Civic Participation/Employment
Domain: Civic Participation/Employment Goal: To recruit volunteers/workers to serve
Civic engagement in Madison will become more intergenerational as younger residents are recruited to join boards and committees. Economic Development is expected to create between 100 and 150 new jobs in the community over the next few years, providing employment opportunities for all ages.
Respondents to a select survey on Civic Participation/Employment Related Services survey 55% said that job training for people who want to learn new skills is very important, however only 2% already exists. 53% said that opportunities to learn new technology such as a phone or the internet is very important but only 2% already exists.
By engaging with seniors especially with intergenerational communication is can make it so each age group can take something away from one another.
Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
Domain: Outdoor Spaces and Buildings Goal: To maximize the use and safety of Madison's outdoor spaces and buildings.
Madison has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities and in the near future development and promotion of trails, paddling and seasonal programs will expand, Madison's downtown and municipal infrastructure is very old and pre-dates ADA requirements. A long-term capital plan will include renovations to allow for greater success.
Some of the resources that are very important to citizens taking a selected survey are not as available as they could be which can be improved in the near future. Some of these resources include recreation, fitness, and wellness for older folks, crosswalks with audio/visual signs, well-lit safe intersections for walkers, bikers, and drivers, well maintained, accessible public restrooms, separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians, well-maintained public buildings that are easy to get into, and a community policing or neighbor hood watch program.
