Project Background

(9/29/2016) The City of Eau Claire and community partners have completed a public market feasibility study. The study's goal was to determine if a year-round enclosed public market facility, which would increase the production and consumption of local food is possible. In depth market research concluded a large many-vendor public market is not feasible but a smaller-scaled hybrid version, led by the private sector, could work. Further, if this indoor market located itself near the farmers market pavilion in Phoenix Park, a branded "market district" could be created to foster even more food-related developments and activities. The study, linked below, serves as a useful guide for food businesses and entrepreneurs to better understand advantages and challenges related to fulfilling the vision.

The City received generous financial support from the USDA, Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire, Marshfield Clinic, and Mayo Clinic Health System - NW WI Region to conduct the study.

If you have questions related to this project, please contact Associate Planner, Ned Noel or call 715-839-4914.

Documents

Public Market Feasibility Study
Project Newsletter No. 4 Final - September 29, 2016
City Council Presentation Mtg. - September 12, 2016
Steering Committee Presentation Mtg. 5 - September 12, 2016
DECI/N. Barstow/Medical BID Presentation Mtg. - September 12, 2016
Project Newsletter No. 3 - September 1, 2016
Steering Committee Presentation Mtg. 4 - July 13, 2016
Steering Committee Presentation Mtg. 3 - June 10, 2016
Steering Committee Presentation Mtg. 2 - May 10, 2016
Project Newsletter No. 2 - March 30, 2016
Steering Committee PresentationMtg. 1 - March 4, 2016
IDEA Lounge Presentation - March 3, 2016
Project Newsletter No. 1- November 20, 2015
Study Press Release - October 13, 2015
Study Timeline