New developers threaten erasure of important architecture, unofficial landmarks, but careful planning could preserve the character of Madison
Madison’s rapid growth can be felt everywhere in the city — shiny new apartments towering above State Street, surging rent prices, and an expanding public transportation network.
Yet not all growth comes without cost. For developers fixated on building modern profit-maximizing residential and commercial spaces, existing historical landmarks often come directly into their crosshairs. Consequently, the traditional fabric of urban Madison has begun to unravel across the city...
...moreYet not all growth comes without cost. For developers fixated on building modern profit-maximizing residential and commercial spaces, existing historical landmarks often come directly into their crosshairs. Consequently, the traditional fabric of urban Madison has begun to unravel across the city...
Ken Notes: I would only ask one additional series questions, If we say no to a project, what is plan B?, Who is the developer?, Who is funding the project? I might also add, Why is the Historical Society demolishing an old building to build a brand new facility for their museum? This just seem hypocritical to me.
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