Ñ: Kinnickinnic River

In spring 2019, neighbors of the densely populated, ethnically diverse, and culturally rich neighborhood which surrounds the Kinnickinnic River shared their sense of pride in the positive changes tied to a transformed river and a beautified Pulaski Park.

Esperanza Gutierrez

She believes that setting an example is the first step towards collective climate action, she is an unapologetic climate activist.

Travis Hope

Travis Hope created funky benches inspired by his own children’s designs to be placed in Pulaski Park in a community effort.
Linda has been a resident since she was ten years old, she has fond memories of the river as part of her childhood.

Marisela Martin

Empowerment and diversity are a vital part of a community that works together. Learning to embrace and accept our differences can help connect the water stories of all residents of Milwaukee. 

Ursula A. Borowiax

 Recalls with Linda Hope what it was like to venture down by the KK River as a kid, as well as tales of severe flooding after the concrete channel.

Alderman José Pérez

Asks about the nature of community and challenges neighbors to take on responsibility as the river area is redeveloped.

Leroy Hope

Shares other letters and themes considered to represent the positive transformations underway in the KK River neighborhood