Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission
Architecture and PlanningWisconsin, United States2-10 Employees
The Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission (MRRPC) is a regional planning body serving nine counties along the Mississippi River in western Wisconsin. Established in 1964, it operates within the architecture and planning sector to support physical, social, and economic development, acting as a coordinating entity for programs and advisory services to local governments and other public and private agencies. Its work includes preparing comprehensive plans, updating zoning and subdivision ordinances, conducting land-use studies, and providing economic development planning and data dissemination, along with grant writing and revolving loan fund administration. The organization also produces geographic information system maps and facilitates economic development and public policy advocacy affecting the region. Based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the commission targets local governments and related agencies within its nine-county area to address regional challenges and opportunities. A recent development highlights continued engagement in regional planning activities, including initiatives that support small business and flood-impacted communities through no-interest loan programs coordinated by the commission.