Zilber Neighborhood Initiative draws to a close

This series looks back at the 10-year Zilber Neighborhood Initiative, a project of the Zilber Family Foundation. The foundation is a key funder of Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.

 

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Decade-long Zilber Neighborhood Initiative changes trajectory of Lindsay Heights

By Andrea Waxman

The 10-year Zilber Neighborhood Initiative ended this summer and Lindsay Heights leaders say most of the plan’s goals have been met or are on the way to completion.

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ZNI spurs quality of life improvements in Clarke Square over past decade

By Andrea Waxman

Since the late philanthropist Joe Zilber selected it as one of three neighborhoods where the Zilber Neighborhood Initiative would invest $50 million over 10 years, Clarke Square residents and leaders have seen positive changes.

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Home ownership, commercial corridors strengthened in LBWN during Zilber initiative

By Andrea Waxman

The Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods of Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park were at a tipping point in 2011, when they were selected to participate in the Zilber Neighborhood Initiative. Since then, they have moved in a positive direction.

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