Welcome to Milwaukee's Center Peace Community.
Located in the northwestern quadrant of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sherman Park is a central city neighborhood facing high rates of foreclosure, poverty and crime. The neighborhood entered the national spotlight in the summer of 2016, when a series of overnight riots broke out in the neighborhood’s central streets. The objective of the studio is to re-imagine the future of the neighborhood, and in particular, the future of Sherman Park’s Center Peace neighborhood. Coined by the neighborhood’s residents, Center Peace refers to a small portion of Sherman Park, and faces several issues including fast-moving automobiles, pedestrian safety, housing foreclosures and unprecedented crime rates. As designers, we responded to these issues with a series of design strategies that judiciously insert catalytic elements into the neighborhood, promoting positive social change.
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