Take Me to the River. Rendering by Quorum Architects and Ayres Associates.

Much has been written about projects in the Harbor District, from Komatsu Mining’s new factory and office complex to Michels’ River One development. But how does Harbor District Inc. fit into the mix?

We talk with Daniel Adams, Habor District Inc. planning director, to get the lowdown on what the Harbor District is, how everything fits together and what a planning director does. We also learn about plans for a new park, a new family-friendly programming effort for Walker’s Point and what restaurant you should be eating at right now.

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We Energies Total Shareholder Return 2002-2017

If a business is a monopoly, why should it advertise? Urban Milwaukee editor Bruce Murphy joins host Jeramey Jannene to discuss his latest article on We Energies‘ widespread marketing.

Murphy and Jannene also discuss last week’s news rollercoaster involving electronics manufacturer Foxconn’s plan to build a manufacturing campus in southern Racine County. Is it still happening? Did President Donald Trump save it? What happens next?

The show is recorded live on Tuesday’s at Riverwest Radio. If you want to listen live, tune it to 104.1 FM or RiverwestRadio.com Tuesday’s at 3:30 p.m. Or subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or a number of other podcast platforms.

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2018 NEWaukee Night Market. Photo by Jack Fennimore.

NEWaukee has made quite the name for itself in the past 10 years. Firm Chief Idea Officer Jeremy Fojut joins the podcast to discuss the future of the Night Market, the craziest thing that he’s seen at an event and what the next 10 years will bring. He also explains exactly what a “social architecture” firm is.

If you’re looking for a party, the organization is planning a 10th-anniversary bash next month.

Urban Milwaukee editor Bruce Murphy joins the show for the second half to discuss his recent article on American Family Insurance and the firm’s plan to be the new naming rights partner for Miller Park.

All of that and more with host Jeramey Jannene.

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With so many pressing priorities in Milwaukee, why should the philanthropic community focus on installing lights on the Hoan Bridge over Milwaukee’s harbor?

Light the Hoan campaign members Ian Abston, Lori Richards and Greg Marshall join Urban Milwaukee’s weekly podcast City Beat to make their case.

Host Jeramey Jannene learns more about what the vision is for the campaign and why all of Milwaukee should care.

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Milwaukee’s raised bike lane on Bay Street is the first modern protected bike lane constructed in Wisconsin.

We welcome livable cities advocate Montavius Jones to the show to discuss why he’s quitting his job at the Department of City Development to travel the world.

Our host Jeramey Jannene asks Jones about his upcoming trip and what he’s most excited to learn about.

We’re also beset by our first batch of technical difficulties, which serves as a good reminder that the show is recorded as live radio.

For those looking to follow Jones’ trip, you can sign up for his newsletter at herethisiswhy.com.

The show is recorded live on Tuesday’s at Riverwest Radio. If you want to listen live, tune it to 104.1 FM or RiverwestRadio.com Tuesday’s at 3:30 p.m. Or subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or a number of other podcast platforms.

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Ald. Tony Zielinski announces he’s running for Mayor. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.

There is only one candidate officially running for mayor in 2020. And while the primary election is 13 months away, Alderman Tony Zielinski is working the campaign trail.

The Bay View alderman joins City Beat host Jeramey Jannene to discuss his vision for the city, including his stance on the minimum wage, the streetcar, education and police strategy.

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Articles Referenced

Urban Milwaukee

What were the top ten issues covered by Urban Milwaukee in 2018?

Urban Milwaukee co-founders Dave Reid and Jeramey Jannene each identify five big issues the online daily covered in 2018 as part of this week’s City Beat podcast.

The publication’s publisher and president discuss everything from Foxconn to lead poisoning in a packed half hour show.

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Future home of Cream City Hostel. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.

This week on City Beat, the weekly podcast from Urban Milwaukee, host Jeramey Jannene talks with developer Juli Kaufmann about the multitude of projects she’s executed in the past ten years, including the Sherman Phoenix, Cream City Hostel, Wally Schmidt Tavern and Clock Shadow Building.

Kaufmann explains how she finds her co-developers, raises money and identifies future projects. She also tries to convince us she’s retiring.

The show is recorded live on Tuesday’s at Riverwest Radio. If you want to listen live, tune it to 104.1 FM or RiverwestRadio.com Tuesday’s at 3:30 p.m. Or subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or a number of other podcast platforms.

We had an issue with a piece of audio equipment in studio, so please ignore the occasional hiccups in the recording.

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Crossroads Collective food hall. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.

This week on City Beat, the weekly podcast from Urban Milwaukee, host Jeramey Jannene interviews developer Tim Gokhman about the new Crossroads Collective food hall on N. Farwell Ave. Gokhman also discusses the firm’s planned mass timber buildings for downtown and a large apartment project that’s just getting underway in Bay View.

Jannene also discusses the opening of Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern and the closing of Mykonos Gyro & Cafe.

And what’s the deal with Michels Corp. not taking a subsidy offered by the city for the firm’s $100 million development?

We end the show with a Pedestrian Observation, a quick look at an urban planning idea that can help build a better city. This week we explore the need to embrace the adaptive reuse of historic buildings to ensure they’re around for future generations. Should a historic theater at Soldiers Home be required to stay a theater or are there other ways to redevelop the structure so its available for future generations? How can unique, but economically-challenged buildings be saved from the wrecking ball? As the redevelopment of a number of warehouses and factories in the Historic Third Ward shows us, it’s through adaptive reuse.

The show is recorded live on Tuesday’s at Riverwest Radio. If you want to listen live, tune it to 104.1 FM or RiverwestRadio.com Tuesday’s at 3:30 p.m. Or subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or a number of other podcast platforms.

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3rd Street Market Hall. Rendering by TKWA UrbanLab.

This week on City Beat, the weekly podcast from Urban Milwaukee, host Jeramey Jannene sits down with architect Chris Socha to discuss the redevelopment of the Grand Avenue Mall.

We open the show with a rundown of the top news affecting Milwaukee, including the $285 million Komatsu deal, new public art Downtown, a plan to save Soldiers Home and the Sherman Phoenix before diving in on downtown’s white elephant.

Socha, a principal at TKWA UrbanLab, discusses how he got the job to redesign the mall, how to design apartments on a skywalk, what exactly is a food hall and what the timeline is to transform the mall into “The Avenue.”

We end the show with a Pedestrian Observation, a quick look at an urban planning idea that can help build a better city. This week we explore the use of a pattern language as a design methodology, something TKWA uses to create great places.

The show is recorded live on Tuesday’s at Riverwest Radio. If you want to listen live, tune it to 104.1 FM or RiverwestRadio.com Tuesday’s at 3:30 p.m. Or subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or a number of other podcast platforms.

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