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Even with no train, Downtown development project moves on

By Mathew deFour, Wisconsin State Journal Madison may not get a Downtown train station anytime soon, but plans to redevelop a two-block area with a hotel, public market, office space and underground parking ramp are moving forward. The City Council has begun reviewing recommendations for the next steps, including spending...

By Admin, January 20, 2011

By Mathew deFour, Wisconsin State Journal

Madison may not get a Downtown train station anytime soon, but plans to redevelop a two-block area with a hotel, public market, office space and underground parking ramp are moving forward.

The City Council has begun reviewing recommendations for the next steps, including spending up to $200,000 to create a master plan for the two blocks along with Milwaukee-based Marcus Corp. and Madison-based Urban Land Interests.

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