Four Clarke Square residences were rehabbed recently at no cost to homeowners as Habitat for Humanity’s “A Brush With Kindness” program (ABWK) made its way to the neighborhood for the third year in a row.