Whitewater Forward

About the Project

The City of Whitewater is updating its Comprehensive Plan. This update is titled Whitewater Forward. Whitewater Forward is an important tool to guide community leaders and decision-makers on efficient community growth and public investments.

Whitewater Forward will establish a vision for the City and help guide policies, priorities, and the City's capital improvement budget. Common elements addressed in a Comprehensive Plan include:

Land Use and Development
Housing and Neighborhoods
Transportation and Mobility
Parks and Trails
Infrastructure and Public Facilities
Economic Development

Your input is needed! Resident and stakeholder involvement is the cornerstone of Whitewater Forward. A successful plan is developed not just with the elected and appointed officials who adopt it, but with the entire community who want to see it followed and maintained.

Visit the Whitewater Forward website often for ways to be involved in the process to ensure a bright future for all in Whitewater!

Watch the Whitewater Forward Message!

Project Schedule

Communication and Marketing Plan
Identify Issues and Opportunities

Public Engagement Opportunities
- Website and Interactive Map Launch
- Listening Sessions
- Community Roundtable
Identify Issues and Opportunities

Public Engagement Opportunities
- Design Workshops
- Online Polling
Identifying Vision and Concepts

Public Engagement Opportunities
- Online Polling
Draft Plan Elements

Public Engagement Opportunities
- Draft Plan Open House
Draft Plan Elements
Identify Implementation Strategies

Plan Approval

Frequently Asked Questions

A Comprehensive Plan is an important tool for a city that will provide guidance to community leaders and decision-makers for sound and efficient community growth patterns based on the vision of the community stakeholders. It is:

A guide for developing policy
A context for making key land use and public investment decisions
A vision for the city's future
A tool to guide city priorities and directions, including capital improvement programming
A strategic document that is adapted to the specific needs and hopes of the city

To ensure that the plan represents the vision of those who live, work, and play in Whitewater, we encourage you to share your opinions and join in on the public participation process. Options to get involved include:

Post your ideas/concerns on the interactive map
Complete the Whitewater Forward Survey
Attend public events
Reach out to the contact e-mails on this page to ask specific questions

To view past planning documents, visit the City of Whitewater's Comprehensive Plans and Studies page here!

Get Involved!

In-Person Events

Come to an in-person event to meet the planning team and share your ideas for the future of Whitewater!

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Pop-Up Event

University of Wisconsin Whitewater University Center

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 11:00 am to 1:30 pm

Pop-Up Event

Whitewater University Innovation Center

Monday, April 20, 2026 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Design Workshop Open House Hours

Cravath Lakefront Building

Monthly Poll

Take the monthly poll to share your experiences and goals for the future of Whitewater!

Thank you for attending the Community Roundtable!

Did you miss it? View the shared materials below! Have comments? Share your thoughts with us at whitewaterforward@rdgusa.com.

Community Roundtable Boards
PDF (14.68 MB)
Click here to view the boards displayed at the Community Roundtable event!

Contact Us

email: whitewaterforward@rdgusa.com
phone: 262.473.0148