You're Invited to Public Stakeholder Meetings
The public is invited to attend a series of community meetings to help inform the development of a schematic plan for Olbrich Botanical Gardens’ public buildings. Olbrich is currently working with an architectural firm, HGA, to evaluate its building space needs. It’s probable that final recommendations may include addition(s) and/or renovations of the current buildings to better accomplish Olbrich’s mission and better serve its visitors.
Olbrich is asking for input from neighbors, visitors, members, users, and other stakeholders. A series of five public meetings will be held between January 15 and May 20 to gather input and feedback.
Throughout the process, this webpage will feature up-to-date information, including meeting notes, so those who are unable to attend the meetings can stay informed. The website will also offer a way to provide input and comments.
For more information and upcoming meeting dates, click the flyer link below.
Public Stakeholder Meeting Flyer
(PDF)
To give feedback and input, please e-mail comments to:
olbrichdesignfeedback@cityofmadison.com
Public Stakeholder Meeting 4 (April 22, 2013)
Schematic Design: Evaluate & Refine Concepts
To watch the fourth public stakeholder meeting (April 22), follow the link below to view it through City Channel. Video of Public Stakeholder Meeting 4 
Stakeholder Meeting 4 Presentation
(PDF)
Stakeholder Meeting 4 Presentation- Low Res
(PDF)
Attendee Feedback and Comments
(PDF)
To give feedback and input, please e-mail comments to: olbrichdesignfeedback@cityofmadison.com
Public Stakeholder Meeting 3 (March 25, 2013)
Schematic Design: Initial Concepts
To watch the third public stakeholder meeting (March 25), follow the link below to view it through City Channel. Video of Public Stakeholder Meeting 3 
Stakeholder Meeting 3 Presentation
(PDF)
Attendee Feedback and Comments
(PDF)
To give feedback and input, please e-mail comments to: olbrichdesignfeedback@cityofmadison.com
Public Stakeholder Meeting 2 (February 21, 2013)
Programming and Planning Presentation
To watch the second public stakeholder meeting (February 21), follow the link below to view it through City Channel. Video of Public Stakeholder Meeting 2 
Stakeholder Meeting 2 Presentation
(PDF)
Sustainability Workshop & Feedback from Comment Cards
(PDF)
To give feedback and input, please e-mail comments to: olbrichdesignfeedback@cityofmadison.com
Public Stakeholder Meeting 1 (January 15, 2013)
Pre-Design: Evaluate & Refine Planning Concept
To watch the first public stakeholder meeting (January 15), follow the link below to view it through City Channel. Video of Public Stakeholder Meeting 1 
Stakeholder Meeting 1 Presentation
(PDF)
Attendee Feedback from Comment Cards
(PDF)
To give feedback and input, please e-mail comments to: olbrichdesignfeedback@cityofmadison.com
Garver Feed Mill Public Meeting
For detailed information about the Garver Feed Mill Public Meeting, visit the City Engineering website.
Fall 2012
Exploration Begins on Garver Option
and Olbrich Building Space Needs
The City of Madison is releasing a request for qualifications for an architectural firm to work with Olbrich Botanical Gardens to explore ways to meet its current and future building space needs to better accommodate the public. An additional request is being released to investigate the possibility of stabilizing the Garver Feed Mill building core to be used as a garden support and storage facility for Olbrich Gardens and Madison Parks. These requests are the first steps in an exploratory process which will involve assessing needs, meeting sustainability standards, conducting feasibility studies, community input on possible solutions, and ultimately evaluation of costs and possible funding options.
For more information, click to read the entire press release
(PDF)
For more information, view the Scope of Services
(PDF)
For more information about the exploratory process, read the Timeline
(PDF)
For more information about Olbrich Botanical Gardens, read the Fact Sheet
(PDF)