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Affordable housing coming to the north side
Huxley Yards is set to open in 2026.
June 28, 2024 01:56 PM
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Jonathan Shipley
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What’s in store for the lakeshore? Check out Lakeshore Nature Preserve’s master plan for upcoming changes.
Picnic Point is a major feature of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve, and some big changes are on the horizon.
February 26, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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What’s the latest on the Madison Public Market?
Find out more about Madison Public Market project updates, and when the development will be open to the public.
February 20, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Affordable housing is on the rise in Madison
There was a groundbreaking ceremony for an apartment complex coming to Madison’s East side.
January 25, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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The Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra building is ready for its premiere
The ribbon cutting is coming soon, but music is already being made.
January 22, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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The Monona Terrace is getting an upgrade
Check out what’s in store for the Monona Terrace’s facility improvement project which takes place once every 10 years.
January 9, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Be the broker: Which vacant office spaces would you like to see become affordable housing?
Tell us which empty building could be used differently.
November 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Madison’s St. John’s Lutheran Church is tearing its building down to build community
A new $46.5 million affordable housing project in downtown Madison is scheduled for completion in late 2025.
November 13, 2023
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Jonathan Shipley
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Construction is planned to begin in 2024 for Wisconsin’s first Buc-ee’s in DeForest.
Move over Kwik Trip, Wisconsinites can look forward to having a new gas station to idolize as construction on the state’s first Buc-ee’s is around the corner.
October 31, 2023
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Jonathan Shipley
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We got a sneak peek at the Madison Public Market
Come with us to the Madison Public Market open house. We’re talking layout, timeline, and vendors.
September 12, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Ally Geiger
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