Neighborhood Programs and Services
The City of Madison has an array of programs and services that improve neighborhoods. Below is a list of some citywide programs and services that many neighborhood’s associations have tapped into to improve their respective neighborhoods. Take a look and try one yourself!
- Community Bulletin Board: Neighborhood associations can place public messages on Madison City Cable free of charge.
- Community Development Block Grant Program: Neighborhood Associations (with tax-exempt status) can apply for funding or work with non-profit agencies to apply for neighborhood improvement projects that improve housing, create jobs, and strengthening community services.
- Ecoteams: A neighborhood-based initiative to reduce consumption by working with your neighbors.
- Graffiti Hotline: Contact information on how to get graffiti removed from public property.
- Graffiti Removal: Contact information on how to get graffiti removed from private property.
- Graffiti Co-Pay Removal Program: A program to assist property owners in the removal of graffiti.
- Historic Preservation: Preservation of historic landmarks or designation of historic districts within your neighborhood.
- Madison Arts Commission: Grant programs to promote art and cultural activities in public places within your neighborhood.
- Neighborhood Association Registration: Information on how to start and register a neighborhood association with the City of Madison.
- Neighborhood Planning Program: Description of programs offered through the Department of Planning & Development.
- Neighborhood Speed Watch: A neighborhood-based program that focuses on speed reduction on residential streets.
- Neighborhood Watch Program: A neighborhood-based program that helps deter crime with the help of neighbors.
- Parks Volunteer Program: A neighborhood-based program that allows neighbors to take an active role in improving their parklands.
- Pedestrian & Traffic Prevention Grants: Grant program that builds partnerships to prevent injuries and make neighborhoods safer.
- People for Parks: Grant program that allows neighbors to match dollar-for-dollar the purchase of park amenities such as playground equipment.
- Speeding Hotline: A program that solicit neighbor’s feedback of speeding on residential streets.
- Traffic Management Plans: Funding available for neighborhoods to develop a plan to address traffic issues within their neighborhood.