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  • 2025 Housing Snapshot report published

    by ( Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development, Building Inspection, Community Development, Economic Development, Planning, and Mayor's Office )

    The City of Madison’s Department of Planning, Community, and Economic Development has published its 2025 Housing Snapshot report, providing the latest insights into the city’s housing trends.

  • Madison Public Market Achieves LEED Gold Certification

    by Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development and Engineering

    The City of Madison Engineering Division is proud to announce the Madison Public Market Facility has achieved LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The Madison Public Market, which will be located at 202 N. First Street,…

  • Madison Arts Commission and Monona Terrace Announce Call for Art for Rooftop and Olin Terrace

    by Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development and Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center

    The Madison Arts Commission invites artists to apply to the 2026 Art on the Rooftop exhibition&nbsp

  • Public Test of Election Equipment this Saturday

    by Clerk's Office

    The public is invited to observe the City of Madison public test of election equipment on Saturday, February 7. 

  • Metro Transit Celebrates Transit Equity Day

    by Metro Transit

    On Wednesday, February 4, Metro Transit joins organizations around the country to celebrate Transit Equity Day. A national day that commemorates the birthday of the iconic civil rights leader, Rosa Parks, by declaring public transit a civil right.

  • Additional Community Exposure Locations Identified for Measles Case

    by Public Health Madison & Dane County

    Public Health Madison & Dane County continues to investigate the confirmed case of measles in Dane County. The investigation has identified two additional community exposure locations where people have been exposed to measles.

  • Dance the Night Away at Family Winter Prom

    by ( Madison Public Library, Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, and Parks )

  • Community Exposure Locations for Confirmed Case of Measles in Dane County

    by Public Health Madison & Dane County

    Public Health Madison & Dane County continues to investigate the confirmed case of measles in Dane County. So far, the investigation has identified several community locations where people may have been exposed.

  • MPD sees drop in theft from autos; here are ways to help continue downward trend

    by Police

    MADISON, Wis. – The Madison Police Department is sharing ways people can prevent having their property stolen from their vehicles.

  • Confirmed Case of Measles in Dane County

    by Public Health Madison & Dane County

    Public Health Madison & Dane County reports that there is a confirmed case of measles in Dane County.

  • Share your thoughts on Public Art Designs for the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park

    by ( Planning, Engineering, Madison Public Library, and Parks )

    The City of Madison, the Madison Arts Commission, and the Bubbler at Madison Public Library are seeking community feedback on design proposals for public art at the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park.

  • Common Council to Discuss Collaborative Approaches to Violence Prevention

    by ( Common Council, Fire, Parks, Police, Public Health Madison & Dane County, and Mobility & Infrastructure )

    The Madison Common Council will hold a discussion on Violence Prevention on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Room 215 of the Madison Municipal Building. This event will feature presentations from several City agencies,…

  • Community Invited to Door Creek Park's Winter Celebration

    by Parks

    The community is invited to a ribbon cutting and winter celebration at Door Creek Park on Sunday, February 1. Festivities begin with City leaders, partners and friends joining in a brief program and ribbon cutting at 10:00am.

  • The 2026 Neighborhood Grant Program is Accepting Applications

    by Planning

    Image credit: Eastmorland Community Center The 2026 Neighborhood Grant Program invites orga

  • Get ready for the February 17 primary

    by Clerk's Office

    Get ready for the February 17 primary! Here is all you need to know to get involved. 

  • Don’t Miss 2026 Wisconsin Salt Week Livestreams, Videos and More

    by Engineering

    The City of Madison Engineering Division is proud to take part in Wisconsin Salt Week, Jan. 26-30, 2026, and invites the community to join in on the community educational opportunities to learn how to responsibly use salt and minimize salt use. 

  • Statement on Law Forward Case

    by Clerk's Office and Mayor's Office

    The City of Madison believes that all forms of voting — including absentee voting — should be encouraged, promoted and protected. That commitment to Madison voters and absentee voters in particular has been longstanding and will continue.

  • Application period opens for 2026 Arts Grants

    by Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development and Planning

    The Madison Arts Commission (MAC) invites individual artists and non-profit organizations to apply for its annual grant program.

  • Crews Cleanup Overflow on South Side, Do Not Flush Rags, Wipes

    by Engineering

    A sanitary sewer is back in working order after City crews quickly cleaned up an overflow on the City’s south side.

  • Mayor, community partners celebrate completion of ‘missing middle’ affordable homeownership project

    by ( Common Council, Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development, Community Development, Economic Development, PCED Office of the Director, and Mayor's Office )

    Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, Ald. Sean O’Brien, and representatives from the Madison Area Community Land Trust celebrated the completion of new affordable homes in the Owl Creek neighborhood.

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