Southwest Area Plan

Art Workshop

Updated Phase 1 Feedback Available

Southwest Area Plan Storymap

A "storymap" is available  ffor the Southwest Area Plan. It walks through what Area Plans are, why the City undertakes plans, and highlights Area Plan topics.  

Madison Madness!!!

Thanks to everyone who participated in Madison Madness 2025. Nearly 1,400 people participated and shared their thoughts about community needs and future growth in Madison. The activity helps us understand what the community cares about by creating choices between positive elements of future growth. However, each element is important and will likely be  included in future plans.   

Madison Madness Results

The Southwest Area Plan Process

Area Plans help guide how the physical parts of our community change over time. This includes things like land use, housing, transit, streets, and bike paths. Area Plans are steered by overarching City policies and feedback from the community.  

The Southwest Area is generally bounded by the West Beltline Highway to the north, the City of Fitchburg to the east, and S. High Point Road to the west. See map below. Additional background maps can be found under the Project Resources section.   

The City invites everyone to share feedback about the future of their neighborhoods. Keep up to date on events and ways to participate by subscribing to the email list.  

About the Planning Framework 

The City has established a Planning Framework to make planning for different parts of the city simpler and more equitable. Over the next decade, 12 Area Plans will be developed to cover the entire city and future growth areas. Each plan will address a consistent set of topics.  After all 12 Area Plans are established, we will update them each decade to keep up with changes over time. 

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