Stay up to date with our roundup of planning news and development projects from around the region.

CARPC's 2050 Regional Development Framework was officially adopted at this month's Commission meeting! Final edits are now underway, with a complete report to be released in July.

The Dane County Tree Canopy Working Group formed last year in response to a CARPC analysis that showed a marked tree canopy decline across Dane County. Spearheaded by the Office of Energy and Climate Change, the Tree Canopy Working Group aims to collectively maintain, protect, and expand public and private tree canopy across Dane County where ecologically appropriate, with a particular focus on equitable access for all residents. CARPC staff are excited to be a part of this initiative.

This month Mark Geller celebrates eight years of service on the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission, including over six years on the Executive Committee. Learn more about our Treasurer and the unique skills and perspective he brings to the Commission as a business owner, town government official, and people person.

Last month, the City of Madison appointed Barbara Harrington-McKinney to the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission, succeeding Grant Foster. Commissioner Harrington-McKinney has served as Madison's District 1 Alder since 2015 and was one of the two first African American women elected to the Common Council. Her professional accomplishments include experience as a special education teacher, a master's in Business Administration, and work in community organizing and restorative justice.