Labyrinth Opening, Salt Week, Kids Ice Fishing - D15 Update 1/23/22

How Lovely Are Thy Branches - Opening Ceremony

On Sunday, the opening ceremony will have a special "glowing" hoop performance by Madison Circus Space members to open and energize the labyrinth. The public is invited to bring a light (no open flames are allowed). The Taco Local food truck will be at opening day selling snacks, soups and warm drinks. Kite Aerial Photographer, Craig Wilson, will be documenting the opening ceremony from the air. More details here.

WI Salt Awareness Week

This week, Wisconsin Salt Wise hosts a series of 30-minute webinars with area experts discussing the true cost of salt in our drinking water, homes, and freshwater ecosystems. Webinars start at 12:30 pm daily and last for 30 minutes on YouTube livestream. See the lineup to learn more or register here.

• Monday, January 24: The Environmental Toll of Salts and Deicers
• Tuesday, January 25: We're Salting Our Drinking Water
• Wednesday, January 26: Water Softener Salt Goes Where?
• Thursday, January 27: Let's Teach about Salt
• Friday, January 28: Salt Reduction Efforts Across Wisconsin

MLK Symposium – An Evening with Nikole Hannah-Jones

On Tuesday, join in community for an evening with Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of The 1619 Project, staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, and co-founder of the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting. Hannah-Jones will reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., through the lens of her award-winning work investigating racial injustice and the consequences of slavery in American history. More details here.

Zion Proposal at Urban Design Commission

On Wednesday, the proposal to redevelop the Zion church site on Linden will be at Urban Design Commission for an informational presentation. You can find the details including a link to register here.

Kids Ice Fishing Day

On Saturday at Brittingham Park, there will be ice fishing instruction and free fishing equipment to the first 300 kids, 14 and under.  Free hot dogs and hot chocolate will be served. More details here.

In the news

• 2022 Services to Undocumented Immigrants RFP - Applications are due January 28
• Neighborhood Grant Program - Must meet with city staff by January 31
• Free Native Plants for Schools and Community Projects - Applications are due February 1
• Historic Preservation Ordinance Revisions Proposed
• You're Invited: First Public Meeting Set for New Imagination Center at Reindahl Park
• Angela Trudell Vasquez Reappointed Madison Poet Laureate
• Madison Commons, Media Digest
• City of Madison Complete Meeting Schedule
• City of Madison Calendar of Events

District 15 Public Works Projects

(You can find a list of all engineering projects in District 15 here.)

• Davies St., Dempsey Rd., Maher Ave. - Design work is continuing following feedback received at the January public meeting.
• St. Paul Avenue, Ohio Avenue, Talmadge Street, Jackson Street, Lafollette Avenue Reconstruction - The project will be advertised for bids in early-February with construction expected to begin mid-April. Information on construction schedule will be mailed to adjacent residents and posted to this project page once known.
• Eastmorland Sidewalk Installation - Planned for construction in 2022
• Starkweather Drive/Garver Path - Much of the work has been completed. Some issues will be fixed in the spring and the final path sections in OB Sherry Park will be finished this summer.
• Starkweather Creek Watershed Flood Study - First public meeting held
• Atwood Avenue - Awaiting funding

District 15 Development Projects (dates are tentative and subject to change)

• Zion Church Redevelopment Proposal (2165 Linden Avenue)

  • 1/26 - UDC Informational presentation
  • 2/23 - UDC recommendation
  • 3/7 - Plan Commission
  • 3/15 - Common Council 

Save the date

• February 4 - Groove & Glide at Olbrich Park 

Subscribe to the District 15 blog via the sidebar above to receive email notification when new updates are published. If you have any questions or thoughts you can reach me at district15@cityofmadison.com.