The Milwaukee Community Land Trust is renovating vacant properties to create “forever affordable” homes in Milwaukee.
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Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods, Walker Square
How Walker Square is reviving its summer farmers market
The Walker Square Farmers Market is returning on Sundays this summer with fresh produce, live music and community activities.
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods, Walker Square
What do residents want to see for Walker Square Park as $750,000 in funding paves way for upgrades?
Walker Square Park is getting $750,000 for park improvements, which some neighborhood residents see as a once-in-a- generation opportunity to update the community space.
Posted inClarke Square, Community, Health and Wellness
South Side walking group leads way to better health for Latino residents
On Milwaukee’s South Side, Lideres por la Salud is a walking group that aims to be a beacon of health and wellness for Milwaukee’s Latino community
Posted inClarke Square, Community, Neighborhoods, South
New Clarke Square leader sees ‘so much possibility’
Kevin Kuschel, the new executive director of Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative, wants to engage with residents to help Clarke Square grow and thrive.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community, Neighborhoods, NNS Spotlight, South
NNS Spotlight: How Mitchell Street Arts plans to revive arts and culture on Milwaukee’s South Side
Mitchell Street Arts is bringing new energy to the arts and culture scene on Milwaukee’s South Side, serving as a hub where artists and residents can collaborate.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community, South
Milwaukee teens give South Side community garden a new life
Milwaukee teens nurtured a community garden at 5th and Becher streets this summer as part of Growing Connections program.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety, South
Leaders seek solutions after outbreak of gun violence on South Side
Fourteen individuals were shot on the South Side over a recent weekend. The surge of violence has left many residents fearful and community leaders pondering what can be done to stop the shootings.
Posted inCommunity, Housing, Layton Boulevard West
VIA launches effort to build affordable starter homes in Milwaukee
VIA Community Development Corporation plans to build 1,100 square-foot starter homes valued at about $110,000.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News, South
NNS update: Rest in peace, Jose Vasquez: Remembering a mentor and active community member
Milwaukee is mourning the death this week of Jose Vasquez, a mentor and active community member whom we wrote about four years ago