Do you have any ideas for
making the neighborhood better?
What about some public art at the corner of Johnson/Gorham streets? Do you have any ideas for new signs for
the neighborhood? How about some
planters for the business district?
Now is your chance to be
creative because the TLNA Council
will be reviewing proposals at its January meeting for Community Enhancement
Program funds. This is a pot of
money that the city of Madison makes available for neighborhood associations,
business associations, and other community associations to make physical
improvements to the neighborhoods of Madison. The organizations agree to match the amount the city
contributes on a one to one basis.
In the past two years the
money has been used around the city to fund neighborhood signs, create nature
trails and signage, landscape areas, build fences, and restore the Brittingham
boathouse. TLNA received a grant
of $2400 last year for vegetation restoration in Tenney Park at the corner of
Marston/Sherman.
Applicants are particularly
encouraged to include public art elements in their projects. Special preference will be given to
projects that are new and creative and that involve neighborhood youth.
Details of the program can be
found at http://ci.madison.wi.us/neighborhoods/grantprogram.htm. If you have any questions about the
program, contact Bob Shaw at 255-3486.
-Bob
Shaw