Wisconsin small towns, cities work to keep their com­mu­nities vibrant and at­tractive


Wisconsin small towns, cities work to keep their com­mu­nities vibrant and at­tractive


WESTBY, Wis. — Towns and cities around Wisconsin are seeing business districts and downtowns reshaped by infrastructure improvements and new developments.

It’s part of an effort to keep the core of the communities vibrant and attractive.


What You Need To Know

  • A major 2024-25 project in Westby last year added a roundabout and new Main Street roadway on Wisconsin 14
  • De Pere recently approved a new $70 million apartment and mixed-use development in the city’s downtown
  • Bob Hill opened 33+45 = 78 Records in Westby in June

Bob Hill opened 33 + 45 = 78 Records on Westby’s main street a month ago.

He sees opportunity in the community of about 2,400 people. 

There’s also opportunity in carrying records no one else has, like one comprised of dog heartbeats used for training veterinarians...


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