Western Milwaukee Phase 2B
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Overview: Menomonee River Levee System
Why did MMSD take on this project?
Flooding in the late 1990's damaged homes in the Hart Park neighborhood. This 100-year flooding event was a catalyst for this project. The aerial image in the background was taken in 2000 and below are images of the flooding in N 68th St.
Looking north from the intersection of 68th St. and River Parkway.
Looking south from the intersection of 68th St. and State St.
MMSD began the project in the early 2000's by purchasing homes and changing the landscape to reduce flood risk along the Menomonee River. This is the Hart Park neighborhood prior to the 100-year flooding event.
Hart Park neighborhood looking southwest, 1999
Hart Park neighborhood looking northeast, 1999
The portion along the Menomonee River in Hart Park was completed in 2006. The aerial was taken in 2020 and shows the outline of eliminated structures and existing embankments.
Hart Park, looking west, 2006
Completed Floodwall (right) and Levee (top) looking west
Completed channel widening/rip-rap along Menomonee River, looking east at the 70th St bridge
Work continued east of Hart Park after a 2008 flooding event at Schoonmaker Creek occurred. The map to the right shows the conditions at the Schoonmaker Creek tributary in 2005.
Use the swiping tool in the map to the right to see the changes made at Schoonmaker Creek
Earthen levee was completed in 2016, image is taken from south side of State St. looking west towards 63rd
The Western Milwaukee project area has had dramatic changes in the last 20 years.
Aerial imagery taken in 2000 is on the left, and 2020 on the right.
Use the slider to compare the 2000 and 2020 aerial image
Western Milwaukee Phase 2B Design Concept
Western Milwaukee Phase 2B
