Urban Ideas

Know Milwaukee: Brady Street a perennial favorite
Know Milwaukee

Brady Street a perennial favorite

Hard work and dedication has generated a full-scale revival that has the Brady Street community back on top and better than ever.

Three-year I-794 Lake Freeway Project set to begin this fall

Three-year I-794 Lake Freeway Project set to begin this fall

The I-794 Freeway project is set to begin in Fall 2012 with changes to I-794, the Lake Freeway and the Hoan Bridge, which will stay open during construction.

Young Professional Week: Building the next wave
Young Professional Week

Building the next wave

With Young Professional Week, the group's largest event to date, Ian Abston and Newaukee aim to make Milwaukee a "next generation city."

John Norquist discusses urban schools at Brady Street Forum

John Norquist discusses urban schools at Brady Street Forum

Former Milwaukee Mayor spoke about urban schools and the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program at the Tamarack Waldorf School on Brady Street.

Horne: Norquist promotes mixed-use development on Brady St.
Horne

Norquist promotes mixed-use development on Brady St.

On Tuesday night, John Norquist discussed how his group, the Congress for New Urbanism, is working to expand mixed-use development in urban areas like Brady St.

Horne: Historic Preservation a balancing act at City Hall
Horne

Historic Preservation a balancing act at City Hall

Proposed changes to the city of Milwaukee's Historic Preservation Ordinance brought a standing-room only crowd to discuss the matter at City Hall.

New state senate bill brings dispute over renters’ rights

New state senate bill brings dispute over renters’ rights

Senate Bill 466 aims to modernize landlord-tenant laws, but opponents say it favors landlords over tenants and diminishes renters' rights.

Remarkable Milwaukee: A discussion without limits
Remarkable Milwaukee

A discussion without limits

14 local leaders exchange views on the city's future at the Pabst Theater for "Remarkable Milwaukee," Historic Milwaukee's fresh take on the panel discussion.

Historic Milwaukee, Pabst Theater team up Jan. 30

Historic Milwaukee, Pabst Theater team up Jan. 30

The Pabst and Turner Hall will host Historic Milwaukee's "Remarkable Milwaukee 2012" fund-raiser roundtable and dinner.

Head over heels for Detroit’s (and Milwaukee’s) “Hidden History”

Head over heels for Detroit’s (and Milwaukee’s) “Hidden History”

Former TCD/VITAL editor Amy Elliot Bragg returns to Milwaukee this Thursday to promote her new book, "Hidden History of Detroit."

The (future of the) diner on the corner

The (future of the) diner on the corner

With the loss of the Michigan Street Diner, metro Milwaukee is left with a dearth of simple lunch counters. What's the key to success?

Big changes in store for East Library

Big changes in store for East Library

Milwaukee's East Library on North Avenue will be demolished and rebuilt as a mixed-use building that will include retail, apartments and parking.