Alderman Steve Talyor was kind enough to share the following press release:
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Franklin, Oak Creek honored for South 27th Street Corridor Efforts
Project receives Honorable Mention from Public Policy Forum for
Intergovernmental Cooperation
Franklin and Oak Creek – June 20, 2008 – The Public Policy Forum recognized Franklin and
Oak Creek for their collaborative work on the South 27th Street Corridor Project as part of its
“Salute to Local Government” awards banquet. Both cities were awarded an Honorable
Mention in the Intergovernmental Cooperation category, which recognizes partnerships
between governmental bodies.
“The South 27th Street Corridor is a monumental cooperative effort between Franklin and Oak
Creek and it is estimated to bring $2 billion in economic growth to our two cities,” said
Franklin Mayor Tom Taylor. “We are very grateful for this recognition.”
Oak Creek Mayor Dick Bolender echoed this sentiment, “We are proud of this honor for our
efforts. This project will grow our tax base, bring family-supporting jobs, and improve the
quality of life for our residents.”
Last year, Franklin and Oak Creek jointly received the 2007 Wisconsin Good Government
Award for their cooperative planning efforts to prepare the South 27th Street Corridor for
high-quality business development.
Thus far, developments that have established businesses within the South 27th Street Corridor
include Northwestern Mutual Life, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, Liberty Corporate
Preserve, Colonial Woods Condominiums, and Staybridge Suites Hotel.
New public information Web site, www.south 27th.com, has been launched to serve as a
central resource for residents and developers to learn about the area. The preliminary site also
contains history and background information as well as South 27th Street Steering Committee
meeting minutes and future agendas. The Web site contains public information and allows for
public perspective on the project.
“This Web site will be a place where residents of both communities can get accurate
information,” said Mayor Bolender. “The temporary site will serve as a channel for sharing
our accomplishments with the public until a more robust site is launched later this year,” said
Mayor Bolender.
“We recognize that public input is vital to the success of this development,” said Mayor
Taylor. “The new site will deliver up-to-date information and provide another means for
residents to share their thoughts on this important project.”
To learn more about the South 27th Street Corridor, visit www.south 27th.com The South 27th Street Corridor is an
economic development partnership between the cities of
Franklin and Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The Corridor is strategically located between the City of
Milwaukee and Racine County, and includes the area surrounding the six-mile stretch of
South 27th Street between College Avenue and County Line Road. The development is
estimated to bring $2 billion in economic growth to the area. The vision shared by both cities
is that the South 27th Street Corridor and the adjacent areas will be a preferred destination for
developers, businesses, residents and the greater community.
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View the actual Press Release:
Press Release.Public Policy Forum Award.June 20 Ã here
