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Cornell Today
By the People, for the People
Cornell City Council Seeks Ideas for Vacant Land
The 1.6-acre plot between local businesses has been sitting unused.
Mar. 19, 2026 at 5:05am
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The Cornell City Council is looking for ideas on how to utilize a 1.6-acre piece of city-owned land that has been sitting vacant between Custom Machine Products and Marshfield Clinic. The council is open to proposals from the community on potential uses for the land.
Why it matters
Vacant land in a city's core can be an underutilized asset. Developing the land could provide new economic opportunities, community resources, or green spaces for Cornell residents.
The details
The 1.6-acre plot of land is located between two established local businesses, Custom Machine Products and Marshfield Clinic. The city has owned the land for some time, but it has remained unused and undeveloped. The Cornell City Council is now seeking input from the community on potential uses for the vacant land.
- The Cornell City Council discussed the vacant land at their most recent meeting on March 14, 2026.
The players
Cornell City Council
The governing body of the city of Cornell, Wisconsin, responsible for managing city-owned properties and assets.
Custom Machine Products
A local manufacturing business located next to the vacant land.
Marshfield Clinic
A regional healthcare provider with a location adjacent to the vacant land.
What’s next
The Cornell City Council is encouraging residents to submit ideas and proposals for the use of the vacant land. The council plans to review submissions and discuss potential development options at their next meeting.
The takeaway
This vacant land represents an opportunity for the Cornell community to come together and envision a new use that could benefit the local economy, provide community resources, or enhance the city's green spaces.
