TOD Overlay with Historic Districts TOMORROW, events and announcements

Hello neighbors,

I sincerely hope you’ll be able to join the public information meeting on the addition of the historic districts to the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)-Overlay proposal TOMORROW, January 12 at 6pm. Please register in advance. Planning staff will provide information about the TOD-Overlay generally, as well as how this would impact the historic districts if they are to be included in this zoning change. This item is scheduled to come before the Common Council on January 17.

Events:

• Madison-Dane County MLK Day observance – January 16, beginning at 5:15pm
• Public Health Madison Dane County’s Violence Prevention Unit and Madison Metro are hosting a virtual session on transportation safety. The session takes place on Wednesday, January 18th from 12-1pm. Please register in advance. The session will be recorded and made available afterwards on Public Health’s Violence Prevention Unit’s (VPU) Events webpage.
• Lake Monona Waterfront Design Competition Master Plan Presentations – January 26, 6pm, Madison Central Library, Rooms 301-302. The event will also be livestreamed.

Announcements:

• Express your creativity – help Madison name our snow plows! Deadline: Friday, January 13.
• How to Have Your Christmas Tree Collected – set out by January 17.
• MMSD has published construction updates for West High and Capital High.
• Building Energy Savings Program Introduced: This program aims to help commercial building owners increase the energy efficiency of their buildings, save money, and reduce their carbon footprint. Cutting carbon emissions from buildings is a critical step in achieving the City of Madison’s goal of reaching 100% renewable energy and net-zero carbon emissions community-wide by 2050.
• United Nations affiliated global NGO Together for Safer Roads recognized Madison with its Fleet Advocacy Award at TSR’s international Annual Stakeholders Meeting in New York City. This award was primarily for the work of Madison’s Vision Zero program, which has already saved lives. Check out the most recent Vision Zero newsletter!
• Interested in beautifying your neighborhood? The 2023 Neighborhood Grant Program is Now Open! Applications are due February 20. 
• Check out these 5 Easy Ways to Use Less Salt!

Take care,

Regina Vidaver