Number
251250
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
250660
Sponsor
ALD. PEREZ
Title
Resolution relating to the promotion of regional and statewide cooperation for the growth and success of Wisconsin-based innovation districts and technology centers.
Analysis
This resolution announces the intention of the City of Milwaukee to collaborate with willing Wisconsin municipalities on statewide priorities and strategies for the success of local innovation districts and tech hubs.
This resolution also directs the Intergovernmental Relations Division and the Legislative Affairs Division to engage willing Wisconsin municipalities on these and related issues.
Body
Whereas, Wisconsin municipalities, including the City of Milwaukee, have embraced innovation districts, tech hubs, and similarly titled initiatives as a means to generate investment in local startups and to create the conditions for dynamic, organic, and market-driven public-private partnerships; and
Whereas, On October 14, 2025 the Common Council, through File Number 250660, designated the Walker’s Point neighborhood an innovation district and pledged to take further action to incentivize development and enrichment of innovation districts; and
Whereas, Local and regional efforts to attract and grow innovative companies, to create flourishing environments for research and development, and to support new models for housing, transportation, manufacturing, and development would be enhanced with statewide coordination on priorities and strategies for public policy; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that it is the City’s intention to work with any and all representatives and staff from Wisconsin municipalities to develop and propose statewide priorities and strategies for the growth and success of local innovation districts; and, be it
Further resolved, That the Intergovernmental Relations Division and the Legislative Affairs Division shall seek engagement with Wisconsi...
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