The Future of Zoning Re-Connection Event Who: Community planners, designers, advocates, and related. What: Future of Zoning When: Wednesday August 24th, 4:30pm Where: Working Draft Brewing Company Why: It’s super important! APA-WI, in collaboration with AARP, Congress for a New Urbanism – Wisconsin, and 1000 Friends of Wisconsin, is hosting a professional […]
Read more about "Free – Let’s Talk Zoning Event – Aug. 24 @ 4:30"Big Share 2022 Today!
Click here to donate: Give to 1000 Friends of Wisconsin | The Big Share 2022 Video text: Hi, Susan here again from 1000 Friends of Wisconsin. I’m here to tell you about the Big Share and why it’s important to support our organization today, Tuesday, March 1st. The Big Share is a one-day fundraising […]
Read more about "Big Share 2022 Today!"1000 Friends Joins WI Non-Driver Advisory Council
The WI Non-Driver Advisory Council held its first two meetings on June 17 & 18. Recap provided by WisDOT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaywMtMChjQ&feature=youtu.be The purpose of this council is to increase coordination within state government for the varying programs that serve those who cannot or choose not to drive. The council’s membership includes state agencies, municipalities, nonprofits and […]
Read more about "1000 Friends Joins WI Non-Driver Advisory Council"We’re hiring a Transportation Policy Analyst
1000 Friends of Wisconsin is hiring a Transportation Policy Analyst. The analyst will plan and manage the organization’s transportation program that advocates for Wisconsin’s transportation and land use decision-making to reduce carbon emissions, provide equitable economic benefits and protect natural resources. The role’s main responsibilities are: Help develop legislative priorities and policies to reform Wisconsin’s transportation […]
Read more about "We’re hiring a Transportation Policy Analyst"Regional Transportation Forum – April 22
Advancing technology is disrupting transportation and redefining mobility. Our current transportation system is unsustainable and does not provide for the needs of all. Join us for a discussion of what will be needed for future transportation system that will be sustainable, economical and equatable.
Read more about "Regional Transportation Forum – April 22"Evaluating impacts of subdivision designs on bird habitats
Please join the Community Planning and Zoning Community of Practice for a free webinar on Thursday, May 3 at 12 pm. Evaluating impacts of subdivision designs on bird habitats by Mark Hostetler, University of Florida, introduces participants to a new online evaluation tool that evaluates impacts of landscape/subdivision designs on bird habitats. The goal of the “Building for Birds” online tool is to provide decision-makers with a way to evaluate different development scenarios and how they affect habitat for different species of forest birds that use fragmented areas.
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