For one of the smallest neighborhood groups in Madison as far as geography goes, there is alot going on between Blair and the Capitol on the North side of E. Washington Ave. If you live in that area, I’d encourage you to attend the meeting this evening because your input is needed on up to 4 development projects in this little area as well as what improvements people would like to see in James Madison Park. These are the developments that prompted me to write my “Tearing Down the House” post a few months ago. Should the neighborhood just be torn down? Or is there something worth saving? Meeting notice and more info on developments below:
JAMES MADISON PARK DISTRICT—MONTHLY MEETING
The regular monthly meeting of the district on the third Wednesday of each month falls, in November, on the day before Thanksgiving. It has therefore been postponed to Wednesday the 28 at 7 pm. at the First Methodist church, 203 Wisconsin Ave.
Agenda:
· Update of the Fisher development project on North Butler/North Hancock. The Urban Development Committee (UDC) has referred the project back to the neighborhood for reconsideration.
· Update on the McBride project on North Hamilton/East Johnson/North Hancock.
· A much needed Neighborhood and Conservation district Plan.
· Update on James Madison Park: houses, improvements, gardening, etc.
· Other.
Info on two of the developments can be found here:
- “Pinkus McBride” or “Block 258 Project” More information about this project can be found here and detailed plans are here.
- “Fisher” or “N. Butler/N Hamilton Project” plans can be found here.
If you live in the area and can’t make the meeting I’d encourage you to check out the neighborhood group as well as join the neighborhood listserve: jamesmadisonneighborhood@yahoo.com. If you need help getting on the list, let me know!
Also, if you know anyone at the church, please thank them for letting us use their space, we have been challenged in finding a space to meet and really appreciate their efforts!
