The Prospect Avenue Association (PAA) works for positive development, responsible preservation, neighborhood diversity, strong community, and government communication in the Prospect Avenue neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The PAA Pedestrian Safety Committee has identified pedestrian concerns on Prospect Avenue and discussed them in a meeting with Alderman Bauman and on a walking tour of Prospect Avenue with Alderman Kovac. The Committee is now following up and could use your help. Please contact Committee Chairman Jim Vint at prospectsafety@c7r.com if you want to join the Committee or can help. Please see the government officials page on this website for contact info if you want to report a safety or security issue to Milwaukee City or County. Many thanks to Jim and the Committee!!
The North East Side Draft Comprehensive Plan continues on holdat the request of Alderman Bauman at the 2/24/09 meeting of the Zoning, Neighborhoods, and Development Committee (ZND) of the Common Council. The hold will allow time for city staff to convene stakeholders to discuss proposed amendments to the plan. Alderman Bauman’s proposal is aimed at bringing further UWM development to the downtown.
Common Council kills proposed change in zoning for 1646 North Prospect. Specifically, the Council has “placed on file” the proposed ordinance (file number 070321) that would have changed the zoning at 1646 North Prospect to “Detailed Planned Development” and allowed construction of a condo tower on the site. That specific proposal could in principle be resurrected, if the Council wished, until the end of the Council’s current term in 2012.
Mercy Housing proposes apartment structure for the old Prospect Mall, 2239 North Prospect. Jim Vint attended a briefing by Lisa Kulkinski of Mercy Housing Lakefront (http://www.mercyhousing.org/MenuLocation.aspx?LocationID=5). He reports that their preliminary plan will be refined as they learn from a Columbia St. Mary's study of the housing needs of their workers. At present, the plan includes: (1) Razing the old mall. (2) Building 100 apartments, including about 15 at market rate, and a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units for renters eligible for tax credits. They expect there will be a number of children. Some construction funding will come from housing development programs. (4) Providing street-level retail. Their architect mentioned that some sources indicated that there is strong interest in upscale retail as evidenced by the tenants in the Kenilworth building. (5) On-site parking for residents. (6) Community facilities for residents and the neighborhood. Typically Mercy Housing developments include space for neighborhood groups to meet.
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