Vliet Street Farmhouse
The photo to the left is of a local developer and property owner in the Near West Side, Tom Straub. who is the new owner of the Vliet Street Farmhouse. This residential property had been through many foreclosures and was [...]
WDAC Conference 2022
By: Anne Marie Gunn The 2022 Wisconsin Downtown Action Council conference was held in Appleton, WI and was sponsored by AARP. People from the downtowns of Wisconsin gathered to share ideas and projects and to learn from each other about [...]
Above the Clouds Organization Helps Support Health and Wellness at a Near West Side Resident Council Meeting
This past Wednesday, March 30th, Near West Side advocates gathered with residents at the College Court Apartments to discuss health and wellness on the Near West Side. During this meeting, the results of a concept mapping activity were shared with [...]
All About Redeemer Lutheran: An ELCA In The NWS
By: Nina Winkler (NWSP Intern) Located at 1905 W Wisconsin Avenue. Redeemer Lutheran is an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America-affiliated congregation located in the heart of the Avenues West neighborhood. Under the guidance of Pastor Lisa, the church’s [...]
Near West Side Partners works with Molson Coors on their Tap the Future grant program
This year, the Near West Side Partners (NWSP) look to assist Molson Coors’s grant program in its mission to uplift small business owners and energize the economy of the Near West Side. The ‘Tap the Future’ program is aimed towards [...]
The Red Cross of Wisconsin assists Near West Side Residents through turmoil
The American Red Cross of Wisconsin has assisted the Badger state with aid and resources for more than 100 years. By providing disaster relief, educational programs, support for military members, and lifesaving blood products, the American Red Cross is a [...]
Near West Side’s Monthly Covid-19 Update
New West Side Partners (NWSP) would like to begin sharing monthly updates on vaccine data in the Near West Side with the community, accompanied by the efforts of our team to promote vaccine information. With data from the Milwaukee County [...]
A Greener Near West Side
Back in July 2021 Near West Side Partners (NWSP) hosted a 3-day Appreciative Inquiry (AI) Summit with the goal to create and set in motion collective action for a brighter future for the Near West Side. Along with a diverse [...]