Controversial Madison development breaks ground at Filene House site

Vermilion Development, a Chicago-based company, broke ground on a $96 million multi-family development called Lane Lock Apartments at 1617 Sherman Avenue in Madison on Monday.

The development includes three buildings totaling approximately 309 market rate units and is adjacent to Tenney Park. Two buildings are planned to be five stories tall. One building is planned to be a row of three townhomes.

Vermilion has spent years on its plans for Lane Lock Apartments, with the exterior architecture changing at least once in 2022 and interior layout changes last year...
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