Our team has developed a comprehensive conservation plan for the Crystal River. The City of Waupaca is focused on enhancing recreational opportunities along the Crystal River and promoting sustainable use while preserving the area’s natural beauty. A significant concern regarding the river is the Felt Mill Dam and its aging infrastructure, which poses the risk […]
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The Waupaca Energy and Transportation Sustainability Plan provides a strategic framework for incorporating sustainability into Waupaca’s future. This plan offers a roadmap for long-term environmental, economic, and social advantages by expanding the adoption of renewable energy and promoting sustainable transportation methods. This strategy was developed in partnership with graduate students from the UW – Madison […]
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The Village of Mount Pleasant, located in Southeastern Wisconsin, is a rapidly growing community within Racine County. Mount Pleasant prides itself on their location being in close proximity to Lake Michigan and other major metropolitan areas such as Milwaukee and Chicago. The village consists of a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial development with much […]
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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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The goal of this project is to develop a sustainability action plan for the Village of DeForest. The current population of DeForest is around 11,000 people but it has been growing in recent years. With a larger population, the village has more needs for real estate, energy, water, and waste management. It is extremely important […]
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This financial analysis will examine the feasibility of creating a shared IT consortium among municipalities in and around Dane County. We are aiming to explore opportunities for collaboration that will reduce IT costs, increase efficiency, and improve service quality for local governments. Local municipalities want to modernize their IT infrastructure while working under tight budgets […]
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DeForest is a small village located in Dane County, about 15 miles northeast of Madison, and is home to about 11,000 residents. The local government of DeForest is attempting to transition its software to newer, more updated technology, which has led to challenges for both the community and staff. These challenges include tedious processes for […]
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The Village of DeForest is a rapidly growing suburban community in Dane County, Wisconsin. It has experienced consistent and significant population growth, prompting the need for strategic planning to ensure public services can continue to meet community expectations. At the request of Village Administrator Bill Chang, our team developed a staffing plan that projects position-level […]
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