Near West Area Plan

Simple map of the Near West Area Plan boundary.

The Near West Area includes a mix of established neighborhoods, the UW-Madison campus, Edgewood University, and the Arboretum. 

The Near West Area planning process is expected to start in November.  Sign up for email updates on this project below.

Near West Area background information is available in a map gallery.  

Call for Student Outreach Assistant with contact information.

Are you a college student who enjoys connecting with people or interested in building community? As a Student Outreach Assistant, you'll connect with local students, share updates, and help students get involved in the planning process. 

Interested in getting involved?

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  1. Getting Started

  2. Identifying Issues and Opportunities

  3. Initial Draft Actions

  4. Plan Review and Approval

Plan Area
A map of the Near West Area.

The Near West Area is generally bounded by Shorewood Hills and Lake Mendota to the north, Park Street and Monona Bay to the east, Arboretum Drive/Haywood Drive/the Beltline to the south, and Midvale Boulevard to the west. 

Project Resources

Background Information and Handouts

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