553. That’s the number of affordable housing units that are being built at Huxley Yards near the old Oscar Mayer plant on Roth Street. Ground broke for the project — which is expected to include a new city park — last week.
What
Two buildings are being constructed:
The View will contain 303 units and serve families and individuals. It will offer several amenities, including job training facilities.
The Victoria will provide 250 units for older adults. Amenities will include a club room, a craft room, a fitness center, and two rooftop courtyards.
Both buildings will have Wisconsin Green Built Home certifications with rooftop solar power systems. Details about the as-yet-named park are TBD.
All of the units will be reserved for individuals making up to 50%, 60%, or 70% of Dane County’s Area Median Income (AMI), depending on the unit.
That would equate to a salary range of $44,100-$61,740 for an individual or a total income range of $62,950-$88,130 for a family of four.
How
The City of Madison contributed more than $6 million to the project through Tax Incremental Financing funds. The project was additionally financed through grants and tax credits.
The buildings are scheduled to be move-in ready by fall 2026.
Yoga with Ali | Monday, July 1 | 5-6 p.m. | Goodman Community Center, 214 Waubesa St., Madison | $5 | Start your week with some gentle yoga for all ages and skill levels.
Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs | Monday, July 1 | 8 p.m. | The Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave., Madison | $42-$107 | You might not know the name, but Mike Campbell was a Heartbreaker, as in Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Tuesday, July 2
Olbrich After Hours | Tuesday, July 2 | 6-9 p.m. | Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison | Free | Enjoy the blooming gardens while listening to original country and Americana tunes by the Driveway Thriftdwellers.
Wednesday, July 3
Fanfare on the Square | Wednesday, July 3 | 7-9 p.m. | King Street Corner of Capitol Square, Madison | Free | You’ll want to wave a flag during this presentation of patriotic tunes new and old.
Verona Fireworks | Wednesday, July 3 | 9:30-10 p.m. | Hometown USA Festival Park, 111 Lincoln St., Verona | Free | Celebrate Independence Day by looking into the night sky with your family.
Thursday, July 4
Goth AF on the Fourth of July | Thursday, July 4 | 9 p.m. | Crucible, 3116 Commercial Ave., Madison | $5 | Wear your red, white, blue, and black at this Fourth of July emo party featuring dark dance music.
After 42 years in business, Essen Haus is closing. The beloved beer hall, serving German fare with a side of polka music, will shut down (date TBD) with the recent approval of a redevelopment on the property. (WKOW, Wisconsin State Journal)
A statue of Vel Phillips, the first Black woman elected to a statewide office in Wisconsin, will be unveiled on Saturday, July 27 at 5 p.m. on the Capitol grounds. There will be a celebration after with food and entertainment supporting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County. (WMTV)
Biz
Two new stores are now open at the Hilldale Shopping Center. Rowan offers ear piercing done by registered nurses. Little Words Project features a bead bar and handcrafted bracelets. (Channel 3000)
Feel Good
Did you notice the rainbow chairs on Memorial Union Terrace this weekend? They were for the end of Pride month. (WMTV)
Drink
Rare Steakhouse is one of the world’s best restaurants for wine, according to Wine Spectator.Rare, located downtown at 14 W. Mifflin St., has 200 wine selections and an inventory of 1,200 wines.
Sports
Tyler Wahl, the former Badgers men’s basketball forward, will get his shot at the NBA. He’ll be playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves’ summer league team in hopes of getting an NBA contract. (WKOW)
Eat
Fortune Favors, Madison’s beloved nut company, introduced a new flavor: mesquite. The caramelized candied pecans are seasoned with cumin, chipotle, and coriander. Grab some at the Fortune Favors store at 2086 Atwood Ave.
Be safe on local waterways this coming holiday weekend. The Wisconsin DNR and law enforcement agencies are making that suggestion clear during their Operation Dry Water campaign taking place Thursday, July 4-Saturday, July 6.
An increased presence of game wardens and law enforcement will be on the water patrolling and educating boaters about safe boating practices, including sober boating.
Why?
Alcohol use is a leading factor in recreational boating fatalities. In Wisconsin, it is illegal to operate a vessel with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher.
Last year, 85% of those who drowned in a recreational boating incident were not wearing life jackets.
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