State approves $1.5 billion in building projects, excludes new UW engineering building
In a Joint Finance Committee vote this week, $1.5 billion for state building projects over the next two years was approved on an 11–4 vote.
Construction & Real Estate
Madison creates redevelopment plan for East Towne Mall area
A new plan for the 820-acre East Towne Mall area, the Greater East Towne Area Plan, will include much more housing, denser retail, high-rise office buildings, new streets, and the potential to replace some or all of the mall.
City narrowly approves zoning changes
In an 11–9 vote, the Madison City Council has adopted a list of zoning changes that aim to help the city's supply of multifamily housing.
Cherokee considers PGA branding, filling wetlands to overhaul course
Cherokee Country Club, located on the north side of Madison, is seeking permission to fill acres of wetlands to revamp the 57-year-old course into a premier PGA golf course.
Housing project developer seeks to demolish Zor Shriners temple
Saturday Properties of St. Louis Park, Minnesota is proposing to raze the Zor Shriners temple on Madison’s far west side to build 479 apartments.
Building supply shortages drive up home prices
Extremely high demand for lumber and building supplies is driving up the costs of home construction locally and across the nation.
Dane County Small Business Awards winners announced
For 39 years, the Dane County Small Business Awards have put the spotlight on small businesses and the contributions they make to the local economy.
Real estate firm relocates
Sprinkman Real Estate and Sprinkman Design Collective have relocated from 613 Williamson St. to 622 West Washington Ave., Suite 100, in Madison.
City plan commission approves 10-story downtown project
The Madison Plan Commission has unanimously approved a $60 million, 10-story housing project at the corner of West Wilson and South Henry streets.
Camp Randall Stadium renovation includes revamped seating
Updated renderings of Camp Randall Stadium renovations show the project will transform rows of bleacher seating into indoor club spaces, small loge boxes, and rows of chairback seating.
Horizon High School opens new facility
CG Schmidt Construction will join Horizon High School and other local partners in the opening of Horizon’s newly renovated space at 5003 University Ave.
Houses, bar, church may be demolished for Regent Street development
A 10-story housing development on the 800 block of Regent Street could raze a small church, a former Italian deli, two houses, and Buckingham’s Bar and Grill.
Relocation could save restaurant building
Wonder Bar steakhouse could be demolished if a new 18-story housing project moves forward, unless it can be moved to a new location.
Local consulting firm to merge with Philadelphia company
Madison-based Delve consulting will merge with Bresslergroup and form a new company.
Gift box company expands to new space
WiscoBoxes, an e-commerce gift box company featuring Wisconsin-made products, will be adding 2,000 square feet to its Mount Horeb headquarters.
Developer solidifies $100 million State Street project
Core Spaces of Chicago has refined plans for a $100 million-plus project bordered by State, West Gorham, North Broom, and West Johnson streets.
Audit finds errors in UW bidding process
Auditors for the University of Wisconsin System have identified several errors in the bidding process for an information technology project at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Madison venture firm closes on $6 million in Series A funding
Madison-based 4490 Ventures announced the close of $6 million in Series A funding for Washington D.C.-headquartered Cortex to expand its service for sustainable commercial real estate.
MABA announces career day
The Madison Area Builders Association is hosting its seventh annual Career Day at the Parade of Homes the week of May 9.
City votes down purchase of homeless shelter facility
The proposal to purchase a 31,500-square-foot building at 2002 Zeier Road for a homeless shelter has failed to pass the Madison City Council.
