Time and Place
The Innovative Cities Lecture Series
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Location: Architecture and Urban Planning Building 345
“The Commons: Cooperatively Funded Commercial Development” presentation by Antonio Butts: Executive Director, Walnut Way Conservation Corp.
Lecture Summary
Walnut Way Conservation Corp. founded by residents in 2000, Walnut Way works to engage and revitalize the historic Lindsay Heights neighborhood on Milwaukee’s near-Northside. Antonio will share the planning process to develop The Innovations and Wellness Commons (aka The Commons), a community-driven, cooperatively funded multi-use commercial development on the corner of 16th and North. He will discuss the successes and best practices as well as insights to improve for future planning.
Please RSVP to sbaile@uwm.edu if you plan on attending!
Pizza will be served, but you will need to provide your own beverage.
AICP-CM credits will be awarded.
Need Parking?
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Need Directions?
Get directions to The School of Architecture and Urban Planning building at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is located at 2131 East Hartford Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Questions, comments?
All lectures are free and open to planners, students, staff, faculty, and friends of the University.
Please contact Sadie Baile, Department of Urban Planning Project Assistant at sbaile@uwm.edu