With its captivating historic homes, the Near West Side attracts many Milwaukeeans to its seven vibrant neighborhoods. Yet, these beautiful homes often require maintenance to preserve their historic charm while addressing needed repairs. Through the Live, Work, Play Incentive, Near [...]
Thanks to the efforts of NWSP, Merrill Park secured a Targeted Investment Neighborhood (TIN) approval in 2023. TINs are part of a City of Milwaukee initiative aimed at enhancing housing sustainability and overall quality of life in designated areas. This [...]
Two Near West Side landlords, Sukhwinder Singh (Mike) of R&K Liquor, and Bob Sumwalt Patterson of Mulberry Hill Garden, were recently honored at NWSP’s monthly Landlord Compact Meeting. The Landlord Compact Meetings meetings provide a platform for landlords in the [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
