News & Notes
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Joe
Development News for the Weeks of: 5/3/2014 - 5/9/2014    

MADISON MOVING FORWARD ON NEXT PHASE OF PUBLIC MARKET STUDY

 

Consultant will help city identify potential sites for market.

-Wisconsin State Journal

 

LANDMARKS PANEL OKS 6-STORY APARTMENT ON WILLY STREET DESPITE NEIGHBOR CONCERNS

 

On a 5-1 vote, the panel approved a certificate of appropriateness for the redevelopment at the corner of Williamson and Blount streets.

-The Cap Times

 

NEIGHBORS LOSING FIGHT TO LIMIT UNIVERSITY AVENUE DEVELOPMENT

 

The Plan Commission sides with city staff in urging taller buildings and more units in the busy corridor.

-The Cap Times

 

HILLDALE REDEVELOPMENT SLOW TO TAKE OFF

 

Owners say the demolition of the old mall portion could begin in June or July.

-The Cap Times

 

MEDICAL RESEARCH TOWER OPENS NEAR UW HOSPITAL

 

Eventually, 1,300 people are expected to work in the nine-story building, for which construction was supported by $67.4 million in state funding. They're joining about 600 researchers in the $185 million first tower, which opened in 2008. 

-Wisconsin State Journal  

 

UDC APPROVES PROJECTS, BUT REFERS PLAN FOR SOUTH PARK STREET DEVELOPMENT

 

A 12-story apartment building on North Segoe Road is approved.

-Wisconsin State Journal

 

EXECUTIVE Q&A: MELISSA HUGGINS BUILDS COMMUNITY THROUGH PLANNING, OUTREACH  

 

Huggins says involving neighbors and other stake holders at project start saves time in the end.

-Wisconsin State Journal  

 

MARCUS TO BREAK GROUND ON THEATER COMPLEX IN SUN PRAIRIE

 

Palace Cinema at Prairie Lakes is scheduled to open late this year.

-Wisconsin State Journal  

 

COUNCIL VOTE ON NINE SPRINGS GOLF COURSE LOOMS LARGE IN FITCHBURG

 

The public golf course has been costing the city about $20,000 annually, though turning it into a park likely would be the pricier option.

-Wisconsin State Journal   

 

   
Around the State and Points Elsewhere  

WELLS FARGO INJECTS $5.15 MILLION INTO CITY HOME BUYER EFFORT 

 

Mayor Tom Barrett said the new NeighborhoodLIFT program will help jump start the city's depressed housing market. 

-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel   

 

CITY DEVELOPER REACH COMPROMISE ON DOVER SCHOOL PLAN 

 

The plan calls for the construction of 43 apartments for teachers at the former Dover School in Bay View and 32 more units in a new townhouse-style structure.

-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

 

JOHNSON CONTROLS TO DEVELOP WEST ALLIS OFFICE 

 

The Glendale-based Johnson Controls plans to develop a project at the Renaissance Center office complex, 801 S. 60th St. in West Allis, sources said. 

-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel      

HELIOS SOLAR WORKS PLANT WILL NOT REOPEN IN MENOMONEE VALLEY 

 

Helios Solar Works, a Menomonee Valley solar panel factory won't reopen, after its new Chinese owner decided to open a plant instead in North Carolina, a local economic development official said. 

-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel    

 

ROSKOPF'S RV PLANS MOVE TO TOWN OF POLK 

 

Roskopf's RV Center Ltd. is planning a move to the Town of Polk, freeing up its current Menomonee Falls site for a new road tied to a large mixed-use development. 

-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 
 
WALKER'S POINT WAREHOUSE TO BE CONVERTED TO APARTMENTS 

 

A five-story Walker's Point warehouse that recently was sold is being converted into upscale apartments.

-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 

 

WAUKESHA CONSIDERS TIF DISTRICT FOR NEW OBERLIN FACILITY 

 

The 25-acre tax incremental financing district would be used to provide $975,000 to help cover Oberlin's site preparation costs.

-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel   
  

MORE APARTMENTS PROPOSED IN BAY VIEW 

 

Another apartment development for Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood has surfaced. 

-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

AIRPORT HOTEL TO BECOME ASSISTED LIVING CENTER 

 

A hotel near Mitchell International Airport will be converted into an assisted living center by its new owner. 

-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel


VIDEO: TOM DAYKIN DISCUSSES I-794 RECONSTRUCTION 

 

A few years ago there was an idea to remove I-794. Now with part of the freeway dismantled near the Milwaukee Public Market, it temporarily provides an open view and an opportunity to consider whether removing I-794 would have made sense. 

-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

 
 
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