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Posted inCommentary & Opinion, Editorials

Editorial – Win, Win, Win

by RWCurrents

I have been a long-time supporter of building the Beerline Bike and Pedestrian Trail from Gordon Park down to Riverboat Road, and I am proud this was accomplished. I work with River Revitalization Foundation; their mission as well as my own is to improve all people’s access to river lands and water while restoring as […]

Posted inNeighborhood News

Clean Rivers Clean Lake

by RWCurrents

Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust, Inc. (Sweet Water)
Eighth Annual Clean Rivers Clean Lake Conference on April 30, 2012 at Discovery World

by Vince Bushell 

What struck me first and foremost about this conference was Melanie Ariens’s art. It was on display and hanging in the window in the long entrance way of Discovery World. Expanding on her metaphor, hanging there in the window was the familiar, her blue jean baby. Recycled, maybe a little worse for wear, but still functional, indeed vital for life.

 

Posted inNeighborhood News

Where Will They Sleep? New Dorms on East Side

by Jan Christensen

by Janice Christensen and Vince Bushell
Image – Prospect Mall Area Design, architects rendering

It won’t be in Riverwest. Althought three of the eight sites that submitted proposals for a dorm were in Riverwest, none were finalists. You may be relieved or disappointed, depending on your perspective. Alderman Nic Kovac is hoping to get open minded feedback on the three remaining locations under consideration.

Posted inUncategorized

Aldermanic candidates for Milwaukee’s 3rd District speak out

by Currents Staff

The Question:

What is your strategy to coordinate a plan for the Hometown development site at the east end of the North Avenue bridge? 

There are three powerful stakeholders in this issue: Mandel, the developer; the East North Avenue BID; and the community groups gathered under the Milwaukee River Work Group who have a zoning proposal before the Council that impacts future development.