Alliant Energy Center Committee completes Destination District and Master Plan work
The Destination District plan (spearheaded by the Committee with consultant Vandewalle & Associates) is to integrate the Alliant Energy Center campus with the surrounding area to provide visitors and residents with a variety of recreation, dining and entertainment options. Infrastructure and connection to resources such as the lakeshore and bike paths would be optimized, turning the area into an attractive and accessible gateway to Madison.
Read MoreHartford approves three-party contract for construction of an 82-unit apartment building
A multi-family development on this site was identified as one of the catalytic projects aimed at spurring downtown development according to of the City's Downtown Redevelopment Plan, which was endorsed by both the Plan Commission and Common Council. The plan was prepared in 2016 by Vandewalle & Associates.
Read MoreLakefront redevelopment moves ahead at former Walker site in Racine
The former Walker site will undergo several phases of development. "Big picture on this: This is the biggest redevelopment project we have seen in this city in probably a generation,” Mayor Cory Mason said. As important, he said, is that this project will be “building a community” and getting local people back to work.
Read MoreSlinger looks at grant money for downtown redevelopment study
On Monday, village trustees approved having Vandewalle and Associates, at a cost not to exceed $27,500, work with the village on issues related to downtown redevelopment.
Read MoreAlliant Energy Center Campus Master Plan and Destination District Vision & Strategy drafts unveiled
On October 15th Perkins + Will, the consultant team leading the Alliant Energy Center Campus master planning process, presented the draft Alliant Energy Center Campus Master Plan. Following their presentation, Vandewalle & Associates presented the draft Destination District vision for the surrounding area. Nearly 60 people were in attendance at an event that included hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. The consultants facilitated engagement activities that included real time keypad polling and interactive stations where community members could talk with the consultants and the Alliant...
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