Urban and Regional Planning 305 University of Wisconsin-Madison
PUBLIC POOL ACTIVISTS MADISON, WISCONSIN	A POOL AS A MEANS TO BETTER MADISON COMMUNITY’S: HEALTH § EXERCISE With a pool in Madison residents can realize increased health. Swimming offers an intense yet low impact workout. It also helps to increase range of motion, which helps greatly in the healing of serious injuries. § COOLING CENTER During the hot summer months, a pool will cool the surrounding area by serving as a thermal mass and also through evaporation. This is particularly for those who don’t have air conditioning, and lack a cool place to relax. § SWIM LESSONS By offering swimming lessons, the pool can improve peoples lives. Children can meet and play, and adults can learn more in a helping environment. COMMUNITY § GATHERING SPACE A public pool would be an excellent safe place for people, especially children, to meet and enjoy a hot summer day. A well-placed pool would also serve as a place for people of all ages, races, and classes to interact. § COMMUNITY CENTER People throughout Madison would have the pool as a great public resource to use for recreation. It would build a sense of identity and community for the entire city. ECONOMY § EMPLOYMENT By building a swimming pool in the downtown area, we could be creating approximately 60 extremely desirable jobs for college students. This will allow people to work outside, in a fun and exciting environment. And since it’s seasonal, it would not interfere with school. § INTERNAL REVENUE By charging a nominal fee for the use of the facilities, the pool would be self-sustaining with employees' wages and general maintenance and supplies. Whether those using the pool are there for just the day or they purchase a seasonal membership, they are paying to keep the pool open.
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