Tried and Truax: Truax Park Redevelopment 

Published: May 3, 2012
Tags: Community Development Authority, Dimension IV–Madison LLC, Jim Gersich, Madison, Madison Community Development Authority, McGann Construction Inc., Natalie Erdman, Truax Park, Truax Park Apartments, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

The challenges began for the Truax Park Redevelopment in Madison long before contractors walked onto the site.

Neighborhood redevelopment spurs ownership debate

By Paul Snyder Madison’s shift toward owner-occupied housing in redeveloping the Allied Drive neighborhood threatens to drive out area residents who rely on rentals. “Most people in this area have been renters all their lives, and having more rental units would make it more affordable to residents here,” said Barry Hayes, treasurer of Allied Dunn’s [...]

For the neighbors

Published: April 1, 2010
Tags: Allied Drive, Dimension Development LLC, Dimension IV–Madison LLC, Eppstein Uhen Architects Inc., Faith Technologies Inc., Harker Heating & Cooling Inc., Madison Community Development Authority, McGann Construction Inc., Randy Handel, Revival Ridge, Terry Kahl Plumbing Inc.

Madison leaders knew something had to be done about Allied Drive, one of the roughest neighborhoods in the city.

Madison could extend olive branch to owners

By Paul Snyder Regret over how Madison treated four property owners is fueling a proposal to help them after the city demolishes their apartment buildings to make way for senior housing. “These properties were their long-term investments,” said Stuart Levitan, a member of Madison’s Community Development Authority. “What we’re doing interrupts their long-term life and [...]

City could lose ground on affordable housing

Published: March 30, 2009
Tags: Barb Constans, Carole Schaeffer, Don Esposito, Madison Community Development Authority, Smart Growth Greater Madison Inc.

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