By Larry Palm
City of Madison District 12 Alderperson

At press time, the Oscar Mayer Strategic Assessment Committee was working on a draft Strategic Assessment Report to be finalized at our Nov. 12 meeting. The report recommends:

1. Target a high density of living wage jobs.
2. Maintain housing affordability and minimize displacement.
3. Leverage the corridor’s existing infrastructure and building stock.
4. Ensure economic recovery boosts diversity in ownership and local businesses.
5. Integrate a welcoming district that serves all ages and diverse cultures.
6. Equip the North/East side’s next generation with skills to meet emerging opportunities.
7. Create an integrated and connected multimodal transportation system.
8. Deploy sustainable technologies, improve stormwater and preserve environmental assets.
9. Form an identifiable and authentic mixed-use district.
10. Proactively utilize city financial resources and statutory powers to optimize tax base growth and achieve the vision.

If the committee recommends the report, it will be presented to the Madison Common Council for adoption. The city would then undertake the next steps to develop a detailed land-use plan.