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Green Spaces Briefs
Posted inCommentary & Opinion, Green Spaces Briefs, Neighborhood News
Kern Park New Restrooms – Finally!
After years of going with out proper restroom facilities, the construction is well on the way for new public toilets and a picnic shelter. The older building on this site was in disrepair and the copper pipes had been stolen and not replaced leaving the park with portable toilets (often disgusting) and evidence of relief […]
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The Future of Snails Crossing
by Abigail Elsmo-Siebert Research conducted in 2012 presented the correlation between the environment of a play area and the physical health of the children in that community. The research revealed that traditional playground design methods that were mostly composed of brightly colored metal equipment were related to a higher overweight and obesity percentage rather that […]
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Estabrook dam still an issue going into election season
by Monica Reida Due to a lack of action from the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, the Estabrook Dam on the Milwaukee River continues to stand without a decision made as to if it should be demolished or repaired. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources ordered the county to open the gates of the dam […]
Posted inA&E Briefs, Business Briefs, Green Spaces Briefs
Bits & Pieces
Call for Candidates:Riverwest Co-op Board of Directors! The Riverwest Co-op isn’t just a grocery store-it’s a community. It feels like a general store: you probably know the cashier or the volunteer washing dishes. You’ve sat on the Philosopher’s Bench in the summer, danced with the kids at our Spaghetti Dinner, or cheered on our softball team, […]
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