Off-Leash Dog Parks by Sura, November 29

I’ve gotten a call from folks asking if I’m in favor of off-leash dog parks in Milwaukee.

Yes! Because we’re densely populated, the 3rd District needs places for our dogs (and people) to get out, enjoy the fresh air, and ROMP around. Additionally, an off-leash dog park would help preserve green space.

It’s hard to believe, but currently the only places you can go are the Runway Dog Exercise area at 1300 E. Rawson Ave and Granville Dog Park, north of Good Hope Rd and west of Hwy 45.

Something else not to overlook: a dog park helps build community. We know that because so many people know each other only by sight, but the dogs by their names!

29 Nov 2007 | 12:04 pm | Green Spaces | No comments yet - Add your comments

Lots to Plots by Sura, October 22

Milwaukee needs more community gardens, urban agriculture and a vital food policy. We can do what many other cities in the U.S. started doing years ago to build community, create jobs, strengthen community health and empower youth. See what Seattle is doing here.

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Lawns to Gardens by Sura, October 22

Here’s an interesting page from a website site called Food Not Lawns

It points out that Americans spend almost $30 billion per year on their lawns. These lawns, often chemical-saturated, could produce enough organic vegetables for thousands of families, using much less water, and caring for our environment.

lots of interesting information!

22 Oct 2007 | 9:37 pm | Green Spaces | Read 2 comments - Add your comments