30 years of supporting healthy, equitable, climate-resilient communities while protecting the natural environment.
Meet Brendan Zeinstra: housing enthusiast, urban planning nerd, and believer that better communities start with more housing options. Get to know the newest member of the 1000 Friends team, who’ll be organizing our next round of Community Housing Academies. And stay tuned to find out which Wisconsin communities are next!
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Check out what’s happening at 1000 Friends of Wisconsin and across our statewide campaigns. – Big Month for Passenger Rail in Wisconsin: More than $218 million in federal funding advances the proposed Hiawatha West extension. At the same time, the MARK passenger rail project moves into its next phase, and the Borealis surpasses 500,000 riders. […]
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This month, we’re celebrating 30 years of advocacy while looking ahead to the next 30. There’s still time to weigh in on Wisconsin’s Draft Active Transportation Plan 2050 before the October 24 deadline, and your Target Circle votes can help support our work through the end of the year. Plus, we’re sharing updates on Southeast Wisconsin passenger rail, parking reform, affordable housing, connected Northwoods trails, and the latest research on data centers.
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After nearly 30 years without an updated statewide plan, WisDOT needs to go further. Read 1000 Friends of Wisconsin’s 10 recommendations for a stronger, more actionable plan, and share your comments with WisDOT by October 24, 2026.
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What can a week in Southeast Alaska teach us about climate action in Wisconsin? Raphie Torralba reflects on an immersive climate leadership retreat.
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Don’t miss what’s happening across Wisconsin! From our 30th anniversary celebration and the future of I-794 to the connection between housing and transportation, there’s a lot to catch up on. Plus, get the latest on Better Streets Madison, hear from Executive Director Trevor Roark, and learn how you can share your own housing story.
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