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MILWAUKEE ECO TOUR

Walking and Biking Tour of Sustainable Sites in Milwaukee

For more info visit:milwaukee.gov/ecovisitmilwaukee.org

MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUMHome to the famous Calatrava, the museum carried out a major renovation in 2015 that included a 3,840 square foot green roof and look-out deck with views of Lake Michigan.

DISCOVERY WORLDA science and technology center featuring a scale model of the Great Lakes, sustainability exhibits, and the Freshwater Sustainability Lab that empowers students to explore freshwater issues.

CENTRAL LIBRARYHistoric library with public 33,000 square foot green roof and photovoltaic solar array that generates about 36,000 kilowatt hours per year. (contact for tour info)

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUMThe museum features a green roof as well as a solar wall that provides a real time display of the energy produced.

THE BREWERY DEVELOPMENTA mixed-use development that transformed the abandoned Pabst Brewing complex into one of the most sustainable neighborhoods in the country.

BRADFORD BEACHNamed one of USA Today’s best urban beaches, it is also Milwaukee’s most popular outdoor amenity with rain gardens to reduce bacterial pollution, native plant-ings, and educational signage.

UW-MILWAUKEEThe university boasts numerous sustainable initiatives including multiple green roofs, stormwater management systems, and urban agriculture. Key sites include the Golda Meir Library’s green roof and the rainwater spiral garden.

URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER:RIVERSIDE PARK & ARBORETUMAn environmental education center located in Riverside Park featuring rainwater restrooms, a green roof, and one of the largest solar power stations in Wisconsin.

Arboretum with 70 tree species native to Southeastern Wisconsin, variety of native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and plant communities on reclaimed post-industrial land.

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REED STREET YARDSA future eco-industrial development, the Reed Street Yards will be home to over 1 million square feet of water research space. Infrastructure includes a system of urban bioswales, rain gardens, and educational demonstrations.

GLOBAL WATER CENTERLEED Silver and first office building in the world to implement the International Water Stewardship Standard that holds over 40 water-centric companies, as well as the headquarters for The Water Council.(contact before visiting)

MMSD HEADQUARTERSMilwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District’s Headquarters with a traditional green roof that can hold up to 1,500 gallons of water and experimental blue roof system. (contact before visiting)

88NINEHeadquarters of a popular non-profit radio station with a open community space and green roof.

CLOCK SHADOW BUILDING Awarded by AIA as a Top Ten Green Project, this sustainable office building uses 50% less energy and features a green roof, geothermal wells, and the nation’s first regenerative elevator.

FRESHWATER PLAZA (coming soon)Mixed-use development with public promonade and water feature that incorporates cutting-edge water management techniques that separates the combined sewer system for the area.

UWM SCHOOL OF FRESHWATER SCIENCESAs the only school in the country dedicated to freshwater research, this division of UWM is home to the Great Lakes Water Institute. (contact before visiting)

URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER:MENOMONEE VALLEYTransformed from 24 acres of wasteland, the environmental educational center located in the Menomonee Valley offers an outdoor learning area with easy pedestrian and bicycle access.

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DOWNTOWN ROUTE5.5 miles / 35 minute bike ride MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM

DISCOVERY WORLD

CENTRAL LIBRARY

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM

THE BREWERY DEVELOPMENT

EASTSIDE ROUTE4.5 miles / 35 minute bike ride BRADFORD BEACH

UW-MILWAUKEE

URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER:

RIVERSIDE PARK

WATER TECHNOLOGY ROUTE7.5 miles / 45 minute bike ride REED STREET YARDS

GLOBAL WATER CENTER

MMSD HEADQUARTERS

88NINE

CLOCK SHADOW BUILDING

FRESHWATER PLAZA

UWM SCHOOL OF FRESHWATER SCIENCES

URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER:

MENOMONEE VALLEY

BUBLR BIKESMilwaukee’s bike share program for a sustainable, healthy way to visit sites around Milwaukee

For more info visit:bublrbikes.com

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MENOMONEE RIVER VALLEY

WALKER’S POINT

THIRD WARDMILWAUKEE KAYAK COMPANYOffers kayak, canoe and standup paddleboard rentals in Downtown Milwaukee on the Milwaukee River

For more info visit:milwaukeekayak.com

LAKE MICHIGAN

MENOMONEE RIVER VALLEY

AVENUES WEST

BUBLR BIKE STATION Disclaimer: Neither the City of Milwaukee, VISIT Milwaukee, nor any of their employees make any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any data contained. The City of Milwaukee nor VISIT Milwaukee guarantee the quality or safety of the streets and trails reflected on this map and assumes no liability for personal injuries to property damage resulting from the use of the streets or trails depicted in this map.