July 2020
IN THIS EDITION
  • Job opening: Administrative Services Coordinator
  • Regional planning update: revised objectives
  • 2020 Salt Symposium + Salt Certification Trainings
  • CARPC Statement on Black Lives Matter
  • The history of racism in urban planning
  • Cycle September
  • 2020 Census update
  • July Commission Activities
REGIONAL UPDATES
REMINDER
To request 2021 planning or technical assistance, please email Sean Higgins by August 31 . All Dane County municipalities, as well as community organizations working on racial justice issues, are invited to submit requests.
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NEWS FROM AROUND
THE REGION
Stay up to date with our roundup of planning and development news from around the region.
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POSITION AVAILABLE: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COORDINATOR
CARPC is now hiring an Administrative Services Coordinator. View the job description, desired qualifications, and application instructions on our website.
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING UPDATE
We heard you: in response to feedback received from our survey of local government officials, CARPC refined the objectives that will serve as the basis for our regional development framework.
WATER QUALITY
SALT SYMPOSIUM 2020
Registration is now open for the 2020 Salt Symposium, a two-day virtual discussion of chloride research and innovation taking place August 4 & 5. This annual event shapes the chloride conversation, presenting developments in salt use optimization for people and the environment.
WINTER SALT CERTIFICATION
The City of Madison is hosting several Online Winter Salt Certification Trainings beginning August 17. Learn about simple practices that can save you time, money, and protect our freshwater resources. All trainings are free and meet the requirement for the City of Madison Winter Salt Certification Program.
RACIAL JUSTICE
FROM THE CHAIR: CARPC STATEMENT ON BLACK LIVES MATTER
As a public agency, we recognize our responsibility to incorporate social justice into our core land use and water quality planning functions. We are committed to the long-term work of learning, assessing, and improving so that our vision of “exceptional quality of life for all” may one day become a reality.
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THE HISTORY OF RACISM IN URBAN PLANNING
As part of CARPC's commitment to examining institutional racism, we invited Professor Paige Glotzer (UW-Madison Dept. of History) to present on the history of racism in planning at our July CARPC meeting. Click below to view the recording of her brief yet powerful presentation.
PARTNER UPDATES
CYCLE SEPTEMBER
The Madison Area Transportation Planning Board invites you to join Love to Ride Madison’s Cycle September bike challenge! New in September is the chance for workplaces to compete against others for bragging rights and more. More so now than ever, bicycling is a fantastic way to exercise, relax, enjoy our beautiful region, and stay virtually connected with co-workers and friends. Register for free by September 1 for a chance to win a brand new e-bike!
CENSUS UPDATE
Census workers will begin going door-to-door in mid-August to collect information from households who have not yet completed their Census form. In-person interviews will continue through October 31. View key timeline dates and resources to encourage participation at 2020Census.gov.
COMMISSION ACTIVITIES
AT THE JULY 9TH MEETING, CARPC COMMISSIONERS...
Received a presentation from Professor Paige Glotzer (UW-Madison) on the history of racism in planning and development

Reviewed CARPC's draft Racial Equity Plan

Approved a new CARPC logo and visual elements
Held a public hearing on a Sewer Service Area Amendment in the City of Fitchburg

Approved Management Letters for Sewer Service Area and Urban Service Area Amendments in the Village of McFarland
NEXT CARPC MEETING
August 13th, 2020 @ 6:00pm
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Visit our Meeting Info page for the most up-to-date meeting information