tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-582036253384012015.post7303970173131821483..comments2024-03-22T22:09:41.385-07:00Comments on Urban Wilderness: Slaughter on the Milwaukee County Grounds: Innovation What?eddeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12678818677719730754noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-582036253384012015.post-68494038332223286952014-05-02T07:23:45.643-07:002014-05-02T07:23:45.643-07:00She can have another child.She can have another child.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-582036253384012015.post-52293065845658644832013-01-24T17:50:45.714-08:002013-01-24T17:50:45.714-08:00The sneak "attack" on the trees, the obv...The sneak "attack" on the trees, the obvious lack of any sincere effort to preserve even a few, or to invest the money necessary to modify plans, are all lazy, sad, disappointing and short-sighted. The decision-makers are sadly out of touch and negligent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-582036253384012015.post-77860006410601514862013-01-24T13:42:21.860-08:002013-01-24T13:42:21.860-08:00I wonder if you were as outraged by the murder of ...I wonder if you were as outraged by the murder of the child by his drunken and high mother when she rolled over him? Get some perspective man. Trees can be planted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-582036253384012015.post-21398969009280423702013-01-23T14:50:22.120-08:002013-01-23T14:50:22.120-08:00Eddee... I took some video and photos the other da...Eddee... I took some video and photos the other day when they were destroying the East/North side. If you would like some of the shots to put up just let me know. I am the guy that shoots a lot with his son, and am always out and about during the summer. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-582036253384012015.post-88644384091590438652013-01-22T13:39:07.332-08:002013-01-22T13:39:07.332-08:00Eddee, thank you for documenting the work and writ...Eddee, thank you for documenting the work and writing your post. I have contacted four of the individuals you mentioned. I am not angry, just sad that our society keeps doing this over and over again.<br /><br />To <br />Jim Schmitt, Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors , <br />David Gilbert, President, UWM Real Estate Foundation , <br />Dennis McBride, City of Wauwatosa Alderman , <br />Kathy Ehley, City of Wauwatosa Mayor <br /><br />Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 2:40 PM<br /><br />Subject: <br />Saddened over loss of trees. Can "innovation" include smart approaches to land stewardship?<br /><br />Jim, David, Kathy, and Dennis,<br /><br />I appreciate all that you do for our community and the metro area. I know there are many factors to balance in making decisions and that compromises are necessary. So thank you for the tough decisions I know you need to make every day.<br /><br />I specifically appreciate all the work that has gone into planning for the current Innovation Park project.<br /><br />Given that there have been intelligent people around the table, I do hope that the recent clear-cutting of trees was absolutely necessary.<br /><br />Perhaps there was a public announcement that I missed. Perhaps there was an attempt to educate citizens on the absolute need to cut down the trees. I may have missed it if there were (seriously). <br /><br />Half of maintaining good will is being honest with folks. Somehow, I felt that the wool had been pulled over my eyes.<br /><br />As I drove by yesterday, my mouth dropped and I felt punched in the stomach. <br /><br />If we do not preserve nature for our own psychological health, who will? Another foundation, another planning committee, another council? We are all accountable for preserving nature.<br /><br />I am not a tree hugger, some radical who ties themselves to trees. I do, however, feel that clear-cutting should be a last resort.<br /><br />To quote Eddee Daniel in his recent blog post:<br />"When will we begin to learn that value accrues to the ineluctable, spiritual qualities of nature as much as to material, economic considerations? When will we understand that by stripping the land of nature we leave ourselves naked?"<br /><br />I ask that all of us find ways to preserve nature and our connection to it. There is a deep need for societal health that we are not achieving and nature is part of the solution.<br /><br />Thank you for your time.<br /><br />Julie (O'Keeffe) Henszey<br />1830 N 72nd St<br />Wauwatosa, WI 53213Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-582036253384012015.post-39368831457093362542013-01-22T13:35:41.705-08:002013-01-22T13:35:41.705-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-582036253384012015.post-20300011010503342552013-01-22T12:36:28.864-08:002013-01-22T12:36:28.864-08:00Eddee, thank you for documenting this slaughter I&...Eddee, thank you for documenting this slaughter I'm so dismayed at UWM's lack of understanding about the value of these trees and land. UWM is a public institution of higher learning that grants degrees in Urban Planning. They should be keenly aware of the value and nature of this specific land as well as the interdependent ecosystems. The cutting all these mature oaks is surely a sin. Amy Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757041592096625893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-582036253384012015.post-460622981184806082013-01-22T12:03:50.479-08:002013-01-22T12:03:50.479-08:00I don't even want to know what effect this is ...I don't even want to know what effect this is going to have on the monarch butterfly migration that uses this land and these trees as a layover. V'ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13651510977022872366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-582036253384012015.post-44686729151499363062013-01-22T10:44:38.272-08:002013-01-22T10:44:38.272-08:00Sometimes I Wonder
Sometimes I wonder if the huma...Sometimes I Wonder<br /><br />Sometimes I wonder if the human species is a cancer…<br />sometimes I wonder if we’re a planetary plague—<br />sometimes I wonder, but I’m afraid of the answer…<br />yes, I’m afraid, and I’m not being vague.<br /><br />There may be more wisdom in one tree<br />than in a so-called ‘university’—<br />sometimes I wonder<br />Harvey Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-582036253384012015.post-56141243502477720662013-01-22T09:49:28.221-08:002013-01-22T09:49:28.221-08:00Those responsible don't understand that short-...Those responsible don't understand that short-term thinking isn't thinking at all. CharlieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-582036253384012015.post-2472443721907021092013-01-22T09:26:22.743-08:002013-01-22T09:26:22.743-08:00Good work on this, Mr. Daniel. It sometimes seems...Good work on this, Mr. Daniel. It sometimes seems as if some people simply dislike the color green, and wish it banned from the world.. real green, real life-affirming fresh and living green, not the green of money. Unfortunately, these people are often in a position of power. Again, good work detailing this, and wonderful message to the story. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-582036253384012015.post-89367854971244122622013-01-22T08:44:57.912-08:002013-01-22T08:44:57.912-08:00The thing that is so frustrating is that originall...The thing that is so frustrating is that originally, they were going to put the road in from the west of the Parks building, but DOT said it would be too close to the new highway interchange. Then they decided to put it to the east. They could have moved it further east (b/c of course, the County owns that property too) or even meandered it to save a few of those amazing trees. Sadly, instead of a lovely "parkway" that UWM promised, we are getting a highway, paid by DOT, which is essentially going to be a reliever for when they are constructing the new Zoo Interchange. Since DOT is paying for it, Tosa did what they wanted I think. We've been talking at people with blank stares for years now. The new buildings are also not innovative, or built to take advantage of the natural topography. They are grading and flattening everything. Its going to look like another boring business park (e.g. South of Watertown Plank). There so called Innovation Park is not innovative or a park. Its an abomination and a "missed" opportunity to do it right. Its also funded by your tax dollars Tosans through two ginormous TIFs. Riverkeeperhttp://www.milwaukeeriverkeeper.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-582036253384012015.post-24077437977660911652013-01-21T15:17:43.365-08:002013-01-21T15:17:43.365-08:00An Man shall destroy this good earth, I have walke...An Man shall destroy this good earth, I have walked the grounds many times and it tears out your heart. The hawks, owls Deers Monarchs butterflies shall not return, thanks to man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-582036253384012015.post-14581564540707362502013-01-21T15:00:18.709-08:002013-01-21T15:00:18.709-08:00I asked the spotter why they were doing it on the ...I asked the spotter why they were doing it on the weekend. His answer was pretty conventional: the company, which is based in Illinois, was so busy that this was the only free time the job could be booked, also considering the snow-free conditions. He was friendly, and "just doing his job." I get that; don't blame the workers. But Charles may have a point.eddeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12678818677719730754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-582036253384012015.post-29336423392053223132013-01-21T14:06:51.819-08:002013-01-21T14:06:51.819-08:00And so now what will become of the "harvested...And so now what will become of the "harvested" wood? There is probably hundreds of feet of furniture-grade lumber in those old trunks. Is it all destined for the chipper?Jim Tothnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-582036253384012015.post-87812600380446798952013-01-21T13:16:23.751-08:002013-01-21T13:16:23.751-08:00I am sure they were hoping that no one would notic...I am sure they were hoping that no one would notice until the deed was done.Charles Brusshttp://www.drive-inthruwisconsin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-582036253384012015.post-54722705230212812262013-01-21T13:14:33.319-08:002013-01-21T13:14:33.319-08:00Thank you for your work to document such a devasta...Thank you for your work to document such a devastating loss.<br />My question is: Why did this work take place on a weekend???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-582036253384012015.post-56607272651275638482013-01-21T12:14:50.149-08:002013-01-21T12:14:50.149-08:00I totally know how you feel about this. Watching ...I totally know how you feel about this. Watching the senseless destruction of something that is loved. Whether it be a beautiful grove of trees or a an old building. I have been working on a book project about the histories of Wisconsin drive-in theaters for several years now. And like you, I documented the destruction of the old 41 Twin Outdoor theater in Franklin, WI back in 2002. It was a horrible feeling watch all the memories of 53 years get stripped from the land in a matter of a month. Thankfully you were there to document this sad event for all to know and share in the future. Thanks for a great article.Charles Brusshttp://www.drive-inthruwisconsin.comnoreply@blogger.com