Madison McDonald’s places order to go, could bump library
By James Briggs A McDonald’s franchise’s request to move is setting up a potential game of musical chairs on Madison’s east side. Poynette-based Missoula Mac Inc. is seeking permission to […]
Criticism grows over Madison greenhouse design
By James Briggs The Madison Development Corp. is planning a 31,000-square-foot research center to lure high-tech businesses to the city’s southeast side. But the first drawings of the building startled […]
Madison church project debate reaches new heights (UPDATE)
By James Briggs A century-old Presbyterian ministry in Madison is concerned about a similarly historic Catholic institution’s plan to build a towering structure next door. Mark Elsdon, pastor and executive […]
Madison planners rethink fear of heights
By James Briggs When St. Paul’s University Catholic Center representatives presented a State Street high-rise design to Madison’s Urban Design Commission, the panel assumed the posture of “American Idol” judges, […]
Madison plans rebirth of Union Corners (UPDATE)
By James Briggs The city of Madison is taking a hands-on approach to ensuring one of its busiest thoroughfares remains vibrant. A resolution to buy an 11.5-acre parcel of land […]
Alderwoman: Planned downtown Madison apartments not another Edgewater
By Paul Snyder A Madison alderwoman says she wants a proposed downtown apartment building to be an example of a smooth city approval process. But the proposed site is in […]
Common Wealth pushes Garver Mill redevelopment
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 […]
Madison Common Council lifts TIF restrictions for BioLink project
By ??Paul Snyder The Madison Common Council on Tuesday lifted a 50 percent pre-lease requirement to provide a construction loan for a proposed business incubator. The council’s action allows planning […]
Tree-pointers: Madison eyes penalties for construction-related arbor damage
By Paul Snyder The loss of five trees on Spaight Street that were damaged during a construction project prompted a Madison alderwoman to propose an ordinance fining contractors for arbor […]
Madison developer plans project with or without local support (UPDATE)
By Paul Snyder A Madison developer is willing to bypass a neighborhood vetting of an $8.5 million housing project. “We might just have to be in agreement to disagree,” said […]
Consultant wants payback for rail idea
By Paul Snyder An out-of-work consultant, bored and desperate for a paycheck, is behind using Yahara Station as a connection between commuter and high-speed rail in Madison. The boredom is […]
Edgewater bounces between city commissions
By Paul Snyder Frustration over a lack of city action will greet the proposed Edgewater Hotel renovation when it arrives at the Madison Plan Commission for review on Monday. “If […]
Today’s News
- Minnesota approves giant solar energy project near Minneapolis
- Veterinary center wants to build $13M clinic in Pewaukee
- TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids around the state
- OSHA targets silica dust for engineered stone industry
- Biden administration announces $1.4B to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states, including Wisconsin
- Dane County pledges $1.5M boost Madison homeless shelter
- Construction jobs rise in 45 states over last 12 months
- Matt Moroney steps up as CEO of Wangard Partners
- The trade labor shortage is nothing new, but its impacts are
- Wauwatosa gains $1M for affordable housing through Barrett Lo redevelopment deal
- $700M Brewers stadium overhaul proposal comes with new contracting language
- Wisconsin unions, businesses rally support for Line 5 relocation project
Project Profiles
- First prefabricated bridge in US installed in Eau Claire County
- Illinois developer worked with Wisconsin contractor to build 258-unit Wauwatosa apartment complex
- 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
- Children’s Hospital urgent care center in Milwaukee gets first round of city approval
- With Sonag Construction shut down, feds move to block indicted owner from collecting leftover assets
- Four contractors selected to build border wall prototypes
- UW-Milwaukee’s Greenstreet shaping minds (and the city)
- Turning the Corner(s) (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)