Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development

The Department of Planning & Community, & Economic Development works to promote a diverse, safe and dynamic community and enhance living, working and recreational choices for all Madison citizens and visitors.

Upcoming Meetings

Plan Commission
Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Board
City-County Homeless Issues Committee
Finance Committee
Plan Commission
Madison Arts Commission
Urban Design Commission
Madison Food Policy Council
Community Development Authority
Zoning Board of Appeals

News Releases

  • Committee Seeks Artists for Madison LakeWay Public Art Project

    The Madison LakeWay Public Art Selection Committee and the Madison Arts Commission are now accepting applications from artists, artist teams, and artist led companies to provide site-specific artwork as part of the Madison LakeWay project.

  • Artful Affair - Call for Artists!

    Get ready for this year's Artful Affair! Artists using all mediums - including photography - are encouraged to participate. This is event features artwork by Dane County area adults age 55 or better. Register and drop-off your artwork on…

  • Madison Madness Returns for Downtown Area Plan

    The City of Madison Planning Division is bringing "Madison Madness" back as part of its efforts to collect community priorities and feedback for the Downtown Area Plan.

Upcoming Events

  1. Lakeview Public Library
    2845 N. Sherman Ave.
  2. Southwest Madison Employment Center
    1233 McKenna Blvd
  3. Mt Horeb Public Library
    105 Perimeter Rd
  4. Stoughton Public Libarary
    304 S 4th Street
  5. Sunshine Place
    1610 W. Main
  6. Deforest Public Library
    203 Library St
  7. Middleton Public Library
    7425 Hubbard Avenue