Urban Design Commission

Aug 17, 2011

Builder gets initial approval for Madison health clinic

By Adam Wise A city of Madison builder on Wednesday cleared its first hurdle toward construction of a major development. Krupp General Contractors LLC, Madison, received initial approval from the […]

May 5, 2011

Party fuels debate over Madison block’s future

By James Briggs A raging block party that flowed from porches to streets and included alcohol, drugs and stabbings, could help build a case for changes to a historic Madison […]

Apr 27, 2011

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 […]

Apr 18, 2011

Rummel presents triple threat for Madison projects

By James Briggs Developers who want to build anything in Madison from a high-rise to a new sign soon will get to know Alderwoman Marsha Rummel. Rummel, who represents the […]

Feb 14, 2011

Madison yoga shop draws unwanted attention

By James Briggs A sign maker’s disregard for Madison ordinances has left a former client to sort out a legal mess with the city. Angela Gargano, owner of Bliss Flow […]

Feb 10, 2011

Planners pick apart Madison hotel project

By James Briggs A developer has resurrected a high-rise hotel project near the University of Wisconsin–Madison that stalled last year because of a lack of money. But the latest version […]

Dec 17, 2010

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.

Nov 26, 2010

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, […]

Nov 17, 2010

UW-Madison’s proposed ice arena skids through Building Commission (UPDATE)

By James Briggs Kohl Center Addition: Hockey/Swimming Facility for University of Wisconsin, 601 W. Dayton St., Madison, Dane County A pair of Republican state senators expressed concerns Wednesday about the […]

May 28, 2010

Property owner willing to talk about public walkway in Madison

By Darryl Enriquez A developer’s interest in selling land for a walkway connecting lakes Mendota and Monona along the east bank of the Yahara River in Madison leaves Karolyn Bebee […]

May 11, 2010

Madison’s Edgewater project survives tuneup for final vote (UPDATE)

By Paul Snyder The Edgewater Hotel redevelopment scored a split in a city panel double-header Monday night and Tuesday morning, setting the project up for a final stand before Madison‘s […]

Mar 23, 2010

Edgewater gets Plan Commission approvals

By Paul Snyder The Madison Plan Commission on Tuesday gave the proposed Edgewater Hotel redevelopment three approvals after hours of debate and questioning that began Monday night. “It certainly gives […]