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| Public Farmers Market Every Sunday In Kosciuszko Park |
Every Sunday through October, Koscuiszko Park will be the location for one of the most unique public
farmers market in the country. Unlike most markets, the Kosciuszko market will provide ethnically inspired
entertainment and products for sale beyond traditional public market fare.
The market will be open on Sundays between 11:00am and 3:00 pm. Vendors will be set up along the
lagoon in Kosciuszko Park.
Market features will include:
• Fresh produce (in season)
• Polish and Latino food, bakery
• Horse and carriage rides
• Free programs for kids (including weekly puppet theater)
• Crafts, art and art demonstrations
• Ethnic music
• Videos on Milwaukee neighborhoods and ethnic groups
• Clothing, accessories
• Knife sharpeners, cheese manufacturers, honey farmers
• Free literature on the history of the neighborhood
farmers market in the country. Unlike most markets, the Kosciuszko market will provide ethnically inspired
entertainment and products for sale beyond traditional public market fare.
The market will be open on Sundays between 11:00am and 3:00 pm. Vendors will be set up along the
lagoon in Kosciuszko Park.
Market features will include:
• Fresh produce (in season)
• Polish and Latino food, bakery
• Horse and carriage rides
• Free programs for kids (including weekly puppet theater)
• Crafts, art and art demonstrations
• Ethnic music
• Videos on Milwaukee neighborhoods and ethnic groups
• Clothing, accessories
• Knife sharpeners, cheese manufacturers, honey farmers
• Free literature on the history of the neighborhood
| Tres Hermanos Project Underway |
In has been more than three years in the making, but the Tres Hermanos expansion project, which was
designed after the closing of 14th St., had the final designs approved by the City of Milwaukee Planning
Commission and Board of Zoning.
Designed by our Main Street partners, Zimmerman Design Group, the project includes an outdoor dining
terrace, parking lot, an art sculpture and public plaza landscaping. Construction begins this spring for
completion in July of 2008.
designed after the closing of 14th St., had the final designs approved by the City of Milwaukee Planning
Commission and Board of Zoning.
Designed by our Main Street partners, Zimmerman Design Group, the project includes an outdoor dining
terrace, parking lot, an art sculpture and public plaza landscaping. Construction begins this spring for
completion in July of 2008.
As part of the project, the Design Committee has commissioned local artist, Celine Farrell, to design a public
sculpture for Lincoln Village. Pictured above in the north side of the parking lot, the sculpture is currently
being fabricated with an estimate installation weeks after the patio grand opening.
sculpture for Lincoln Village. Pictured above in the north side of the parking lot, the sculpture is currently
being fabricated with an estimate installation weeks after the patio grand opening.
| Security Camera & Signage Grants |
LVBA was recently awarded a $15,000 grant from the Helen Bader Foundation to enhance both security and
signage along our Main Street commercial corridor. As a member of LVBA, your business is eligible for
matching grant funds up $2,500 for a new sign, awning, or security camera system.
Along with proper lighting, a security camera system works both as a preventative measure and provides
piece of mind for your investment. LVBA has also negotiated a discount program for this equipment with
Midwest Security & Fire.
As a neighborhood business owner, your sign is the centerpiece of your advertising scheme. The quality of
your sign directly reflects the quality of your business to current and potential customers. This is an
opportunity to update, improve, or launch a new branding style for your business. This grant is available to
both new and existing businesses.
For more information on how you can apply for this grant and the discount program through Midwest Security
& Fire, contact Neil White at the LVBA office.
signage along our Main Street commercial corridor. As a member of LVBA, your business is eligible for
matching grant funds up $2,500 for a new sign, awning, or security camera system.
Along with proper lighting, a security camera system works both as a preventative measure and provides
piece of mind for your investment. LVBA has also negotiated a discount program for this equipment with
Midwest Security & Fire.
As a neighborhood business owner, your sign is the centerpiece of your advertising scheme. The quality of
your sign directly reflects the quality of your business to current and potential customers. This is an
opportunity to update, improve, or launch a new branding style for your business. This grant is available to
both new and existing businesses.
For more information on how you can apply for this grant and the discount program through Midwest Security
& Fire, contact Neil White at the LVBA office.
| Main Street Survey Results - BID Information |
Lincoln Village Business Association, under the guidance of the Main Street program, and supportive
stakeholders like you have made significant progress in the past 6 years.
A few of the many highlights ….
Recently we conducted a district wide survey among commercial property owners to gauge their interests,
concerns and goals for the immediate and long term future of our district. Included is the survey was the
opinion on the importance of forming a BID (Business Improvement District).
The results were as following..
On streetscape features ….
81% - placement of City of Milwaukee garbage cans
81% - creation of newly decorated garbage cans
77% - felt trees and plantings were important
77% - hanging flower baskets were important
65% - decorative sidewalks were important
On safety features …
96% rank increased police presence important
92% rank cameras for public spaces as important
85% would like discounts for burglar systems
77% would like to have regular meetings with police
On clean up features…
92% believed that cleaning up the street and removing graffiti was very important
89% deemed weed and/or snow removal important.
On season decorations….
89% ranked lighting in the park with importance
85% ranked holiday street pole banners with importance
On methods of promoting Lincoln Village…
85% would like to see the development and promotion of “Lincoln Village”
81% ranked multi-business advertising with importance
69% individual business website development
65% ranked merchandise branding of “Lincoln Village” as somewhat important
On the technical assistance of the LVBA’s Main Street
office and staff…
92% promoting the district city-wide
92% grant development and preparation
86% ranked business planning important
85% ranked one-on-one consulting services important
On the support of a BID district…
73% stated they would support the creation of a BID.
19% stated they would not support the BID
4% were unsure if they would support.
When asked if others along Lincoln Village would be
willing to create and join a Lincoln Village BID, 54% stated they thought their neighbors would join. Many of
the respondents stated (67%) stated they are interested in attending a meeting to explore the creation of a
BID.
The final question asked the property owner which method they preferred to learn about and/or participate
with matters related to the creation of a BID in Lincoln Village. The preferred option by the majority of people
was to attend a community meeting or by a personal visit or telephone call. The other methods chosen were
by newsletters, website and group emails.
After careful and lengthy research, LVBA has determined the formation of a BID is critical to the long term
safety and vitality of the neighborhood. In the coming weeks and months we would like to work with you to
create the best possible plan to achieve this goal. Fiscal responsibility and consensus building will be the
priority to ensure the success of the project.
Public meetings will also be scheduled to get a chance to discuss the BID planning with other property
owners. Property owners will also be visited and contacted by phone by the LVBA BID committee. Members
include, Manuel Perez, John Rozga, Ramon Orozco, Perfecto Rivera, Teresa Hernandez and Luis Barbosa.
Common activities of BID districts include:
Some of the benefits of BID:
There is wealth of information about BID's on the new Lincoln Village BID Info page.
stakeholders like you have made significant progress in the past 6 years.
A few of the many highlights ….
- Net gain of businesses – 32
- Net gain of full time job equivalents – 202
- Commercial property renovations – 56
- Other building renovations – 92
- Private investment dollars – over 8 million
- Public Investment dollars – 1.7 million
Recently we conducted a district wide survey among commercial property owners to gauge their interests,
concerns and goals for the immediate and long term future of our district. Included is the survey was the
opinion on the importance of forming a BID (Business Improvement District).
The results were as following..
On streetscape features ….
81% - placement of City of Milwaukee garbage cans
81% - creation of newly decorated garbage cans
77% - felt trees and plantings were important
77% - hanging flower baskets were important
65% - decorative sidewalks were important
On safety features …
96% rank increased police presence important
92% rank cameras for public spaces as important
85% would like discounts for burglar systems
77% would like to have regular meetings with police
On clean up features…
92% believed that cleaning up the street and removing graffiti was very important
89% deemed weed and/or snow removal important.
On season decorations….
89% ranked lighting in the park with importance
85% ranked holiday street pole banners with importance
On methods of promoting Lincoln Village…
85% would like to see the development and promotion of “Lincoln Village”
81% ranked multi-business advertising with importance
69% individual business website development
65% ranked merchandise branding of “Lincoln Village” as somewhat important
On the technical assistance of the LVBA’s Main Street
office and staff…
92% promoting the district city-wide
92% grant development and preparation
86% ranked business planning important
85% ranked one-on-one consulting services important
On the support of a BID district…
73% stated they would support the creation of a BID.
19% stated they would not support the BID
4% were unsure if they would support.
When asked if others along Lincoln Village would be
willing to create and join a Lincoln Village BID, 54% stated they thought their neighbors would join. Many of
the respondents stated (67%) stated they are interested in attending a meeting to explore the creation of a
BID.
The final question asked the property owner which method they preferred to learn about and/or participate
with matters related to the creation of a BID in Lincoln Village. The preferred option by the majority of people
was to attend a community meeting or by a personal visit or telephone call. The other methods chosen were
by newsletters, website and group emails.
After careful and lengthy research, LVBA has determined the formation of a BID is critical to the long term
safety and vitality of the neighborhood. In the coming weeks and months we would like to work with you to
create the best possible plan to achieve this goal. Fiscal responsibility and consensus building will be the
priority to ensure the success of the project.
Public meetings will also be scheduled to get a chance to discuss the BID planning with other property
owners. Property owners will also be visited and contacted by phone by the LVBA BID committee. Members
include, Manuel Perez, John Rozga, Ramon Orozco, Perfecto Rivera, Teresa Hernandez and Luis Barbosa.
Common activities of BID districts include:
- Streetscape projects
- Business development
- Public relations
- Public Safety Programs
Some of the benefits of BID:
- Establishes private sector control and accountability
- Promotes a positive image of a commercial district.
- Creates a unified voice to advocate for a commercial district.
- Enhance existing Main Street revitalization program
There is wealth of information about BID's on the new Lincoln Village BID Info page.
| BIke Race / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Announced |
Ben's Cycle has just completed an expansion of the business in the formally vacant building at 1013 W.
Lincoln Ave. The new store, Milwaukee Bicycle Co. will feature an extensive line of bikes and accessories in
addition to the quality line of products already in place.
The event scheduled to take place Tuesday, July 8th, 10am at 1013 W. Lincoln Ave will feature Mayor
Barrett and Alderman Witkowiak riding bikes over the finish line; symbolizing this completion of the
tremendous building renovation and business expansion which will net 10 new jobs to the Main Street District.
Lincoln Ave. The new store, Milwaukee Bicycle Co. will feature an extensive line of bikes and accessories in
addition to the quality line of products already in place.
The event scheduled to take place Tuesday, July 8th, 10am at 1013 W. Lincoln Ave will feature Mayor
Barrett and Alderman Witkowiak riding bikes over the finish line; symbolizing this completion of the
tremendous building renovation and business expansion which will net 10 new jobs to the Main Street District.