Neighborhood Profiles

East side residents put forward their vision for Union Corners' development

by Nora Hertel | 07/02/2012 - 8:13pm

Residents want a grocery store, LEED or green certified structures, and on-site housing that could support the needs of elderly residents

Tags: East, Environment, Neighborhood Profiles, Development

Backyard chickens on display at the Tour des Coops

by Steve Horn | 06/29/2012 - 7:48am

Twelve urban farmers showed off their homemade coops at the Fourth Annual Tour de Coops

Tags: Food, Tenney-Lapham, Neighborhood Profiles, Local Business, Isthmus

New cultural center to bring together diverse South Madison community

by Susan Endres | 06/24/2012 - 8:38pm

The Center, which will be constructed by January 2013, will host lectures, debates, plays, concerts and classes

Tags: City Life, Education, Neighborhood Profiles, Development, Diversity, People, Services, South Central

Neighborhood debates environmental impact of Orton Park Festival

by Nora Hertel | 06/11/2012 - 2:20pm

The Madison Parks department says increased traffic during the festival compresses the soil, which may affect the health of oak trees

Tags: Marquette, Environment, Neighborhood Profiles, Parks & Recreation, Isthmus

Earth Day volunteers add six gardens to schoolyard

by Emily Eggleston | 04/23/2012 - 7:08pm

Students, staff, and parents of Sandburg Elementary School celebrated Earth Day by tripling the number of vegetable gardens in their school yard

Tags: Bluff Acres, Clarendon Hills, Food, Education, Environment, Norman Acres, City, Neighborhood Profiles, Westchester Gardens, Parks & Recreation, Youth

Neighborhood develops plans for unique solar sculpture

by Susan Endres | 03/25/2012 - 1:00am

The model features a 25 foot tall sculpture with a 30 foot long mosaic made from solar panels

Tags: Bay Creek, City Life, Environment, City, Neighborhood Profiles, Development, People, South Central

Madison Commons launches Madison Apprenticeship Program Series

by Nayantara Mukherji | 02/02/2012 - 11:31am

The series highlights personal stories of participants in the MAP program

Tags: Allied Drive, City Life, Neighborhood Profiles, Development, Diversity, People, South Central

Center supports seniors despite funding hurdles

by Hannah Kiddoo | 12/23/2011 - 4:43pm

The Center is one of five in the city that aims to keep senior citizens as independent as possible, for as long as possible

Tags: City Life, Neighborhood Profiles, People, Services, West

Debate over Willy Street Co-op driveway continues

by Elizabeth Gaggioli | 11/27/2011 - 10:31pm

Jenifer Street residents say the driveway has increased traffic in the residential neighborhood, but many co-op users believe the driveway is a needed safety measure

Tags: Amelia Wedemeyer, Food, Neighborhood Profiles, Local Business, Isthmus

Madison Apprenticeship Program gives Allied-Dunn residents another shot at success

by Mario Koran | 11/09/2011 - 11:31am

MAP offers residents a 12-week course in life skills, job-skill training, and confidence building

Tags: Allied Drive, City Life, Dunn's Marsh, Neighborhood Profiles, Diversity, People, Voices, South Central

New Tenney Park shelter nears completion

by Steve Horn | 11/02/2011 - 10:05am

Set to open December 3, the neighborhood's newest social center creates local excitement

Tags: Tenney-Lapham, Neighborhood Profiles

Madison Commons Virtual Garden Show: Triangle Neighborhood Garden is home to a diverse population of growers

by Hannah Kiddoo | 10/30/2011 - 9:20pm

The only thing more diverse than the produce is the community

Tags: Bayview, Brittingham Apartments, Food, Parkside Apartments, Environment, Neighborhood Profiles, Diversity, Near West

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