CNI NEWS

Westlawn Gardens and the Choice Neighborhood Initiative welcomed several groups of visitors to the neighborhood this month. Among the visitors, classes from Ripon College and Marquette University stopped by to learn about housing and urban policy, and colleagues from Marquette University and Near West Side Partners visited to discuss best practices to support their new Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant. It's always enjoyable to share the many great things happening in the ne

On Wednesday, Nov. 28th residents joined representatives from the Milwaukee Department of Public Works, Wisconsin Bike Fed, Toole Design, MPD and HACM to discuss ideas for improving walking and biking safety around schools and throughout the Choice Neighborhood. Data and feedback from the meeting will be used to develop Safe Routes to School Plans for Browning, Kluge, Kilbourn, and Carmen schools and to support Milwaukee's Pedestrian Plan. Many thanks to the parent coordinato

Residents and thousands of drivers who pass Westlawn Gardens daily have been witness to a dramatic transformation as acres of land have been cleared and new housing has started construction. Victory Manor, which will offer 60 1-bedroom apartments at N. 68th and W. Silver Spring Drive, is nearing completion, and construction has started on two 47-unit buildings just east of Victory Manor. In addition, the construction of 30 new town homes east of N. 64th Street has offered int

A coalition of neighborhood groups led by the Milwaukee Community Schools Partnership, Westlawn Resident Council, Silver Spring Neighborhood Center (SSNC), Browning Elementary, Safe & Sound, Housing Authority and the Choice Neighborhood Initiative hosted a free Thanksgiving dinner for the neighborhood on November 15th at SSNC. Over 400 guests enjoyed a holiday dinner buffet, music by the Larry Moore band and Rhythm Section (a group of Browning Elementary graduates), and visit