MILWAUKEE COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT

Milwaukee County's vision is to become the healthiest county in the state, and we know that safe public spaces, access to nature, and exposure to plant life all have benefits to mental and physical health. Mitchell Park is a community asset that we have a responsibility to maintain... The Domes of the Mitchell Park Conservatory have been a Milwaukee landmark for generations, but we have reached an inflection point. The cost to operate and maintain the facility continues to rise and deferred maintenance projects are piling up. We have a building that has outlived its expected lifespan and financial path that is no longer viable. Changes are needed... The Mitchell Park Conservatory Domes are costly to operate and costly to maintain. While the futuristic look may cast an impression of efficiency, the reality is that it's one of the most expensive properties in the entire Milwaukee County Parks system to operate, and the deferred maintenance projects that are necessary for us to continue..

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