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Community Meet & Greet at The Heights with Alder Regina Vidaver & County Supervisor Richelle Andrae

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Please join the City of Madison Alder Regina Vidaver (District 5) and Dane County Board Supervisor Richelle Andrae (District 11) on Friday, April 5th, in the 6th floor Community Room at The Heights, 2206 University Avenue, for a special meet and greet! The event is designed for residents of The Heights and their neighbors in the surrounding community to meet their local elected officials and learn more about City and County resources and engagement efforts.

The Heights Apartments is a newly constructed 79-unit multi-family apartment project located at 2206 University Avenue in Madison. This is an open community gathering, please come to socialize with your neighbors, ask questions, and provide feedback on issues important to you. Food and beverages will be provided. No RSVP needed.

Tentative Agenda:

  • Introductions of Dane County and City of Madison Representatives
  • Introduction of Ash Davis, Property Manager of The Heights
  • Introduction of School Principal(s)
  • Meet and Mingle

Attendees are asked to provide feedback on the following topics but are welcome to address other issues:

  • Resources that benefit the local area (such as bus availability, proximity to lakes, access to food stores, nearby parks, walkability, etc.)
  • Additional resources needed (housing, childcare, transportation, healthcare, etc.)
  • Opportunities to improve community connection and engagement (where to meet people, how to get involved in the neighborhood association, exploring local faith communities, afterschool activities, etc.)
  • Volunteer activities for city/county committees, parks, schools, neighborhood association, food pantries, and other local needs

Attendees will learn more about:

  • Their City and County representatives and how to contact them
  • City of Madison, Dane County and Madison area services and resources
  • Engagement efforts from local schools
  • Issues that matter most to the community

What you need to know!

Where to park?

  • Unfortunately, there is limited parking available at the apartment building but plenty of parking in the surrounding neighborhoods. For those traveling by bus to the neighborhood from work, Route C stops in front of the Heights building. Please keep in mind that this event is for the neighborhoods surrounding the Heights apartments. 

Who should you contact upon entering the building?

  • There will be someone standing at the entrance to direct incoming guest. The elevator is right by the entrance, and he would take that to the 6th floor. There will be signage directing visitors.

How long is the meeting scheduled?

  • The meeting is scheduled from 5:30-7:30pm

For more information, please contact:

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About the Madison Common Council

The Common Council’s mission is to represent the residents of Madison by promoting the safety, health, and general well-being of the community, by incorporating the following city core values: Equity, Civic Engagement, Well-Being, Shared Prosperity, and Stewardship. For additional information about the Madison Common Council, please visit: www.cityofmadison.com/council.

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