This week was a big one for our Rethink 794 campaign.
Gregg speaks about 794 at the Urban Spaceship Conference
Gregg May, our transportation policy director, shared the idea to packed room in Milwaukee. Attendees at the Urban Spaceship conference learned about all the positive benefits a boulevard could bring to the area, including: better neighborhood connections, new development, and strong active transportation connections. Read more about the conference at Urban Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson publicly speaks about his openness to the Rethink 794 idea
The movement took a big step forward when Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson spoke publicly about his openness to the idea. At the Greater Milwaukee Committee, he said: “How do you look at Park East being gone and what’s there presently ― the Deer District, Fiserv Forum, a hotel going up right now, other development that’s going to happen down the line ― and not think, what if? I’m certainly interested in having the conversation to see what the possibilities are.” Read the full article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
