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ZONED OUT! ZONING AND ITS IMPACT ON HOUSING This event is free! Pre-registration required. Wednesday, September 18 | 8:30-11am Greater Milwaukee Foundation, 2153 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI Hosted by 1000 Friends of Wisconsin & Narvarte Development Join us for an insightful forum discussing the crucial topic of zoning reform and… Read more
We continue to call for transportation options that address the diverse needs of the Milwaukee region. State transportation officials need to meaningfully engage the public and present alternatives that uplift the health of our communities. -Carl Glasemeyer Today, Midwest Environmental Advocates and Legal Action of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court… Read more
As a continuation of our partnership with Walnut Way and Wisconsin Department of Health Services, we hosted a walk audit and lunch conversation on July 16th. Our group of residents, community leaders, advocates, and governmental staff examined walking conditions along Fond du Lac Ave from 20th St to Walnut St. A major roadway improvement project… Read more
Matt Mleczko, Post-Doctoral Associate at Rutgers University Watch the recording of the webinar. Wednesday, August 14 from 12-1pm Learn about ongoing research that demonstrates the link between exclusionary zoning and disadvantage in impoverished neighborhoods. Using data covering the past two decades, Matt Mleczko finds that exclusionary zoning is associated with higher median rents and higher… Read more
Long-time staff member and current Executive Director, Deb Nemeth, will step down from her position at the end of this year. “It has been an honor for me to collaborate with so many amazing organizations and government electeds and employees. Working with and learning from our excellent staff and board over the years has been… Read more
Using Walk and Roll Audits to Support Active Transportation and Physical Activity. Watch the recording of the webinar. Join AARP Wisconsin and 1000 Friends of Wisconsin on the DHS Chronic Disease Partner call to learn how to use walk & roll audits to improve community health and engagement. Tuesday, July 23 from 9-10am. Read more
