REVITALIZATION FOR A COMMUNITY

Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center

Janesville, WI

34,447 sq. ft., Single story with a mezzanine, ice rink seats 1,500 spectators, a flex space of 25,800 sq. ft., a multipurpose arena seats 250 guests.

Services Provided: Civil, Landscape Architecture, Electrical, Plumbing, Lighting Design

The project aims to revitalize retail areas, boost the local economy, enhance property values, and position Janesville as a recreational and convention destination, while fostering public-private partnerships for sustainability and economic impact.

While the key attractions of WSCC are the ice-skating rink, community gathering space, and concessions, two large outdoor spaces will provide a refreshing break for users. The outdoor spaces will be enhanced with colorful plantings and high-quality, accessible furnishings.

After analyzing vehicular and pedestrian movements, the integrated stormwater management and upgraded parking will benefit the WCCC and the existing mall site. Significant effort was also directed towards dealing with existing underground utilities under the parking lot as necessary to meet the new facility’s power requirements.

Other design needs included implementing new water treatment and filtration systems, which were crucial to ensuring clear ice for the ice rink, a utility-owned rooftop solar photovoltaic system was installed due to collaboration with Alliant Energy, and electric vehicle parking and integration with
public transit.