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We understand that many of our neighbors, businesses, families and community members may be struggling to find a sense of normalcy in the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 global health pandemic. We also hear and support the calls from community members for increased efforts to improve racial equity in our city and across the country. We are committed to furthering those goals through this planning process. There are a number of resources available to help both community residents and businesses. Please visit the following websites for additional resources and information: Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers: COVID-19 Community Toolkit and Crisol Corridor Business Improvement District #50: Safe-Start Programs
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The Department of City Development is amending the Southwest Side Area Plan1 with a Strategic Action Plan called Envision South 13th Street Together. Strategic Action Plans are a method of updating a portion of an existing comprehensive area plan to advance implementation of plan recommendations.
Envision South 13th Street Together will build upon initiatives and projects occurring in the area. It aims to bring the community together to build consensus on actionable steps for reinvigorating the South 13th Street Corridor and improving connections to the surrounding neighborhoods.
Since the Southwest Side Area Plan’s adoption in 2009, there have been a number of projects and plans in the area, such as:
With all of the activity occurring in the area, there is a need for a planning process to align the needs of the community with public and private partners to spur action and reinvigorate South 13th Street. The planning process will provide action steps to reinvigorate and make public investments in the South 13th Street commercial corridor, set priorities, and identify responsible parties for implementation. When complete, the plan will document community input and will be approved by Common Council. This will help the City and partners obtain funding to move plan recommendations forward.
Click on the image below for a map of the planning area:
In early July 2020, the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) installed quick, low-cost street improvements to increase the safety and comfort of people walking, biking, and driving on South 13th Street. More about the project can be found here.
[1] A small portion of the planning area is within the Near South Area Plan boundaries, so Envision South 13th Street Together will update the Near South Area Plan as well.
Amy Oeth, Southwest Side Project Manager 414.286.5724
Kevin Kuschel, Associate Planner 414.286.5695
southwestsideplan@milwaukee.gov
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