Week of September 29 Updates
postedAlder Updates
Period Garden Fundraiser Today!
The Friends of Period Garden are hosting a fundraiser today, from 2-3. Join for light refreshments and to meet the volunteers who help maintain the most beautiful pocket park in Madison!
425 N. Frances Street and 450 W. Gilman Street
The recording of the meeting for this proposal from last Monday is up on the city's website.
411-433 W Gilman
There is another proposal for Gilman Street, separate from the 425 N. Frances Street and 450 W. Gilman Street proposal where there was a meeting last week.
Landmark Properties proposes to redevelop the properties at 411-433 W. Gilman Street. The existing structures would be demolished, and a new, mixed-use building would be constructed. The proposed building, if approved, would be 10 stories on the east side and 15 stories on the west side, with a lobby, leasing office, and retail space at ground level and 261 residential units above. The residential units would range from studio to five bedrooms, for a total of 974 beds. Parking plans include 77 stalls for cars and 458 bike parking spaces, which will be within the structured parking, which is underground and part of ground level. The project will dedicate 10% of its beds to students with financial need, offered at discounted rental rates in partnership with the University of Wisconsin under the City of Madison’s affordable student housing ordinance.
A virtual neighborhood meeting to hear more about this proposal is scheduled for Monday, September 29, 2025, at 6:00pm. You can join the virtual meeting using your computer, smartphone, or tablet, or you can participate via telephone. You will receive login information after registering at www.cityofmadison.com/MeetingSeptember29Gilman.
Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of September 29, 2025
Updates and Notices
Report a Problem: Report non-emergency issues, such as traffic concerns, potholes, parking, and more.
Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings
Note: This is not a complete list of meetings for this upcoming week. All meetings and their details can be found at the Meeting Schedule page.
Common Council Discussion
A Common Council Discussion will take place on Tuesday, September 30, at 6:00 p.m. This is a briefing on the Bartillon Purpose-Built Permanent Men's Shelter and its history to current status, as well as key issues that lie ahead. The Common Council will not take any formal action at this discussion (no votes, no introduction of legislation, etc.). Members of the public can observe the discussion in person at 201 City-County Building or observe online.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Monday, September 29, at 4:30 p.m. in Room 215 of the Madison Municipal Building at 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Agenda items include 2026 Capital Budget deliberations.
If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.
Public Information Meetings (PIMs)
- Housing Forward Proposals Community Meeting, Tuesday, September 30: Another slate of Housing Forward initiative proposals will be introduced during September 16, 2025, Common Council meeting before being referred to relevant Boards, Commissions, and Committees for consideration and public comment.
Announcements and News Releases
- Abortion Access Narrows in Wisconsin(link is external): At Public Health Madison & Dane County, we believe a full range of reproductive health services, including abortion, is essential for healthy communities. Access to that kind of care is now becoming more limited in Wisconsin. [posted September 26, 2025]
- “Unjust Deeds” Racial Covenants Exhibition Coming to Madison Public Library’s Sequoya Library in October 2025: Unjust Deeds, an exhibition sharing the history of racial covenants in Dane County and beyond, is coming to Sequoya Library in October. [posted September 25, 2025]
- Overdose Spike Alert: Risk of Drug Overdose Increased in Dane County (link is external): On September 24, Public Health Madison & Dane County issued a public health alert due to an increase, or spike, in drug overdoses in our community. [posted September 24, 2025]
- Get a Sneak Peek at Student-Inspired Public Art at Warner Park Community Recreation Center: The Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC) and the Madison Arts Commission (MAC) are inviting the community to a Public Art Preview to see draft designs for a proposed public art installation at the expanded facility. [posted September 24, 2025]
- Mayor Rhodes-Conway Proposing Historic Commitment to Funding Homeless Services: Today, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced $1 million in new spending to fund services at the Bartillon Shelter as part of her 2026 Executive Operating Budget. [posted September 22, 2025]
Please visit the City news webpage to find additional news and announcements and to subscribe to receive notification of news releases as they are posted.
Events
- Week Without Driving, Monday, September 29, 2025 – Sunday, October 5: The Week Without Driving Challenge is a nationwide initiative that invites elected officials, transportation professionals, policymakers, and community members to step into the shoes of people who don’t drive. This includes older adults, youth, low-income individuals, students, and people with physical, mental, or developmental disabilities.
- Homebuyer Education Course Part 3 of 3, Tuesday, September 30: This HUD-Certified Homebuyer Education Course assists aspiring homeowners with making informed decisions and to potentially qualify for specialized loan programs.
- Warner Park Community Recreation Center Public Art Preview, Wednesday, October 1: The Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC) and the Madison Arts Commission (MAC) are inviting the community to a Public Art Preview on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM to view draft designs for a proposed public art installation at the expanded facility.
- FREE Fall Fun - Aldo Leopold Park, Wednesday, October 1 (This event occurs on multiple dates): The Leopold Arbor Hills NRT invites residents to build skills in mountain biking, ultimate and disc golf, and social dance! Instructors will provide lessons to people of all ages. Come learn some skills and enjoy a light dinner afterwards.
- Moon Over Monona Terrace, Friday, October 3: Join the Madison Astronomical Society (MAS) as they celebrate their 90th anniversary with a return to the Monona Terrace rooftop for Moon Over Monona Terrace. Young and old alike are invited to view the Moon and other celestial objects, such as Saturn and Neptune, through a multitude of different telescopes provided by MAS.
- Dane County Fire Truck Parade and Display, Saturday, October 4: Join us on State Street and the Capitol Square for a parade and fire truck display. The parade begins at the bottom of State Street at 1 PM. Then, fire trucks will line the Capitol Square and remain on display until 3 PM. Bring your kids and let them hop aboard!
Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar.
