Village of Friendship Comprehensive Plan 2018

The purpose of a Comprehensive Plan is to guide future growth and development in the village over the next 10 to 20 years. A comprehensive plan provides the vision and direction for natural resource protection, housing and economic development, transportation and community facilities, land use, intergovernmental relations, and other factors that together form the community’s future. Comprehensive planning was enacted to encourage long-range planning for communities and provide consistency in land use decision making. The Comprehensive Plan is a guide that elected officials, residents, and business owners can use for directing growth and redevelopment in the community. The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range policy document consisting of goals, objectives, and policies prepared to meet the State’s definition of a comprehensive plan as defined under Section 66.1001.

Juneau County Housing Study

Employers, employees, and municipalities have recently voiced concerns about the lack of adequate housing options in the county for the expanding workforce. As a result, the Juneau County Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC) formed a subcommittee on housing and the discussions revealed the need for more data and analysis on housing market issues for three subpopulations:

1) low-income households
2) workforce force households
3) senior households

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2018 Annual Performance Report

An assessment of economic development activities of the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission over the last decade and the past year. The report’s seven sections describe the CEDS Committee, Past Year’s Activities, the Physical Region, Changes in the Region’s Population, changes in the Region’s Economy, a Regional Development Strategy, and an Economic Development Work Plan. Also included is a list of potential public works projects. This CEDS process maintains the Region’s eligibility as an Economic Development District (EDD) with the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The District consists of ten counties. These counties are Adams, Forest, Juneau, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Vilas, and Wood. However, Portage, and Wood Counties do not fully participate in the EDD – only some local communities with these two Counties participate.

Profile – Wisconsin Regional Planning Commissions

Over the years, the demands on the regional planning commission (RPCs) have changed. These changes, however, have not altered the basic advisory role of the commissions. The original and traditional role of the commissions was to plan for the physical development of the areas they served. This involved planning issues, such as land use, transportation, natural resources, and water and sewer services. While this function has continued to be important, technical assistance in such areas as economic development, grant and loan services, and local government management.

Annual Report 2017

The Annual Report is prepared to provide interested local, state, and federal officials as well as citizens with an overview of the activities undertaken by the NCWRPC over the last year. The report highlights our five core work areas:

• Economic Development
• Geographic Information Systems
• Intergovernmental Cooperation
• Land Use, and
• Transportation

In addition, the report meets the requirements as outlined in Wisconsin Statute 66.0309(8)(b) for annual report preparation. This is our 44th Annual Report. With your continued support, we look forward to another successful year in 2018.

Village of Spencer Comprehensive Plan 2017

The Village of Spencer Comprehensive Plan is intended to guide Village and county decision makers on a variety of issues over the next twenty years. This plan documents existing conditions in the Village and identifies primary issues or concerns to address in the future and identifies policies and actions to address those concerns. It includes information that assists in making decisions about such topics as future development, land use, transportation, housing, and economic development.

City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017

The City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan is intended to guide city decision makers on a variety of issues over the next twenty years. This plan documents existing conditions in the city as well as issues and concerns to address in the future. Additionally this plan presents policies and actions to address those concerns. Lastly, it includes information that will assist in making decision about such topics as future development, land use, transportation, housing, and economic development.

Lac du Flambeau Workforce Training & Business Development Center Feasibility Study

The Lac du Flambeau Tribe of North Central Wisconsin has proposed the establishment of a Workforce Training & Business Development Center (Center). This project has been identified as critical for the long-term economic development growth of both Lac du Flambeau tribal members and area non-tribal members. The Center would be located in the reservation business park.
Specifically, the project aims to:
• Train area unemployed and underemployed for high demand high wage positions, and
• Stimulate new business formation and expansion, and
• Expand the overall economic strength of the area.