The Mission
of the Northside Planning Council is to improve the quality of life and foster equity on the Northside through community organizing and economic development.

Why does the work of NPC matter?

Since 1993, the Northside Planning Council (NPC) has had the privilege of facilitating and supporting the great work of many Northside leaders through relationship-building, community-based economic development and civic engagement.

  • It’s about fostering local food sovereignty and an abundant, efficient local food system.
  • It’s about keeping the wealth, natural resources and talent of our community in the hands of its members.
  • It’s about pursuing equity in all of our actions, decisions, and programs.
  • It’s about building diverse leadership at a local level, which then trickles up to the city, state and federal levels.
  • It’s about building trust and investment in each other in order to make our community a safer place.
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FEED Kitchens

A 5,400 square foot commercial kitchen which serves over 60 startup food businesses.

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FEED Bakery Training Program

A free, job training program for low-income, underemployed residents.

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The Northside News

Our free, bimonthly community newspaper that reaches more than 20,000 Northsiders.

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Healthy Food For All

A food recovery effort that has redirected 200,000 lbs of excess food to people in need.

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MarketReady Program

A grant and vendor development program for the Madison Public Market.

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NEDC

The Northside Economic Development Coalition convenes leaders who come together to foster economic growth

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North Star Awards

The Northside’s annual awards ceremony honoring Northside leaders.

Neighborhood & Civic Capacity-Building

Providing technical support and fiscal agency to neighborhood and civic groups.

Community Forums & Meetings

Annual candidates forums and community meetings on timely issues.

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Candidate Forums

Join us for virtual candidate forums before local elections. All forums will be streamed via Facebook Live. (No Facebook account? Check out these instructions to watch / participate without an account).