Dr. Robert Schneider (Professor & Co-Chair, Urban Planning) was featured in The Washington Post for his expertise on the rise in pedestrian fatalities and strategies to reduce them. Schneider is recognized nationally for his research on pedestrian safety and for …
An Innovative Cities Lecture Explore how public marketplaces—from farmers markets to food halls, and many more in between, provide social, economic, and health benefits; they are so much more than just a market. Learn about the evolving ecosystem of market …
Community Design Solutions (CDS), a design center housed in the School of Architecture & Urban Planning at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, has announced its all-alumni 2025-27 Industry Advisory Committee. CDS connects students, faculty, and staff with neighborhoods, nonprofits, and public …
Elaina Rodriguez always had an interest in health care, but knew she didn’t want to be a nurse or doctor. Instead, she saw herself using her bilingual English-Spanish skills in administrative work and followed that vision to a bachelor’s degree in health care administration. During the Covid-19 pandemic, she spent a lot of time considering the link between community development and public health. That spark led Rodriguez to UW-Milwaukee’s Master of Urban Planning program. She was attracted to the curriculum.
Professor Robert Schneider shared findings on traffic safety trends in large U.S. cities, a presentation that grew from his ongoing research with The Center for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety (CPBS). Assistant Professor Lauren Nolan presented research about economic development subsidies for Amazon warehouse facilities and their connection to municipal fiscal distress in the Chicago region.
Dr. Robert Schneider and Master of Urban Planning students Bryan Walter, Natalie Marshall, and William Henning led the literature review and national pedestrian fatal crash modeling analysis for The National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 1157, “Strategies to Improve Pedestrian Safety at …
An Innovative Cities Lecture Creating vibrant and engaging communities helps communities recruit and retain residents, supports public gathering places in the heart of our communities, and fosters community connections. Learn about the WEDC Vibrant Communities grant and how projects create …
UWM Chancellor Thomas Gibson and Dean of the College of the Arts and Architecture, Dr. Winifred Elysse Newman, spoke with WUWM’s David Lee about the relationship between the two schools that comprise the college and the greater Milwaukee community. Since …
Milwaukee Magazine turned to Dr. Robert Schneider (Professor and Co-Chair, Urban Planning) for insight into the city’s ongoing debate over whether to remove a segment of I-794. In the story by Larry Sandler, Schneider reflects on lessons learned from Milwaukee’s …
An Innovative Cities Lecture Columbus and Milwaukee are illustrating how innovative transit solutions can strengthen regional connectivity, expand access to opportunity, and serve as models for communities nationwide. Since 1992, MobiliSE has championed innovative ways to connect Southeast Wisconsin through …
