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2000 Census Data: Milwaukee
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Milwaukee's Department of City Development summarizes population and housing data from the 2000 census in the Milwaukee Urban Atlas. Census tract data in Excel format and a census tract map for Milwaukee are also available.
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Children in Urban America Project
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This is a collection of documents and photographs about the history of children in Milwaukee from the 1850s to the present. It offers an archive of more than 5400 newspaper articles, public documents, oral histories, letters and other sources, focusing on growing up in Milwaukee over the last 150 years.
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City of Milwaukee
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Official government Web site for the City of Milwaukee.
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City of Milwaukee Address Inquiry
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City of Milwaukee address inquiry database. Provides access to city records detailing a given property's ownership, tax assessment, permits, code violations, etc.
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Common Council Files Online - Legistar
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Through its legislative tracking system called Legistar, the Milwaukee City Clerk's Office provides access to Common Council files from 1997 - present. Searchable by keyword, file number and other criteria, this database also contains a Council members directory as well as a meetings calendar with links to agendas and minutes.
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Directory of Government Officials
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Do you need to contact a government official? This Web page lists selected government officials that serve Milwaukee County residents. Federal, State of Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee and court officials are listed and maintained on this page by the staff of Milwaukee Public Library.
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Discover Milwaukee
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This online Milwaukee relocation guide provides information about real estate, school data, cultural events, community descriptions, and transporation options around the five-county Greater Milwaukee area.
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Downtown Parking
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ParkMilwaukee.com is a clickable downtown map of 35 major destinations (Bradley Center, Central Library, etc.) that gives surrounding parking information and fees.
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Historic Milwaukee
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This local organization has a mission to increase the public's awareness of Milwaukee's historical and architectural heritage by offering walking tours, home tours, etc.
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Homeless Resources For Wisconsin
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Published by the Housing and Urban Development Agency, this resource lists shelters, food banks, clothing and other community services for the homeless. Shelters are arranged alphabetically by Wisconsin county.
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Intellicast (Milwaukee Weather)
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Click here for local weather forecasts and conditions (complete with detailed weather maps) constantly updated throughout the day and night.
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Making of Milwaukee
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The Making of Milwaukee documentary series, based on local historian John Gurda's book by the same name, details the rich history of our city. This Web site includes historic photographs, an interactive timeline, and educational materials for use in the classroom.
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Map Milwaukee
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Map Milwaukee is an interactive mapping site that allows one to display maps of the City of Milwaukee showing specific criteria such as school districts, police stations, property violations and many others . It also has property data. It is especially useful for finding property data on a parcel of land when the location is known, but not the specific street address.
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Marquette Interchange Project
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The original Milwaukee highway interchange, built in 1968, is being replaced. This Web site provides information about road closures, alternate routes, traffic maps, and project details. Completion of the new Marquette Interchange is slated for 2008.
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MetroMilwaukee.org
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To know more about Milwaukee as a place to do business, go to college, find a job, relocate, or enjoy the many cultural advantages is to check out this site. MetroMilwaukee.org is a collaborative project of We Energies, the Spirit of Milwaukee, OnMilwaukee.com, the City of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation, the Regional Economic Partnership and the Greater Milwaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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Milwaukee County
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Official government Web site for Milwaukee County.
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Milwaukee County Transit System
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Everything you need to know about routes, schedules, fares, discounts and other transit system services.
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Milwaukee Downtown
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Milwaukee Downtown Business Improvement District offers Downtown owners and occupants additional safety personnel, enhanced sidewalk cleaning, supplemental public space maintenance and integrated marketing and promotional services.
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Milwaukee Neighborhoods
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The UWM Libraries have developed an extensive online digital
collection titled "Milwaukee Neighborhoods: Photos and Maps 1885-1992."
The collection presents 638 images of Milwaukee's neighborhoods from the
Far Northwest Side to the Far South Side, providing a visual
documentation of the development of the city.
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Milwaukee Public Market
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This year round indoor market offers fresh, locally produced foods as well as unique, specialty items from more than 20 vendors.
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Milwaukee Public Museum
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Calendar of events, schedule and pricing for the Milwaukee's museum of human and natural
history, the Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater, and more.
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Milwaukee Public Schools
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This is the official Web site of the Milwaukee Public Schools. School calendars are included here, along with other information for students, parents, and staff.
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Milwaukee Recreation Guide
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The Milwaukee Public Schools Department of Recreation and Community Services publishes their seasonal classes and activities for all ages in this online Activity Guide.
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Milwaukee Restaurants
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This Web site, MilwaukeeFood.com, lists area restaurants by cuisine style and neighborhood.
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Milwaukee Workers Web Site
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This interactive Web site matches the needs of low-income workers with available local resources in the areas of: job seeking & career planning, transportation, child care, health insurance & health care, and earned income credit. The Web site was developed collaboratively by the UW-M Center for Transportation Education and the New Hope Project.
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OnMilwaukee
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This online city guide features an Event Calendar, as well as information on Milwaukee dining, shopping, hotels, movies, etc.
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Pabst Mansion
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Visit a piece of Milwaukee history. This thirty-seven room mansion, located on west Wisconsin Avenue, was the home to beer baron, Captain Frederick Pabst. Completed in 1892, this home is open to the public year round, offering general admission as well as group tours. This site offers a photo tour of the mansions rooms as well as historical background and event information.
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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
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Located 15 minutes north of downtown Milwaukee, Schlitz Audubon Nature Center offers nature trails in the forest and along the beach of Lake Michigan. Visitors observe a wide variety of flora and fauna including some endangered species. Many special programs offered year round, are listed on this site.
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SDC Energy Assistance Sites
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The Social Development Commission (SDC) is the community action agency for Milwaukee County. Energy assistance programs provide financial assistance with fuel costs and restoration of utility services during the winter heating season to eligible low-income households.
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St. Ben's Resource Guide
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This online guide provides information about meal sites, food pantries, legal help, clothing, day services, shelters, clinics and social change agencies in the Milwaukee area.
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Urban Ecology Center
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The Urban Ecology Center is a non-profit community center located on Milwaukee's east
side in Riverside Park. The center is dedicated to the promotion of environmental awareness for children and families. Live animals can be observed at the center. Links provide information about specific school and family programs and special events such as an Earth Day celebration and maple sugaring. Events for children, high school youth and adults are included.
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VISIT Milwaukee
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Greater Milwaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee
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The Volunteer Center acts as a clearinghouse, connecting volunteers with nonprofit agencies and organizations that need their services.
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Wehr Nature Center
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Located in Whitnall Park, Franklin, WI, Wehr Nature Center offers programs which allow the whole family to explore the natural environment. Divided according to age range, pre-school through 12 years, this site lists scheduled children's programs.
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Westown Association
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Westown Association promotes revitalization west of the Milwaukee River in Downtown Milwaukee. The organization works to build a better Westown through marketing, special events, transportation planning, parking planning, and community economic development initiatives.
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Wisconsin Black Historical Society / Museum
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The Wisconsin Black Historical Society / Museum's mission is to document and preserve the historical heritage of African descent in Wisconsin. The museum exhibits, collects and disseminates materials depicting this heritage. Serving as a resource center for all people interested in Wisconsin's rich African American heritage, the Museum's purpose is to promote community and cultural activities.
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WisDOT: MONITOR
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Milwaukee area freeway traffic information. Frequently updated.
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