May 2023

In This Edition

Indicator Spotlight: Centers, Corridors, and Infill

6/15 Intro to SolSmart Webinar

USDOT Navigator Webinar

Know Your Commissioner: Caryl Terrell

Welcome, Commissioner Tishler!

May Commission activities

 
 

Regional Updates

 
News from around the Region
Stay up to date with our roundup of planning news and development projects from around the region.
VIEW MAP
news_tablet.jpg
 

Indicator Spotlight: Centers, Corridors, and Infill Development

Good news! So far, we are meeting the Regional Development Framework target for the portion of new growth occurring in centers and corridors and as infill development. This means more compact, mixed, walkable, and transit supportive development, greater access to jobs and services, more housing, and higher densities and connectivity.

LEARN MORE
 
 

Upcoming Webinars

 

6/15 Webinar: Intro to SolSmart

This year, CARPC and the Dane County Office of Energy and Climate Change are jointly pursuing county and regional SolSmart designations. Join us on June 15 to learn more about the program and kick off a regional conversation on priorities, preferences, and best practices for solar development in the Dane County region. 

LEARN MORE & REGISTER
 

May USDOT Navigator Webinar

Join USDOT at 3PM CST on Monday, May 22 for a free webinar on federal funding resources and opportunities. Rural, local, and tribal governments will learn how to identify and apply to federal transportation grant opportunities that meet their needs. Covered topics will include the USDOT Discretionary Grants Dashboard, currently open grant opportunities, and new tools and resources available on the USDOT Navigator.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER
 
 
 

Commission Activities

Know Your Commissioner:

Caryl Terrell

Caryl Terrell’s 13 years as a CARPC Commissioner are part of a lifetime of service in land use, planning, and environmentalism. Learn more about the passion, knowledge, and experience Commissioner Terrell brings to CARPC, including her role in establishing many of the programs and policies that still shape statewide environmental protection today.

GET TO KNOW CARYL
 

Welcome, Commissioner Tishler!

The Madison Mayor appointed Bill Tishler to CARPC last month, replacing Anthony Gray. Bill is a media specialist at UW-Madison with over 20 years of experience developing video-based distance education courses. He also represents his community as Madison's District 11 Alder. In addition to CARPC, Bill serves on Madison's Early Childhood Care and Education Committee and Cultural Arts District Board. Welcome, Commissioner Tishler!

 
 

MAY 11 COMMISSION MEETING SUMMARY

 

Received a presentation on the Village of DeForest's comprehensive plan update


Discussed the Centers and Corridors and Infill Development performance indicators for the Regional Development Framework


Discussed CARPC's preliminary 2024 draft budget

Recommended amendment of the Waunakee Urban Service Area to the DNR


Held a public hearing on removing a prior condition of approval in the Waunakee Urban Service Area

 
 
Next CARPC Meeting

June 8, 2023 @ 6:00pm


Virtual meeting via Zoom


Visit our Meeting Info page for the most up-to-date meeting information.

MEETING INFO