What’s Up Downtown: State of the Downtown 2023

Overview:

All DMI members are welcome to join us for a special “What’s Up Downtown” featuring the 2023 State of the Downtown! The event will include the release of the 2023 State of the Downtown report and an informative panel discussion on major issues and opportunities facing downtown Madison. The panel will include:

• Bob Bruni, President, Urban Land Interests
• Kirstin DeMartino, Director of Campus and Visitor Relations, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Heather Stouder, Director, Planning Division, City of Madison Department of Planning, Community & Economic Development
• Ellie Westman Chin, President & CEO, Destination Madison
• Moderated by: Jason Ilstrup, President, Downtown Madison, Inc.

To view past State of the Downtown reports, click here.

Complimentary pastries, fruit, coffee and tea will be provided.

Porchlight Products will also be available for sale at this event!

REGISTRATION:

COVID PROTOCOLS:

DMI is no longer requiring full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to attend in-person events, but still encourage all attendees and members to get fully vaccinated and boosted and follow CDC guidelines. Masks are also optional and welcome at this event. Individuals experiencing symptoms of sickness are asked to please not attend in-person.

EVENT PARKING & TRANSPORTATION:

Pay upon entry parking (cash-only) will be available on-site for $5.00/vehicle. To make entry and exit to the garage efficient, please bring cash. If the garage fills, additional parking is located in the City of Madison State Street Capitol garage located at 214 N. Carroll St. and standard parking rates apply. A limited amount of street parking may also be available. Metro Transit, Madison BCycle, and bicycle transportation are options as well.