Forward Janesville - TheReport - Third Quarter 2023

“Janesville is poised to capitalize on the significant industrial expansion that has occurred on the south side in recent years and much of that attention will be directed toward the Center Avenue commercial corridor. The recent Comprehensive Plan update places considerable emphasis on methods to reinvent and redevelop underutilized commercial corridors within the community, especially along major “gateways” such as Center Avenue.” Duane Cherek, City of Janesville City Planner Recent Growth and Change on the Southside • Cedar Crest expansion of Independent Apartments and Assisted Living and new Club House • Blackhawk Technological College’s Campus Enhancement Plan including the New Conference Center, Public Safety Education Center, and state of art Innovative Manufacturing Education Center • Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin’s beautiful new facility and park • Hoffman House's purchase and renovation of KANDU's catering facility on Center Avenue • Opening of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center for Rock County on Center Avenue 12 | FORWARD JANESVILLE JANESVILLE’S GROWING SOUTHSIDE Janesville has seen record growth over the past decade, with equalized assessed value increasing 80% between 2015 and 2022. This is an important contributor to the City’s ability to find resources to meet city needs. Most in our community are aware of the tremendous progress in downtown and the revitalization of an area that was in significant decay. Visible progress is also being made along the critical commercial corridor of Highways 26 and 14. A city positioned for sustainable growth has to look at all of its area. Janesville’s Southside has gone through a significant economic expansion. City leaders, private developers, and citizens are focused on supporting a well-balanced development plan for the southside that builds a residential and retail base alongside the current industrial and agricultural base. This direction was articulated in the City’s 2024-27 strategic plan and addressed in the recently completed draft update to the Comprehensive Plan. There are some tremendous community assets on the Southside and Forward Janesville is looking forward to working with our members that have a presence on the Southside to continue to promote its thoughtful development. A look at Forward Janesville Members with of fi ces or operations on the Southside: Alliant Energy ANGI Energy Systems Ardnt Farms Bazinga Classic Pub & Grille Bessie's Diner Blackhawk Technical College Budget Truck & Auto Cedar Crest DeVere Company Dollar General Distribution Center Dvorak Landscape Supply Elevation Air Frank Silha & Sons Excavating Glen Erin Golf Club Hoffman House Catering Humane Society of Southern WI Jacob Homes Corporation LKQ Star Auto Parts Corp. MacFarlane Pheasants Mocha Moment Rock Road Companies REVV Aviation Seneca Foods SHINE Technologies Simmons Fence & Specialty Products Tree Wise Men Universal Recycling Technologies City of Janesville parcel-based zoning map, 2023