LAWSON CANAL MASTER PLAN

Image Credit: Stantec

 

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Neighborhood Planners worked for the City of Menasha as a sub-consultant to Stantec. The purpose of the study was to identify a consensus vision and implementation strategy for transforming an abandoned canal into a mixed-use waterfront community. The restoration of the canal will attract new residents and businesses while providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and wildlife viewing.  

Lawson Canal Concept Plan

Lawson Canal Concept Plan

KEY RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Leveraging local, State, and federal funding sources

  • Phased implementation approach to support short and medium term private development

RESULTS

Banta Village Apartments transformed a vacated Banta Corporation building into modern historic apartments and first floor retail on the Fox River. The City is working with the WDNR to discuss regulatory conditions.