Chris Statz

The Mazomanie 2020 Economic Positioning Strategy focuses on enhancing the community's quality of life and fostering economic development. Key areas of focus include attracting workforce and school enrollment, improving quality of life for residents and enhancing the community as a visitor destination, and ensuring a return on investment from past efforts. The strategy identifies several key issues, including a disconnected downtown, the need for highway improvements and streetscaping, the importance of leveraging natural resources, and the need to position Mazomanie effectively within the surrounding region. The plan proposes a vision of Mazomanie as a vibrant hub for the Driftless area, an arts and recreation destination, and a place where residents and visitors can enjoy an "outside" lifestyle. Key projects include improving after-school activities, developing housing for young professionals and seniors, creating a music venue, expanding the trail system, enhancing Lake Marion, and improving the image and access of the downtown area. The strategy also emphasizes the importance of regional branding and collaboration to achieve its goals.