News & Notes
I recently removed the 50 year old landscaping from the front of my house and had new landscaping put in. I did not think about how much watering these new plants were going to need until now. It sounds really simple to go out and turn on the water but it takes an amazing amount of time. Thus, I had been hoping for rain but not this much!

Have a great week!

 

Joe
Development News for the Weeks of: 6/14/2014 - 6/20/2014    

PROMOTER ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR NEAR EAST SIDE MUSIC VENUE 

 

Frank Productions and Stone House Development propose a major mixed-use project for 1000 block of East Washington Avenue.

-Wisconsin State Journal 

 

MADISON TO CONSIDER CONTROVERSIAL FIRE SPRINKLER LAW 

 

Proposal would require automated sprinkler systems in larger buildings, and all structures facing State Street, by 2025.

-Wisconsin State Journal

 

NEARLY 400 NEW APARTMENTS PLANNED ON FAR WEST SIDE 

 

Large apartment projects are flourishing downtown but developers aren't just focused on the urban core.

-The Cap Times

ST. RAPHAEL'S CONGREGATION SUES CITY OVER DISPUTED TAX BILL 

 

With its claim against the city of Madison over a property tax bill denied, a Downtown Catholic parish on Wednesday sued the city in court, asking that the site of the former St. Raphael's Cathedral be given tax-exempt status.

-Wisconsin State Journal

 

GEF-1 BUILDING MAY BE READY FOR EMPLOYEES IN EARLY AUGUST 

 

The state wasn't able to access the fourth floor of the building where the May 16 fire started until June 12.

-Wisconsin State Journal

 

GROUNDBREAKING HELD FOR 6-STORY MIXED-USE BUILDING AT 900 JOHN NOLEN DRIVE 

 

Ground-level offices will be topped by 80 apartments and a 5500-square-foot rooftop terrace with garden plots. 

-Wisconsin State Journal  

 

AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE, MOCROSOFT PARTNER TO BOOST HOME AUTOMATION STARTUPS 

 

The Madison-based insurer will offer cash and consumer insights to new technology companies in mentoring program with the tech giant.

-Wisconsin State Journal 

 

DANE COUNTY MAY HOME SALES SEE 13% DROP WHILE MEDIAN PRICE RISES 4% 

 

It's the fifth straight year-over-year sales drop of 2014, after a record-strong 2013.

-Wisconsin State Journal  

    

FOCUS ON DANE COUNTY: DEFOREST EYEING OPTIONS FOR AGING SCHOOLS 

 

A building facilities report raised special concern about the age and capacity of the district's elementary schools.

-Wisconsin State Journal

 

COUPLE LOGS 6 MONTHS IN MADISON'S 1ST TINY HOUSE

 

Over the Christmas holiday last year, Christopher Derek and Betty Ybarra moved into Madison's first - and so far only - tiny house.

-Wisconsin State Journal 

 

 
Around the State and Points Elsewhere  
  
WEST BEND PROJECTS TO ADD OVER 50 JOBS

Three proposed West Bend business expansions, aided by possible city loans and a grant, would add over 50 jobs to the community, a city official said Friday.
-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel      

SOLA SALON, ELEMENTS MASSAGE JOINING MEQUON TOWN CENTER LINEUP

A hair salon and massage therapy practice will be joining a local restaurant group and other commercial tenants at the future Mequon Town Center, the project's developers have announced.

-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel    

  

MINNESOTA EXTENDS NEW TAX RECIPROCITY OFFER TO WISCONSIN 

  

An agreement would simplify income taxes for those who live in one state and work in the other.

-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 
 
BROOKFIELD ADVANCES TOYOTA DEALERSHIP OVERHAUL, $7 MILLION CITY CONTRIBUTION TO BROOKFIELD SQUARE EXPANSION

The City of Brookfield's Common Council approved steps in a number of big projects Tuesday night. The council voted unanimously in their approval of a new plan, method of operation, and preliminary survey map for the Jack Safro Toyota dealership as part of its consent agenda. -BrookfieldNow.com

 

MUKWONAGO COMPANY MAKES IT BIG IN WIND TURBINE INDUSTRY

Business is good for wind turbine servicer Gearbox Express of Mukwonago, which plans to expand its factory and hire workers.
-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

MILWAUKEE BUSINESS LEADERS DISCUSS GLOBAL EXPORTS PLAN 

 

Business leaders and economic planners convened on Thursday to discuss Milwaukee's export potential, and how to use it. 

-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

BOARD OKS INGETEAM REQUEST FOR TIME TO MEET LOAN TERMS 

 

Ingeteam would have until the end of 2020 to employ 275 full-time workers to avoid repaying a $2 million City of Milwaukee loan.

-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel     
    
GROUNDBREAKING WEDNESDAY ON DOWNTOWN OFFICE TOWER

Groundbreaking is set for Wednesday on the 18-story, 358,017-square-foot 833 East office building, at 833 E. Michigan St.
-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel   

Looking to expand outdoor seating options, Alderman Bobby Pantuso has asked city officials to consider an ordinance that would allow restaurants to put out tables on street parking spots, for a fee.

-WauwatosNow.com

 

 
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