Karen J. Terry

This Land Use Element outlines the vision and guides the future growth and development of the City of Wisconsin Dells for the next 20 years. The plan focuses on directing growth patterns, expanding the city's incorporated boundary, and balancing diverse land uses, including commercial, recreational, environmental, residential, industrial, and institutional. Key strategies involve planning for varied housing types, strategic commercial expansion with specialized overlay districts, establishing a civic campus, and protecting natural resources. The plan emphasizes consistency with Smart Growth principles, efficient development patterns, and the enhancement of community character and infrastructure.

The Implementation Element for the City of Wisconsin Dells' Comprehensive Plan outlines programs and specific actions across various categories, including General Administration, Public Involvement & Information, Housing, Transportation, Utilities and Community Facilities, Agriculture/Open Space, Natural Environment, Historic & Cultural Resources, Economic Development, Land Use, and Intergovernmental Cooperation. Its purpose is to integrate and ensure consistency among the Comprehensive Plan's elements, establish mechanisms for measuring progress, and facilitate updates, with a key objective to ensure all land-affecting actions align with the Comprehensive Plan by January 1, 2010.

This Transportation Element for the City of Wisconsin Dells serves as a guide for the future development of various transportation modes and their integration with land use. The plan aims to achieve a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound transportation system that ensures personal mobility for all residents and supports the regional economy. It outlines guidance goals for integrated planning, system effectiveness, efficient street and highway networks, safety, minimizing environmental disruption, land use compatibility, energy conservation, and multimodal interaction, covering highways, transit, cycling, walking, rail, air, and water transportation.

This document outlines objectives, policies, and goals for the conservation and effective management of agricultural, natural, and cultural resources in the City of Wisconsin Dells. It focuses on increasing nature-based recreation and cultural awareness, protecting the natural scenery of the Wisconsin River and its surroundings, and expanding heritage tourism by preserving historic attractions and fostering local cultural development.

This Economic Element document outlines the objectives, policies, goals, and programs for the City of Wisconsin Dells' economic development. Its purpose is to promote the stabilization, retention, and expansion of the economic base and quality employment opportunities. Key focus areas include setting revenue goals through business development, actively recruiting and retaining businesses, establishing commercial and service districts, redeveloping major commercial corridors, leveraging cultural and natural resources for tourism, and fostering non-tourist industries. The overarching aim is to position the City for long-term prosperity by enhancing diversification and reducing economic vulnerability.