Regional Planning News

VISION 2060 Committee Shares Input on VISION 2050 Recommendations

The VISION 2060 Committee held its second meeting on June 23 to review the plan’s first technical report, which looks at how recommendations from the current VISION 2050 regional land use and transportation plan have been implemented. To begin shaping VISION 2060, Committee members discussed how VISION 2050’s recommendations have addressed current and emerging planning issues.

The Committee's input is part of a broader effort to ensure VISION 2060 reflects the perspectives of communities and residents throughout the Region. To support that effort, the Commission has launched a new online engagement platform for VISION 2060 powered by Konveio. Residents across Southeastern Wisconsin can browse plan materials, share comments, and participate throughout the planning process. The platform is designed to make it easy to follow along and help shape the Region's long-range land use and transportation plan.

Commissioner Colman Receives Honor for Service

Commission Chair Michael Crowley honored Commissioner Charles Colman for his 15 years of service to the Commission as part of the Commission’s June meeting. Colman represented Walworth County on the Commission from 2011 to 2026, including serving as past Commission Chair.

Commission Completes Lac La Belle Water and Phosphorus Study

Commission staff recently completed a study for the Lac La Belle Management District in Waukesha County that makes recommendations for water level monitoring and methods to reduce phosphorus loads reaching the Lake.

Ben McKay Speaks at Housing Summit

Deputy Director Ben McKay kicked off the Southeastern Wisconsin Housing Summit on May 14 with a presentation on how housing development in the Region is influenced by community zoning and comprehensive plans. Chief Environmental Engineer Laura Herrick also participated on a panel on building resilient housing stock.

Commission Takes Part in MobiliSE Spring Summit

Commissioner Trevor Jung, Director of RYDE Racine, and Deputy Chief Transportation Planner Jennifer Sarnecki discussed “Charting Transit Policy at the State Level” on a panel at MobiliSE’s Spring Summit. The event brought together civic and elected leaders, community advocates, and transportation professionals from the Region.