Area residents and Habitat for Humanity volunteers said they are saddened by a fire that destroyed a Habitat for Humanity house that was near completion, but are hopeful it can be rebuilt.
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Posted inCapitol Heights, Carousel, Community, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, North
Grant helps keep Capitol Heights lawns trimmed, youth busy
The Capitol Heights Summer Youth Program will continue next year thanks to a $15,000 grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative.
Posted inCarousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Housing, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South, Washington Park, West
Solar energy program shines on two more city neighborhoods
The Milwaukee Shines program uses group purchasing power to buy solar power equipment and installation services at more affordable prices for homeowners.
Posted inCarousel, Enderis Park, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, West
City workers remain rooted in Enderis Park despite elimination of residency rule
Even with no residency requirement, municipal workers living in Enderis Park are choosing to stay inside city limits.
Posted inCarousel, Education, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News
Applications now being accepted for real estate training program
The Associates in Commercial Real Estate training program paves the way for minorities to get into local real estate development, property management or construction management.
Posted inCarousel, Harambee, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, North
Homeless advocates applaud new housing development focused on families
More than 100 children whose families have been homeless reside at Maskani Place, a new 37-unit building complete with a playground.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Housing, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South
Milwaukee groups partner to reduce worker exposure to lead paint
In response to elevated lead levels in abatement workers, several nonprofits are partnering to teach lead-safe work practices to contractors.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Housing, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South
Home improvement fair draws a crowd of eager homeowners
More than 200 homeowners attended Layton Boulevard West Neighbors Home Improvement Fair where they learned about low-interest loans and matching grants for home upgrades.
Posted inCarousel, Economic Development, Home, Housing, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South
Renters move in to vacant properties through ‘Rent to Own Homes’ project
Nearly a dozen renters have moved into foreclosed homes that are part of the Rent to Own Homes program in the Layton Boulevard West neighborhood. The project is a finalist for a MANDI.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Housing, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South
‘Replicable’ matching grant programs inspire residents to improve their homes
Small matching grant programs are inspiring residents of Layton Boulevard West to stop putting off home improvement projects.