On Thursday, September 26, community members and advocates in Stevens Point had several opportunities to participate in activities celebrating climate resilience and transport equity in an event called “Climate, Connections, and Community.” 1000 Friends of Wisconsin hosted the event with the support of AARP Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy, and the […]
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The RE-AMP Network held their annual meeting from September 17-19 in Duluth, MN. More than 100 people gathered at Graysolon in downtown Duluth to connect with each other, share resources, and develop equitable strategies for equitably eliminating emissions in the Midwest. There were sessions on federal funding and voter engagement, as well as breakout meetings […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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At the end of June, Susan Gaeddert and Carl Glasemeyer attended the Accessible Transportation Summit in Minneapolis hosted by the RE-AMP Network. Carl was on the committee to plan the summit, which focused on equity, accessibility, and the impact of past decisions on current systems and infrastructure. The conference was many things – informative, inspiring, […]
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