Missed due date doesn’t hurt Madison library
Close, apparently, is close enough for the Madison Public Library in its attempt to raise $4 million for the reconstruction of its main branch downtown.
Madison library has plenty of moving pieces
The city of Madison will pay a consultant about $4.33 per piece to oversee moving the Central Library’s collection to a warehouse to make way for a reconstruction of the downtown building.
Madison mayor wants money first, projects later
By James Briggs A deal struck between Mayor Paul Soglin and Madison Public Library officials provides a map for how Madison will approach major projects. Soglin on April 19, his […]
A new — and old — challenger for Madison Mayor Cieslewicz
By James Briggs Controversial development proposals that languished for months in Madison‘s approval process have prompted a two-time mayor to seek his third stint as the city’s top executive. Paul […]
The thrill is … diminished
Drawings of Madison’s downtown Central Library have lost some sparkle as the $29.5 million proposed renovation enters its next phase.
Mortenson takes lead to direct Madison Central Library job
By Paul Snyder The complexity of Madison‘s Central Library project justifies the extra $375,000 the city will spend on a construction administrator, according to city leaders. “We’re entering uncharted territory […]
Madison library architect checks in, and it’s all smiles
By Paul Snyder
staff writer
The madness surrounding Madison’s Central Library seems to have subsided. Well, at least at the city level.
Minneapolis architect wins Madison library job
Paul Snyder [email protected] The criticism directed toward Madison’s selection of Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle Ltd. as Central Library designer has more to do with the process than the architect. “The […]
Architects list survives library project changes
Paul Snyder [email protected] Madison is sticking to its shortlist of design teams for the reconstruction of Central Library even though the project has changed and other architects have expressed interest. […]
Madison Common Council sounds off on library reconstruction
By Paul Snyder Madison Common Council members Tuesday questioned whether the city’s plan to rebuild its existing central library is better than a new project. “Were we too enthusiastic?” asked […]
Today’s News
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Project Profiles
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- VJS Construction raises the roof for Bruce Guadalupe Community School expansion project
- Microgrid pilot project will store energy for village affected by outages
- Dane County sees uptick in highway work zone crashes, on track to exceed last year
- The Hop streetcar will debut newest service route in fall with limited service
- FPC Live slims venue proposal to 1 downtown building
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