Resource Details
Arts & Culture, Economic Development
Wisconsin Downtown Action Council
WDAC champions downtown as a key component of smart growth; provides a toolbox for local/regional comprehensive planning and helps communities develop a quality downtown plan; educates developers on the benefits of downtown; works to identify and remove barriers to downtown development; and coordinates with other organizations to promote smart growth for downtowns.
Eligibility
Partners with organizations interested in revitalizing Wisconsin's downtowns into vibrant social and economic centers.
Top Benefits
- Peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities
- Collaboration opportunities and partnerships
- Access to a variety of tools focused on downtown revitalization
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