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2008 Upper Midwest Planning Conference 

Illinois - Iowa - Minnesota - Wisconsin

Planning for Sustainability

September 18-19, 2008

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Madison, Wisconsin

This conference is directed to planners, planning commissioners, landscape architects, public officials and interested citizens from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Sessions will provide information on sustainable/green developments, comprehensive and smart growth plans, mixed use development, redevelopment and transportation planning. In addition, there will be a discussion panel on community sustainability. Douglas Farr will be a featured speaker Thursday at noon.


Here is the latest edition of the

 Wisconsin Main Street Newsletter

In this issue:

Read about the newest communities to join Wisconsin Main Street

Learn about some of the newest executive directors and saying good-bye to some veteran directors

Get details about the upcoming Executive Director Workshop in Chippewa Falls in Sept, GAMSA application details; Hope VI grant info

Photos from 20th Anniversary Gala and 18th Annual Awards reception

See the winners of the 20 year Awards and the 18th Annual Awards