During its meeting Monday night, the City of Madison’s plan commission advanced an ordinance that would impose stricter regulations on short-term tourist rentals like Airbnb operations. The City first created regulations for these operations in 2013 to prevent out-of-town owners from turning Madison’s affordable housing stock into “party houses.” But, City of Madison Zoning Administrator […]
The Future of Garver Revisited
The Garver Feed Building sits just north of the bike path and the Wisconsin and Southern railroad near Olbrich Park on Madison’s east side. It’s a giant, hulk of a ruin, looking something like a haunted castle from Scotland transplanted to the midwest.
Madison Common Council Approves 2015 Budget
MADISON (WORT) — As part of Madison’s 2015 budget, city alders approved funds for a Public Market District, several new neighborhood centers, and a committee on equipping police officers with body cameras. Dylan Brogan has the details.
Promise and Frustration on East Washington Avenue
One street, two neighborhoods, very different responses. Sixth district alder Marsha Rummel talks about redevelopment at Union Corners and Darbo-Worthington.
Madison City Council Year in Review
What were some of the biggest issues the Madison City Council faced in 2013? What can we expect to see in 2014? Listen to this edition of A Public Affair to find out!
Madison’s Future
What will the city of Madison look like in 10 years? What do you expect to see? Today on A Public Affair, we had a chance to preview this change. On Tuesday August 20th, our host Carousel Bayrd sat down with Alders Mark Clear and Marsha Rummel to discuss city redevelopment.
