The City of Waupaca, located in Central Wisconsin, seeks to serve its residents through an expansion of its existing Recreation Center. This expansion will encompass a Business Service Center tailored for remote workers and business owners, in addition to offering telehealth services to patrons. This initiative has been supported by a $4.1 million grant from […]
A recent survey of residents in the City of Waupaca revealed a strong desire to see improvements to Cary Pond, a reservoir held back by the Felt Mill Dam. Engineering students provided a comprehensive assessment of options for the site to recommend strategies and outline the potential ecological and recreational benefits associated with the removal […]
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This project aims to improve access to resources and build stronger connections within Waupaca’s Latino community by addressing language barriers and building social connections. Since 2000, almost 100,000 Latino immigrants have made Wisconsin their home. Waupaca County has experienced significant growth in its Latino population, contributing to the community’s diversity and vitality. Despite this growth, […]
As Waupaca’s demographic landscape shifts, the city faces greater challenges in providing equitable access to essential services for its Spanish-speaking and multilingual communities. As of the 2023-2024 school year, there are a total of 70 immigrant students, which accounts for a sharp increase from the only 4 immigrants three years prior. The increase in these […]
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This capstone project explores the design of a riverwalk redevelopment in the City of Waupaca, Wisconsin. The City of Waupaca is seeking to implement a riverwalk that reconnects residents with the Waupaca River while attracting new investment to its downtown district. Known for its vibrant outdoor recreation culture, active arts community, and scenic natural surroundings, […]
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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, […]