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SISL & Milwaukee Communities (Clock Shadow Creamery (Interesting that…
SISL & Milwaukee Communities
Clock Shadow Creamery
Brownfield re-development
Building earned 2013 Mayor's Design Award
Regenerative practices
First elevator in the US to use regenerative energy
Second was Sears Tower
Stores energy when going down to use to power the elevator going up
Art
Worked with next door neighbor during building
Each floor has a different feature of the earth (gallaxy, water, solar, etc.) with information
Banner running from top floor to bottom connecting all of the different parts of the earth together
Sustainable practices
Collect rain water under building
Use gray water in toilets
Interesting that health care offices - Arora? - were initially worried that the gray water would cause issues with their sanitary regulations, but it has never been a problem
Geothermal heating and cooling system
Built with zero waste
Over half reused material
Bricks, wood, concrete, etc.
Even tried using sails from the harbor
Even construction workers brought compostable lunches
Rooftop gardens
Part is reserved for therapy gardens for sexual assault survivors
Interesting that the actual creamery doesn't refer much to the sustainable or regenerative practices of the building
Nothing on their website about it
Nothing really in the actual creamery
Not that it the practices of how the building was created need to be central to the business, but making these practices more visible could make people more aware and drive these practices toward being the norm instead of the exception
Even difficult to find information about the building online
Walnut Way
Community center in Milwaukee neighborhood
We talked a little about the benefits and challenges of being run by members directly in the community (I think the conversation started because we were thinking of Will and Mentoring Positives not actually living in the Darbo apartments he works most with).
Strength because they are able to build strong ties
The day we went a woman from the community passed away and the strong connections established in the community allowed for a support system for everyone to come together to grieve
Might sometimes be a challenge because when you're so emersed in a community you might not notice important things that an outsider might be able to pick up on
I think overall it's a huge benefit for programs and projects to come from within a community rather than coming from an outside organization
I also really like that the founders were able to step away - I believe they both retired - and Walnut Way was able to continue functioning and developing
I think it shows strength in an organization when it is not only tied to one person
Programs
Spent a lot of time talking about mens' groups and creating wellness opportunities for men in the community
Fellowship circles
Urban farming
Opportunities for internships and jobs for youth
Yoga
Boys to Leaders
Local projects
Juice bar
Outpost
Farmers market
Landscaping
Braise
RSA (Restaurant Supported Agriculture)
Started with cooking classes at farms
Buying produce directly from farmers
Support local farmers
Be sure they are getting fair wages
Currently having farmers bring produce to warehouse in Milwaukee
Working on creating hubs in other locations
Network connecting farmers and restaurants
Dave started in 2008
I love that all of the initiatives he talked about are truely about creating regenerative, sustainable practices that are made to benefit everyone and create well-being. Several times during our talk, he said that he doesn't want these projects tied to him. He wants them to function independently, wants others to learn from him to start their own practices, and create initiatives that can be adapted and scaled up
Cooking classes
Teach people how to cook with local produce
Dave said there is even learning that needs to be done by his staff because local, real food is used very different than commercially-produced food
Ex: amount of eggs and cream needed are less when they are non-commercially produced
Classes are pretty expensive and might be inaccessible to a lot of people
Dave is looking to start a produce market next to Braise that will also offer job training and opportunities and work with local orgs to recruit local community members who could use this opportunity to get back on their feet
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Green roof
Use to teach about growing produce
Supplies a small percentage of food for the restaurant
Menomonnee Valley Partners
Trying to revive the valley with social, economic, and ecological equity in mind
Previously the land was contaminated with chemical waste and it was not believed it could be revived for anything with purpose
There was a newspaper article years ago that said a prison should be built on the land because it would never amount to anything greater
A highway was demolished and all of the broken concrete was just going to sit in the valley
Repurposed broken concrete into walking and biking paths
Creating greater access for people to get across and come into the valley
Landscaping to create rain gardens and areas for kids to play soccer
All of the buildings and businesses that have moved into the area have made a commitment to sustainability
Originally the land was wild rice fields
Potowatomi (the casino in the valley) means wild rice
Urban Ecology Center
Working with Urban Ecology Center to create opportunities for children to be able to interact with the water and animals and learn about the environment