06.21.2023

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Development jargon 101

Your guide to understanding development news in Madison

It’s construction season, which means Madison’s skyline will be getting some new additions. | Photo by Tammy Boersma

If you want to be a development detective but find yourself turned around by the terminology in various city releases and news reports, never fear.

Here are some definitions of common terms paired with projects and examples you might recognize in the 608.

Mixed-use

Projects that provide more than one purpose in the community, like a building with apartments on top and retail shops on the bottom. Expect to see combinations of housing, retail, parking, commercial, and industrial components.

Example: Chapter at Madison, like many downtown buildings, will host apartment units + businesses.

rendering of Chapter at Madison — Here’s a sneak peek at the future of Regent Street. | Rendering by CRG Development and LJC Design

Infill development

The development of vacant or underutilized lots that are surrounded by areas that are either partially or fully developed.

Example: The Oscar Mayer site plan introduced in 2020 addresses infilling the area between Oscar and Packers Avenues.

Opportunity zones

Areas of the city where building a site earns you incentives, including a break on real estate taxes and money back from costs of relocating, machinery and equipment, and construction permits.

Example: The University Research Park hosts over 125 companies and 3,500 employees.

Neighborhood Association

Recognized group of residents, property owners, or others with fixed interests within a defined boundary, organized to discuss issues related to their community.

Example: The Campus Area Neighborhood Association surveyed students about a development proposal for the Common Council’s consideration on the matter.

Principal use

The primary activity or function of a site. A site’s principal use must be aligned with the zoning ordinances of the land it’s on.

Example: Living in a home within a residential zone is an allowable principal use.

Accessory use

An activity or function of a site labeled subordinate or incidental.

Example: You’ll need a permit to put that new shed on your home property, as it is an accessory-use build.

Events

Wednesday, June 21

COVID Vaccine Clinic | Wednesday, June 21 | 4 p.m. | Lakeview Library, 2845 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | Free | Free COVID-19 vaccines and boosters administered by Public Health Madison + Dane County.
What’s in Bloom? | Wednesday, June 21 | 7 p.m. | UW–Madison Arboretum, 1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison | Free | Join Susan Carpenter, Wisconsin Native Plant Garden curator, to find, compare, and learn about flowers on native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants.

Thursday, June 22

Concerts on the Rooftop: The Jimmys | Thursday, June 22 | 7-9 p.m. | Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison | Free | Jam out with this seven-piece band influenced by raw Chicago Blues and New Orleans funk.
Madison Mallards vs. Green Bay | Thursday, June 22 | 6:05 p.m. | Warner Park, 2920 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | $6.08 | Calling all witches and wizards to a magical night at the Duck Pond.*

Friday, June 23

Colin Jost | Friday, June 23 | 9:15 p.m. | Orpheum Madison, 216 State St., Madison | $44.50-$64.50 | Live from Madison, it’s Friday night (with Colin Jost.)
Monét X Change | Friday, June 23-Saturday, June 24 | Comedy on State, 202 State St., Madison | $28-$40 | From “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” don’t miss this drag queen’s live show.

Saturday, June 24

American Girl Benefit Sale | Saturday, June 24-Sunday, June 25 | Alliant Energy Center | $5-$100 | American Girl donates overstock inventory to be resold to support children’s charities in Dane County.
Madison Log Rolling Championship | Saturday, June 24 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Wingra Park, 824 Knickerbocker St., Madison | Free | Youth and amateur athletes compete in the earlier hours of the day, followed by the elite log rollers.

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News Notes

Transit

Madison removed Metro Transit buses from the 400 to 600 blocks of State Street, moving closer to implementing a pedestrian and bicycle mall. A council decision in late July could lead to the pilot program starting as soon as August. (Madison.com)

Festival

Get free admission to Summerfest on Friday, July 7 if you arrive between 12-6 p.m. Plus, the first 1,000 guests at the Mid Gate will get complimentary Fritos and Summerfest swag — all thanks to a sponsorship the festival organized with the corn chip company.

Coming Soon

A new Mediterranean restaurant is coming to 600 Williamson St. Aptly named, The Mediterranean Joint will be open to the public on Saturday, July 1.

Community

Spectrum granted the Urban League of Greater Madison $35,000 on Monday to support its efforts in promoting digital education, marking its third grant in five years. The money will go toward offering training + internet access to locals in need. (NBC 15)

State

Gov. Tony Evers signed legislation updating Wisconsin’s shared revenue approach into law, providing increased financial support to municipalities. The bill garnered bipartisan support and aims to save the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County from bankruptcy. (Cap Times)

Ranking

Madison ranks in the top 10 on a list of the best cities to live without a car in the US. Perhaps we’ll score even higher next year with our new-and-improved bus transit routes.

Health

New or expecting parent? SSM Health offers a variety of support groups and classes that can help you navigate this time in your life, and learn more about breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, postpartum care, and the fourth trimester. See classes and sign up.*

Finance

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Shop

It’s officially summer. To celebrate, shop our online store (Six & Main), where you’ll find many summer essentials such as new patio furniture by Palmetto Craft and delicious cocktail mixers by Simple Time Mixers. Now, that’s how you start the summer.

Travel and Outdoors

☀️ It’s officially summer in the 608

Celebrate the Summer Solstice in the 608

James Madison is a hot spot for sunset lovers. | Photo by wildrway

The Summer Solstice marks the official beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

Today at 9:48 a.m., Earth will arrive at the point in its orbit where the North Pole is at its maximum tilt toward the sun, resulting in the longest day (and shortest night) of the year.

Here are a few ways you can soak up every ounce of sunshine today:

Governor’s Island | Take a sunset stroll around this quarter-mile loop. Think: Picnic Point, but less crowded.

Robinia Courtyard | Enjoy the ample daylight hours in this 3,500-sqft outdoor oasis tucked away on East Wash.

The Edgewater | Enjoy the sunset from the lakeside patio, or head inside for a bite to eat.

Make Music Day | Spend the longest day of the year enjoying free live music at over 100 locations. Fun Fact: This Summer Solstice music celebration takes place in over 1,000 cities worldwide.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

Unpopular opinion — I prefer the shorter, darker days in winter over the longer, brighter summer days. I’m quite the night owl and I love being wrapped up in as many blankets and sweatshirts as possible. Not to say 608 summers don’t have obvious perks. At the end of the day, I don’t think I could ever live somewhere without a regular rotation of seasons, it’d start feeling like “Groundhog’s Day” pretty quickly.

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