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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Portage public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Lake Center corridor revitalization
A 151-unit, four-story mixed-use building is rising at the corner of Center Street and Portage Road — the first of its kind on a corridor the city is rebuilding to be more walkable and pedestrian-friendly over the next few years.
Industrial warehouse development on East Millam Avenue
A vacant lot near the airport is getting a 57,200 square foot warehouse and trucking facility. It fits the existing light industrial character of the area, so no zoning change is needed. Stormwater is handled on-site and utility demand is expected to be low.
Childcare expansion on Shaver Road
Little Explorers daycare can expand its building, keeping childcare available in a part of Portage where childcare is scarce — a statewide as well as local challenge.
Land Donation / Park Development
Portage just landed 7 acres for free, and the city may turn it into a new trail. That means more green space and potentially easier outdoor access—without a land-purchase bill.
Stanwood Crossings Workforce Housing Phase II
Twelve more workforce houses are coming to 9617 Portage Road, backed by up to $500,000 in extra capital improvement funds — a push to add attainable housing in Portage.