1000 Friends of Wisconsin
Non-profit OrganizationsWisconsin, United States11-50 Employees
1000 Friends of Wisconsin is a small nonprofit organization based in Madison that promotes land use policies and activities aimed at healthy communities, positive economic outcomes, and environmental benefits across Wisconsin. Its work targets communities and decision-makers involved in planning and transportation, seeking policies that shape how land is used to support these goals. During 2024, the group released Rethink 794, an economic proposal to redesign Route 794 into a boulevard intended to support more businesses and housing while keeping the Hoan Bridge. Earlier developments include the launch of the Community Transportation Academy in 2023. Additionally, in 2022 it partnered with Stevens Point to assess active transportation routes to schools and parks in Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids.