Stephanie Kohlhagen

This document is the 2025 Downtown Redevelopment Plan Update for the Village of Union Grove, providing a roadmap for revitalization over the next decade. It focuses on several strategic pillars: fostering economic growth and vitality, enhancing community engagement and inclusivity, promoting sustainable development, preserving historic elements while improving aesthetics, and upgrading public infrastructure and services. The plan aims to guide efforts in transforming Downtown into a dynamic, economically vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing area.

The document outlines a multi-jurisdictional comprehensive plan for Racine County, adopted in 2009, with a long-term vision extending to 2035. It serves as a roadmap for guiding future growth and change, accommodating expected population and job growth, and distinguishing between planned land use and current zoning. The plan is structured around nine key elements: Issues and Opportunities, Housing, Economic Development, Agricultural, Natural, & Cultural Resources, Land Use, Transportation, Utilities and Community Facilities, Intergovernmental Cooperation, and Implementation.

The Village of Union Grove's proposed budget for 2025 was discussed, with a public hearing scheduled on Monday, November 11, 2024. Key highlights include an overview of the General Fund, Recreation and Parks Fund, Library Fund, Water Utility, Wastewater Utility, Storm Water Utility Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Debt Service Fund, Impact Fee Fund, Revolving Loan Fund, and various TID funds. The budget details are available for public inspection at the Village Clerk's office.

The Village of Union Grove's strategic plan focuses on becoming a vibrant and highly desirable place to live and raise a family by 2030. It aims to foster a strong sense of community, value the safety and contributions of all citizens, welcome new residents, collaborate with neighboring communities, and offer affordable, high-quality municipal services. The plan also encourages an active business community, cherishes its history, and strives to provide a high quality of life for all members of the community through controlled, diversified growth. Key strategic goals include delivering quality municipal services, providing safe infrastructure and recreation amenities, protecting the safety and security of residents, fostering a strong sense of community, and encouraging an attractive environment for business and commerce.