Winter Fun ❄️
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Hello Madison,
The Madison Public Library is celebrating its 150th Anniversary with an ingenious art exhibition featuring 150 artists. Each artist was assigned a specific year from the library’s history (1875–2025) and then were invited to create a new artwork inspired by a word first recorded or added to the dictionary during that year.
The exhibition is on display at Alicia Ashman, Central, Goodman South Madison, Hawthorne, Meadowridge, Pinney, and Sequoya Libraries. through February. The Library has even put together a scavenger hunt!
Mayor’s Message
It’s shaping up to be one of the best winter recreation seasons in recent memory. There are parks across Madison open for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and sledding. Many of our ice skating rinks are currently open, with more expected to be ready for ice skaters very soon. The City’s warming pavilions with rentals and concessions are anticipated to be open December 20.
Winter recreation activities are just one of the services that the City of Madison provides, which is made possible by our dedicated staff. I want to extend my appreciation for all of their hard work throughout the year. Whether it’s maintaining our streets, responding to 911 calls, issuing permits, or offering resources at our libraries, City employees are committed to delivering a high level of service. Please join me in thanking them this holiday season.
Wishing you a very happy new year,
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway
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5,400
new homes in the construction pipe
See the City's progress through the Housing Tracker tool.
- 2,161 homes constructed
- 425 new homes made possible through the Affordable Housing Fund
- 400+ additional families provided affordable housing options
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100+
residents served by City homeowner programs
This includes the Home-Buy the American Dream, Rehabilitation, and Property Tax Assistance for Seniors programs.
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60
homes with lower utility bills
This was made possible by energy-saving improvements through the Efficiency Navigator program.
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18
housing policy improvements
This includes authorizing duplex & twin homes in all residential areas, creating new “cottage courts” use, allowing 3- and 4-unit buildings in residential areas within the Transit Orientated Development Overlay, and many other initiatives.
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4
public housing projects advanced
The Community Development Authority broke ground on Phase 1 of “the Triangle,” opened new homes at Theresa Terrace and Mosaic Ridge, and started the design process for new housing as part of the Park & Badger project.
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historic investments in homeless services
An additional $1 million to support operations at the Bartillon Shelter and a commitment to match the first $2 million in private donations for the Shelter of Dane County group.
New snowplow trading cards are now available!
The City of Madison is proud to present a new set of trading cards featuring our named snowplowing fleet. The cards are available for free at any Madison Public Library location and from the Streets Division offices while supplies last.
What would you like to see in the City Newsletter?
Contact City Communications Manager Dylan Brogan — snow joke!
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