About this episode
Deisy Espana discusses community development efforts in Milwaukee with Isabel Castro and Joanna Bautch from Via Community Development Corporation.
Host Deisy Espana sits down with Isabel Castro, Community Outreach Specialist, and Joanna Bautch, Executive Director of Via Community Development Corporation. Deisy, Isa, and Joanna talk about the work Via does throughout Milwaukee. In particular, they discuss how Via works in Silver City, Burnham Park, and Layton Park to promote business, community, and housing. To learn more, visit: Via CDC’s Website Action steps: Download the Milwaukee Mobile Aciton App (and report lights out) Follow Via on Socials Be a good neighbor and learn in what neighborhood you live Bridge the City When you’re taking action in your community, share with us! Use #bridgethecity or tag us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , or LinkedIn . We humbly ask you to consider joining our Patreon so we can continue creating episodes and events that encourage community engagement and open dialogue. Music by Casey Masters . Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren .
People in this episode
Hosts: Casey Masters, Elizabeth McLaren
Guests: Isabel Castro, Joanna Bautch
Topics covered
- community development
- business
- housing
- Milwaukee
Keywords
- Via CDC
- Silver City
- Burnham Park
- Layton Park
Mentioned in this episode
Products: the Milwaukee Mobile Aciton App, Milwaukee Mobile Action App
Places: Milwaukee, Silver City, Burnham Park, Layton Park
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