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 [...]
In June 2024, NWSP brought a new 4.8-acre public park to the Near West Side, transforming a former parking lot on Harley-Davidson's corporate campus. The park was built in partnership with anchor institution Harley Davidson, which has called the Near [...]
New murals promoting safe, alternative transportation options now line the windows along 27th Street in the comprehensive community center Concordia 27, thanks to a collaboration between Near West Side Partners (NWSP) and students from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
