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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? Thursday, April 17 from 12-1 CDT/1-2 EDT Amy Bliss and Angie Deidrich, Wisconsin… 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
We are excited to bring the Community Transportation Academy to West Allis this April and May! WHAT: The West Allis Transportation Academy is a free 9-week course open to anyone who wants to connect the dots between how our streets, sidewalks, and transit systems are designed and the impact on our everyday lives. We demystify… Read more
