Our July e-newsletter is here! From launching our first-ever Community Housing Academy and a new Housing Onward website to passenger rail, parking reform, and the future of I-794, this issue highlights the people and ideas shaping more connected, affordable, and sustainable Wisconsin communities. Plus, get updates on transit advocacy, pedestrian safety, trail expansion, housing grants, upcoming events, and ways to take action.
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Coming Fall 2026! You may be familiar with our Community Transportation Academy, but did you know that we’re planning our first-ever Community Housing Academy in Milwaukee? Over 7 weeks of in-person sessions, we will equip local advocates with the knowledge, tools, and connections to engage with effective housing advocacy and policy change to expand housing options in […]
Read more about "Applications Now Open for Milwaukee’s Community Housing Academy!"
By Jen Walker / Participants in the Madison Community Transportation Academy gain a firsthand understanding of how transportation systems shape daily life – highlighting lessons about walkability, public transit, accessibility, and the importance of creating safer, more connected communities for everyone.
Read more about "A Walk, a Bus Ride, and a New Way of Seeing Our Streets "
By Ken Smith / Explore how community land trusts (CLTs) are reshaping affordable housing in Wisconsin and beyond. This in-depth article explains how CLTs work, their role in preventing displacement and land speculation, and insights from Milwaukee housing leaders on building a more equitable, justice-oriented housing system.
Read more about "Are Community Land Trusts the Solution for a More Justice-Oriented City?"
By Ali Hoffman / It’s increasingly clear that we can’t solve the housing shortage on our own. However, in the meantime, people are getting creative, reimagining how and where they live while they wait for more homes to be built.
Read more about "Why We’re Choosing to Live Near Each Other Again"
By Trevor Roark / In May, we met at the Aldo Leopold Center for an annual gathering to discuss strategies, synergies, and next steps on our collective priorities.
Read more about "Recap of WI Climate Table Annual Gathering + Re-Amp Retreat"Your monthly, quarterly, or annual gift provides the steady support that helps 1000 Friends of Wisconsin advocate for better communities, protect our natural resources, and advance lasting solutions across the state.
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