North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
Providing Economic Development, Geographic Information Systems, Intergovernmental Cooperation, Land Use Planning and Transportation Assistance since 1973
The focus of this plan is to enhance the viability of bicycling and walking as forms of transportation throughout the City of Rhinelander (Map 1). This plan focuses on guidelines for planning bicycle and pedestrian facilities, with general design and funding information included. This plan also examines existing conditions for biking and walking and suggests routes and segments on which to prioritize bicycling and walking improvements.
Strategic planning is an organizational management activity that is used to set priorities, focus energy and resources, strengthen operations, ensure that everyone is working toward common goals and general agreement action items. It is a disciplined effort that produces fundamental decisions and actions that shape and guide what an organization is, who it serves, what it does, and why it does it, with a focus on the future.
This plan was developed by NCWRPC in conjunction with the Nekoosa School District, City oThis plan was developed by NCWRPC in conjunction with the Adams-Friendship Area School District, City of Adams, Village of Friendship, and the Adams-Friendship Area SRTS Task Force as part of the North Central Wisconsin Regional Safe Routes to School Program. This Regional program was made possible in part by a Transportation Alternatives Program grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Additional funding provided by the NCWRPC.
The primary purpose of this outdoor recreation plan is to provide continued direction toward meeting the current and future recreation needs of the City of Tomahawk.
A primary reason for a community to prepare a comprehensive plan is to establish a framework for the future, especially as it relates to decisions regarding growth and regulation of development to protect and maintain the health, safety and welfare of the community. A plan also helps to set priorities for public expenditures.
The purpose of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program is to provide safe pedestrian
and bicycle facilities that encourage healthier lifestyles. Programs can be established to
educate students, parents, and the community on the benefits of walking and bicycling to school and provide tips to do so safely.
The Oneida County Land and Water Resource Management (LWRM) plan was developed to assist the county’s citizens and natural resource agencies with managing and protecting the land and water resources throughout Oneida County. The goals and objectives in this plan will help resolve local natural resource problems as identified by the Resource Advisory Group. These goals and objectives will also provide the basis for various local, state, and federal agencies to coordinate implementation of their programs of land and water management.
The Langlade County Land and Water Resource Management Plan was developed to assist the County’s citizens and natural resource agencies with managing and protecting the land and water resources throughout Langlade County.
The goals and objectives in this plan will help resolve local natural resource problems as identified by the Resource Advisory Group. These goals and objectives will also provide the basis for various local, state, and federal agencies to coordinate implementation of their programs of land and water management.
The state planning law – 66.1001 – requires that comprehensive plans be updated every
10 years. In early 2018 the Town initiated a process to update its 2006 plan. The Town
Plan Commission held meetings to review changes and discuss goals, objectives and
polices. A public hearing was held and the Town Board adopted the plan.
