The Current in Monona begins final phase
MONONA, WISC. (with excerpts from madison.com) – Galway Construction is beginning construction on the final phase of The Current at Yahara Commons, a riverfront redevelopment project on the Yahara River in Monona which was master-planned by Vandewalle & Associates. This latest phase will include a five-story building with 145 apartments, a terrace, and a pool, along with two levels of underground parking shared between residential and the City for park access. Once completed, residential units will enjoy views of downtown or riverfront, and easy access to the adjacent retail and new...
Read MoreVerona selects Steve Brown proposal for Sugar Creek site
VERONA, WISC. For the third time this month, City Alders discussed proposals for a 12-acre site south of West Verona Avenue, which includes the City’s historic, original graded school. In the final discussion–while a public pool had been a popular concept within the community–it was determined this site would not be the best location for a pool and required parking, and that the community placed a high priority on the retail space in the Steve Brown plan which could help connect disjointed shopping areas in the city’s core. The winning plan’s higher proportion of...
Read MoreAs Alliant Plant closure impacts City funds, redevelopment aims to rebuild
The City has retained Vandewalle & Associates to conduct the first stages in redevelopment planning including inviting input from the community as to what they would like to see on the lakefront site. Vandewalle has already worked in the City of Sheboygan on the iconic Harbor Centre Marina, South Pier District and FreshTech redevelopments/
Read MorePortage holds virtual public sign code workshop
PORTAGE, WISCONSIN – On Wednesday, June 3 the City of Portage held an online workshop to get input on the update for its existing sign code. Workshop participants were able to log in via the City’s website, and were also given an informational presentation that served to kick-off the sign ordinance update process. Vandewalle & Associates worked with the City to set up the online experience with Zoom, helped to facilitate the meeting, and got feedback using voting buttons. Survey results were tabulated live. If you are considering a virtual public meeting,...
Read MoreV&A works with East Dundee on Caterpillar site eligibility for TIF
VILLAGE OF EAST DUNDEE, ILLINOIS (with excerpts from chicagotribune.com) – The Village of East Dundee is to the be the location for a new $15 million Caterpillar service/repair center. The Village intends to provide $2 million in tax incentives to advance the project. Village officials are working with Vandewalle and Associates on the eligibility study that will determine whether the property should be added to existing TIF districts or a new TIF district should be created. “We’re focusing on amending the existing TIF district because we’re not actively looking to increase...
Read MorePartnerships in Muncie help advance needed Central City projects
MUNCIE, INDIANA (excerpts from thestarpress.com) – As officials gathered to break ground for a new riverfront redevelopment in Muncie’s Canal District, COVID-19 masks could not conceal shared pride in what strong partnership can accomplish. “This is a collaboration of monumental importance for the downtown area,” Mayor Dan Ridenour told the crowd gathered for the groundbreaking. Groups such as the Muncie Downtown Development Partnership and NEXT Muncie have been working with Vandewalle & Associates and WS Property to make the project happen. Downtown...
Read MoreMuncie breaks ground on White River Canal District redevelopment
White River Lofts, a mixed-use riverfront building and public plaza in Muncie's White River Canal District, is one of the identified catalytic projects in the Muncie Central City Redevelopment Plan developed by Vandewalle & Associates.
Read MoreFort Atkinson holds Zoning Code virtual public meeting
FORT ATKINSON, WISC. – Fort Atkinson held a successful virtual public meeting to review the Draft Zoning Map. The meeting was facilitated by Vandewalle & Associates. Another virtual meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2020.
Read MoreMount Horeb Comprehensive & Outdoor Rec Plan moves forward
MOUNT HOREB, WISC – Mount Horeb is advancing its five-year update of the Village’s Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan for parks, natural areas, recreational programming, and trails…with a goal of adoption in late fall 2020. Vandewalle & Associates is assisting with this effort. The plan includes public input, develop priorities and recommendations, and ultimately help guide efforts for the Mount Horeb Parks System and Recreation Department. A survey of village residents, visitors and surveys conducted from April 10 to May 8 had 700 total responses, which is a marked rise...
Read MoreAlliant to close Sheboygan coal plant, retain Vandewalle
SHEBOYGAN, WISC (excerpts from wsjonline.com) – Alliant Energy has announced it is closing its Sheboygan coal-fired power plant, which is the last of its kind operating in Sheboygan. The Edgewater 5 generating station will be completely decommissioned by 2023. While that date is years ahead of the previous schedule for the plant, City officials say it will save taxpayers hundreds of millions in taxpayer costs. Alliant said it has retained Vandewalle & Associates, a Madison-based urban planning and economic development firm to help with decommissioning and redevelopment plans for...
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