Case Studies

Part of the mission of the Wisconsin Downtown Action Council is to promote revitalization of Wisconsin Downtowns, through information sharing and peer learning.  One tool to achieve this mission is the development of case studies in downtown revitalization.  The following is a list of the case studies that are currently available through this website – please click on the ones that interest you to read or listen to the details of the case.  Also, please check back periodically, as new case studies will be added.

Case studies come under the following categories:

Adaptive Reuse

Finding new uses for old structures

Commercial

Business development projects

Creative Partnership

Unique collaborations to age-old problems

Financing

Finding funds for business and community

Historic Preservation

Connections to the past for the future

Industrial

The business of manufacturing…still part of Wisconsin’s base

Mixed Use

Multi-purpose development: retail, office, residential & more

Open Space

Gathering spaces in downtowns are a MUST!

Redevelopment

Reclaiming deteriorating areas and turning them into vibrant new commercial districts

Residential

Urban living

Signage

It says everything!

Transportation

Getting around town and beyond

Uncategorized

From soup to nuts