Southeast Area Plan Commenting Map

in reply to Pat Meyer's comment

Pat Meyer Apr 23 2025 at 5:09PM on page 1

Needs Attention

* This was meant to be placed on Carncross drive

Pat Meyer Apr 23 2025 at 5:04PM on page 1

Needs Attention

This area really needs sidewalks. It's a highly used area for pedestrians and kids to access both parks in this location and also a relatively highly used road for cars

Jennica Skoug Apr 18 2025 at 4:13PM on page 1

My Idea

The circles in the middle of Walter St at Richard and Dawes are confusing to me when traveling by car, especially when turning left. Are they supposed to function as roundabouts? Or are they just there to slow down traffic slightly? As a pedestrian, I haven't noticed traffic slowing at these circles. I would suggest narrowing the road to slow traffic and adding either a stop or a cross walk signal at Richard and Dawes.

Jennica Skoug Apr 18 2025 at 4:09PM on page 1

Things I Love

I really appreciate how Starkweather Dr was reconstructed to be a narrow one-way street a few years ago. Traffic goes much slower, and the native plantings on the terrace enhance the green space. I feel safe letting my young children play in the food forest because of how this street was done. Thank you!

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Jennica Skoug Apr 18 2025 at 4:07PM on page 1

Things I Love

I very much agree! I lived very close to here from 2016-2024 -- before the Food Forest was planted, this space was rarely used. Now there is so much neighborhood activity here - kids playing, plant trading, dog walkers, people picking berries, a market....it's really wonderful.

Jennica Skoug Apr 18 2025 at 4:04PM on page 1

Needs Attention

The five-way intersection here is confusing and dangerous. I have traveled through frequently on both bike and car, and often fear hitting someone or being hit. Cars go too fast down Hargrove, which is frightening when picking my daughter up from Schenk. I would love to see Hargrove become a one-way street with angle parking, or turned into two separate, smaller parking lots (one near the Ogden intersection, and one near the Tulane intersection), with green space between them. Then, rework the remaining 4-way intersection of Ogden, Dennett, Margaret to be a 4-way stop with clear crosswalks.

in reply to Anonymous's comment

Jennica Skoug Apr 18 2025 at 3:59PM on page 1

Things I Love

I agree. I think we could do better than grass here. I like the idea of native plantings that would benefit wildlife and people.

Anonymous Apr 18 2025 at 8:13AM on page 1

Needs Attention

It would be helpful at the crosswalks to have the flag containers to cross/ or flashing push buttons, especially near Olbrich Gardens. I have noticed many cars not stopping at clearly designated crosswalks. Thank you.

Anonymous Apr 18 2025 at 8:07AM on page 1

Needs Attention

Leaving the Biergarten and turning right is very difficult and many vehicles turn too sharp. Also heading from Johns Street and turning left is so tight.

Kate Wipperman Apr 16 2025 at 9:30PM on page 1

Needs Attention

We need trees planted in this area on the terrace, please! They are sorely missed.

Kate Wipperman Apr 16 2025 at 9:29PM on page 1

Things I Love

Our family loves coming to this park--the bathrooms, the water fountain, and the shelter all make it a place where we can spend significant time. The playground and all of the shade around it also make it really enjoayable.

Kate Wipperman Apr 16 2025 at 9:26PM on page 1

My Idea

Could Ogden Street be retired as a street and become parking for the new apartments/community center? Of course, with access maintained for the 2 existing driveways on the street. Seems like it could help address the confusing 5-way intersection and provide a little extra parking for this area.

Kate Wipperman Apr 16 2025 at 9:24PM on page 1

Needs Attention

This 5-way intersection is confusing for kids to cross, and difficult for cars to watch all ways, too.

Kate Wipperman Apr 16 2025 at 9:23PM on page 1

Things I Love

We love Ontario Park-that it has a variety of spaces (b-ball court, open field, bike path, playground, and SHADE! We come here often.

Kate Wipperman Apr 16 2025 at 9:21PM on page 1

Things I Love

Kildeer nest in the rocks along the railroad tracks, and there are a number of native plant species along here, too.

Kate Wipperman Apr 16 2025 at 9:20PM on page 1

Needs Attention

A safe crossing of the railroad track is desperately needed in this area--people are doing it anyway now.

in reply to Nick D's comment

Anonymous Apr 16 2025 at 9:43AM on page 1

Things I Love

This is an amazing idea! Having more shops or community resources, coffee shops etc would make this neighborhood so desirable and everything is pretty walkable

Anonymous Apr 16 2025 at 9:42AM on page 1

My Idea

I love city garden plots here. Why not extend the garden plots since this is all green space? Or put something else in this space since it's just open field

Anonymous Apr 16 2025 at 9:39AM on page 1

Things I Love

I love the food forest. It is such a nice gathering place for the neighborhood and the concept of free food for all just makes the whole area feel more welcoming

in reply to Nick D's comment

Don Apr 15 2025 at 8:12AM on page 1

Needs Attention

This was already shot down by NIMBYs a few years ago.

Lois Roth Apr 14 2025 at 2:12PM on page 1

Needs Attention

I often drive in the Eastmorland neighborhood often approaching Atwood from the street in front of St Dennis church/school. One intersection (Margaret Street) intersects with several others very close to Schenk/Whitehorse school. I find traffic sometimes frightening with school buses, children, crossing guards(3 or more) and other traffic often moving faster than is probably advisable. I think it would be good to consider some changes in this neighborhood, maybe making some one way streets or something? I think the traffic patterns are too dangerous.

in reply to Staci Marrese-Wheeler's comment

Brian J. Apr 14 2025 at 10:37AM on page 1

Things I Love

I agree, very confusing intersection. One way with angle parking would be so much better!

in reply to Abby Moe's comment

Brian J. Apr 14 2025 at 10:32AM on page 1

Needs Attention

I agree that this is a poorly constructed narrowing from two down to one lane. I agree that we don't need additional lanes, but the short segment for folks heading east to turn onto Schenck is too short, too narrow, and not very clear. When you move over into that space to let folks behind you go by on the right, it feels like you're setting yourself up to get clipped - especially if other drivers aren't familiar with how the left turn is set up. Also, if you have more than one person trying to turn left, it backs up traffic. The left turn lane needs to start earlier.

in reply to Holly Cho's comment

Anonymous Apr 14 2025 at 10:30AM on page 1

Needs Attention

Absolutely; the entirety of this (storm) water way, from the confluence with Starkweather to the Cottage Grove, as one follows the Cap-city trail could benefit from such improvements. The concretization of storm water management, both generally, and more specifically as it relates to this area, truly detracts from the enjoyment of walking, jogging, and cycling along this path.

Anonymous Apr 14 2025 at 10:23AM on page 1

My Idea

The city should not neglect the opportunity to resolve the many deficiencies of this 5-way intersection as work to re-develop the triangle opposite Shenk Elementary advances. 1) Removing or Re-purposing the 3500 Hargrove portion would be wise, as it serves hardly any other purpose than to provide a cut-through speedway. Repeatedly, the Neighborhood has suggested specific and general ideas to the city on this very topic. It is time for the city to heed this advice. 2) The connection of the 3600 Hargrove block could also be improved. Likewise, there are many options. Just two: Join with Dennett before the intersection with Ogden; or Remove entirely, and at the transition to Margaret, convert to a cul-de-sac to connect to Ring. Further, convert lawn into improved multiuse path, de-concretized stormwater mgmt, or other green-uses

in reply to Anonymous's comment

Anonymous Apr 12 2025 at 4:03PM on page 1

Needs Attention

Yes, and the new bike boulevard would entail changing the stop signs so that bikes have the priority going north/south, which I would still like to see happen. People really speed going east-west along Dennett

Anonymous Apr 11 2025 at 10:59PM on page 1

Things I Love

There are some fantastic businesses along here-- sushi, acupuncture, a few bars. I'm grateful to have them close by

Anonymous Apr 11 2025 at 10:56PM on page 1

Things I Love

Having an Ace here is great

Anonymous Apr 11 2025 at 10:54PM on page 1

Needs Attention

I had heard there was going to be more signage and road markings for the bike route up through Ontario Park to connect to the path behind Woodman's. It would be great to see this implemented to make this route more known and accessible. It is much safer than riding on Dempsey, the more common alternative.

Anonymous Apr 11 2025 at 10:51PM on page 1

Needs Attention

This is another spot where people frequently cross the train tracks to take a shortcut

Anonymous Apr 11 2025 at 10:51PM on page 1

My Idea

People, including kids biking to school, people walking dogs, people going to the library, often cross the train tracks here (and a couple other spots). It would be nice to have a formal crossing point between Dempsey and Dennett for people on bike and on foot

Anonymous Apr 11 2025 at 10:48PM on page 1

My Idea

This apartment building feels like a missed opportunity for mixed use. The neighborhood has shown that we can support more commercial space, and the new Ancora is extremely popular, as are the businesses in older buildings around here. It would have been great if there had been space for a store or restaurant in this development and I hope future more dense developments have commercial space. As we add more people to the neighborhood, we also need more amenities.

in reply to Anonymous's comment

Anonymous Apr 11 2025 at 10:45PM on page 1

Things I Love

I love that it is a creative mixed use building with a public library on the ground floor and housing above

in reply to Nick D's comment

Anonymous Apr 11 2025 at 10:44PM on page 1

My Idea

Or dog park

in reply to Abby Moe's comment

Anonymous Apr 11 2025 at 10:42PM on page 1

Things I Love

There is never really much congestion on Milwaukee. The one lane each way makes it much safer to cross Milwaukee on a bike or on foot and slows car speeds so I am in favor of fewer car lanes

in reply to Caleb Power's comment

Anonymous Apr 11 2025 at 10:32PM on page 1

Needs Attention

I think this was an odd place to put a suburban looking neighborhood. It could have fit many more housing units. Could have been a good shot of condos or townhomes

in reply to Caleb Power's comment

Anonymous Apr 11 2025 at 5:07PM on page 1

My Idea

These alleys are not useful for biking or pedestrians, and I have heard complaints from the people living here that they don't likehaving to pay for private street pickup, so diagree with the original commenter

in reply to Caleb Power's comment

Anonymous Apr 11 2025 at 5:05PM on page 1

Needs Attention

Agree, and I also like the new green crossing -- it makes the bikes more visible. But cars do go fast along Dempsey and it would help to have flashing lights or yielding to bikes

in reply to Caleb Power's comment

Anonymous Apr 11 2025 at 5:04PM on page 1

Needs Attention

Agree, this parking lot is a bit large and usually fairly empty. Great site for mixed-use redevelopment project

Anonymous Apr 11 2025 at 5:03PM on page 1

Things I Love

I love that this new development has commercial space that's useful in the neighborhood. I love having a coffee shop nearby and a local credit union. The height looks good on the corner honestly. It fits. Fantastic development.

Anonymous Apr 11 2025 at 9:34AM on page 1

Needs Attention

The City needs to begin demanding more of the property owners here, specifically in terms of upkeep/maintenance of the parking surface and related infrastructure. This is not a welcoming location for small businesses and their customers.

Anonymous Apr 11 2025 at 9:31AM on page 1

Things I Love

Redevelopment along this stretch was well done, expanding bike/pedestrian access while accommodating bus stops and narrowing the roadway to cut down on vehicsle speed.

Anonymous Apr 11 2025 at 9:25AM on page 1

Needs Attention

Pedestrian crossing here is necessary to reach inbound bus stop, and is often dangerous due to lack of marked crosswalks and excessive traffic speed.

Michael Breunig Apr 8 2025 at 6:24PM on page 1

My Idea

The Dutch Mill Bus stop could use more public transit options, if not then have the ability to park your car for more than 7 days. The bus stop could use redevelopment to add a better waiting area, because the Gas Station and Arby's are not always open and the bus shelters are small and the is very little seating beyond that.

Liz Apr 7 2025 at 2:17PM on page 1

My Idea

The intersection of buckeye and Vondron should be a roundabout. Gets so backed up before and after work.

Brendon Shoemaker Apr 6 2025 at 6:00PM on page 1

Needs Attention

Redo the intersection at Voges and 51 to meet the demands of the truck, business and personal use vehicles. It’s no longer feasible.

Brendon Shoemaker Apr 6 2025 at 5:56PM on page 1

Needs Attention

Limit the amount of new businesses on Marsh Rd near Lost Creek neighborhood. It’s become increasingly difficult to get out of our neighborhood with all the new businesses, quarry and construction.

Jay Kaiser Apr 5 2025 at 7:15PM on page 1

My Idea

Lake Edge Park could use a set of B-Cycles. It is located right on the bike trail, and the nearest alternatives are behind Pinney Library and at the Lake Edge Shopping Center. It would be valuable for a set of B Cycles to be dedicated to the Morning Heights neighborhood.

Luke Justman Apr 5 2025 at 10:26AM on page 1

My Idea

Add native plantings for the ditch to clean the water coming through, beautify the space, and slow the flow of water during heavy rains.

in reply to Kayla Wandsnider's comment

Luke Justman Apr 5 2025 at 10:19AM on page 1

Things I Love

Please add pedestrian crosswalk and crossing lights.

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