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SOHI District Newsletter

SOHI District (SOuth of HIghland) Update April 2010
West Pointe Update
West Pointe
Sean Ryan of the Daily Reporter gives an update on our beloved West Pointe project.  We also  have a report in a video presentation to Common Council from Thursday, March 11, 2010.
Inside Main Street Funding
CDGA
Matt Balistreri (left) and Steve Mahan (right) of the Community Development Grants Administration (CDGA) discuss the role CDGA plays in supporting our main street.  Click on the graphic for the full interview.  I also had the opportunity to interview Beth Dufek of LISC concerning Main Street funding.
On the Road with SOHI!
Multicultural Entrepreneurial InstituteOn last month, I had the opportunity to speak to both aspiring and current business owners at the Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute. Also, I presented to students at the CEO Leardership Academy located at 3222 W. Brown, Milwaukee, WI.
MPD & ADA Discuss Safety in Our Neighborhood
Theft Prevention
As many of you know there has been an increase in burglaries in our neighborhood.  Assistant District Attorney, Chris Ladwig and Officer Thomas Guthrie discuss ways to improve your chances of detering such crime at your home and business.  
Tyler Perry and SOHI
Tyler Perry
Arts is a very powerful force.  It can change a community and do so much more.  In the month's blog I talk about the oppportunity the SOHI District provides for those who have the hunger to be the next Tyler Perry. 
Frank Lloyd Wright Here
 
Munkitz ApartmentsThese four beautiful American System houses by Wright were located north of the SOHI District prior to being demolished in 1974.  How can we preserve the character of our community, neighborhood and commercial corridor? 
Sincerely,
 

Keith Stanley
SOHI District Manager
Who is Reality Check?
Milwaukee Reality Check Coalition 
Who is a part of this growing movement to make change in the City of Milwaukee?  Click on the above picture to find out.
SOHI Opportunities
Kilbourn & 29th
Whether you are looking to purchase a home or commercial space there are 12 opportunities in and near the district. 
SOHI Commercial Opportunity
Some properties are even at reduced pricing.  Click here for new SOHI property listings.
Need Gas?
Mobile Gas Station Video 
The gas station hearing was a little more than heated as 75 " neighborhood" supporters sat behind Ald. Baumann and myself who were not in favor of keeping the hours of 12AM - 5AM.  I put together a video recap of the heated discussion.  There were also two online articles from the Examiner and MilwaukeeBuzz.
Avenues West
Community Calendar 
AWA Logo
  • Aldermanic Neighborhood Walk, Thursday, April 8, 12PM, 24th Place & McKinley
  • Thursday, April 8th, 1PM - 2PM, Avenues West Landlord Compact, 835 N. 23rd
  • Monday, April 19th, 12PM - 1PM, 27th Street Business Watch, Location TBA
  • Thursday, April 29, 6PM - 7PM, MPD 3RD District Crime Analysis Meeting, 2333 N. 49th Street
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