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What an incredible spring! At least we have not had any nice days to tease us.

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Joe

Development News for the Week of: 4/06/2013 - 4/12/2013

LIFE AFTER EPIC: FROM EPIC 'GRAD' TO ENTREPRENEUR

A variety of non-Epic-related startups are beginning to sprout at the hands of Epic alums, just as several companies in health information technology launched by ex-Epic staffers also are getting a foothold here.

-Wisconsin State Journal

BUS RAPID TRANSIT PLAN GREETED FAVORABLY BY MADISON OFFICIALS, DESPITE HIGH PRICE TAG

A bus rapid transit system would increase capacity for often crowded Metro Transit, cut travel times and boost economic development, a new draft study says. But it would come at a steep cost.

-Wisconsin State Journal

ALL POSSIBLE PLANS FOR 800 BLOCK OF EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE IN MADISON ASKING FOR TIF EXCEPTIONS

Madison staff recommended Gebhardt Development/Metcalfe's Market's $65 million, mixed-use project for city-owned land on the 800 block of East Washington Avenue, but the developer and two competitors all need policy exceptions for millions of dollars sought in public aid.

-Wisconsin State Journal

GEBHARDT/METCALFE'S PLAN HAS SUPPORT FOR 800 BLOCK OF EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE

The city will get two cracks at striking a deal to redevelop a city-owned parcel in the 800 block of East Washington Avenue in Madison.

-Wisconsin State Journal

MATC LEADERS PROPOSE SMALLEST TAX INCREASE IN RECENT YEARS

Madison Area Technical College leaders are proposing to raise taxes by less than 1 percent next year, which if passed would be the smallest hike from the college in recent years.

-Wisconsin State Journal

PLAN APPROVED TO INCREASE SAFETY ON HIGHWAY 14 NEAR WISCONSIN HEIGHTS SCHOOLS

A plan by the Department of Transportation to strengthen safety measures on Highway 14 outside of Wisconsin Heights middle and high schools has received unanimous school board approval and a spot on the DOT's fast track.

-Wisconsin State Journal

OFFICIALS BREAK GROUND ON NEW $220M UW HEALTH 'CAMPU' ON MADISON'S FAR EAST SIDE

A $220 million UW Health facility going up on Madison's Far East Side won't be just a hospital, UW Hospital CEO Donna Katen-Bahensky said.

-Wisconsin State Journal

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Around the State and Points Elsewhere

METRO MILWAUKEE HOME SALES ROSE 11.3% IN MARCH

Home sales rose 11.3% in the four-county metro Milwaukee area in March, and all but Washington County saw an increase in the average sale price in the first quarter of the year, a report released Thursday shows.
-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

APARTMENT ZONING SOUGHT FOR OCONOMOWOC PROPERTY

Oconomowoc's east side could be getting another major apartment development, with a proposal pending before city officials that would prepare the way for the project.

-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

ATC ANNOUNCES BAY LAKE POWER LINE ROUTES

American Transmission Co. has unveiled possible routes for its Bay Lake Project, which is designed to boost reliability of power flows in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

WOOD COUNTY JUDGE ALLOWS BUILDING OF MEGA DAIRY FARM

Saratoga - A judge ruled Thursday that a proposed mega dairy farm can be built in southern Wood County.

-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

PANEL APPROVES BILL ON MILWAUKEE COUNTY BOARD PAY CUT

A legislative committee approved a bill Thursday cutting Milwaukee County Board pay in half, setting up a vote next week before the Republican-controlled Assembly.
-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

CONDOS COULD BE GOING RENTAL IN GREENFIELD COMPLEX

Greenfield - The trend some 30 years ago of apartments converted into condominiums seems to be taking a reverse course, at least in one instance.

With the market for condominiums languishing, developers John and Mark Wimmer are asking Greenfield if The Orchard condominium project at 91st Street and Forest Home Avenue could be turned into high-end apartments.

Greenfieldnow.com

ABELE NAMES NEW COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

An attorney and community developer has been named as Milwaukee County's economic development director by County Executive Chris Abele.

Teig Whaley-Smith will start in his new job on April 15, according to a statement issued Monday by Abele. His hiring will eventually need County Board confirmation.

-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel