City of Madison, WI

News, Events, Local News & Near West Area Plan

Near West Area PlanThe City is undertaking a series of Area Plans to develop a long-term vision to guide changes in the physical aspects of our community, such as development initiated by the private ...
City of Madison, WI

Imagination Center - Two Decades in the Making

Check it out!If you missed yesterday's Grand Opening, don't worry!!  There are more activities happening today! 🎉Walk, bike, ...
City of Madison, WI

Public art installation to debut as part of Imagination Center at Reindahl Park grand opening

The Passage of Being was selected by the Madison Arts Commission in partnership with the Parks Division and Madison Public ...
City of Madison, WI

W Doty Street Lane Closure on Sunday, September 27

On Sunday, September 27, the 10 block of W Doty Street will have a travel lane closed for a crane operation. A single travel ...
City of Madison, WI

Near West Area Plan Kickoff Meetings

The Near West Area includes a mix of established neighborhoods, the UW-Madison campus, Edgewood University, and the Arboretum. Join us for a kickoff meeting! Choose the meeting option that works best ...
City of Madison, WI

Brush Collection Extended into Fall for 2026

Brush Collection Extended into Fall for 2026The Streets Division's will collect small brush piles this fall along with separated piles of leaves and yard waste. The brush piles must be kept separate ...
City of Madison, WI

Grant from Madison Community Foundation to Accelerate Police Body-Cam Deployment

Madison Community Foundation will award the City a $350,000 grant to cover the software and civilian personnel costs associated with implementing the program.
City of Madison, WI

North and Near West Area Plans to Kick Off in November

Work on Madison's next two area plans, the North Area Plan and the Near West Area Plan, is underway and you can get involved with the process with a series of kickoff events in the coming months.
City of Madison, WI

Temporary Closure of the 400 Block of W Gilman for Crane Erection

From Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27, the 400 block of W Gilman Street will be closed to access from University ...
City of Madison, WI

Street Closures for 2026 Willy Street Fair

Williamson Street will close, between S Livingston Street and S Ingersoll Street, this weekend for the Willy Street Fair. S Paterson Street and S Brearly Street will also be closed between Williamson ...
City of Madison, WI

MPD to create new section focused on organizational accountability and professional development

The Madison Police Department is creating a new section that will focus on use of force, professional development, accountability, and transparency.The Service Excellence and Outreach Section will be ...
City of Madison, WI

Rainy Friday Night Ahead, Flood Watch Starts Saturday

The City of Madison is monitoring conditions as rain begins to move into the Madison area starting Friday night, Sept. 18. The rain is expected to continue through the weekend, and the National ...