Get pointers to make your job easier, gathered from those who have actually lived through one. For those who anticipate a close race for office or for those who just wish to be prepared. Now's the time to share your questions on election day problems, recount procedures, and any other subjects related to the election. A beginner's guide to basic election information. All sessions moderated by Charles S. Law, Ph.D., Community Planning and Design Specialist, Local Government Center, UW-Extension.
Many communities establish building facade loan programs as a way to incite downtown redevelopment.
Presentations by a number of community representatives will emphasize the ingredients of a successful loan program, discuss general lending parameters and highlight ways to establish an adequate funding base. In an era of changing economies housing choices have expanded. Today, we see many people, including the elderly, become part of the new urbanism movement and choose to relocate downtown. Developers recognize the advantages of downtown housing, and local officials are encouraged by new housing developments downtown. During this session, participants will listen to all sides of the downtown housing debate, including comments from one local official, a developer, and a long-term resident of a Wisconsin downtown.