City of Manitowoc

Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan

Location

City of Manitowoc, WI

Key Services:

  • Municipal Planning

M&E Delineation Results:

  • Preparation of a CORP: planning commission and staff meetings, stakeholder meetings/interviews, public informational meetings, and public hearings.
  • Creating a “Draft Plan:” collecting existing park data; preparing tables/graphs; assembling mapping data; and reviewing and revising supporting planning elements, including over 40 park systems maps.
  • Presenting a Final CORP: revising draft based on review comments; drafting a City Board ordinance for adoption; distributing GIS mapping files to Manitowoc County and ECWRPC; and delivering adopted “Final” CORP.
  • Assisting the City with fundraising packet for a proposed ADA canoe launch
Project Description: The City of Manitowoc approached M&E to revise their outdated CORP to maintain eligibility for state grants.