WTBA: Designing the community of your dreams: Transformative brainstorming project launches across Wisconsin

Avenues of Possibilities Tour’ to Feature Area Leaders, Community Groups

A new event series dedicated to improving Wisconsin communities through sharing creative and visionary

designs is coming to a city near you this summer.

The Avenues of Possibilities Tour will make six stops, from Kenosha to La Crosse, helping people engage in

conversations about what will make their communities better places to live, work, and play.

Perhaps it’s a more scenic walkway to get to your favorite store, restaurant, or library. Maybe you’d like to see more protected paths for bikes to get around town. Others may want artwork and creative designs featured in the roads and bridges throughout their communities.

No idea is off the table – the first step is simply to share your dreams.

Featuring creative urban planners, successful economic developers, and energetic community leaders, the Avenues of Possibilities Tour aims to educate and empower people to effectively advocate for community improvements they want to see.

The Avenues of Possibilities Tour is more than just a series of events; it is a call to action.

Each stop will feature an interactive workshop, during which attendees will share their own ideas for their

communities. From there, the work is just beginning. Attendees will receive follow-up information on ideas that surfaced during the workshop and the ways in which they can advocate for those ideas on a local and state level.

“We know that every community in Wisconsin, regardless of size, has the potential to thrive. The Avenues of Possibilities Tour is about harnessing that potential and turning ideas into action,” says Rita DeMerit, VP of Operations at NEWaukee. “We are excited to see the vibrant discussions and innovative ideas that will come out of these events.”

Tour Dates and Locations:

● July 22, 2024 5-7p.m. | Copilot Coffee House (363 W Main St, Waukesha, WI)

● July 30, 2024 5-7p.m. | La Crosse – Venue to be Announced!

● August 21, 2024 5-7p.m. | Forward Beverage Co. (303 N 3rd Street, Wausau, WI)

● August 22, 2024 5-7p.m. | SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar (615 Graham Ave, Eau Claire, WI)

● September 17, 5-7p.m. | Titletown Brewing Company (320 N Broadway, Green Bay, WI)

● September 18, 5-7p.m. | Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy (2222 63rd St, Kenosha, WI)

Each event will be tailored to its host city, ensuring relevant and impactful discussions. Register early, as space may be limited.

The Avenues of Possibilities Tour is supported by multiple organizations across sectors, including the

Wisconsin League of Municipalities, Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association, Urban Spaceship,

Wisconsin Bike Fed, and the Transportation Development Association.

For more information and to register for an event, visit www.avenuesofpossibilities.com.