Reindahl Park, 18-Story Bldg goes to UDC, and more
postedHello friends and neighbors.
Reindahl Park Encampment and Alternative Emergency Sheltering
The City-County Homelessness Issues Committee will be discussing a resolution directing City staff to enforce ordinances at Reindahl Park and a resolution on a proposed emergency shelter tiny house village at its meeting on Monday.
For additional information about additional meetings scheduled for this week, please consult the City Meeting Schedule online here.
18-Story Mixed-Use Development Project on Olin Ave goes to UDC this Wednesday
The new development proposed by McGrath Property Group on Olin Ave has received a lot of attention due to its scale as the largest mixed-use project proposed to date in Madison.
Though located in District 14 and outside the boundary of District 13, the site location at 222-232 E. Olin Ave will have a direct impact on Bay Creek residents – Bay Creek is the residential neighborhood closest to the site.
The Urban Design Commission (UDC) will hold a public hearing this Wednesday, July 14, at 4:30pm. This is an opportunity for neighbors to provide feedback on the project. The applicant, McGrath Property Group, is seeking final approval from UDC.
Below is more information on registration and watching the virtual meeting.
1. Written Comments: You can send comments on agenda items to mailto: urbandesigncomments@cityofmadison.com. Please note that comments received after 3:00 p.m. may not be added to the public record until after the meeting.
2. Register but Do Not Speak: You can register your support or opposition to an agenda item at https://www.cityofmadison.com/MeetingRegistration.
3. Register to Speak or to Answer Questions: If you wish to speak at the virtual meeting on an agenda item, you must register. You can register at https://www.cityofmadison.com/MeetingRegistration. When you register to speak, you will be sent an email with the information you will need to join the virtual meeting.
4. Watch the Meeting: You can call-in or watch the Urban Design Commission Special Meeting in several ways:
• Livestream on the Madison City Channel website https://media.cityofmadison.com/mediasite/showcase
• Livestream on the City of Madison YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofMadison
Midtown District Strategic Plan Update
It's been one month since the start of Midtown's summer strategic plan. To get the latest update from District Captain Jason Freedman, click here.
Maxwell Street Days
Downtown Madison businesses are excited to share the return of Maxwell Street Days to State Street. This year's event, now in its 44th year, expands from three days to four, July 15 – July 18. Click here for hours and a list of the 60+ participating businesses.
City Restoring In-Person Services
The City of Madison is rapidly restoring in-person access to City services, while maintaining increased access online and via phone. To learn more, read this update on opening of City service desks.
Food Carts in Parks
The City of Madison is excited to announce the launch of the Carts in Parks Vending Pilot Program this summer into fall! This program will provide daily food cart vending in 20 parks around Madison, support community-driven micro vending markets, reduce the barriers to vending in city parks, provide greater food access, and enhance our community gathering spaces. Read more here.
Food Scraps Recycling Scrapped
The food scraps recycling program at the Streets Division drop-off sites will end on July 17, 2021. After that date, residents who had been using the food scraps program should instead place the food scraps into the trash, or find alternative composting options, such as available private services or composting appropriate scraps in backyard bins. Read more here.
Save the Date
After a year of virtual events, the Madison Night Market is returning, and this year the event moves ONTO State Street! Vendors showcase handmade products, local art, artisan gifts, prepackaged foods and fresh produce. The event includes live music, special visiting food carts and pop-up restaurant experiences. The Market will run from 4pm – 9pm on August 19, September 16, October 22, and December 16. Learn more here.
Office Hours
I'll be holding virtual office hours this Friday morning from 8am to 10am. This is a great opportunity for you to share your concerns with me or ask questions. Here is the Zoom link:
https://cityofmadison.zoom.us/j/98540172739?pwd=TlVxWnJTUXFWNUVNczQxeEtmdE02dz09
Meeting ID: 985 4017 2739
Passcode: 186259
You can always contact me via email at district13@cityofmadison.com or by phone 608.424.2580.
Take care and enjoy the summer!
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