Hoyt Park Area Joint Neighborhood Plan

Behind every strong neighborhood is a group of people who are passionate about where they live and the amenities their neighborhood provides.  This is especially true of a new group of citizens who have come together to form the Hoyt Park Area Joint Neighborhood Planning Committee.

The City of Madison, in partnership with the Hoyt Park Area Joint Neighborhood Plan Committee is working to prepare a plan for the near west side of Madison that is roughly bordered by Midvale Boulevard,  Franklin Avenue, University Avenue and Mineral Point Road.  With the assistance of a $50,000 grant from the City, the group is working with Vandewalle & Associates to develop the neighborhood plan.  Similar neighborhood plans have been developed for the Midvale Heights and Westmorland neighborhoods.

One of the precursors to the formation of the committee was current plans to rezone the former Mt. Olive church site on Mineral Point Road.  However, the committee is looking at everything from traffic flow to area city park use.  Part of the planning process includes a neighborhood survey.  To date, more than 300 residents have submitted completed surveys.

The next step in the planning process is a public meeting to gather additional opinions and insights from neighborhood residents. The public meeting is scheduled for September 13, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sequoya Library.  For answers to questions about the project, visit the Hoyt Park Area Joint Neighborhood website.

Kudos to these volunteers for stepping up to give of their time and talent for the betterment of the near west side of Madison.  If you care too, plan to attend the meeting of September 13.  Hope to see you there!