02/07/2024

Outstanding Planning Project: Urban Design

Lake Center District Corridor and Placemaking Study 

City of Portage 

The Lake Center District’s unique characteristics, environmental resources, and diversity of stakeholders make it a special place in the City of Portage. The plan tackles Portage Road’s challenges, opportunities, and illustrates the trade-offs that occur with the public right-of-way and puts forth recommendations to rebalance the right-of-way to support more diverse multimodal uses. Extensive community engagement over the 18-month project, conducted before the pandemic, and during the pandemic by utilizing digital tools and outdoor workshops to provide safe participation.  A phased implementation plan for achieving goals provides a practical blueprint and the City has already completed the majority of the Year 1 Action Plan.  Jurors said, "We were impressed to see significant capital funds allocated in first year for projects."  Congratulations to the City of Portage!  Click here to watch the award presentation.