Setting the standard
If you are in the business of constructing or operating a building, you are likely familiar with LEED®. This globally recognized rating system, created by the U.S. Green Building Council, [...]
Serving those who served us
By: Allie Shane, Communications Specialist According to research published by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), 85 communities and three states – Connecticut, Delaware and Virginia – effectively put an end to veteran homelessness between 2010 and 2024. In Milwaukee, organizations are [...]
Transforming the region
Whether you’ve walked through The Grand Avenue, taken a tour of the Harley Davidson Museum or driven past the Library Hill apartments, you are bearing witness to projects that have come to fruition through the hard work of the Milwaukee Development Corporation (MDC). MDC has transformed Milwaukee’s landscape for over 50 years through catalytic real estate [...]
Connecting communities
By Ryan Amundson, Sr. Director of Communications Life has come full circle for Olivia Raasch. Ten years ago, as a Milwaukee high school student, she was participating in the Urban Ecology [...]
Diverse dining
By: Allie Shane, Communications Specialist Food has the incredible power of bringing people together. Emerald Mills-Williams, the founder of Diverse Dining and Diverse Dining Market, is leveraging this power right here in the Milwaukee area. Launched in 2018, Diverse Dining breaks down barriers [...]
A Space for EveryBODY
The Opportunity Center to help bridge accessibility gaps and foster community health By: Allie Shane, Communications Specialist How do you measure the health of a community? There is no [...]
Student test scores demand collective action
By Dale Kooyenga MMAC President “How are the schools?” It’s one of the first questions people ask when looking for a place to move or do business. Many in [...]
Milwaukee: An Ideal City for College Students and Grads
Local professionals speak from experience By: Allie Shane, Communications Specialist A recurring topic of conversation among local employers is how to attract and retain talent. The good news: Milwaukee [...]
Coalition formed to fight ozone reclassification
A coalition of area business and civic leaders is forming to fight a recent air quality classification change leveled by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) negatively impacting large portions [...]
Getting good directions
MCTS asking riders to weigh in on service changes What better way to make decisions on the service needs of your clients than by asking them? That’s exactly what the [...]