By Paul Snyder The new year will bring big changes for the Madison planning department following Director Mark Olinger’s departure, effective Jan. 5. According to an e-mail to Common Council members and city staff attributed to Olinger, Madison Mayor Dave ...

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Paul Snyder [email protected] The Hammes Co.’s proposed $100 million renovation of Madison’s Edgewater Hotel could set a new course for developers frustrated with the city’s project approval process. “We could be looking at a whole different ballgame if this project ...

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Paul Snyder [email protected] Madison leaders are offering few details of a city goal that would use new developments to account for a 25 percent decrease in automobile traffic. Yet, with a possible Common Council vote scheduled for next month, the ...

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Paul Snyder [email protected] Madison wants a senior housing project to change the culture in a neighborhood long associated with crime and poverty. “A lot of people want to see what happens if this goes forward,” said Alderman Tim Bruer. “I’ve ...

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