South Metropolitan Planning Council

Who are we?
We are a coalition of the neighborhood associations of Arboretum, Arbor Hills, Bay Creek, Bram's Addition, Bridge/Lakepoint, Burr Oaks, Capitol View, Greenbush, Indian Springs, Southdale and Waunona; Park Village Apartments; South Metropolitan Business Association; and the Town of Madison.

Whom do we serve?
We serve all Town of Madison and City of Madison residents who live within the following boundaries: Regent Street, Monona Bay and Lake Monona on the northside; City of Fitchburg on the southside; Yahara River and Mud Lake on the eastside; and Randall Avenue and the western boundary of the University of Wisconsin Arboretum on the westside.

What do we do?
We work to increase civic capacity of community members, neighborhood groups, and partnerships and collaborations on the Southside.

SMPC defines civic capacity as the skills and attitudes necessary for the Southside's multicultural diversity of businesses and residents to work together cooperatively and effectively to improve community life.

SMPC does this by:
Identifying issues for action
Creating spaces where everyone's voice is heard
Creating opportunities to get involved and learn by doing
Providing information and education, and
Leading and nurturing collective action.