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Madison officials divided on rehab incentives (access required)

Published: January 24, 2011
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By James Briggs The city of Madison will pump $300,000 over the next five years into redeveloping houses in two downtown neighborhoods. But some city officials say the plan will benefit an area of Madison that is loaded with wealth and doesn’t need the help. “I think it’s a pretty safe assumption we’re taking money [...]

Historic house hamstrings Madison development

Published: January 12, 2011
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By James Briggs A downtown Madison church wants to build an expansive community center but first must find a new home for a 114-year-old house on the property. The Steensland House, a registered historic landmark, has hamstrung Bethel Lutheran Church leaders, who don’t use the house and want to build a 150,000-square-foot building in its [...]