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MenomoneeValley-FromtheGroundUp.org
FROM THE
GROUND UPA COLLABORATION OF
MENOMONEE
P A R T N E R S , I N C.
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THE VISION
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For 27 years, I worked at the Greater Milwaukee Foundation as a partner of nonprofits serving our community and donors investing in meaningful causes. This effort offers donors the unique opportunity to simultaneously address multiple needs – access to jobs, education, environment, and quality of life for Milwaukee’s future. And, in a time of scarce resources, this partnership is a model of how to work together for greater and sustained impact.
– Jim Marks, Retired, Greater Milwaukee Foundation and Board President, UEC/MVP Project Inc.
FROM THE
GROUND UPA COLLABORATION OF
MENOMONEE
P A R T N E R S , I N C.
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The Urban Ecology Center and Menomonee Valley Partners launched Menomonee Valley – From the Ground Up to improve job accessibility, science education, environmental and public health, and neighborhood vitality. Milwaukee has gotten behind From the Ground Up, contributing 94% of the funds needed. The last 6% will complete Three Bridges Park as an outdoor science classroom, support educational programs at the Urban Ecology Center, and finish the Hank Aaron State Trail. Now is the time to get involved, double your gift, and celebrate Hank Aaron’s remarkable impact on our community.
This project puts Milwaukee in a position to attract and retain more companies and the well-paying jobs they
bring with them. The work being done here is creating another building block for talent attraction and retention,
an investment in economic development, changing impressions and perspectives, and sending the message
across the country of our city on the move, a place where people want to live, learn, work, and play.
THE VISION THE CONTEXTMilwaukee’s Menomonee River Valley sits at the crossroads of Wisconsin’s largest population center, spanning four miles and 1,200 acres. The Valley was once the hub of commerce with thousands of jobs. By the 1980s, it became Wisconsin’s most visible eyesore as seen by up to 168,000 motorists each day traveling along I-94, leaving the impression of city in decay. With hundreds of acres of abandoned buildings and contaminated land presenting major challenges, it was a large problem which needed a collaborative, visionary solution.
A strong public-private partnership is working in the Valley to address our community’s economic, environmental, educational, and recreational needs. Since 1999, the collective impact of these efforts has resulted in 35 companies moving to the Valley, the creation of 4,700 jobs, the construction of one million square feet of sustainably designed facilities, the creation of the Hank Aaron State Trail, improved environmental conditions, and an 229% increase in property value. The Menomonee Valley has enjoyed national attention and is considered a “best practice” in urban redevelopment.
THE NEED Today, lack of access to jobs, quality education, and safe recreational areas are affecting nearby residents and their families. While the Valley is experiencing a renaissance, the adjacent neighborhoods struggle with:
• 13% unemployment rate (twice the state average) • 82% of children qualifying for free/reduced cost lunch • High rates of asthma and diabetes • 41% of residents being overweight or obese• 75% of city school children unable to perform at their grade level in science.
Menomonee Valley – From the Ground Up addresses these needs through
strategically reinforcing projects.
Complete the Hank Aaron State Trail with transportation links to jobs and recreation
• $2.5 million Six new miles of the Hank Aaron State Trail • $8.3 million Three bike/pedestrian bridges
Create Three Bridges Park to transform a 24-acre vacant rail yard into park and outdoor science classroom
• $4.5 million Environmental cleanup, site grading & river improvements• $2.6 million Land restoration & outdoor science classroom construction• $1.7 million Three Bridges Park Fund to ensure its care in perpetuity
Establish a third branch of the Urban Ecology Center• $5.4 million A new Urban Ecology Center facility and five years of new
programs and services
$1 million+
Anonymous
The Burke Foundation
US Department of Transportation
WI Department of Natural Resources— Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund
BMO Harris BankThe Lynde & Harry
Bradley FoundationThe Ceres FoundationCharter Manufacturing
Company FoundationFund for Lake MichiganGreater Milwaukee
FoundationGreater Milwaukee
Foundation - Walter & Olive Stiemke Fund
The Harley-Davidson Foundation
Joy GlobalSheldon & Marianne
Lubar Charitable FundMenomonee Valley
Business Improvement District
Palermo Villa, Inc.We Energies Foundation
This effort is a big vision being
implemented through great
partnerships and amazing
community support. Thank
you to all our supporters.
new Urban Ecology Center in the Valley bringing programming to thousands of kids and families
Helen Bader Foundation, Inc.City of MilwaukeeFoley & Lardner LLPForest County Potawatomi FoundationGreater Milwaukee Foundation - Enroth Family Fund
Herzfeld FoundationM&I FoundationRexnord CorporationUS Forest ServiceJoseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation, Inc.
$250,000 – $999,000
$100,000 – $249,000
1
acre former rail yard transformed into Three Bridges Park and an outdoor science classroom24
Badger Railing, Inc.Patrick BartlingAlfred Benesch & Co.Berghammer Construction
FoundationLaura & Jeff BrayBrighter ConceptsJulie Carpenter
Family of RP & JL CarrJames R. Cauley & Brenda
AndrewsCentral Bark Doggy Day
CareCH2M HillMelissa CookBill DavidsonHugh & Mary Ross Denison
Max & Sandra DermondDerseDerse Foundation, Inc.Roman DrabaGinger DuivenFlux DesignFocus on EnergySheldon & Danni
GendelmanGreater Milwaukee
Foundation - Jorgensen Family Fund- Make-a-Difference Fund- Bernard J. & Marie E.
Weiss Fund- Wright Brothers FundGreater Milwaukee
Association of Realtors Youth Foundation
Sid Grinker Restoration, Inc.Mike & Linda GrothDennis Grzezinski & Jane
Porath
Gordon & Grace Gunnlaugsson
Hatco CorporationFred Leo & Beth Fetterley
HellerHGA Architects & EngineersGlenna HolsteinJim, Suzy & Melida Holstein Paul & Cynthia HonkampJuli & Mike KaufmannBruce & Diane KeyesJohn & Debbie KissingerKiwanis Clubs of
Downtown & North Shore Milwaukee
Judy Krause & Susan Winans
Edward KrishokGail F. KurselKen & Shauna LeinbachBen & Katie LieschMeredith & Dick LincolnSusan Lloyd
Paul Luber & FamilyCatherine G. Madden Mainly Editing, Inc.MANDI 2014 AwardJim & Judy MarksMarquette UniversityMiller Compressing
CompanyMilwaukee RiverkeeperDavid & Lisa MiskyMSI GeneralGeorge N. & Patricia H.
MuellerMary Louise Mussoline &
James W. CopeIn Memory of Lorrie Otto -
John Shannon & Jan Serr Sarah & Matt PancheriJulie Penman & Jeff BentoffRobert & Susan PeschelBrian & Ingrid PiersonGail PoveyMary & Pat Reavey
Roberta & David RemstadLeo Ries & Marie KingsburyKip & Nancy RitchieDavid RolstonMark & Alice SandyCG SchmidtBeckett & Anderson SchultzMarsha SehlerShorewest Realtors Sign-A-Rama of MilwaukeeJudy SpringerStandard Electric Supply Co.Trek Bicycle CorporationMadeline WakeJake & Karina WardWhole Foods Market
MilwaukeeCorey Zetts & Benji TimmHerb Zien & Liz LevinsIn Memory of Eileen E.
Gardner - Donal Demet & Mary Gardner Demet
$1,000 – $4,999
Brico Fund
Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation
Barry Mandel
Milwaukee County Parks
MMSD
National Fish & Wildlife Foundation
Reiman Foundation
Wells Fargo Bank
Wisconsin Coastal Management Program
$25,000 – $49,999
new bridges that connect the neighborhood to the park and trails3
This list was updated on Oct. 14, 2014. If you notice an error, please accept our apology and contact Anne Cauley at anne@renewthevalley.org or 414.274.4660. For the most up-to-date list, please visit www.menomoneevalley-fromthegroundup.org/supporters.
Brewers Community Foundation
Ralph Evinrude Foundation, Inc.
In Memory of Jack C. Flack, Sr.– Allied Insulation Supply Co.
Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail
Great Lakes Basin Partnership
Menomonee Valley Partners, Inc.
Bert L. & Patricia S. Steigleder Charitable Trust
The Windhover Foundation
$50,000 – $99,999
60 community gardens which will offer healthy food options to residents
Rendering of the park and gardens in about 30 years.
Brass Light Gallery, Inc
J.M. Brennan, Inc.
Caleffi North America, Inc.
Monique Charlier & Holly Blomquist
Clear Channel
Craig & Michelle Counsell
CSA Commercial
Curt & Sue Culver
Dave & Pam Doerr
Art & Rhonda Downey
Tom & Sue Ela
Kurt & Laura Goranson
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
- Anonymous M Fund
- Honkamp Family Foundation
- Catherine & Walter Lindsay Foundation Fund
- Mary L. Nohl Fund
Mick & Lisa Hatch
House of Stone
Insulation Technologies, Inc. (INTEC)
J.F. Ahern Co.
Susie & Fred Kasten
Barbara & Dennis Klein
Marcus Corporation Foundation
Masterson Company
Materion Advanced Chemicals
Daniel F. “Jack” & Patti McKeithan
MGIC Investment Corporation
The Milne Family Foundation
Jeffrey & Rosalie Morgan
PNC Foundation
The Private Bank
Rockwell Automation
The Sigma Group
Charles Trainer & Anne Booth
David V. Uihlein Foundation
URS Corporation
U.S. Bank Foundation
Zimmerman Architectural Studios
In Memory of Joe Kennedy - Friends of the Hank Aaron State Trail
In Honor of Brian Reilly – Lilith & Lincoln Fowler and Colleen Reilly
$5,000 – $24,999
We would be delighted show you the Menomonee Valley and Hank Aaron State Trail in person, but for now we offer this virtual tour of From the Ground Up’s impact.
Hank Aaron has inspired generations. His namesake trail honors his legacy by serving as a connection to employment, a route home from school and work,
and a place for kids to have fun.
A Virtual Tour
"Because of this trail people who never saw me play are going to know what this wonderful city and state have meant in my life. I hope each of
you enjoy the trail and every time you set foot on it, I hope you remember what the love and support of this community did for one particular ball
player many years ago. Thank you so very much for this honor."
- Hank Aaron at the Hank Aaron State Trail Dedication in August, 2000
This year’s Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail run /walk was routed through Three Bridges Park for the first time. The event attracted 1,600 participants.
Three Bridges Park is literally and figuratively bridging the community by connecting people to jobs, to nature, and to each other.
Economic Development Milwaukee Road | 1940s
Vacant Milwaukee Road | 1986-2002
Menomonee Valley Industrial Center | Today
Since 1999, 39 companies have moved to the Valley, representing 5,000 jobs.
The Milwaukee Brewers, SE Wisconsin Stadium District, and WI DNR led the restoration of this stretch of the Menomonee River in conjunction
with the creation of Miller Park. It was cited as one of the top 20 urban fishing spots in the nation by Field & Stream Magazine.
Menomonee River |1999
Menomonee River | Today
Enhancing Quality of Life
Long-vacant site | 2002
Today
The Hank Aaron State Trail supports economic development
Environmental & Science Education
Through Menomonee Valley – From the Ground Up, this
vacant tavern is now a branch of the Urban Ecology Center (urbanecologycenter.org),
an organization that is turning urban parks into outdoor
science classrooms.
Before
After
Vacant 24-acre site | Before
August 2012 | Hank Aaron joined students to break ground for Three Bridges Park – a new park, outdoor science classroom for thousands of kids each year, and major feature of the Hank Aaron State Trail.
Three Bridges Park opened to the public in summer 2013 with new river access, trails, and seedlings. The final phase of construction and
land restoration has begun.
Three Bridge Park | After
Through the Urban Ecology Center, kids and families are
discovery the Hank Aaron State Trail and the
Menomonee River as their outdoor science classroom.
For decades, the Valley was 1,200 acres of urban blight littered with
abandoned buildings, spoiled waters, and toxic soils. Long
considered a dividing line of our community – economically,
racially, and socially, it was a place avoided by neighbors and visitors alike. The Valley is on its way back and Menomonee Valley – From the
Ground Up is central to the remarkable economic and ecological transformation occurring in the heart of
Milwaukee.
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