By Jen Walker / Participants in the Madison Community Transportation Academy gain a firsthand understanding of how transportation systems shape daily life – highlighting lessons about walkability, public transit, accessibility, and the importance of creating safer, more connected communities for everyone.
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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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By Ken Smith / Recapping key conversations shaping Wisconsin’s housing future, from regional data showing a deepening supply shortage to local debates over zoning, affordability, and NIMBYism. Highlights include insights from the Southeastern Wisconsin Housing Summit, emerging ideas like community land trusts to relieve the housing shortage, and on-the-ground efforts to connect housing policy with community-driven development.
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Join us for a celebration and exploration of local transportation issues and potential solutions. Following 10 weeks of learning, we’re excited to share ideas that can make Madison a more connected and accessible community for all! Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP: Jen@1kfriends.org
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Join Rethink 794 on Wednesday, May 27, from 5-7pm, as they navigate the freeway’s impact today, discuss opportunities for what’s possible and recommendations for a more connected downtown.
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Join us for 1000 Friends of Wisconsin’s 30th Anniversary on Thursday, October 8, from 5:30p-8:00p at the Goodman Community Center Brassworks Building in Madison, Wisconsin. Celebrating 30 years of protecting Wisconsin’s natural resources and building healthy communities around the state.
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