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Developer’s submission beats Madison City Council decision on landmark status | #citycouncil

Dean Mosiman | Wisconsin State Journal Madison won’t have to consider a proposed landmark designation for the Filene House near Tenney Park when the city reviews a plan to redevelop the site. The developer, Vermilion Development of Chicago, has submitted formal plans to demolish the historic two-story building for a scaled-back housing project with 331 […]

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City Council

City Council approves streamlined rules for Madison’s 5 historic districts | Local Government | #citycouncil

Dean Mosiman | Wisconsin State Journal After much study, the Madison City Council late Tuesday overwhelmingly approved streamlined rules to protect the city’s five Madison historic districts when property owners want to make changes to buildings or developers propose new projects. The council also approved a new recycling charge totaling $24.80 per household to cover […]

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