Madison officials are trying to avoid sinking millions more into the city's oldest parking garage, but time is running out and the alternatives are elusive.

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By Adam Wise The city of Madison in August will convene a committee to once again study the potential of a downtown public market. The city already has studied the possibility for six years, spending at least $160,000 on consultants ...

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By Paul Snyder Madison-based Common Wealth Development Inc. has a plan to raise $800,000 for badly needed for repairs to the 104-year-old Garver Mill. But the nonprofit developer is less sure about securing the $16 million needed to turn the ...

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By Paul Snyder The private development team behind what would be a privately operated Madison public market is asking the city for $100,000 to plan the project. The city already has given that Madison-based team — composed of Common Wealth ...

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By Paul Snyder Design work for an 820-stall underground parking ramp in Madison will stay in neutral until someone claims the real estate on top of the project. The interest is there, but the Madison Parking Utility needs a name ...

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By Paul Snyder Madison can’t loan money for brownfield cleanup projects, so city leaders want to try giving the money away. But strings will be attached, including a financing match requirement from developers and a guarantee of one full-time job ...

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