Six ideas to help move Milwaukee forward

Originally published in 2013, still relevant in 2021

https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/sixideasformke

My mind, probably like yours, never stops. So, ideas keep me up at night. But, I’ve found that when they are shared they can take on a new life. So, here you go. Enjoy these six more ideas for a better, and hopefully more innovative Milwaukee.

So, here you go. Here are ideas for a better, and hopefully more innovative and creative Milwaukee.

Close Maryland Avenue through the UWM campus
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is landlocked for expansion, so why not create more land? Close Maryland Avenue between Kenwood and Hartford or even Newport. Grass it over and create more of a campus feel. Don’t worry, cars will find a way to drive around the area and still get where they need to.

Lure an auto dealership to Downtown Milwaukee
I’d love to see an auto dealer or auto brand lease space for a boutique dealership Downtown. It would be a fun, unique way to showcase new vehicles and fill a vacant storefront.

Make Water Street pedestrian-only and create a true entertainment district
This may sound a bit similar to my UWM idea, but this one’s more about safety than function. Water Street’s busy, and while it does get closed off around bar time making the area pedestrian only all day could have many benefits. Downtowns are made for walking and entertainment districts…