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Mifflin and Carroll Plaza Redesign

 

What's next for Mifflin Plaza and the top of State Street?

Rendering of Mifflin Plaza with planters, trees and a radiating pavement pattern

November 9, 2026 Meeting details:

City staff presented a revised design for Mifflin Plaza after working through numerous design revisions over the past year.  

Meeting presentation

Meeting video

Questions?

Contact Dan McAuliffe @ dmcauliffe@cityofmadison.com

Join City of Madison staff to reimagine the future of the pedestrian plaza areas on Mifflin and Carroll Streets where State Street meets the Capitol Square. Mifflin Plaza (formerly known as Philosophers' Grove) will be redesigned and rebuilt after construction of the adjacent Wisconsin History Center is completed.  Similarly, other phases will follow as redevelopment occurs, including a new Wisconsin Veterans Museum.

The design process is expected to take approximately one year, with several future public meetings being held.

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Public Meetings

  1. Feedback Recap and Precedent Study

    This meeting discussed the expanded scope of the redesign, future uses, design issues and examples of other public spaces. Meeting materials and a summary of comments and perspectives shared.

    Watch the Video Recording

    Presentation Slides

    Meeting Comment Summary

  2. Early Concept Designs

    During this meeting, City of Madison staff presented and discussed three initial concepts for the Mifflin and Carroll Plaza spaces at the top of State Street.

    Watch the Video Recording

    Presentation Slides

    Meeting Comment Summary

  3. 30% Design Updates

    During this meeting, City staff presented the latest design concept for the Mifflin and Carroll Plazas at the top of State Street, and discussed revisions based on public feedback.

    Watch the Video Recording

    Presentation Slides

    Meeting Comment Summary

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