Architectural River Boat Tour

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Milwaukee River area was populated by Native Americans in the time before European settlement. Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet navigated from Lake Michigan through the Milwaukee River on their way to the Fox River and the Mississippi. Previously (circa 1834-35) the river had been known as the \u0022Maynawalky\u0022."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"As Milwaukee grew from a frontier town to a burgeoning metropolis, its rivers served as a thoroughfare for commerce. Unfortunately, it also served as its sewer."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"As time went on, alternate means of transportation and relocation of industry to the suburbs rendered the riverway underutilized and polluted."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In the early 1990\u2019s the river became a nexus for development and the beginning of reclaiming the river edge as an urban amenity that it has become today."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Join us to see and hear of the successes and challenges from Bob Monnat of The Mandel Group as he recounts his experiences with completed developments along the river and those envisioned for the future."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Light Hors d\u0027oeuvres and beverages provided. Please arrive no later than 5:45 PM. Boat departs promptly at 6:00 PM."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Learning Objectives:"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Comprehend the public planning process that is involved with riverine development."]],[[0,[],0,"Discern the challenges of reclaiming Milwaukee\u2019s working waterfront as an urban amenity."]],[[0,[],0,"Explore the ways the Riverwalk Design Guidelines are used to inform and promote future development along the waterway."]],[[0,[],0,"Discover the various governmental agencies that are engaged with all river developments."]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This tour is intended for AIA Members and their guests."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Limit of 45 participants"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Sponsored by Sierra Pacific Windows"]]]]}