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Planning

Area Plans

Area Plans are a roadmap. They help guide:

  • The location and type and development
  • How streets, sidewalks, and bike paths connect us
  • How we keep neighborhoods safe and welcoming for all

  • Find Your Area Plan

    You can:

    • Enter your address in the City’s online mapping tool

    • View your Area Plan's boundaries

  • Stay Involved

    You can visit each plan’s page to sign up for email updates, see maps, and learn how to get involved. 

Plans In Progress

Area Plans Estimated Schedule 

Area PlanStatusEstimated TimeframeAdopted Plans
NortheastCompletedAdopted September 2024Northeast Area Plan
WestCompletedAdopted September 2024West Area Plan
SoutheastIn ProgressDecember 2024-early 2026 
SouthwestIn ProgressNovember 2024-early 2026 
DowntownIn ProgressSeptember 2025-mid 2027 
NorthFuturelate 2026-early 2028 
Near WestFuturelate 2026-early 2028 
SouthFuturemid 2028-late 2029 
Near EastFuturemid 2028-late 2029 
Far WestFuture2029-2031 
Far NortheastFuture2029-2031 
Far SoutheastFuture2029-2031 

Area Plan Information

What is an Area Plan?

An Area Plan is a long-term vision designed to guide changes in the physical aspects of our community, including private sector development and public sector infrastructure improvements. 

How do I find my Area Plan?

Find your area plan.

How are Plans used?

Madison experiences significant population and job growth. Plans are used to guide the types and locations of new development, identify locations for investment in public infrastructure, ranging from parks to sewers and bike paths. Plans help prioritize what policies, programs, and investments the community wants to pursue with limited resources.

How much is Madison going to grow?

The City has been experiencing significant population growth and it is projected to continue. 

Learn more about Population Projections (Citywide).

2025 Housing Snapshot

The 2025 Housing Snapshot tracks and compares key housing data to clarify Madison's housing needs and measure progress in expanding housing choice over time. 

Learn more about the 2025 Housing Snapshot.

Area Plan Data

Use the data dashboard below to view Area Plan data on demographics, housing, transportation, employment, and more.

The data dashboard uses Neighborhood Indicators Project (NIP) data which is updated every two years. NIP is a partnership with the UW-Madison Applied Population Lab. It provides geographically detailed data for over 50 variables within seven topic areas, utilizing a wide variety of data sources.

Download NIP data for each Area Plan in PDF format.

Please contact Urvashi Martin, umartin@cityofmadison.com, with any questions.

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