Demolitions and Conservation Districts
This morning's WSJ has a half-way decent article about our demolition ordinance (yes, that was a compliment) and an upcoming conservation district ordinance. ...
French Battery Factory Replica Considered Historic Preservation?
Last night at the plan commission we approved the demolition of French Battery Factory in order to make way for new development (Union Corners)....
Tearin’ Down the House!
Are there any houses in the downtown area that are worthy of saving? Or should we just flatten the downtown, kiss the house...
It’s About Integrity
David and Leigh Mollenhoff's advice to council members . . . In an email entitled "Tell 'em to vote 'no" then sent this note:Dear...
(Historic) Kozak Properties
Ok - so I expected that some of those Kozak properties were going to be of historic value. After all, as I was reminded...
Are You Sick of This Yet Round Up
I am. I really want the final vote to be tonight (as long as it is safe for everyone involved) and I really...
MINE
Governor Walker promised us(among other things) that his administration would help create 250,000 jobs. After two years(of a four year term) the...
Breaking Down How the Council Decides if they Should Overturn the Landmarks Commission
The decision before the council on Tuesday in NOT whether they should approve the Edgewater project, it is only a question of if they...
A little more Round Up
There's a little bit out there to comment on . . . EDGEWATER TOURI considered going, but didn't feel like listening to another sales...
Common Council Recap – The Basics
A report, from citizen reporter Konkel! ;) GETTING STARTEDThe meeting started around 6:38, Mayor was in the chair since before 6:30, but it...
Learn about Downtown Architecture
People have been building in downtown Madison for more than 170 years. Jim Draeger, deputy preservation officer with the Wisconsin Historical Society, helps...
Edgewater: Denied! (Final)
It was a 7 hour meeting . . . I missed the first three hours, which consisted of 1.5 hours to 2 hours of...