Volunteers counted homeless people at shelters and under viaducts as part of Milwaukee’s “You Count” effort.
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Posted inCarousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News
H2Oscore aims to conserve water, save homeowners money
Marquette students have developed an online tool to help homeowners conserve water by tracking usage and learning ways to reduce their energy footprint.
Posted inCarousel, Clarke Square, Community, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, South
Development efforts top agenda for Clarke Square neighborhood
The new director of the Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative plans to focus on redeveloping abandoned and foreclosed properties and creating a new public safety initiative, among other projects designed to improve the quality of life in the neighborhood.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, Washington Park, West
Washington Park Partners offers ‘doorbuster’ on foreclosed homes
The Washington Park Partners Housing Committee used a drawing to select potential buyers for three foreclosed homes at the organization’s annual meeting. Even with the work that needs to be done on the houses, they are a real bargain.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Economic Development, Education, Health and Wellness, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News
Finalists announced for 14th annual MANDIs
Sixteen finalists in five categories have been announced for the annual MANDI awards, which recognize individuals, organizations and companies who work to strengthen central city neighborhoods.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News
Fair housing group files complaint against Bank of America
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council has filed a federal housing discrimination complaint against Bank of America Corp. alleging that the bank maintains and markets foreclosed homes in white neighborhoods better than in African-American and Latino neighborhoods.
Posted inCarousel, Clarke Square, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, South
“A Brush With Kindness” blitz saves homeowners thousands in repairs
Five homes in Clarke Square were repaired recently during “A Brush With Kindness” blitz week. The repairs, free to homeowners, would normally have cost thousands of dollars.
Posted inClarke Square, Economic Development, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, South
Workers sought for construction training program
The Milwaukee Christian Center’s “Adult Build” construction training program gives participants a hands-on opportunity to learn the craft of building a house. The program is seeking workers to comprise its latest cohort.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Housing, Layton Boulevard West, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North, Northwest, South, Thurston Woods
City program saves homeowners money on energy
If you’re interested in lowering your energy bills, the Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2) program may be right for you. The program, designed to help homeowners save money on energy costs, is recruiting in Layton Boulevard West, Lindsay Heights, Thurston Woods and other central city communities this spring.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Housing, Layton Boulevard West, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North, Northwest, South, Thurston Woods
City program saves homeowners money on energy
If you’re interested in lowering your energy bills, the Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2) program may be right for you. The program, designed to help homeowners save money on energy costs, is recruiting in Layton Boulevard West, Lindsay Heights, Thurston Woods and other central city communities this spring.