Developers Melissa Goins, JoAnne Sabir and Juli Kaufmann combine philanthropy with profit to revitalize underinvested Milwaukee neighborhoods.
More than 100 new affordable apartments add to Harambee development
Two redevelopment projects in historic underutilized and vacant buildings are bringing new residents to a North Side neighborhood experiencing significant growth.
Special report: Decade-long Zilber Neighborhood Initiative changes trajectory of Lindsay Heights
The 10-year Zilber Neighborhood Initiative ended this summer and Lindsay Heights leaders say most of the plan’s goals have been met or are on the way to completion.
Greatest barrier to affordable housing in county is low incomes, report finds
A recent Wisconsin Policy Forum report found that just over half of Milwaukee County’s renters are “rent burdened,” meaning they spend at least 30 percent of their income on housing. Low incomes, rather than high rents, are the root of the problem.
Proposed group home in Metcalfe Park stirs controversy
Opponents of a new short-term residential assessment center in Metcalfe Park for youth who have been removed from their homes fear that the facility will further disrupt their already-challenged neighborhood. Proponents say that more safe places are needed for these teens. The Board of Zoning Appeals is expected to announce its decision on May 3.
Race, health and housing dominate discussion at Ex Fabula event
Through personal stories told by Ex Fabula fellows and small group discussions, audience members addressed housing as a public health issue at a recent forum held at the Zilber School of Public Health.
City Hall event celebrates architectural and cultural history of Sherman Park
Speakers, interpretive dance and a roundtable panel discussion organized by the Buildings-Landscapes-Cultures field school program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee focused on the people and places of Sherman Park.
Residents of Midtown neighborhood look forward to home ownership initiative
Midtown residents are optimistic about Habitat for Humanity’s “Midtown 100” project, which is designed to revitalize a neighborhood challenged by crime and deteriorating properties.
Developer Kalan Haywood, Pete’s Market big winners at MANDI event
Developer Kalan Haywood, Sr. walked away with three trophies at the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation dinner Thursday, including an award for individual achievement that he shared with Dr. Mark Eppli.
Mayor’s housing plan could help integrate Milwaukee, advocates say
Milwaukee has a reputation for being one of the most segregated cities in the U.S. Affordable housing advocates say Mayor Tom Barrett’s goal of building or improving 10,000 housing units in 10 years could help integrate the city.
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