Downtown Master Plan
The City is excited to begin the creation of a Downtown Master Plan. This plan will be the culmination of outreach/stakeholder engagement efforts and will identify overarching themes, catalytic projects, and opportunities, which will result in a detailed implementation plan.
View RFP here.
View submitted Q and A regarding the RFP here.
Previous planning for the downtown includes the 2009 Wisconsin Rapids Downtown Waterfront Plan. Many of the goals and objectives outlined within the plan have been realized since its completion.
Links:
Wisconsin Rapids Comprehensive Plan
Wisconsin Rapids Interactive Zoning Map
Wisconsin Rapids Riverfront Park Plan
City of Wisconsin Rapids Housing Study and Needs Assessment
Wisconsin Rapids Recovery and Redevelopment Plan
Wisconsin Rapids Public Art and Creative Placemaking Plan
April 2023 UniverCity Alliance article
Safe Routes Project Wisconsin Rapids
Safe Routes Project Wisconsin Rapids webinar
The City is excited to begin the creation of a Downtown Master Plan. This plan will be the culmination of outreach/stakeholder engagement efforts and will identify overarching themes, catalytic projects, and opportunities, which will result in a detailed implementation plan.
View RFP here.
View submitted Q and A regarding the RFP here.
Previous planning for the downtown includes the 2009 Wisconsin Rapids Downtown Waterfront Plan. Many of the goals and objectives outlined within the plan have been realized since its completion.
- Development - successful mall redevelopment project, expansion of the Wood County Campus, and facade improvements
- Placemaking - successful planning and installation of a comprehensive wayfinding signage project and installation of riverfront park improvements
- Bike-Ped Infrastructure - colored and textured pavement along sidewalks and in crosswalks, installation of two roundabouts (Baker Street and Jackson Street), and creation of a defined pedestrian route to connect downtown to the newly expanded Witter Park
Links:
Wisconsin Rapids Comprehensive Plan
Wisconsin Rapids Interactive Zoning Map
Wisconsin Rapids Riverfront Park Plan
City of Wisconsin Rapids Housing Study and Needs Assessment
Wisconsin Rapids Recovery and Redevelopment Plan
Wisconsin Rapids Public Art and Creative Placemaking Plan
April 2023 UniverCity Alliance article
Safe Routes Project Wisconsin Rapids
Safe Routes Project Wisconsin Rapids webinar