Regional Updates
Now Live: Regional Development Framework Project Site
Our new project site brings the draft 2050 Regional Development Framework to life through narrative, images, and interactive maps. Learn about the draft Framework's goals, strategies, indicators, and more at rdf-carpc.hub.arcgis.com.
October Webinar Recap: Economics of Green Infrastructure
In our fifth lunch-and-learn webinar, our panel of guest speakers described tools for quantifying green infrastructure project costs and benefits and provided real-life examples and best practices. View the presentation recording and resource links on our website.
Water Resources
CARPC Joins WDNR's Green Tier Clear Waters Initiative
As part of our ongoing regional water quality work, CARPC has joined the Green Tier Clear Waters Initiative Charter as a Signatory Member. We are excited to enhance our collaboration with other CWI participants as we work toward the common goal of reducing nutrient and sediment delivery to Dane County's lakes and streams.
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Floodplain 101 Workshop
The Wisconsin DNR will be hosting a free virtual Floodplain 101 Workshop from 8AM to 12PM on Thursday, December 2. All community floodplain zoning administrators, community officials, building officials, and other development professionals are encouraged to attend.
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Data & Mapping
Town of Dunkirk PDR Evaluation Map
CARPC staff recently created an interactive online map to support the Town of Dunkirk's Rural Preservation Program. Dunkirk staff will use the map to assess how well parcels meet the Town's Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) program ranking criteria.
Census 2020: Population Change in Dane County
With ongoing releases of data from the 2020 Census beginning this fall, planners and municipal staff are sounding a refrain heard once every 10 years: what’s changed? Not surprisingly, Dane County was again one of the fastest growing counties in the state and added significant population since 2010.
Commission Activities
NOVEMBER 11 MEETING SUMMARY
Approved the 2022 CARPC Work Program

Received an presentation on Sewer Service Area planning from the Wisconsin DNR
Held a public hearing and approved a Minor Amendment to the Sewer Service Area Boundary in the Lake Kegonsa Limited Service Area, requested by the Town of Pleasant Springs
Next CARPC Meeting
December 9, 2021 @ 6:00pm

Virtual meeting via Zoom

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