Residents near 14th and Wright played an active role in creating Gillespie Park, which city officials hope can be a blueprint for future sustainable projects.
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On the Block: Back to school
Jamaal Russell, 36, of the Riverwest neighborhood, went back to school to study graphic design at MATC in 2012.
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Harambee neighborhood organizes group to support local park
The Friends of Clinton & Bernice Rose Park plans to organize community activities, maintain the park and raise funds. The group recently held its first meeting to hear ideas for the park from residents.
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With Swing Park, city hopes to look forward, not back
Almost three years after a local group, in a “guerrilla act,” revived a once-forgotten public space under Holton Street by creating a swing park, the city has taken control of the space, but questions still remain.
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Safe & Sound targets eight neighborhoods for its community safety efforts
Crime prevention organization Safe & Sound has adopted a new strategy to create safer communities in Milwaukee.
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Amani neighborhood credits drop in crime to ‘comprehensive community effort’
Neighborhood leaders are crediting an increase in youth and family programming, a new health clinic and creation of a neighborhood association with a 32 percent reduction in crime since 2013.
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The Commons improves prognosis for Lindsay Heights revitalization
Residents, supporters and dignitaries celebrate what they hope will be a renaissance on North Avenue.
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Riverworks’ successes brighten future of northeast side
New investments from the Kresge Foundation and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation validate Riverworks’ success in neighborhood revitalization and provide momentum going forward.
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Rebuilt Moody Park to help reshape future of Amani neighborhood
Amani residents, local non-profits and other organizations are working together to improve the quality of life for neighborhood residents.
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Soup kitchen makeover helps ‘Mother Scott’ continue to feed the hungry
A local business celebrating its 85th anniversary outfitted the kitchen at the Scott Christian Youth Center with new equipment after the center won a competition with other local charities.