Welcome

The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) is the official metropolitan planning organization and regional planning commission for the seven-county Southeastern Wisconsin Region.  SEWRPC provides the basic information and planning services necessary to solve problems that transcend the corporate boundaries and fiscal capabilities of the Region's local units of government. Learn more
 

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Get Involved

Public involvement is an important part of the Commission's work and we encourage you to participate in planning for the future of our region. Join us
 

Milwaukee Location

SEWRPC's Milwaukee office is located in the Global Water Center at 247 W. Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, WI. Commission staff are available at this location by appointment. An online staff directory may be found here or call (262) 547-6721.

Major Work Efforts

SEWRPC is working on a Regional Food System Plan that will look at food-related issues in Southeastern Wisconsin.  Learn more

Chloride Impact Study

Commission staff is conducting this comprehensive study of the environmental impacts of chloride (salt) on the water resources of the Region. Learn more

VISION 2050

VISION 2050 recommends a long-range vision for land use and transportation in the seven-county Southeastern Wisconsin Region. Learn more

Notices and News

Proposed Amendments to the 2023-2026: Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

SEWRPC is soliciting comments on 26 proposed amendments to the “Transportation Improvement Program for Southeastern Wisconsin: 2023-2026”. A public review and comment period will be held through Monday, June 12, 2023. more

CommuteWISE Resources Available for Commuters and Employers

SEWRPC is launching a new initiative that encourages a shift from drive-alone commuting to cost-effective and sustainable options like riding the bus, carpooling, or biking. CommuteWISE will work with employers and commuters to provide tools and resources to enhance access to jobs, reduce traffic congestion, and improve air quality. More. 
 

PFAS Chemicals

SEWRPC staff recently completed a white paper on issues related to PFAS chemicals. The paper provides information on the chemical properties of these substances, their effects on human health, the sources of these chemicals to the environment, and current regulations affecting them. Read the paper here.
 

Regional Performance Monitoring Website Now Live!

SEWRPC's home for tracking performance and monitoring data is the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Performance Monitoring Website.
The Regional Performance Monitoring website features data visualizations and interactive maps that allow visitors to explore socioeconomic trends, land use activity, and transportation system performance in the Region. Equity-related measures are also included for several of these topics and performance measures related to water resources in the Region will be added in the future. 

The site, which features a Regional Performance Dashboard signaling general progress towards achieving VISION 2050 and Regional Housing Plan recommendations, can be accessed here.