MAJOR PUBLICATION
PRESENTATIONS, REPORTS AND ARTICLES
Comprehensive Planning:
Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update (with Economic Development Emphasis) Presentations and Progress Reports:
 Jefferson County Asset and Initial Opportunity Analysis (17 pages, 14.88 MB)
Presented by Steve Grabow, Professor and Community Development Educator, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Jefferson County and Dennis Heling, Executive Director, Jefferson County Economic Development Consortium (JCEDC) - Community Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (S.W.O.C. Analysis) Proceedings Report of Detailed
Findings by Individual Community (86 pages, 1.65 MB)
By Steve Grabow, Professor and Community Development Educator, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Jefferson County in
conjunction with Dennis Heling, Executive Director, JCEDC
- S.W.O.C. Analysis Straw Poll Results: Themes of Emphasis and Vision Statement Samples (12 pages, 46 KB)
By Steve Grabow, Professor and Community Development Educator, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Jefferson County
in conjunction with Dennis Heling, Executive Director, JCEDC
- Topic Group/Focus Group Proceedings Report: Compilation of Vision Ideas and Moving Toward Consensus (15 pages, 48 KB)
By Steve Grabow, Professor and Community Development Educator, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Jefferson County in conjunction with Dennis Heling, Executive Director, JCEDC
- Jefferson County Economic Vision and Positioning Initiative: Storybook (33 pages, 35.4 MB)
Sponsored By the Jefferson County Economic Development Consortium (JCEDC)
Comprehensive Planning and Agricultural Preservation:
Wisconsin Counties magazine article: "Jefferson County Plan Saves Agricultural Land" (3 pages, 283 KB)
By Jim Schneider, UW-Extension Local Government Center and Steve Grabow, UW-Extension, Jefferson County
Community Vitality and Placemaking:
- Principles of Community Placemaking: Jefferson County Emphasis (30 pages, 16.7 MB)
By Steve Grabow, Professor and Community Development Educator, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Jefferson County
- Principles of Community Placemaking: Extensive Featured Examples (48 pages,38.2 MB)
By Steve Grabow, Professor and Community Development Educator, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Jefferson County
- Principles of Community Placemaking: Prime Examples (49 pages, 31.9 MB)
By Steve Grabow, Professor and Community Development Educator, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Jefferson County
 Principles of Community Placemaking: A template for creating your own community's Placemaking Principles
(21 pages, 10 MB)
By Steve Grabow, Professor and Community Development Educator, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Jefferson County
- Principles of Community Placemaking and Making Places Special: Professional Guide (41 pages, 15.3 MB)
By Steve Grabow, Professor and Community Development Educator, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Jefferson County
- Overview of Plans for the Jefferson County Countryside Farm - In the Context of Quality Place Characteristics (42 pages, 3800 KB) By Steve Grabow, Professor and Community Development Educator, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Jefferson County
- Exploring The Visioning Process: “Envisioning The Unique Elements For The Small Community" (34 pages, 480 KB)
By Steve Grabow, Professor and Community Development Educator, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Jefferson County
- The Benefits of Parks and Riverwalks in Downtown: Watertown's Riverwalk Plan (2 pages, 10KB)
Prepared by Steve Grabow, Professor, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Jefferson County
- Downtown Vitality and Community Placemaking Team Plan: Situation (2 pages, 13 KB)
Prepared by Steve Grabow, Professor, University of Wisconsin-Extension for the Downtown Vitality and Community Placemaking Team Plan
Economic Development:
Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update (with Economic Development Emphasis) - See "Comprehensive Planning" section above.
- The Structure of the Retail and Services Industries of Jefferson County (41 pages, 383 KB)
By Steve Grabow, UW-Extension, Jefferson County , Steve Deller, UW-Extension, Agricultural and Applied Economics and Dennis Heling, Jefferson County Economic Development Consortium
- The Importance of Government Facilities in Downtowns: An Analysis of Business Establishments in Wisconsin's County Seats (12 pages, 586 KB)
Prepared by Ryan Zigelbauer, Bill Ryan and Steve Grabow, University of Wisconsin-Extension
Strategic Planning :
- Overview of Strategic Planning (24pages, 546 KB)
Prepared by Steve Grabow, Professor and Community Development Educator, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Jefferson County
Jefferson County Government Strategic Planning Resources
Jefferson County Strategic Planning: Profile the Planning Effort (4 pages, 27.9 KB)
An Overview of Strategic Planning (30 pages, 191 KB)
Definitions and Glossary of Terms (4 pages, 182 KB)
Economic Opportunity Framework (4 pages, 6.88 MB)
Examples of Plans from Other Counties (22 pages, 668 KB)
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LINKS OF INTEREST
STAFF
If you have any questions regarding Community Resource
Development in Jefferson County, please contact:
 Steve Grabow
Community Development Educator, Professor
UW-Extension, Jefferson County Office
864 Collins Road
Jefferson, WI 53549-1976
Phone: 920-674-7295
Fax: 920-674-7200
email: steve.grabow@ces.uwex.edu
Steve's focus is on strengthening the ability of Jefferson County's
citizens, community leaders and local officials to identify and
help resolve critical community needs and issues in:
- Comprehensive and Land Use Planning
- Park, Recreation and Open Space Planning
- Community Revitalization and Placemaking
- Local Government Education
Strategic Planning & Planning Systems Design
Linda Woolridge, Administrative Secretary
Phone: 920-674-7296
lindaw@co.jefferson.wi.us
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