Be the Broker: What would you like to see in these spaces?

Looking toward the future of the 608, there are several empty spaces for sale in well-traveled places. We see it as an empty canvas to imagine what could come next and a way to open a conversation on what you think we need in + around the Isthmus.

Now, we want you to be the broker: What do you envision for these properties? 🏙️

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106-108 King St. | 12,070 SF | $3,495,000 ($290/SF)
Location, location, location. Located right off of the Capitol Square, this space is a turn-key restaurant with office space available upstairs.

301 S. Blount St. | 41,400 SF | $5,900,000 ($143/SF)
The historic International Harvester building is fully renovated + has three floors, plus a basement, at roughly 10,000—sqft each. The original hardwood floors and exposed brick give a classic charm to this investment.

5007 Monona Dr. | 6,830 SF | $949,000 ($139/SF)
This property is located directly on the main drag in Monona. The commercial space on the main floor is accompanied by two residential units upstairs.

680 Grand Canyon Dr. | 20,280 SF | $1,995,000 ($98/SF)
This strip mall space is located less than half of a mile from the West Towne Mall. This versatile venue has plenty of space for offices, day care, or even general storage. Its proximity to the West Beltline Highway is a major plus as upwards of 83,000 vehicles travel on it a day.

2230 Pennsylvania Ave. | 3.33 Acres | $1,350,000
Just east of where Pennsylvania Avenue meets Packers Avenue sits this three-acre commercial lot. While there is a perpetual easement that allows for storage of equipment + vehicles in this lot, we can’t help but imagine the endless possibilities that an empty lot allows if no parameters were set in place.

Let us know your thoughts, and we may share your responses in a future newsletter. 📧

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Today

Hinchley’s Dairy Farm Tour | Wed., Sept. 21 | 11a.m.-3 p.m. | Hinchley’s Dairy Farm, 2844 WI-73 | $15 | Take a hayride, milk a cow + score a free pumpkin on this family-friendly farm tour.

Thursday

Fitchburg Farmers’ Market | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 3-6 p.m. | Agora Pavilion, 5500 E. Cheryl Pkwy., Fitchburg | Free | Stop by the master gardener booth or shop your favorite local products before the market’s season comes to an end next month.

Friday

Game of Thrones Trivia Paint & Sip | Fri., Sept. 23 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Wine and Design, 167 S. Fair Oaks Ave. | $80 | Grab a fellow Game of Thrones geek for a night of topical trivia + themed painting. No artistic ability is required but GoT knowledge will help. 🎨

Saturday

Monroe Street Festival | Sat., Sept. 24 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Monroe Street | Free | The 44th annual festival will feature a plethora of free activities as well as special discounts at your favorite Monroe St. food spots. 🎉

Sunday

Fall Garden Strolls | Sun., Sept. 25 | 1-2 p.m. | UW-Madison Arboretum, 1207 Seminole Hwy. | Free | Meet in the visitor center for this leisurely stroll through the Arboretum to learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology + ecology. 🌳

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Weather

72º | Mostly Cloudy | 10% chance of rain 🌥️

State

Gov. Tony Evers announced $32 million in aid for EMS providers in Wisconsin. The EMS Flex Grant Program will support 400+ healthcare providers across nearly every county in the state.

Health

UW Health medical director Dr. Jim Conway is urging Madisonians to get their flu vaccine this fall. This suggestion comes after there was a decrease in Wisconsinites getting the vaccine. Typically 50-55% of people in the state get it, but last year that number dropped to 40%. 💉 (NBC 15)

Civic

The 17th District is looking to fill a City Council position following Gary Halverson’s resignation last week. Contact Keith Furman with any application questions. 🗳️ (Madison.com)
Sample ballots for the general election on Tues., Nov. 8 are now available to the public. View the sample ballot for your area + register to vote.

Edu

Madison Metropolitan School District has given hundreds of employees a pay increase of an additional $5 an hour. This raise is projected to go into effect by Fri., Oct. 21, impacting educational and school security assistants, clerical staff + food service workers. 📚 (The Cap Times)

Opening

A Chicagoland favorite, Bluemercury, is set to open this fall at Hilldale. This will be WI’s first location of the luxury, beauty retailer offering beauty products + in-store consultants for all of your cosmetic queries. 💄 (NBC 15)

Number

8,300. That’s the number of orbits around the Earth astronaut Scott Kelly has done. Hear the retired NASA astronaut speak at the Memorial Union on Tues., Oct. 4. This free, 90-minute talk is part of the Wisconsin Union Directorate’s Distinguished Lecture Series. 🚀

Plan Ahead

Badger football’s Big Ten home opener is kicking off on Sat., Oct. 1. Tickets are already selling out so grab yours today. Go Badgers. 🏈

Eat

It’s that season, 608: football season. Planning a tailgate party fit for champs? Impress your guests with a tried-and-true Southern classic: this easy-to-make Crock Pot Spicy Boiled Peanuts recipe. *

DYK

Did you know nearly 40% of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer at some point? Join SSM Health specialists for a virtual cancer prevention class on Thur., Oct. 6 to discover what you can do to prevent (or survive) cancer.*

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Plant-y of ways to celebrate

608today red square flowers indoor plant week

Stop by one of Red Square Flower’s two locations to celebrate the occasion | Photo by @smiesphotography

Happy National Indoor Plant Week, 608. 🪴

To celebrate, check out a few plant shops around town where you can continue or begin your journey as a proud plant parent.

Red Square Flowers | 127 State St.
You won’t just stop at houseplants. From flower delivery + moss walls, to customized gift baskets, this place has it all. Stop by either of the two locations to find something ready to liven up your space.

Wildewood | 733 Hilldale Wy.
Trying to incorporate plants into your home while maintaining an aesthetic? Wildewood is the place to be. With unique plants + trendy decor, this nursery is great if you’re gift shopping for a plant-lover.

Klein’s | 3758 E. Washington Ave.
Voted Madison’s No. 1 garden store by Isthmus, Klein’s offers a diverse supply of plants accompanied by knowledgeable employees that make this a beginner-friendly place to start your houseplant journey.

Did we miss your favorite greenhouse? Let us know your suggestions + happy planting. 🌱

THE WRAP

	Today’s issue was written by Ally. Editor’s pick: The overcast weather is getting me excited for the fall + winter food season. On the menu tonight, Ramen Station. I always have to grab some mochi ice cream, regardless of the temperature outside. Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We covered Oktoberfest-ivities + a New York Times shout out.
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