Spearheaded by the Reclaiming Our Neighborhoods (RON) Coalition, Near West Side Partners staff and paid volunteers surveyed the exterior conditions of neighborhood homes in May, June and July. By conducting this housing survey, the team was able to identify houses [...]
Rev-Up MKE is NWSP’s annual “Shark Tank”-style small business competition that brings together local entrepreneurs, residents and community leaders to foster economic growth within the Near West Side of Milwaukee. A prime example of economic development programming, Rev-Up MKE attracts [...]
Meet Deja Peavy, a vibrant Milwaukee native who wears multiple hats in her community. By day, she serves as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), responding to calls and providing critical care to those in need. Outside of her demanding job, [...]
On June 4, Concordia 27 and NWSP welcomed the Near West Side’s newest neighbor, Fruition MKE, an innovative co-working space that empowers Milwaukee thinkers to collaborate, use their creativity and grab a coffee! Located at the corner of 27th and [...]
By: Anne Marie Gunn On September 10, 2018, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded Marquette University and Near West Side Partners a $1.3 million Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) grant to create a locally-driven, comprehensive strategy to [...]
‘Tis the Season to support local! From festive light displays to delicious foods, you can spend an entire day in the Near West Side celebrating the holidays and supporting local businesses. Read on for ideas about how you can spend [...]
By: Bethani Bell “You know almost every day when I’m out here someone will pull up and they’ll roll down their window and say, 'I love your tree!' It makes me so happy, I have so much fun doing this.” [...]
Recognized community leader to focus on collaboration and increasing momentum on convening efforts MILWAUKEE – Near West Side Partners today announced that Lindsey St. Arnold Bell will serve as the organization’s next Executive Director. St. Arnold Bell succeeds NWSP’s inaugural [...]
Friends of the Near West Side, I’m reaching out to share the news of my departure from Near West Side Partners, effective at the end of this year, to pursue a new opportunity as President and CEO of University City [...]
By: Bethani Bell In a recent interview, Near West Side Partners’ Commercial Corridor Coordinator Ann Marie Gunn had the opportunity to talk with Quorum Architects’ Brynn DeBrabant and Emily Neal. In this conversation, we get a chance to learn about [...]
