
Elements of a Great City
Seven Elements of a Great City are the building blocks of Madison’s vision—when we improve services, we move closer to fully realizing our vision, mission, values, and service promise.
These elements are high-level priority areas developed by feedback from City residents, City managers and staff, and the Common Council during development of the City's comprehensive plan, Imagine Madison.
- Culture and Character
- Economy and Opportunity
- Effective Government
- Green and Resilient
- Health and Safety
- Land Use and Transportation
- Neighborhoods and Housing