Development

Resolution to make food access a human right faces County Board

by Nora Hertel | 05/09/2012 - 10:20am

The resolution acknowledges that the county has a responsibility to make unused county land accessible to low-income communities for food production

Tags: East, City Life, Food, Education, Development, Diversity, Far West, Services, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Urban League to sponsor ACT prep program to address achievement gap

by Nora Hertel | 05/05/2012 - 1:00am

ACT College Readiness Academies will prepare low-income students and students of color for the ACT exams

Tags: East, City Life, Education, Development, Diversity, Far West, Youth, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Lincoln Elementary School plans outdoor learning space

by Amelia Wedemeyer | 04/12/2012 - 2:59pm

Burr Oaks Neighborhood Association unveiled plans for an outdoor learning space to neighborhood officials meeting last month. The outdoor learning space will be on a lot beside Lincoln Elementary, is an ongoing sustainability project.

Tags: Burr Oaks, Education, Environment, Development, Parks & Recreation, People, Youth

Dane County Foreclosure Prevention Taskforce discusses alternatives to foreclosure

by Anna Nadon | 03/29/2012 - 7:34pm

The Taskforce discussed how to help citizens avoid foreclosure and retain their homes

Tags: City Life, Education, City, Development, Housing, People, Services, South Central

Neighborhood develops plans for unique solar sculpture

by Susan Endres | 03/25/2012 - 1:00am

The model features a 25 foot tall sculpture with a 30 foot long mosaic made from solar panels

Tags: Bay Creek, City Life, Environment, City, Neighborhood Profiles, Development, People, South Central

Planning Board approves changes to Regional Transportation Plan

by Anna Nadon | 03/10/2012 - 4:22pm

Despite lack of community participation, the Board approved updates for a 25-year transportation plan in the Madison area

Tags: Transportation, City, Development

Northside participates in neighborhood center conversation hosted by city

by Amelia Wedemeyer | 03/09/2012 - 2:07am

The city held the first in a series of five neighborhood conversations on how community centers can best contribute to an area's services in North Madison last night.

Tags: Lakeview Hills, Development, People, Services, Voices, North

Madison Cultural Plan seeks public input for improving arts and culture

by Anna Asendorf | 02/03/2012 - 8:08pm

Plan holds last public meeting to garner feedback on its efforts to increase access to arts and culture in Madison

Tags: Lakeview Hills, City, Development, Diversity, Isthmus

Madison Commons launches Madison Apprenticeship Program Series

by Nayantara Mukherji | 02/02/2012 - 11:31am

The series highlights personal stories of participants in the MAP program

Tags: Allied Drive, City Life, Neighborhood Profiles, Development, Diversity, People, South Central

Forward Community Investments funds dental clinic for low-income families

by Nora Hertel | 01/20/2012 - 12:07am

The expanded clinic will take up 4,100 square feet and contain eight dental chairs, a new waiting room, reception area, and offices to service low-income clients.

Tags: City Life, Development, Local Business, Services, Near East

Green Ambassadors made door-to-door efforts to increase energy efficiency in homes

by Taylor Curley | 12/28/2011 - 9:14am

With local help, the Green Ambassador’s Program provides temporary jobs and encourages energy efficiency throughout the City.

Tags: City Life, Education, Environment, City, Development, Diversity, Housing, People, Services, Youth

Madison-area Urban Ministry helps children of incarcerated parents find stability

by Mario Koran | 12/14/2011 - 9:50am

When parents are incarcerated, their children bear the burden at home

Tags: City Life, Development, Diversity, People, Services, Youth, South Central, Southwest

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