We are tasked with improving Green Bay's quality of life through addressing housing, business development, building inspection/permits, urban planning/design, historic preservation, and public art.
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The City of Green Bay Community & Economic Development Department will work with you to make your project come to fruition. We offer a variety of services including Planning & Development, Neighborhood Services, Inspection (both building and housing/zoning), Housing, and Weights & Measures. Our staff can also assist with grants, loans and tax incentive programs. Feel free to visit our websites and contact our staff to learn about the programs currently available.
Operating as usual
We would like to thank our community for the grace you have extended to our department as we have worked through adapting to a virtual world this year. We appreciate you!
Also a reminder that our office will have the following holiday hours:
Closed at Noon, December 24th
Closed All Day, December 25th
Closed at Noon, December 31st
Closed All Day, January 1st
On September 23rd, residents on the northeast side of town safely gathered to organize a new neighborhood association. Mahon Creek Neighborhood Association was formally recognized by the Mayor and Common Council at the December 1st Common Council Meeting.
What is a neighborhood association? It's neighbors living within a designated area of the City who are concerned about issues affecting their neighborhood and who have decided to work together to protect and ensure a better social, economic, and business climate in their neighborhood.
If you would like to learn more about neighborhood associations or how to get involved in your neighborhood, please reach out to Will Peters at 920.448.3150 or [email protected].
Listen to Mayor Genrich and our Zoning Administrator, Paul, tell you about our new virtual Open Counter! It's a weekly event where the public can log in to ask questions related to planning, permitting, and development. More information can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/900061577068838/
#GreenBayGoesOn
#GreenBayGoesOn during this pandemic and we are adding additional ways to contact us and get your questions answered! The City of Green Bay Community & Economic Development has just launched their "Open Counter" on Wednesday mornings via Zoom with City of Green Bay Public Works. Mayor Eric Genrich has continued his "Virtual Office Hours" on Thursdays. Green Bay Metro Fire Department has storytime on Wednesdays.
Check out their pages for additional Zoom details.
• Community and Economic Development: 920-448-3300
• Virtual Open Counter: https://www.facebook.com/events/900061577068838/
• Mayor's Office: 920-448-3005
• Storytime with a Firefighter: https://www.facebook.com/GreenBayMetroFire/events
• City Calendar: https://greenbaywi.gov/calendar.aspx
We already know we live in a great town. So it's no surprise to us that Green Bay was just nationally ranked #25 for Best Places to Live and #1 for Safest Places to Live, according to US News & World Report. Click the article link below to read more about why Green Bay is so fantastic.
Everything you need to know about life in Green Bay, WI
Join our team! We are looking for a new Real Estate Specialist. This position does work related to acquisition, management, and disposition of City properties. For more information and to apply, click the link below.
The Department of Community & Economic Development is seeking a Real Estate Specialist to perform work related to acquisition, management, and disposition of City properties. Other duties may include marketing and administrative work in support of departmental goals.Hiring Range: $51,459-$55,972...
A second phase of We're All In Small Business Grants are being made available! Applications will be accepted from 8 a.m., Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, to 11:59 p.m., Monday, November 2, 2020. Click on the link below for more information.
Wisconsin Department of Revenue: We're All In Small Business Grant – Phase 2
We're looking for your feedback! We've released the Greater Green Bay Area Commercial Real Estate Survey today, located at the webpage linked here: https://greenbaywi.gov/441/Business
We are working to analyze the commercial real estate market to identify gaps and projected needs that might exists, as well as to help guide strategies for growth and development in the City. The survey is designed for businesses of all types with at least one location (owned or leased) in Brown County. Please share, and as always, we appreciate your feedback and support!
Check out information about funding resources available for businesses.
Another great opportunity for local artists to get involved! Find details about this Call for Artists below or at our website: https://greenbaywi.gov/580/Calls-for-Artists
🎨 We are looking for artists! 🎨
The City of Green Bay needs Artists for the 2020 Election! Until October 2, 2020, we will be collecting submissions for two projects. One opportunity is to create an "I Voted" selfie mural and the other opportunity is to design 4 new "I Voted" stickers to be printed and made available at polling locations through the city.
💸 Payment:
I Voted Selfie Mural: $4,750
I Voted Art Stickers: $500 per design
We are looking for artwork that reflects the spirit of patriotism and celebrates everyone's right to vote and make change.
The RFP's can be found on the GBPAC webpage here: https://greenbaywi.gov/580/Calls-for-Artists
❓ For further information, contact Public Arts Coordinator, Laura Schley at [email protected].
⏰ Deadline: Friday, October 2, 2020
Our Outreach Team did a backyard clean up for a neighbor in the Perkins Park neighborhood to show our love for #GoodNeighborWeek. How have you participated? Small acts go a long way! #GreenBayNeighborhoods
Good Neighbor Week is here! Find out more information in the video below, or at the event page here: https://www.nwgreenbay.org/good-neighbor-week/
#GoodNeighborWeek #GreenBayNeighborhoods #GreenBayGoesOn
#GreenBayGoesOn during this pandemic and we are celebrating our awesome neighborhoods this week! “Good Neighbor Week” is a week of action and awareness focusing on being a good neighbor. Good Neighbor Week is meant to help us slow down and take some time to think about those around us and the neighborhood we live in. Say hi to your neighbor, mow their lawn, pick up trash, lend a helping hand. Whatever you do, big or small, you can be the difference in someone’s day. As they say, “Good neighbors make great neighborhoods”. #goodneighborweek #greenbayneighborhoods
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Find more information online: https://www.nwgreenbay.org/good-neighbor-week/
We are currently looking to fill vacancies on our Public Arts Commission, Plan Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals.
Follow the links below for more information and to apply!
We want YOU!
We’re looking for Green Bay residents to serve on our boards, committees or commissions.
Please find descriptions here: https://greenbaywi.gov/507/Boards-Commissions-Committees
We have the following opportunities available:
• Sustainability Commission
• Green Bay Plan Commission
• Public Arts Commission
• Brown County Plan Commission
• Zoning and Planning Board of Appeals
• Police and Fire Commission
Apply online: https://greenbaywi.gov/FormCenter/Mayor-5/Board-Commission-Committee-Member-Applic-128
Good Neighbors Make Great Neighborhoods
Next week is #GoodNeighborWeek in Green Bay. While socializing and community events may be limited this year, there is always an opportunity to be a good neighbor. Check out the Green Bay Neighborhood Leadership Council post below for ideas on how to participate in Good Neighbor Week!
I am sure many of us would call ourselves "good neighbors", but when was the last time you said Hi or did a good deed for one of your immediate neighbors? In today's society it is so easy to get swept up in the hustle and bustle of life and take our own neighbors and neighborhoods for granted. “Good Neighbor Week” is a week of action and awareness focusing on being a good neighbor. Good Neighbor Week is meant to help us slow down and take some time to think about those around us and the neighborhood we live in. Say hi to your neighbor, mow their lawn, pick up trash, lend a helping hand. Whatever you do, big or small, you can be the difference in someone’s day. As they say, “Good neighbors make great neighborhoods”. #goodneighborweek #greenbayneighborhoods
Recently the City of Green Bay DCED partnered with SAGE, a local arts advocacy organization in Green Bay, to participate in their Unity + Diversity art exhibit inspired by the BLM movement and the community dialog that was, and still is, taking place. City Hall has joined in the project as a gallery space, and we are glad to take part in the exhibit and as an important component of the conversation.
City Hall is closed to the public currently but work by Valerie Steinken, Xavier Horkman, and Mike Riley is currently on display in the 6th floor hallway gallery at City Hall. Each of these artists created work meant to engage the viewer in the Unity + Diversity dialog and we hope you take an opportunity to pause and consider the message with us. We hope it inspires you to talk openly about our diverse community and the things that can bring us all together.
If you are interested in viewing the artwork in person, you can schedule an appointment with Laura Schley at [email protected] #GBPAC
Show us what you've got! A ground mural will be painted at 1352 Main Street and we're looking for proposals. See below for more details and how to submit.
Keep an eye out here for more information on the painting event to be held on Saturday, September 26th!
Calling all artists!
We are looking for a ground mural proposal for the vacant parking lot at 1352 Main Street. This project would be a community paint event, to be held on September 26 during Olde Main Street, Inc.'s Art on Main - Choose Your Own ARTventure.
Find details at downtowngreenbay.com/_files/docs/olde-main-st-asphalt-mural-rfp%5b1%5d.pdf.
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Hear from our Historic Preservation Specialist, Jason, on the history of golf in Green Bay, as well as the funding source we have available to owners of historic properties for preservation work.
#ThisPlaceMatters #GreenBayGoesOn
Have you ever wondered who brought the first golf course to the Green Bay area?! Watch the video to find out!
If you know someone that has a historic property, tell them about our Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund and apply online!
• Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund: https://greenbaywi.gov/1157/HPRLF
• General preservation, including how to apply for a COA: https://greenbaywi.gov/540/Historic-Preservation
• Call City of Green Bay Community & Economic Development: 920-448-3300
The Green Bay Public Arts Commission is working with the City of Green Bay Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department to commission an artist to create unique, artistic seating for Danz Park within the new Century Grove area. In this area, 100 trees will be planted to celebrate 100 years of the Parks Department! Artwork should add to the City's sense of space while enhancing the resting area within the Century Grove.
Deadline to apply: August 18, 2020 (subject to change)
The Call-for-Artist can be found on the GBPAC webpage here: https://greenbaywi.gov/580/Calls-for-Artists
For further information, contact Laura Schley at [email protected].
Bicyclists, hold onto your bike shorts: the City has its FIRST buffered bike lane! Take a cruise along Walnut Street from Webster to Baird and you'll see a 4' buffer between the drive lane and the new bike lane. This was a recommendation from our Safe Walk & Bike Plan and was easily accomplished with just some paint. This, along with new bike lanes along Radisson and Irwin from Webster to Bay Beach, added 2.62 miles of bike lanes to our city in about TWO DAYS. This brings our City total to just under 36 miles of bike lanes! Thanks to our City of Green Bay Public Works team for their work on this!
In partnership with Downtown Green Bay, Inc. (DGBI), the City's Redevelopment Authority is happy to provide space for a temporary outdoor dining area in the Adams Street parking lot. Check out this awesome time lapse video of the DGBI team and volunteers transforming the lot into an inviting dining space. Better yet, come enjoy the space for yourself after grabbing a to-go order from an area restaurant. #GreenBayGoesOn #DineDowntownGB #LoveGB #GreenBay #TravelWI #KeepOnWI
The Downtown Dining Room is now open! Support local restaurants by carrying out your favorite meal and safely dining outdoors! #DowntownGB
Located at the 200 Block of North Adams Street, this dining room has a handwashing station, plenty of shade, sanitation supplies, distanced tables, and beautiful decor all in walking distance of so many downtown eateries.
Open 7am-9pm Daily throughout August!
Find local dining options at downtowngreenbay.com!
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#DineDowntownGB #LoveGB #GreenBay #TravelWI #KeepOnWI
Need a sign for your business regarding the new Face Covering mandate? Download and print this multi-language sign here: https://greenbaywi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5745/Face-Mask-Sign-for-Businesses-PDF
More information about the mandate, including many Frequently Asked Questions can be found here:
https://greenbaywi.gov/COVID-19
“Good Neighbors make Great Neighborhoods”
We at DCED believe that one of Green Bay’s best attributes is its neighborhoods. Over the years, Green Bay has hosted numerous leaders from all over Wisconsin to share with them the great work you and the Neighborhood Associations of Green Bay are doing to make our neighborhoods the best around. And what makes our neighborhoods great? You and others like you who care about where they live and their fellow neighbor.
Thank you for being such good neighbors! In celebration, check out our new billboard at the corner of Pine and Monroe. If you would like to learn more about neighborhood associations or how to make a difference in your neighborhood, call 448-3150.
"Science is going to get us out of this, but art is going to get us through this." We couldn't have said it better ourselves!
Alex Zacarias from our Green Bay Public Art Commission met with Mayor Eric Genrich to discuss our Art Around Town Bingo Challenge. This challenge has been extended through JULY, and the bingo card and Public Art Story Map are linked in the comments below! Go out and explore our awesome public art, complete a bingo line (or card blackout), submit your card to this page, and you'll be entered to win FREE SWAG from the #GBSwagShop. Happy Hunting! #GreenBayGoesOn #GBPAC
#GreenBayGoes on during this pandemic and we encourage you to participate in a fun "Art Around Town BINGO Challenge"! Watch this video and check out the City of Green Bay Community & Economic Development page for more information!
• Public Art Map: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/da0ab5aff8b74f33a8f517de4a11b996
• Green Bay Public Arts Commission: https://greenbaywi.gov/571/Public-Arts-Commission
• BINGO Challenge Details: https://www.facebook.com/CGBCED/posts/3001645493284770
• Community & Economic Development phone: 920-448-3400
• Contact the Mayor: https://greenbaywi.gov/formcenter/Mayor-5/Contact-the-Mayor-126 or by phone: 920-448-3005
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Green Bay has created an expedited approval process for businesses seeking to temporarily expand their operations outdoors to provide a safer environment for patrons. Click the link below to learn more. https://greenbaywi.gov/1139/Temporary-Use-Permits
How have you been doing on our Art Around Town Bingo Challenge? Our new staffer, Madison Smith, has been having fun trying to fill her bingo card up!
Madison is a new Planner with DCED. She previously worked at Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission, and has passion for sustainable urban design for healthier natural and built communities. While originally from British Columbia, Canada (eh!), she says she loves Green Bay because it's a small city with big character. In her personal time, she enjoys outdoor recreation and hanging out with her two dogs (Bear and Pippin), her rabbit (Hershey), her hedgehog (Pua), and her dwarf hamster (Sky).
Can you keep up with Madison's bingo card? Remember to submit your cards to this page to be entered to win FREE MERCH from the #GBSwagShop. We've got coffee mugs, stickers, coasters, bags- you name it!
To help locate Green Bay’s public art, check out our story map here: https://arcg.is/1vLn1m
Happy (Art) Hunting! #MeetTheStaffWednesday #GreenBayGoesOn #ArtAroundTownChallenge
June 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of annual LGBTQ+ #Pride traditions.The purpose of this month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally.
To celebrate on the local level, City of Green Bay Government has updated our logo. If you love this new logo as much as we do, you can now buy some Pride merchandise at the #GBSwagShop! Check out our Pride Collection here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/GBSwagShop/shop
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