The Village of DeForest’s Public Works Department, along with the library, police department, and recreational sports clubs, have outgrown their current buildings. In response, the village is looking to purchase a new piece of land and construct one public works facility that can accommodate the entire department. This report identifies the village’s needs and offers […]
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Until a bus line is implemented in the Village of DeForest, interdisciplinary engineering students recommend expanding bike paths and implementing shuttle bus services that connect the village to downtown Madison. They also suggest launching a public survey to evaluate the demand for public transportation and inform short-term and long-term solutions. […]
While many Village of DeForest employers draw workers from surrounding communities, especially Madison, there are currently no formal public transportation options connecting these employment areas. Interdisciplinary engineering students suggest connectivity strategies that include vanpooling programs, employer supported shuttles, and state or federal grant opportunities. […]
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Graduate students researched an initiative supported by tax-incremental district funds aimed at strengthening the community’s housing stock and expanding access to homeownership for middle- and low-income residents. The students analyzed the homeowner-assistance component of HomeReach across four targeted programs: aging in place, emergency health and safety hazard mitigation, down payment assistance and home improvement, and […]
To support newly elected officials in the Village of DeForest, a UniverCity Alliance Scholar created an orientation handbook and onboarding materials. The comprehensive guide, which includes information on budgeting, elections, roles, responsibilities, ethics, and more, is designed to provide and empower elected officials with the information needed to thrive in their new role. […]
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A UniverCity Alliance Scholar developed, distributed, and analyzed a survey measuring Village of DeForset residents and stakeholders opinons about an eco-friendly mountain biking area. Results show strong community feedback for creating safe, scenic, and sustainable mountain biking trails. […]
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For nearly a decade, the Village of DeForest has been developing a plan to construct a mountain bike trail. Residents opposed an initial site proposed in 2016 because of potential environmental impact concerns on nearby wildlife. This conservation plan for a parcel of land acquired specifically for mountain bike trail development addresses stream quality, the […]
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The Dragon Art Fair is a juried annual arts and craft fair of 100+ artists and vendors held the 1st Saturday in June in Fireman’s Park, DeForest, WI. This fair was started in 2004 by Merry Poast & Julie Wills who ran the fair under the Dragon Arts Group for the past 20 years, and […]
In preparation for expected growth, the Village of DeForest plans to conduct outreach to local stakeholders and property owners to better understand the attitudes and intentions of local farmers related to development. The goal of this effort is to balance development with environmental conservation planning and community well-being, align land use planning with future opportunities, […]
The Village of DeForest, Wisconsin, is planning infrastructure improvements for The Ponds at North Crossing – a 160-acre site of undeveloped land within the Northern Interstate Corridor (NIC). This area is designated for mixed-use development, incorporating residential, commercial, and conservation spaces. The project aims to enhance Morrisonville Road to support anticipated growth while maintaining environmental […]
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