What are the boundaries of this neighborhood planning study? The planning boundaries include the Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood and the western portion of Old Market Place Neighborhood (See Map 1). The study area is bounded by East Washington Avenue on the south, Fordem Avenue on the east, Lake Mendota on the north, and North Blair Street on the west. For the purposes of this study, the portion of the neighborhood lying within the Town of Madison is not included in the planning process.

What are the community networks that make-up the neighborhood? Community associations, organizations, and institutions provide a structure for a neighborhood to organize, network, and possibly implement the needs and wants of its residents and business community. Within the neighborhood planning boundaries are:
Neighborhood Associations
Old Market Place Neighborhood Association
Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood Association
Business Association
East Johnson Business Association
Neighborhood Schools
Lapham Elementary School
Lapham, Marquette, O'Keeffe PTG
Centers of Worship
Christ Presbyterian Church
Neighborhood Communications
North Isthmus Reader (The newsletters are now published by the individual neighborhood associations)
The Newsletter of the Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood Association
The Old Market Place Neighborhood Association Newsletter
Lapham and Marquette Elementary, O'Keeffe Middle, and East High School Newsletters
Major Service-Organizations Operating in the Neighborhood
After School Day Care (Lapham Elementary), Near Eastside Coalition of Older Adults, Exchange Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, Family Enhancement, Family Sexual Abuse Treatment Center, Inc., Madison School Parental Stress Center, PICADA, Respite Center Child Care, Tenney Nursery and Parent Center to name a few. What are the unique features of the Tenney-Lapham/Old Market Place Neighborhoods?
In our backyard, we have a world of assets that are unknown to many other Madison residents (and maybe to some of our own residents!).
History. Madison's first African-American neighborhood (600 block of East Dayton Street), Breese Stevens Field (Mediterranean Revival brick/stone grandstand), and Bernard-Hoover Boat House to name a few.
Education. The high marks in education of Lapham, Marquette, and O'Keeffe Schools and the growing partnership between Tenney-Lapham/Old Market Place Neighborhood and the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center exemplifies a community that cares for its youth.
Housing. A wide range of housing options to fit the need of individuals and families from single-family homes with lake frontage to smaller, moderately priced homes, co-op living, and two/three flats to larger apartment complexes are dispersed in different areas of the neighborhood.
Historic Re-use of Buildings. Creative re-use of historic properties: Das Kronenberg Apartments (former Badger State Shoe Factory), City Market Apartments (former City Market), and the Livery (former City horse barn) converted to an office/community room, as part of the new Reservoir Apartments.
Lake and River. Accessibility to Lake Mendota and the Yahara River for water activities and the linkage to the bike system provides a wide range of recreational and transportation opportunities to neighborhood residents.
Parks. Two community parks, James Madison and Tenney Park, provide a variety of recreational opportunities. Beaches, sailboard and boat rentals, ice skating rink, tennis courts, and volleyball courts are only some of the activities available to the Madison community.
Neighborhood Shopping. A neighborhood shopping district, where people can shop for groceries, do their laundry, and get their hair cut, satisfies day-to-day needs and provides a strong sense of community. The historic nature of the neighborhood is also seen in the East Johnson Business District.
Close to Job Markets. A very convenient location close to the airport, downtown, the university, and local job markets on East Johnson Street, Fordem Avenue and East Washington Avenue commercial districts.
Neighborhood Involvement. Two neighborhood associations, Tenney-Lapham and Old Market Place, have been involved in neighborhood matters for almost twenty years. Both host a variety of social gatherings, such as the Ice Cream Social, Spaghetti Dinner, Pancake Supper, and regular potlucks.

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Table of Contents


Introduction
Summary of Neighborhood Issues
Summary of Recommendations
Neighborhood Boundaries
Neighborhood Profile
Relationship to the Isthmus Neighborhoods / Census Information
Community Services Recommendations
East Johnson Business District Recommendations
Housing Recommendations
Parks and Open Space Recommendations
Redevelopment Recommendations
Sidewalks, Streets, Terrace and Other Public Infrastructure Recommendations
Transportation Recommendations


Maps


Original Plat for Tenney Park
Neighborhood Asset Map
East Johnson Business District
Historic Districts and Landmarks
Tenney-Lapham / Old Market Place Neighborhood Zoning Map
Residential Structures Map