City of Milwaukee - File #: 260562

• File #: 260562
• Version: 0
• Type: Communication
• Status: In Committee
• File created: 7/31/2026
• In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
• Title: Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the modification of the City’s built environment to be more accommodating to neurodivergent individuals.
• Sponsors: ALD. PEREZ

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
9/10/2026	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: Appeared Ald. Perez Appeared Kevin Muhs (City Engineer, DPW) Appeared Jerrel Kruschke (Commissioner, DPW) President Perez introduced a communication regarding modifying the city's built environment to be more accommodating for neurodivergent individuals. City Engineer Kevin Muhs noted that the city currently places signs for residents under 18 but has no formal policy for adults or specific built-environment standards. The discussion focused on updating signage verbiage to be more inclusive and learning from leaders like Mesa, Arizona, on how to handle sensory triggers in public spaces. Ald. Coggs suggested prioritizing accessibility signage around the new Stella Park, which is specifically designed for children with special needs.	Pass	5:0
7/31/2026	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

260562

Version

ORIGINAL

Reference

Sponsor

ALD. PEREZ

Title

Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the modification of the City’s built environment to be more accommodating to neurodivergent individuals. 

Drafter

LRB 181811

Kathleen Brengosz

5/28/26