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Development News for the Week of: 2/9/2013 - 2/15/2013
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MAYOR CONSIDERING 2 FOR PLANNING DIVISION HEAD
Paul Soglin is considering Katherine Cornwell, principal of K. Cornwell Designs of Denver, and Nancy Welch, former director of Community Development for the city of Wauwatosa. -Wisconsin State Journal Two weeks after a Madison woman was slain in Dane County's first domestic violence-related homicide of the year, Gov. Scott Walker announced Wednesday he is proposing the state contribute $560,000 toward the construction of a new shelter to be built next year by Domestic Abuse Intervention Services. - Wisconsin State Journal TOWN OF SUN PRAIRIE FARM TO HOST 2015 FARM TECHNOLOGY DAYS By the time Farm Technology Days is held in Dane County in 2015, the host farm will be showcased as the quintessential state dairy operation. -Wisconsin State Journal With the State of the Union and a big expansion coming at New Glarus Brewing, Deb Carey has plenty on tap. -Wisconsin State Journal FAR EAST SIDE UW HOSPITAL PROJECT TO GET UNDER WAY IN APRIL Construction of Madison's first new general hospital in about 35 years is set to begin in April on the Far East Side, with preparations already under way. -Wisconsin State Journal WHY ARE PEOPLE LEAVING WISCONSIN? STATE RANKED IN TOP 10 FOR OUT-MIGRATION An annual survey says Wisconsin is among the top 10 states for moving out, but some Madison residents say the capital city is an exception. -The Cap Times
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Around the State and Points Elsewhere
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STATE OKS BADGER CLEANUP PLAN
A state agency has given the green light to the U.S. Army's proposed method of cleanup for portions of a decommissioned military plant near Baraboo.
-Baraboo News Republic
HOUSING VOID, CRIME GO TOGETHER
In the fifth year of the foreclosure crisis, Milwaukee officials estimate $3 billion worth of assessed value has been lost, especially in the Washington Park, Amani and Metcalfe Park neighborhoods.
-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
$8.3 MILLION DONATED FOR MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP
A Minneapolis couple has donated $8.3 million to Marquette University's College of Communication to fund a new fellowship intended to produce world-class public-service journalism projects and enable students to work with some of the news industry's best journalists, the university said Wednesday.
-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel WIND FARM PROPOSAL REJECTED, DEVELOPER PLANS ANOTHER TRY
State regulators on Thursday rejected an application to build a new wind farm in St. Croix County, citing concerns about turbine noise the project would generate for nearby homes.
-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
WALKER'S POINT HOSTEL PLANS ON HOLDA proposal to build a hostel-style hotel in the Walker's Point neighborhood is on hold as the developers consider alternative sites. -Milwaukee Journal Sentinel MEQUON TOWN CENTER WINS ZONING APPROVAL Mequon Town Center, an urban-style development proposed for the northwest corner of Mequon and Cedarburg roads, has received zoning approval and is now seeking city financing help. -Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ALL SIDES SPEAK ON DREXEL TOWN SQUARE Wispark brought out the all the intellectual firepower they could muster to Monday's informational about the proposed Drexel Town Square. A voice of opposition via the Oak Creek Citizen's Action group was also present, handing out their grievances in the form of fliers at the door. -Oakcreeknow.com
LARGE CARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN, ELDERLY PROPOSED FOR NORTH SIDE An unusual development that would blend day care and medical programs for children, frail elderly and people with disabilities is being proposed for Milwaukee's north side. -Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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