CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE AND URBAN LAND INSTITUTE CHICAGO TO HOST VIRTUAL PUBLIC PRESENTATION ON SUSTAINB

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 26, 2026
Ashley Manthei
City of Sun Prairie Communications Manager
amanthei@cityofsunprairie.com
(608) 608-0322
 
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — The City of Sun Prairie in partnership with Urban Land Institute Chicago (ULI Chicago) invites the community to join a virtual public presentation on Wednesday, September 2 at 6:00 pm. This presentation will give an overview of recommendations prepared by the ULI Chicago Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) for Sun Prairie.

Earlier this year, the City of Sun Prairie was selected for the Urban Land Institute Advisory Panel (ULI TAP) program to explore strategies for economically and environmentally sustainable housing development in Sun Prairie to support projected population growth.

The study, which occurred in late June, explored how the City can support 500 new housing units annually through 2040 while balancing land use, infrastructure, public services, and long-term affordability. In addition, the study assessed the potential cost impacts of varying development intensities on existing residents and identified funding strategies to help minimize or offset these costs.

“When it comes to growth in Sun Prairie, it’s not a matter of if, but when – and how much,” said City of Sun Prairie Mayor, Steve Stocker. “We anticipate our population could reach roughly 65,000 people by 2050, which is 30,000 more residents than our 2020 Census population. That’s significant growth, and we have an opportunity to plan it thoughtfully. We’re grateful to ULI Chicago and the TAP program for helping us identify opportunities for smart, economical, and environmentally sustainable housing development that prepares the Sun Prairie community for the decades ahead.”

If you’d like to learn more about the findings of ULI TAP, RSVP by emailing Abbie Olson at abbie.olson@uli.org. A Zoom meeting link will be emailed out to all interested parties 48 hours ahead of the event. The meeting will also be recorded and available for later viewing for those who are not able to attend.
About Urban Land Institute Chicago
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is a global, member-driven organization dedicated to advancing the Institute’s mission: shape the future of the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide. ULI Chicago, a District Council of the Urban Land Institute, has over 1,300 members in the
Chicago area representing all aspects of the real estate industry, including developers, investors, financiers, architects, engineers, planners, attorneys, public officials, and academics. ULI Chicago’s Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) program allows local communities and government agencies an opportunity to access strategic advice from development experts that they could not obtain through any other process. Through its TAP program, ULI Chicago convenes a multidisciplinary team of ULI-members and partners to address complex land use challenges with creative, practical, and implementable solutions.

About City of Sun Prairie
Sun Prairie is a vibrant and thriving community located in northeastern Dane County, just east of the City of Madison. The City of Sun Prairie has experienced strong population growth since its incorporation from a village to a city in 1958, undergoing a transformation from a relatively small community of less than 4,000 to an estimated 39,419 today.