Mayor, city council president propose $1.2 million land purchase
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and City Council President Sheri Carter of the 14th District have proposed the purchase of 814 and 826 North Ave.
Construction & Real Estate
Park Street project wins approvals
A $43 million project by Rule Enterprises and nonprofit Movin' Out has gained final city approvals.
Developer proposes Sun Prairie housing
Gebhardt Development recently announced a multifamily development, the Colorado Commons, to provide housing for Sun Prairie residents.
Neighbors criticize Hill Farms project
A sprawling seven-block development bordered by University Avenue, Sheboygan Avenue, and Segoe Road has residents concerned about climate impact, parking issues, and affordability.
Proposed $25 million nursing home replaces previous plan
Oakwood Village is proposing a new nursing home at its west side location to replace an existing one there.
Plan Commission reconsiders approach
To address concerns about uneven public influence on city planning for land use, building height, density, parks, and access to transportation, Madison’s city Planning Division is proposing a new system.
Developer tries again with new housing design near UW–Madison
After a failed attempt in July with its Hub II project, Core Spaces is now proposing a building of the same height with 106 apartments and several revisions.
Middleton psychiatric hospital to open in May
Miramont Behavioral Health, under construction for more than two years on Deming Way in Middleton’s Airport Road Business Park, is expected to open in May.
Halted Von Maur project at West Towne Mall resumes
Work on high-end department store Von Maur at West Towne Mall is set to resume before January.
Contentious proposal aims to improve downtown housing
A 10-story housing development proposed by Apex Real Estate and Walter Wayne Development is raising concerns about historic preservation, housing affordability, and traffic, but the developers think the benefits outweigh these concerns.
City drafts plans for Vilas Park improvements
The Madison Parks Division has created a draft master plan for extensive improvements to the aging Vilas Park.
City approves $125 million ULI project
The Madison City Council unanimously approved zoning changes for the Urban Land Interest Capitol Square redevelopment proposal that will preserve part of the American Exchange building on the Square.
Developer seeks housing project zoning change
Developer Interstate Overlook is requesting major changes to make way for a large, multifamily housing project with 577 units and parking on vacant farmland near Interstate 90/9.
County jail project again moving forward
Originally delayed due to a cost of nearly $20 million over budget, the Dane County Jail reconstruction project is again moving forward.
Regional planning organizations rebrand, join offices
The Madison Area Transportation Planning Board and the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission have created new logos and recently moved to share a common office.
Renovations prompt untimely evictions of senior residents
Forty-eight residents of The Gardens, a 10-story independent living facility overlooking Hilldale, have been notified they will need to vacate the premises by Dec. 29.
Octopi Brewery gets TIF amendment recommendation
Waunakee’s Plan Commission has recommended amending a Tax Incremental Finance District for Octopi’s planned brewery expansion.
$125 million American Exchange project approved
The Madison Plan Commission has unanimously approved the American Exchange project on the Capitol Square.
Proposal to bring new options to University Research Park
A major renewal effort is being proposed for University Research Park, a sprawling biotech business area on Madison’s West Side.
Plan Commission approves revised housing project
A large housing project proposed for Madison’s east side was approved upon the second presentation to the Madison Plan Commission.
