V&A to help shape master plan for Dane County sustainability campus
MADISON, WISC. (EXCPERTS FROM NBC15.COM and LANDFILL.COUNTYOFDANE.COM) – In preparation for the less than 10 years of landfill space left at the Rodefeld Landfill, the Dane County Department of Waste and Renewables is preparing to start initial plans for a new waste campus to “redesign how the community’s waste is managed.” The project is proposed for the eastern portion of the Yahara Hills Golf Course. Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables said its vision of the campus will boost economic development in the area and create jobs by including waste processors,...
Read MoreEstimating Future Housing Demand in Dane County
MADISON, WISC. (EXCERPTS FROM CARPC DANE COUNTY HOUSING REPORT) – The Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC) issued its report on future housing needs for Dane County. The CARPC report explores the reasons why we see more apartments and fewer single-family homes going up and whether this shift is likely to continue. Key takeaways from the report are: Fewer households can afford new single-family houses. The cost of new single-family homes is far outpacing incomes, leaving a smaller pool of buyers. That means more renters and higher demand for apartments. The legacy of historic...
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