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On Tuesday night, Urban Spaceship hosted an event at Wheel and Sprocket in Milwaukee! John Johnson, a new 1k Friends board member and Research Fellow at Marquette Lubar Center, presented some fascinating research he’s done about the Milwaukee housing market to a rapt audience of local urbanists, city employees, and advocates for affordable housing and… Read more
Children’s Theater of Madison’s, The Trials is May 2 – 11 in the Starlight Theater at MYArts Children’s Theater of Madison (CTM) is proud to present The Trials, an urgent and thought-provoking play by acclaimed playwright Dawn King. In The Trials, a jury of young people determines the fate of adults accused of contributing to… Read more
As housing costs increase in Wisconsin, more municipalities are allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a way to add homes to their city. With high construction costs, can factory-built homes offer a more affordable option for people seeking to build an ADU? Watch the recording. Resources: Relevant news: Read more
1000 Friends of Wisconsin is excited to sponsor this event! Urban Spaceship Presents: The State of Housing 📅 Date: April 8th, 2025📍 Location: Wheel & Sprocket⏰ Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm 🚀 Urban Spaceship is back! Join us for a casual, thought-provoking evening as we dive into the state of housing in Milwaukee and beyond. Whether… Read more
A message from Deb Nemeth: As some of you may know, I will be leaving 1000 Friends as Executive Director as of April 1, 2025. I have learned so much over the years from all of you, the amazing staff and dedicated board. It has been a privilege to be a part of this organization as… Read more
