Welcome!
Project Purpose
The Washington Park community recently completed a Quality of Life Plan that envisions Lisbon Ave as a safe, thriving, and family-friendly corridor. Lisbon Ave is an important corridor within the neighborhood. There are numerous vacant lots and city-owned parcels, which represents an opportunity for reinvestment. As part of this planning process, there will be a design charrette to explore conceptual redevelopment scenarios for several sites. Additionally, the City will be implementing a protected bike lane project to create a safer street environment that is more comfortable for people walking, biking, driving and taking transit. Now, the City and Rooted & Rising are identifying strategies to achieve that vision. The Lisbon Ave Corridor Plan will make recommendations related to
- Land use
- Redevelopment opportunities
- Capitalizing on multimodal transportation investments
- Gathering spaces
- Housing needs,
- Economic development
These recommendations will guide decision-making by City departments, the Common Council, and other community partners and stakeholders.
Background
Rooted and Rising recently completed a Quality of Life Plan for the Washington Park neighborhood. This effort focused on goals and strategies for five main categories. Enhancing Lisbon Ave was a key goal.
- Youth Development & Education
- Health & Wellness and Food Security
- Economic Development
- Public Safety
- Housing
Tell us a type of business or service that you would like to see along Lisbon Ave.
8 January, 2026
huntertur says:
A credit union branch would be great. AllianceOne and Co-op are very thin for credit union branches and ATMs on the West and North Sides.
Tell us your idea for making sure Lisbon Ave is a safe and welcoming place for all.
8 January, 2026
huntertur says:
A credit union branch would be great. AllianceOne and Co-op are very thin for credit union branches and ATMs on the West and North Sides.
