Wisconsin Downtown Action Council Mission
The Wisconsin Downtown Action Council (WDAC) is a statewide organization established to facilitate the revitalization of Wisconsin downtowns as vibrant social and economic centers. We will pursue our mission through a mix of strategies including developing partnerships with other organizations, information sharing, and facilitating networking and peer learning.
It is our vision that all Wisconsin communities will recognize and support their downtowns as special places and work together for the betterment of all Wisconsin downtowns.
Message from the WDAC President:
WDAC welcomes you to join our organization and contribute to the success of Wisconsin’s downtowns. Our board strives to provide our members and partners with enlightening programs like our community visit series along with resources such as case studies, web offerings and contact information for downtown resources. Together we can improve Wisconsin through the stewardship and continued improvement of these vital places.
Jason Gilman, AICP, President, Wisconsin Downtown Action Council
Please Consider Becoming a WDAC Member:
The strength of the organization is in it’s members, so we ask that you please consider joining WDAC and getting involved in the fulfillment of the above mission. Please use the following link to navigate to the membership page:
Upcoming Events
Recapturing Your Downtown 2010
A conference designed to help your Downtown Prosper…
Conference: October 21, 2010-SAVE THE DATE!!!
Jefferson Street Inn, Wausau, WI
Revitalizing Wisconsin’s Downtowns Webinar Series
Local leaders, downtown directors and local economic development professionals (and anyone interested in your downtown) have an opportunity to contribute to supporting your downtown district. State and national experts present information relevant to the topics and are available to address questions. You and your community can easily be part of these quarterly sessions. Topics & Dates: (Thursdays noon until 1:30pm)
March 11: Shopping Downtown and the “Deliberate Consumer”
May 13: Living Downtown
September 9: Working Downtown
November 11: Entertainment Downtown
Check out: http://lgc.uwex.edu/downtowns/
Revitalizing Wisconsin’s Downtowns is a collaborative effort among Wisconsin Downtown Action Council, Wisconsin Main Street Program and University of Wisconsin-Extension.
International Downtown Association Announces:
”Collaboration” – 56th Annual Conference and Tradeshow
Call for Topics
Fort Worth, TX
October 1-5, 2010
Publications
Four new issues of Downtown Economics include:
- The Future of Downtown Retail Part II – Changes on the Horizon (November 2009, No. 159)
- The Future of Downtown Retail Part I – Analysis of Past Trends (October 2009, No. 158)
- Low Cost, High Impact Building Improvements Downtown (September 2009, No. 157)
- The Wal-Mart Effect (August 2009, No. 156)
The University of Wisconsin-Extension’s Center for Community and Economic Development has a host of resources developed for the 2009 Governor’s Conference that can help downtowns make the most of tourist season – this summer and throughout the year. Available resources include: Hospitality and Festival training; tips for Year-Round Marketing and Regionalization strategies; and creating a good First Impression as a community.
Recent Posts
Recapturing Your Downtown 2010 - Tue, 17 Aug 2010
Recapturing Your Downtown 2010
A conference designed to help your Downtown Prosper…
Conference: October 21, 2010-SAVE THE DATE!!!
Jefferson Street Inn, Wausau, WI
Link For More Information
WDAC Congratulates Anne Katz - Thu, 01 Jul 2010
Americans for the Arts, the national service organization advancing the arts in America, has presented the 2010 Alene Valkanas State Arts Advocacy Award to Anne Katz, executive director of Arts Wisconsin. The award was presented on June 27 at the Americans for the Arts Half-Century Summit in Baltimore, MD. The award honors an individual who [...]
Immersion Workshop - Mon, 22 Mar 2010
Fond du Lac, Wis.
In an effort to revitalize Downtown Fond du Lac, drive consumerism and tourism and economic health, more than 150 members of the public met at the Windhover Center for the Arts and the Ramada Plaza Hotel on February 15-18, 2010 for a community immersion workshop. Through one-on-one interviews, focus groups and community [...]