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BID 32 eyes banner year in 2012

January 11, 2012 by Sue Vliet

If you feel welcome when you drive along Fond du Lac from 18th to 27th Street, it might be because of the banners hanging from the signposts. The banners read, “Welcome to Marketplace: Advancing Economic and Environmental Innovations.”

Filed Under: Community, Economic Development, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News

Washington Park Partners starts new year with new plan

December 27, 2011 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Community, Economic Development, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, Washington Park, West

‘Timebanking’ supporters exchange ideas

December 6, 2011 by Edgar Mendez

Now more than 500 participants strong, “timebanking” is a growing phenomenon in Milwaukee. Recently, the Milwaukee Area Time Exchange, the city’s first timebank, hosted a regional conference attended by people from several states.

Filed Under: Economic Development, Neighborhoods, News

Clarke Square neighborhood takes census into its own hands

November 28, 2011 by Edgar Mendez

Only about half of Clarke Square residents filled out their 2010 census forms, information that the federal government uses for multiple purposes including allocating funds to communities. As a result, the Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative is taking its own census.

Filed Under: Clarke Square, Community, Economic Development, Neighborhoods, News, South

Studies say community development efforts face tough challenges

October 31, 2011 by Sharon McGowan

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.

Filed Under: Community, Economic Development, Education, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

Lofts and indoor farmers market to replace longtime outdoor market

October 13, 2011 by Edgar Mendez

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.

Filed Under: Clarke Square, Economic Development, Health and Wellness, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, South

Menomonee Valley Branch of Urban Ecology Center breaks ground

October 3, 2011 by Edgar Mendez

A new satellite facility of the Urban Ecology Center, to be built on the site of an old tavern on the 3700 block of W. Pierce Street, will offer neighborhood schoolchildren and residents a place to learn about the environment. On a recent weekday, dignitaries, children and local residents gathered for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Urban Ecology Center’s (UEC) Menomonee Valley Branch.

Filed Under: Economic Development, Education, Health and Wellness, Layton Boulevard West, Menomonee Valley, Neighborhoods, News, South

Thai restaurant wins Silver City business plan competition

September 26, 2011 by Edgar Mendez

As the winner of a business plan contest open to all restaurants and delis in Silver City, Thai Lotus Restaurant received a $2,000 grant to grow its food wholesale business.

Filed Under: Community, Economic Development, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South

Long-awaited Longfellow addition breaks ground as community celebrates

September 19, 2011 by Edgar Mendez

The facilities at Longfellow School and Journey House have long been overcrowded and distressed, but that will soon change. Construction has begun on the Journey House Center for Youth and Family Athletics. The new addition will serve both institutions by providing a new cafeteria, kitchen, gym, computer labs and classrooms.

Filed Under: Clarke Square, Economic Development, Education, Health and Wellness, Neighborhoods, News, South

Cyclists wheel into Mitchell Park and spur bike lanes for Clarke Square

September 19, 2011 by Edgar Mendez

Mitchell Park will be the focal point of Clarke Square on Saturday, Oct. 1, as “Cross the Domes,” a 300-person cyclocross race, and “Clarke Square Moving,” a community fundraising event, take place.

Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Clarke Square, Economic Development, Health and Wellness, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, South

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