August 21, 12 – 1 pm! Register here. Transportation Access to Public Health Options (TAPHO) is an innovative mapping tool that shows how people can reach places that impact health, such as clinics and hospitals, parks and recreation sites, access to food and nutrition, infrastructure for safe walking and biking, and more. Stakeholders can use […]
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New Poll: Housing Costs and Availability a Top Issue for Milwaukeeans
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For Immediate ReleaseJune 11, 2025 Madison’s no exception. Yet, with recent growth, allowing for more housing options here will remedy many of the pain points residents keep seeing and allow all of our neighbors to age in place. – Trevor Roark, Executive Director of 1000 Friends of Wisconsin Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and members of the […]
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UWM students in the 794 Urban Design Seminar this past semester published their findings in a book, Freeway to Skyline: I-794: What’s Possible? Below is the description from the MINDS webpage: The UWM 794 Urban Design Seminar explored the long-term potential – If I-794 is removed, What’s Possible? Architecture and urban planning students envision what’s […]
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We are hiring an office manager! This is a half-time position based in the Stevens Point area. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, payroll, member database management, and other administrative support. Perks include flexible hours, generous time off, 401K contributions and more. See the full position description here.
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During the spring 2025 semester, 1000 Friends of Wisconsin collaborated with Dr. Kirk Harris and the UWM Center for Equity Practice and Planning Justice on a class focusing on Growing MKE. Four students – Amy Horst, Rose Melton, Mateo Vargas-Nuñez, and Aaron Zitelman – developed an analysis and recommendations for an equity-based growth plan and […]
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