Volunteers counted homeless people at shelters and under viaducts as part of Milwaukee’s “You Count” effort.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
