Businesses
in the center of Madison have everything they need to
grow and prosper. The State Street Mall/Capitol Square
is a beautiful location, unmatched by any other city in
Wisconsin. Over 21,000 people live downtown and almost
11,000 people work here. The museums, Civic Center
performances, and other cultural attractions draw a
steady stream of visitors to the downtown as do special
events like the weekly Farmer's Market, Concerts on the
Square, Maxwell Street sales days and Art Fairs on and
off the Square.
The
City of Madison has always recognized the importance of
the downtown to the health and vitality of the entire
City. That is why we have invested heavily in the
physical infrastructure of the City and work hard to
keep it clean, safe, and well-maintained. Now, as part
of the City's commitment to continuously improve its
service to its customers, we have prepared this guide to
describe and explain City services for downtown
businesses and where you can go if you have questions or
need help.
City
staff worked closely with downtown business
organizations in preparing this guide, so we hope the
information you find in it will meet your needs. Your
success in Downtown Madison is our success. Let us work
together to keep it the special place it is.
