The green space and storm water retention system in Fondy Park help make Lindsay Heights “the premiere eco-tourism neighborhood of the city.” Improvements this year are expected to include solar power.
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Mark Eppli leaves lasting impact on Milwaukee real estate industry
Mark Eppli, founder of the ACRE program, has worked to increase the number of people of color in commercial real estate.
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Riverwest 24 bike ride strives to create ‘feeling of togetherness’
For 24 hours each year, the Riverwest 24 bike ride transforms 4.5 miles of public streets into a rolling community-building experience.
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Developer Kalan Haywood works to ‘build people, build solutions’
Kalan Haywood seeks to inspire the next generation by developing community-focused properties and mentoring youth.
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City program funds beautification projects to build social connections
The city’s Community Improvement Project grew out of a partnership with the Greater Milwaukee Foundation in a limited number of neighborhoods. It now has expanded into a citywide matching grant program with many partners.
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Safe & Sound ‘meets people where they are’ to build community, decrease crime
In its 20th year, Safe & Sound runs a variety of programs involving community members, law enforcement officers and youth to improve Milwaukee neighborhoods.
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AWE provides opportunity for student artists to ‘feel successful and connected’
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Artists Working in Education has successfully connected artists with community members and more than 60,000 youth to create large and small pieces of art.
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LBWN project increases community pride, unity with simple neighborhood projects
An initiative of Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, the Block Projects Menu, engages residents and grows local leaders in South Side neighborhoods.
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Supporters hope new library, apartments inspire Mitchell Street ‘renaissance’
A new development on Historic Mitchell Street that includes a branch of the Milwaukee Public Library and 60 market-rate apartments has already sparked talk of change in the distressed neighborhood.
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‘Grassroots, community-focused’ Pete’s Fruit Market welcome addition to Bronzeville
Pete’s Fruit Market is bringing fresh produce, international seafood and jobs to Bronzeville, an area that was once considered a food desert.