Milwaukee
Milwaukee, located on the south-western shore of Lake Michigan, is the largest city in the state of Wisconsin. It has a population of around 600,000 residing within an area of 251.7 km2
The city has a rich history of vibrant local industries based on fur trapping, manufacturing and food and beverage production. The city also has immutable ties with water. The name ‘Milwaukee’ is Native American in origin and means ‘gather place near the waters’.
With the decline of its brewing and manufacturing industries, Milwaukee faces many challenges. Research indicates that Milwaukee has more than 120 businesses and universities with operational dealings with water. In light of this, the Milwaukee Water Council recently devised an economic development plan based on activities related to water that seeks to integrate various initiatives in operation within the city.
Innovating Project
Innovating City
Maintaining and Improving Water Quality
An Innovating City of the UN Compact Global Cities Programme, Milwaukee is fast establishing itself as a World Water Hub working across every aspect of water - to build a new economic base for its region - to improve the local environment and water systems - and to enhance the community's quality of life.
News
17 Oct 2011Milwaukee’s Discovery World Recognised as an Innovating Centre.
In recognition of its contribution to the research and education in the field of freshwater sustainability Milwaukee’s Discovery World has [...]
20 Sep 2011Milwaukee Water Council to Create Industry Water Center.
The Milwaukee Water Council is one step closer to accomplishing its mission to align the regional fresh water research community [...]
15 Mar 2011Milwaukee wins IBM award and support to take urban aquaculture across the world
IBM has announced that Milwaukee is among 24 cities worldwide to receive a Smarter Cities Challenge grant, which will give the city access to top IBM experts and technology to potentially expand local, cutting-edge urban agriculture efforts around the globe.
