Family Definition, D15 Street Reconstruction Updates - D15 Update 2/13/23

Family Definition

On Monday, the Plan Commission will hear public comment and consider a proposal to update the "Family Definition" in our zoning code. The current family definition restricts renters from living with more than one unrelated adult in select neighborhoods in our city. The proposed change would standardize the number of unrelated adults that can share a housing unit to 5, which is the current standard in all other areas of the city. 

The current zoning regulation disproportionately affects people of color and lower-income residents. These groups are more likely to be renters and more likely to need to share housing to afford rent.

You can find more details for this item including public comment and the staff report here and register in support or opposition to the proposal here.

Eastmorland Neighborhood Safe Streets Meeting

Streets in the Eastmorland Neighborhood have been identified for consideration of safety improvements and improving connections for walking and biking. Streets identified include Dempsey Rd (Capital City Trail to Milwaukee St), Walter St, and Dawes St. The first step is to hold a neighborhood meeting to discuss potential changes and hear more about traffic safety concerns. The City also has an online form to share concerns on traffic safety, pedestrian connections, and bicycle connections before the meeting. You can find the Online Feedback Form here and a link to register to attend the meeting on Wednesday at 6p here.

Atwood Avenue Reconstruction Update

Work on Atwood Avenue between Fair Oaks and Cottage Grove Road is scheduled to begin the week of February 20, 2023. You can find all the details of the project and sign up for updates here. 

Hudson, Miller, Willard, Center, Sommers Reconstruction Update

Staff have updated their recommendation in response to neighborhood feedback and are no longer proposing to narrow the length of Hudson Avenue and Miller Avenue. You can find more details on the updated recommendation and sign up for project updates here. 

Davies Street and Dempsey Road Reconstruction

Following review and feedback from the Transportation Commission on Feb. 8, the Davies-Dempsey Reconstruction project will now go to the Board of Public Works on Wednesday, Feb. 22 for final approval. You can find more details on the project and proposed design and sign up for project updates here. 

In-Person Absentee Voting Now Through Sunday

In-person absentee voting is available now through Sunday for the spring primary election. You can find more information on hours and locations and find what's on the ballot here. 

In the News

• Madison Police Chief delivers the State of Public Safety Address

• 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 map of current public works projects in District 15 here. You can find a map of future road projects here.)

• Atwood Avenue/Olbrich Path - construction begins late February 2023

• Davies St., Dempsey Rd. Reconstruction

• Hudson, Miller, Willard, Center, Sommers Reconstruction

• Starkweather Creek Watershed Flood Study

• East Isthmus & Yahara River Watershed Study

• Garver Office/Olbrich Cottage Repointing

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

• Voit Redevelopment

  • 6/30 - PIM #1

  • 12/8 - PIM #2

Save the Date

• 2/20 - LENA Meeting

• 2/21 - Spring Primary Election

• 2/21 - ECA Meeting

• 2/22 - Dempsey/Davies at Board of Public Works

• 3/20 - LENA Meeting w/D15 candidates

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