Join Daniel Herriges, Policy Director at the Parking Reform Network, and a local panel of land use, housing, and transportation leaders, for an in-person (and virtual) discussion on Monday, August 24, in Stevens Point (or virtual option). We’ll discuss how parking policies shape housing affordability, land use, transportation, and community development.
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Our July e-newsletter is here! From launching our first-ever Community Housing Academy and a new Housing Onward website to passenger rail, parking reform, and the future of I-794, this issue highlights the people and ideas shaping more connected, affordable, and sustainable Wisconsin communities. Plus, get updates on transit advocacy, pedestrian safety, trail expansion, housing grants, upcoming events, and ways to take action.
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Coming Fall 2026! You may be familiar with our Community Transportation Academy, but did you know that we’re planning our first-ever Community Housing Academy in Milwaukee? Over 7 weeks of in-person sessions, we will equip local advocates with the knowledge, tools, and connections to engage with effective housing advocacy and policy change to expand housing options in […]
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By Ken Smith / Explore how community land trusts (CLTs) are reshaping affordable housing in Wisconsin and beyond. This in-depth article explains how CLTs work, their role in preventing displacement and land speculation, and insights from Milwaukee housing leaders on building a more equitable, justice-oriented housing system.
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By Ali Hoffman / It’s increasingly clear that we can’t solve the housing shortage on our own. However, in the meantime, people are getting creative, reimagining how and where they live while they wait for more homes to be built.
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By Trevor Roark / In May, we met at the Aldo Leopold Center for an annual gathering to discuss strategies, synergies, and next steps on our collective priorities.
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