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Walnut WayMay 26, 2020Latest News

View the Community Wealth Building Directory

The Community Wealth Building Campaign presents its first edition of the Community Wealth Building Directory of Skills, Talents, Businesses and Side Hustles. The directory represents just some of the amazing economic activity we that’s been gathered and supported in the Lindsay Heights neighborhood. We hope to update it monthly and will be seeking new entries.

Walnut WayApril 30, 2020Latest News

Status Report: Community Wealth Building Program Spring 2020

Why Community Wealth Building? For the past year Walnut Way and other community organizations in Milwaukee’s Lindsay Heights neighborhood have advanced Community Wealth Building (CWB) as a key economic development strategy. Rather than relying solely on external investments with questionable benefits for residents, CWB supports neighbors who want to grow their skills..

Walnut WayApril 22, 2020In the Media

In the Media: Walnut Way receives funding to support resident led kitchen at the Wellness Commons

24 Groups Win Urban Health Grants from City by Jeramey Jannene, Urban Milwaukee, April 17th, 2020. READ STORY

Walnut WayFebruary 12, 2020In the Media

In the News: TMJ4 Visits Walnut Way to Learn About the Wellness Commons

TMJ4’s Julia Fello visited Walnut Way this February 2020 to learn about our development project, The Wellness Commons that will feature a variety of health and wellness-minded tenants. We’ve broken ground in 2019 and are excited to create a space for pathways to wellness in the community. Watch the latest coverage.

Walnut WayFebruary 5, 2020Latest News

Neighbor Night: Food Industry Job Training

We are excited to welcome our partner MCFI to Walnut Way’s next Neighbor Night to share a valuable job training opportunity with you. About the Program: MCFI’s Food Industry Job Training Program’s goal is to train and provide job placement in the food industry, whatever your interest, from managerial, cooking, to custodial services. 9-week program Begins March..

Walnut WayNovember 22, 2019In the Media

In the Media: BizTimes Reports on Phase II of The Innovations and Wellness Commons

Walnut Way to begin work on second phase of Innovations and Wellness Commons By Lauren Anderson, Nov 22, 2019 READ STORY

Walnut WayNovember 14, 2019In the Media

In the Media: NNS and Brew City Match

Check out the latest article by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service which features the latest news on the Brew City Match Program that is supporting local businesses and updates from Executive Director, Antonio Butts, on Phase II of The Innovations and Wellness Commons.

Walnut WayOctober 21, 2019In the Media

In the Media: Milwaukee Magazine Highlights Phase II of The Commons

Milwaukee Magazine visited Walnut Way to meet with leaders regarding our commercial development project, The Innovations and Wellness Commons, phase II. Learn more about the latest developments and meet Phase I tenant, Basia Spencer, owner of the boutique, Basia Rose Designs.

Walnut WayDecember 20, 2018In the Media

Blue Skies Named Finalist for 2019 MANDI Awards in Economic Development

Walnut Way’s Blue Skies Landscaping program has been chosen as a finalist for The MANDI Awards. The MANDIs are Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation which celebrate improvements in Milwaukee communities. Walnut Way’s Blue Skies Program was chosen as a finalist in the Chase Economic Development Category. Read more about it in the article below..

Walnut WayNovember 28, 2018Latest News

Fashion Boutique Grand Opening at The Commons

Milwaukee native, Basia Spencer, has been designing, creating, and selling her stylish dresses since 2015 and is moving into her first brick and mortar store at The Innovations and Wellness Commons, Walnut Way’s development project. Join in celebration at Basia Rose Designs Boutique, Saturday, December 8th, at its Grand Opening Trunk Show from 2:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. at 1617 W. North Avenue (formerly The Outpost Natural Foods Learning and Event Center Space).