Park Towne News & Notes
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Development News for the Week of: 5/12/2018 - 5/18/2018      
 

Dane County is partnering with a local land trust to acquire more than 100 acres around Cherokee Marsh north of Madison, opening up more access to the Yahara River and recreational opportunities while also ensuring immigrant families can continue to farm some of the land.
- Wisconsin State Journal
 
MADISON CITY COUNCIL APPROVES ADDITIONAL $11 MILLION FOR JUDGE DOYLE SQUARE DEVELOPMENT

The Madison City Council approved Tuesday an additional $11 million in public funds for the massive Judge Doyle Square development after rising construction costs and other issues had created complications for the public-private endeavor.
- Wisconsin State Journal
 
MADISON CITY COUNCIL APPROVES ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR JUDGE DOYLE SQUARE PROJECT

Madison's City Council unanimously supported an additional $11 million in public spending for the downtown Judge Doyle Square development after rising construction costs prompted financial concern from the developer.
-The Cap Times

CITY STAFF: PROPOSED STATE STREET HOTEL COULD 'ADVERSELY AFFECT' ADJACENT LANDMARK BUILDING
 
A proposed hotel on State Street could "adversely affect the historic character" of an adjacent landmark-designated building, according to a report by city staff.
- Wisconsin State Journal
 
 
In reviewing updated designs for a boutique hotel proposed for State Street, Madison city staff has found the North Carroll Street frontage is still problematic and now believes the State Street frontage may also have an adverse effect on a nearby landmark. 
-The Cap Times 
 

Under proposed changes to the Madison's zoning code, food carts would be able to operate on private property, a practice many businesses are not aware is not allowed, currently.
-The Cap Times
 
 
Around the State and Points Elsewhere  


Jay Anderson plays his saxophone at a lot of bars, where the Milwaukee musician competes for attention as people drink, eat and talk. That's why a new $2 million proposal to restore the 107-year-old former Grand Theater, along the border between the Riverwest and Harambee neighborhoods, carries such a strong appeal for Anderson and other local performing artists.
-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 
 
 
A large housing development planned for frail elderly people on Milwaukee's far south side has been canceled.
-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 
 
 
Construction is starting on a new apartment development near the future Milwaukee Bucks arena.Developer Royal Capital Group is staging a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday at the site of Five Fifty Ultra Lofts, 550 W. Juneau Ave.
-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 
 
 
A historic Port Washington school near the downtown lakefront would be converted into market-rate apartments under a new proposal, which is seeking city financing help. Ansay Development Co. wants to redevelop St. Mary's Catholic School, and the neighboring parish center, according to a proposal filed with the city.
-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
 
 
A market-rate apartment development with 175 units is being proposed in Brown Deer - an unusually large rental housing project for that community. 
-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel  
 
 
It's a rare perspective: the view way below Milwaukee's High Rise Bridge, where a large vacant site will likely play a big part in the next act of the Menomonee Valley's redevelopment.
-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
 
  
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