For our very last placemaking recommendation for the impending redesign of the 700 and 800 blocks of State Street and UW’s Library Mall (and we think we have saved the most important one for last), we strongly encourage the City of Madison and the UW-Madison to work together to create a programming coordinator position for […]
Read more about "Great Placemaking Idea #8: Programming Coordinator"
For a few weeks, we have been sharing what we think are good ideas for improving the lower State Street experience for bicyclists as part of our broader series on placemaking ideas for the upcoming renovations. For the last of our bike-related recommendations for improving the State Street and Library Malls as quality public spaces, […]
Read more about "Great Placemaking Idea #7: Bicycle Service and Repair as an Enduring Feature"
The Green Downtown Report explores Downtown Madison’s sustainability successes and challenges and highlights potential initiatives that could capitalize on the connections, networks, and creativity inherent in dense urban areas to produce meaningful, sustainable change. Read the full report
Read more about "Green Downtown Report: Sustainability in Dense Urban Environments"
If you missed Matt’s tour you can print out the workbook and take a self guided tour.
Read more about "Matt Covert’s Walk Appeal Workbook"
As we discussed last week in our great Placemaking idea series, there are ways of making the project area welcoming to bicycles. Tonight, the City of Madison’s Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Motor Vehicle Commission (PBMVC) is considering an ordinance change that would allow bikes to be ridden on the State Street Mall (although this would not […]
Read more about "State Street Mall Great Placemaking Idea #6: Alternate Bike Route"As we mentioned last time, bike traffic at and near the 700 and 800 blocks of State Street is unlikely to decrease anytime soon—in fact, given ongoing or upcoming improvements to Library Mall, the Memorial Union, and the new Alumni Park, bike counts are actually likely to increase substantially. While in the previous installment of […]
Read more about "State Street Mall Great Placemaking Idea #5: Using covered bike parking and bike valet services to handle increased bike traffic"