Office of African American Affairs
Affordable land and leasing costs, abundant fresh water, an educated workforce, low business costs and easy access to financing, technical assistance and efficient transportation have helped local businesses succeed and grow.
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Environmental Collaboration Office
The three-mile stretch of S. 6th St. from W. Howard Ave. south to W. College Ave. was successfully designated the Green Corridor in 2011 by Alderman Scott Spiker and the Common Council as a bold showcase for sustainability, innovation, and beautification. The Green Corridor includes Business Improvement District #40, and the initiative has attracted the active support of the Garden District Neighborhood Association, the Gateway to Milwaukee, Energy Exchange under the leadership of Bryan Simon of Simon Landscaping, the Office of Environmental Sustainability, several colleges and American Rivers, a national environmental organization partnering with Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust.
The core principles that form the vision of the Green Corridor include:
The core features of the Green Corridor include:
District 13 Alderman Scott Spiker City Hall, Room 205 200 E. Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 286-8537 Fax: (414) 286-3456 [email protected]
Green Corridor Designation Plan
Interactive Green Corridor Map
June 22, 2015: Alderman Witkowski’s District Goes Green
May 9, 2015: New Solar Flower Goes Up In Milwaukee Neighborhood
May 8, 2015: New Solar Flower Blooms At Garden District Farmers' Market