Making Your Plan Happen:
Implementing Your Economic Development Element

The Wisconsin statutes describe the “Economic Development” element as a compilation of objectives, policies, goals, maps, and programs to promote the stabilization, retention or expansion, of the economic base and quality employment opportunities, including an analysis of the labor force and economic base. Among other things, this element must evaluate and promote the use of environmentally contaminated sites for commercial or industrial uses. The element shall also identify applicable county, regional, and state economic development programs.

This page provides access to programs related to the “Economic Development” element. You will find links to information about DNR programs, sample plans and model ordinances, and related resources.

Please choose a topic from the drop-down list below for resources related to the "Economic Development" element of your comprehensive plan


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DNR Programs

Brownfields Publications and Forms

This web page provides a catalog of publications produced by the Bureau of Remediation and Redevelopment and links to many PDF documents.

Three helpful publications at this site are:
  1. Brownfield Basics: Tools for Cleaning Up and Redeveloping Contaminated Properties [105K, .pdf file]
    This brochure describes what brownfields are, what financial assistance is available to clean up and redevelop brownfields, what technical assistance is available from DNR staff, and more.
  2. Brownfield Basics for Local Governments [103K, .pdf file]
    This brochure describes tools, financing, assistance, and publications available to local governments as they clean up and redevelop brownfields.
  3. Brownfields and Comprehensive Planning [106K, .pdf file]
    This brochure describes how brownfields fit into comprehensive planning and lists evaluation and promotion tools available to the public.

Other Resources

The following publications can aid citizens and communities in implementing the “Economic Development” element of their comprehensive plan:

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Last Revised: Tuesday February 22 2005