Southwest and Southeast Area Plan Kick-off
The City of Madison invites community members to participate in an in-person kick-off event or virtual meeting for the Southeast Area Plan and a virtual kickoff meeting for the Southwest Area Plan! The Southwest Area Plan in-person meeting took place on November 19 and included about 80 community members, many of whom contributed their feedback. The Southeast Area Plan in-person event is coming up next week, December 4, and is an opportunity to meet with staff from Planning, Engineering, Transportation, Parks, and other City departments to learn about upcoming projects and provide input on the future of the area.
Event Details:
Southeast Area Plan
Date: December 4, 2024
Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Location: La Follette High School Cafeteria and Commons, 702 Pflaum Road
Childcare and Spanish interpretation will be provided. If there is a need for other language interpretation, please contact us at southeastareaplan@cityofmadison.com.
This event will begin with a brief presentation, but community members are welcome to drop in anytime, whether for a few minutes or the full duration. Come learn about the Southeast Area Plan and share your ideas with City staff!
Virtual Meetings
Virtual meeting options are also available for both plans:
Southwest Area Plan Virtual Meetings (registration required; both sessions cover the same content):
December 3, 2024, from 12:00–1:00 p.m.
December 3, 2024, from 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Southeast Area Plan Virtual Meeting (registration required):
December 5, 2024, from 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Join us to help shape the future of Madison’s Southwest and Southeast areas. We look forward to your input!
Hundreds of Affordable Housing Units to Receive City Funding
Hundreds of proposed new income- and rent-restricted apartments will receive financial support from the City of Madison’s Community Development Division after another round of Affordable Housing Fund awards were approved by the Common Council during its meeting on Tuesday, November 26.
The 2024 Affordable Housing Fund-Tax Credits Request for Proposals (RFP) competitive process offered gap financing loans for development teams that are also seeking Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA). To receive City funds, applicants must secure 2025 Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from WHEDA and other financing needed to complete the project, have an ownership stake in the development, designate at least 20% of the units for those making 30% of the Area Median Income or less, adopt City-sanctioned tenant selection standards, and receive all relevant City land use and permit approvals.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Cases are Rising
Public Health Madison & Dane County urges everyone to be aware of the pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak as the holiday season approaches. As of November 25, there have been 281 cases in Dane County in 2024, and 1,887 cases statewide. “With the holidays approaching, many families will be traveling and gathering with friends and family. This could increase the spread of all respiratory illness, including pertussis, which has been primarily impacting teenagers and college-aged people in recent months,” said Amanda Kita-Yarbro, Epidemiologist for Public Health Madison & Dane County. Pertussis is a persistent cough illness. It is a respiratory infection caused by a bacteria and spreads easily. Anyone at any age can get it, but it can be particularly serious and even deadly to infants and people with a compromised immune system.
Streets Division Drop-off Sites Changing Hours
The Streets Division drop-off sites are changing to winter hours. The Olin Avenue site will be closing for the winter season on December 1. The South Point Rd. and Sycamore Ave. sites are switching to winter hours on Friday, December 6.
Check the Streets Division website to find out the drop-off site hours before loading your car. Drop-off site information is www.cityofmadison.com/DropOffSites.
