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Join one of Madison’s city boards, committees, or commissions
Get in on the action by volunteering for one of the 608’s city boards, committees, or commissions. With multiple vacancies available, you’re bound to find something that suits you.
April 28, 2023 01:56 PM
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Ally Geiger
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Elections
Election Day in Madison, WI
What to know before you go (to the polls)
March 31, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Government
What is a LEED certification?
We break down how a building or community becomes LEED-certified and what the four levels mean.
March 27, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The night sky with visible bands of the Milky Way.
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
Protect the night by taking some simple actions between Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22
March 22, 2023
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608 Dayten Rose
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Travel and Outdoors
How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Madison?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
February 27, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Government
Current City Projects in Madison
Check out what’s on the horizon for Madison.
February 9, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Government
Park names in Madison
Who are these guys?
January 31, 2023
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Ally Geiger
608 planning map
Government
Madison’s New City Planning Model
Check out what’s in store for these 12 Madison areas.
January 24, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Government
Feedback hearing for upcoming metro service redesign
November 2, 2022
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Ryan Waldman
An aerial view of lake monona and John Nolen.
Government
Lake Monona Waterfront Design Challenge timeline
Get in the know about upcoming city meetings + project developments.
September 27, 2022
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Ryan Waldman
608today John Nolen aerial
Government
Asked: Where do Madisonians want to see pedestrian-friendly areas?
We’re exploring where the Isthmus need more infrastructure to support walkability.
September 15, 2022
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Ryan Waldman
608 Capitol 9/12
City
Cap Times Idea Fest in Madison, WI
Think TED, but local
September 9, 2022
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Government
Madison’s Metro Transit network redesign
June 8, 2022
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Ryan Waldman
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