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Parking spaces in Downtown Milwaukee and around the globe were transformed on September 21, as part of the 14th Annual International PARK(ing) Day. For most of the day, eleven metered parking spaces and an MCTS bus shelter in the heart of the city were reimagined into new territories that included interactive games, food and live music. “There is an undeniable energy during PARK(ing) Day,” said Beth Weirick, CEO of Milwaukee Downtown BID #21. “The event offers a fun way to engage with our property owners, designers, and community partners in placemaking, and to showcase the competitive advantages of added...

Ken Brown David Najib Kasir Byada Meredith The East Side kicked off the installment of three new murals at Black Cat Alley during Doors Open Milwaukee on September 22 an 23, making a total of six new public artworks released in 2018 in the space. Following in the tradition of the original installation in 2016, the Black Cat Alley held a Mural Festival to celebrate and “unveil” the new murals to the community. All three artists are Milwaukee-based and they were chosen by a six-person jury from among more than fifty entries. Most submissions came from within Wisconsin, but...

Mayor Tom Barrett designated September 15 to October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month throughout the City of Milwaukee, during a recent press conference at City Hall. He encouraged the public to engage in the many city-wide events, to make the community stronger by embracing its ethnic diversity. As the fastest growing population in Milwaukee, Mayor Barrett felt the proclamation would promote better understanding of Hispanic contributions to the city and encourage cross cultural dialogue. “It is time to embrace the rich culture of the Spanish-speaking community, which includes a variety of nationalities, and celebrate the many accomplishments and contributions...

Bay View’s South Shore Beach has been plagued by water quality problems for years that resulted in frequent beach closures to avoid health risks, and now Milwaukee County is considering its relocation. Moving the lakefront beach could cost several million dollars, but planners hope most of those funds will come from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) or other non-county sources. The South Shore Beach consistently ranks among the worst beaches in the nation and the Great Lakes. Recent studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences have shown that stormwater runoff, poor circulation, and waterfowl...

The fifth and final streetcar vehicle for the first phase of The Hop arrived in Milwaukee on September 7. The modern, 67-foot long, 83,000-pound streetcar vehicle traveled from the plant in Brookville, Pennsylvania, through Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois before arriving in Milwaukee. “People who are in the heart of the city will see these cars moving around, and in the weeks ahead they will see them even more,” said Mayor Tom Barrett, who was on-site as the last streetcar rolled onto its tracks. “I think a lot of minds will be changed and they will embrace it.” With the...