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? Watch the recording. Resources: Relevant news:
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Speakers: Susan Gaeddert from 1000 Friends of Wisconsin, Michael Kelley from BikeWalkKC, and Jenna Thomas from Bike Cleveland. Watch the recording. In the face of big changes at the national level, local action matters more than ever. Changes at the federal level to transportation policy since January 20 have sparked deep concern for organizations like […]
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