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The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) recently awarded the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) with its 2019 APTA Innovation Award for the world–renowned ‘MCTS Excellence’ program. MCTS Excellence began in late 2016 as a video series posted on the organization’s website and official social media accounts. Each video, which was produced in-house by the MCTS Marketing Department, used bus surveillance footage to tell a unique story that highlighted an employee’s act of kindness or compassion. “MCTS Excellence is a testament to the hard work, heroism and humanity that our employees bring to the job every day; not only to...

Time Equities, Inc. (TEI) announced on July 18 that The Westown Association, a non-profit business and cultural association focused on championing the economic and social development of downtown Milwaukee, signed a lease at its recently rebranded 310W, located at 310 West Wisconsin Avenue. The nonprofit organization will be housed in a 2,930 rentable-square-foot space on the top floor of the 14-story tower located in the heart of Westown, a bustling district along the Milwaukee River. TEI acquired 310W in December 2017 and has committed approximately $30 million to upgrading the location. TEI Chairman and CEO Francis Greenburger was joined...

The Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services issued a raze order against the former Northridge Mall three months ago, and a city of Milwaukee panel has declared the action reasonable. Mall owners challenged the order on July 18 before the city’s Standards and Appeals Commission. Black Spruce disagrees with the City’s conclusion that its property can be razed against its wishes or that any repairs that could be made are presumed unreasonable. “Black Spruce has made significant progress on its plans to renovate the Northridge Property and would like an opportunity to share these plans and developments with the City...

The Marcus Performing Arts Center announced on July 17 that its long-time President and CEO, Paul Mathews, will retire at the end of this year. The Board of Directors will be launching a search process for new leadership. At the Board’s request, Mathews will remain with the Marcus Center through the transition to new leadership and will continue his involvement in fundraising for the Campus Master Plan after his tenure ends. “Leading the Marcus Center for the past two decades has been an incredible honor,” said Mathews. “Thanks to our many supporters, committed Board and unmatched staff, the Marcus...

Community leaders, local residents, and development partners came together on July 19 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of Seven04Place, a new 60-unit affordable-housing development in the Walker’s Point neighborhood of Milwaukee. Developed by Impact Seven and Rule Enterprises, Seven04Place was built on an empty lot with a vacant warehouse that has been transformed into a vibrant, new community featuring one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, including 46 units of affordable housing for working individuals and families. An additional 14 apartments are dedicated to permanent supportive housing for adults who have struggled with barriers to housing stability. “This...