Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the City really listening?
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Yes, however, the Plan needs to work within the framework of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Recommendations need to be prioritized given limited City resources.
Distrust of City government / harm repair
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South Madison Planning Team is committed to building relationships with the South Madison community to cultivate long lasting partnerships and make this a successful project for the South Madison community.
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South Madison Planning Team is committed to being transparent about the Plan’s process and what the City can and cannot do.
Gentrification/Displacement
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Planning process will explore ways South Madison can change to benefit the community (housing, jobs, transportation) while minimizing displacement of people and businesses.
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Looking at what tools the City has to address gentrification and displacement.
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State legislation bars municipalities from enacting policies that some other states use to address gentrification and affordability, such as rent control.
What is the decision-making process?
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Plan recommendations are being drafted with input from the public and will be reviewed with the public prior to the draft plan being finalized.
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Draft plan will be reviewed by several boards, committees and commissions for recommendations to be forwarded to the Common Council for its consideration when adopting the final plan.
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Adoption process is open for public input.
How accessible is this planning process to communities of color and low-income families?
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The majority of materials have been translated in Spanish.
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Several public engagement events have been held in entirely in Spanish (both online and in-person).
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The City staff team hired individuals from the community to gather feedback and inform residents, property owners and business owners about the plan.
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Educational planning materials have been distributed to various organizations and publicly accessible buildings.
What has been done?
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Brownfield Grant: A market study to help to determine viable businesses
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Market Study, Tour, and Focus Groups: A market study to help to determine viable businesses
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Property and Business Owners meeting
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South Madison Newsletter
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Meetings & Presentations Held:
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Public Community Meetings:
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Art & Placemaking Walk: 9/24/2019
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Bike and Talk Action Workshop: 9/28/2019
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Community Impact Session
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Market Study Presentation: 3/4/2021
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Mobile Home Park: 10/18/2019
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Mt. Zion Facebook Live: 4/22/2021
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Neighborhood Action Team (NAT) Meetings
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Meeting 1: 1/14/2019
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Meeting 2: 12/10/2019
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Meeting 3: 5/12/2021
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2 Sessions held
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Cityzine: Excerpts from interviews that Borealis conducted with peer queers in and around South Madison
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Community Partners Meetings:
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Southside Leaders Meetings w/ Mayor: 11/20/2020
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Community Partners All Chapters Review: 3/2021
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Others:
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Alliant Energy Center
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Meeting 1: 7/15/2019
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Meeting 2: 4/20/2020
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Meeting 3: 1/25/2021
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City of Fitchburg: 7/1/2019
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Town of Madison: 7/11/2019
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Urban League: 6/24/2019
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Developer/ Financial Review of concepts: 5/2021
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How can I get involved/ Stay informed?
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Attend public meetings of the South Madison Plan to learn more about the process and provide input concerning the issues and topics in the community that concern you most.
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Attend the Common Council, board, committee, or commissions meetings to provide feedback during approval process (dates to be determined)
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Subscribe to email list to get updates regarding the South Madison Plan
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Follow the City of Madison’s Planning social media for announcements
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Twitter: PlanningMadison
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Instagram: planningmadison
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Facebook: City of Madison Planning
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Email: jgreger@cityofmadison.com or para Español: apuerta@cityofmadison.com
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Meet with a planner by requesting an appointment via email
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Contact Alder Sheri Carter at district14@cityofmadison.com or 608-698-6027
Community Feedback
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The South Madison Planning Team heavily relies on community feedback to inform the Plan’s recommendations and strategies.
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Staff team shares feedback with other City agencies and project teams, and other city entities share community feedback with the South Madison Planning Team.
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Strive to continue meaningful engagement with those who have not been reached before or are historically left out of such conversations.
COVID-19
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Paused public portion of the Plan due to COVID-19
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South Madison Planning Team understands that the pandemic has disproportionately impacted South Madison residents and has considered that in the planning process and plan.
Town of Madison
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The designated areas of the Town of Madison will become part of the City of Madison on October 31, 2022
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The Town of Madison transferred Fire, EMS, and Building Inspection services to the City of Madison in November 2020.
For more information about the Town of Madison attachment visit www.cityofmadison.com/townofmadison
Last Updated: 05/13/2021