1. Still Old and Dusty: Bliffert Lumber Plans a New Store

The corner of Humboldt and Chambers is getting crowded with new businesses, but feels more like sharing a couch with close friends during a Packers game than maneuvering through a teeming bar.

Word count: 32

2. Heartland Development Group: Clearcutting in Glendale

Despite recent community efforts to preserve the natural viewshed and wilderness along the banks of the Milwaukee River, a Milwaukee-based developer recently clear-cut about five acres of river shoreline in the northern suburb of Glendale. 

Word count: 36

3. Alterra In Riverwest: The Ecology of Coffee

When Lincoln Fowler, co-owner of Alterra Coffee Roasters, decided to open the company’s ninth and newest location in Riverwest, he planned to follow many of the same environmental steps as his other cafés.

Word count: 37