UCC Acosta

UCC ACOSTA: HIDDEN WATER STORIES

In November 2017, engineer Justin Hegarty and artist Jill Sebastian led a walk through Walker's Square to the Burnham Canal. Together, Justin and Jill discussed how the natural water systems have been altered over time. This walk examined past and present infrastructure, wildlife, industry, and future plans for green initiatives to the Walker’s Square and Brunham Canal areas.

UCC ACOSTA: HIDDEN BLUE/GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

In March 2018, scientist Carmen Aguilar and artist Melanie Ariens led a walk into the Harbor District to the School of Freshwater Sciences. This walk highlighted green infrastructure in an urban environment that might go unnoticed, such as green roofs, perverse pavement, and rain barrels. Along the route walkers met artist Nova Czarnecki and viewed her mural which uses art to draw attention to local wildlife and celebrate Milwaukee as a water city.

UCC ACOSTA: STORM-WATER MANAGEMENT

In April 2018, engineer Paige Peters and artist Colin Matthes led a walk along National Avenue and to Paliafito Eco-Arts Park. Paige and Colin highlighted best management practices for overflow and sewer treatment in an urban environment. They discussed the concept of sponge cities, natural filtration features, and other green infrastructure that have the unique ability to get communities engaged unlike other types of development.

Videos by John Blandino, Marquette University.