My micro intervention would preferably be a giant over grown field by my house. Here is a screen shot from Google Maps.
The corner of Jefferson and Lyon is where I walk my dog everyday. I have seen foxes, tons of birds, and hear crickets non-stop. Its a surreal experience; to be in the city and have nature surrounding you. So, my intervention for this field by my house will be to drink coffee on the east end of the field. This will not only be a very relaxing experience for me but show people in the community that they should come and utilize the field as well. 
Maybe people could then turn this into a coffee drinking park. There is a Starbucks right near by and all the customers would have to do is to walk across the street and have a much better coffee experience! I think I get this idea from my camping experiences where you brew a hot pot of coffee and walk down to the lake early in the morning with a fresh cup of coffee. And, like I said this field is like a surreal experience because not only do you feel and hear the nature; but, you hear all the sounds of the city. Its similar to the overture before an orchestra plays in unison.
My macro intervention is also relating with a coffee cup. My Grandpa's coffee cup given to me several years ago. Its old.... Older than me. Made in the USA actually and has signs of character; discoloring, cracks, and dents, etc. When I though of a great place that was similar to this I thought of Stone Creek Coffee or Alterra where they brew/roast all the coffee right here in Milwaukee. Then I thought of a great venture to take a stroll through the city with my coffee cup visiting these local brewers and roasters. Then purchase a cup of coffee. It would almost be like if my Grandpa was still around today I would of most likely taken him to these great establishments where he could have gotten a good brew!
The Coffee Cup:
Here is another screen shot of all the Alterra's in this area:
Stone Creek Coffee:
thanks for reading...matt
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