Developer`s submission beats Madison City Council decision on landmark status


Developer`s submission beats Madison City Council decision on landmark status


Madison won’t have to consider a proposed landmark designation for the Filene House near Tenney Park when the city reviews a plan to redevelop the site.

The developer, Vermilion Development of Chicago, has submitted formal plans to demolish the historic two-story building for a scaled-back housing project with 331 housing units.

Because Vermilion’s submission beat a coming City Council decision on whether the Filene House should be a city landmark, Vermilion’s project will be considered under the regulations in effect now...


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Ken Notes: I favor the development but this will just infuriate the Landmarks Commission and may come back to haunt us.

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