District 13 Blog

The following is a press release from the Parks Dept regarding the City's dogs in parks policy: The City of Madison Parks Division and the Parks Long Range Planning Committee are hosting a series of community engagement meetings and a public survey…

Committee Updates I was recently appointed to the Sustainable Madison Committee.  I received that appointment as a member of the Board of Public Works -- one member of BPW gets assigned to Sustainable Madison and that assignment was just approved…

DMNA's annual Jazz In The Park takes place this Saturday, June 15, from 3:30 -- 9:00 at Wingra Park. Enjoy delicious food from various vendors or pack a picnic of your own for the 28th annual Jazz in the Park. Head to Wingra Park for live music…

Summer is here with lots of fun activities.  Here is an exciting community-/volunteer-based opportunity.  It allows community members to support local non-profits orgs (NPOs) without making a recurring commitment. They're running a limited pilot…

 The project to master plan Vilas (Henry) Park is starting! The first of a series of neighborhood meetings on the Vilas Park master plan will take place at 6 pm on Wednesday, June 26 at the Vilas Park shelter.  Community engagement is a critical…

SSM announced this morning that they will not be building their clinic on the Pick N' Save site, sparing the only full-service grocery store to serve South Madison.  SSM's response to neighborhood concerns is very encouraging.  The decision not to…

Bus Rapid Transit Meeting and Survey The City of Madison is exploring options for a new East-West BRT line and needs your input to make this project a success. Please give us your feedback and help us understand your priorities for a proposed East…

"The reality of a developing urban community means tree loss from growth, infrastructure, invasive pests, diseases, and climate change. A tree canopy that is healthy for residents is 40% in an urban atmosphere; Madison is currently at 23%. To ensure…

The opportunity to receive curbside yard waste collection this spring has ended. Streets Division collection crews are wrapping up the final round, and it is too late to add additional material to the curb to guarantee pick up. Rather than placing…

*UPDATE* Closure--Southwest Commuter Path Monday, May 6, 2019 - 2:40pm ----------5/10/19 UPDATE--------------------------------------------------------- Dut to rain this past week, this closure has been extended through Friday, May 17…