This capstone project explored potential locations for new and accessible trails and a park redesign that will align with Cottage Grove’s 2023 Park and Open Space Plan. Implementing these goals aims to increase community connection, attract visitors, stimulate business opportunities, and enhance the community’s natural environment. UniverCity Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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This report was produced to aid in the City of Cottage Grove’s ongoing economic development efforts to revitalize its growing downtown district. Key tasks of the project involve reviewing background information provided by the project sponsor, gathering and sharing relevant contextual analysis, preparing for public input, and creating a visual preference survey. The context analysis […]
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Landscape architecture students created concept design plans for a new dog park in Cottage Grove that aims to be a fun destination for residents. UniverCity Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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The Village of Cottage Grove lies 20 minutes east of Madison, Wisconsin. The village, home to almost 8,500 residents, features several parks, businesses, and schools. The creation and importance of public art in these spaces are paramount to the types of civic pride that can help create a sense of community. In a 2023 survey […]
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The Village of Cottage Grove is embarking on its inaugural public arts strategy to enrich community engagement, commemorate its centennial, and foster cultural vitality. Employing a mixed-method approach, the project entails qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys targeting 250 respondents, representing 2.5% of the village’s population. These methods help gauge public art preferences and perceptions among […]
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This roadway redesign project addresses Cottage Grove’s goals to develop a corridor that maintains traffic operations while increasing multimodal accessibility and considering future growth in the area. Plans included measures to calm traffic, improve bicycle and pedestrian safety, and address parking, transit, and streetscaping. UniverCity Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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