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Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Housing
Residents explore development ideas for Lisbon Avenue in Washington Park
At the Lisbon Avenue Corridor Charette, Washington Park residents and local design firms worked on ideas for six project sites they hope connect with the neighborhood’s quality of life goals.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Dominican Center aims to maintain services for residents as agency restructures
Dominican Center eliminated some staff positions in January as part of restructuring, but wants to add new positions. Some residents are asking for more transparency on the changes.
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‘The year of housing’: Milwaukee leaders celebrate more than 3,000 new homeowners
The milestone was marked through speeches and the unveiling of a mural that symbolizes cooperative efforts to create quality, affordable homes in Milwaukee for thousands of families.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
What’s happening with HACM?
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee is working to rebuild trust with residents, fix systemic issues and stabilize agency leadership.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Metcalfe Park housing program highlights power of community-led action
The Reclaim and Restore initiative was designed to help stabilize the Metcalfe Park neighborhood.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
‘I don’t like seeing older people struggle’: Seniors and advocates raise concerns
From Medicaid to housing, seniors and advocates gathered to make their voices heard at a public listening session led by the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
‘Willing to stay even when things get hard’: Advocates urge others to become or support foster parents
We spoke with foster care advocates to understand what becoming and supporting foster parents can look like and how crucially they’re needed.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, Housing
Milwaukee homeless providers increase capacity as temperatures hit subzero levels
Milwaukee’s homeless providers and others are working together to ensure safety during extreme cold.
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Program helps Milwaukeeans obtain homeownership with interest-free loans
The Milwaukee Jewish Free Loan Association created a debt reduction loan fund specifically to serve Milwaukeeans trying to obtain homeownership.