Building on the South Park Street economic development hub
As an urban planner by training and heart, Ruben Anthony knows development is a good thing. But not all development is created equal.
January 27, 2021 8:52 AM Maggie Ginsberg
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As an urban planner by training and heart, Ruben Anthony knows development is a good thing. But not all development is created equal. For most economic development planning, African Americans, Latinos and poor people are on the outside looking in, says Anthony, president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Madison.
“We’re not the ones creating the vision. We’re not the ones included in the deals,” says Anthony, who has a doctorate in urban planning. “We’re not the ones that benefit.”
Businesses board up storefronts out of caution for potential protests
January 15, 2021 3:16 PM Jamie Perez
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MADISON, Wis. Several businesses along Capitol Square boarded up their storefronts in preparation of possible protests this weekend.
CEO of YWCA Madison Vanessa McDowell said she is hoping any protests that happen remain peaceful but boarded up her business out of caution to protect what she and the YWCA stands for.
“With our mission to eliminate racism and empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all, during this time, we really could be a target,” McDowell said. “So I really want to make sure we protect our staff, protect our residents from any danger or violence that may happen.”