If you only read one local news story this week, it should be this piece [1] about crime trends in Madison.
Local Government
The loss of Trek Bicycle’s sponsorship has forced the city to try and cut costs [2] for the annual Ride the Drive. A new proposed ordinance would restrict moped parking [3]. Another new proposed ordinance would impose a karaoke license charge [4] for bars. Yet another proposed ordinance would limit late night food vendors [5] in order to reduce lingering downtown after bar close. Dane County offers rent-free land for affordable housing developments [6] on East Washington.
Business and Development
A new development near the West Towne Mall could bring around a thousand jobs [7] to Madison. The potential redevelopment of the Garver Feed Mill is becoming more and more expensive [8]. Development for the public market is well on its way [9]. Plans for the renovation of John Doyle Square are being reconsidered [10]. The Willy St. Co-op is considering another expansion. [11]
Community
A desperately endangered species of honeybee was found alive and well [12] at the UW arboretum. The Bayview Foundation is creating a huge mural for [13] a building on the south side. A Japanese internment camp victim will give a talk on Tuesday [14]. Places of worship in Madison are offering sanctuary for undocumented immigrants [15] and their families. MMSD aims to fix all lead-tainted water fountains [16] by the end of students’ summer break. Art Fair on the Square drew a large crowd [17]of folks looking for unique finds. A program at the children’s museum is inspiring a new generation [18] of “bioneers.”
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[1] http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/crime/reductions-in-burglaries-and-aggravated-assaults-help-crime-numbers-drop/article_59bf2052-3b2f-50e0-bd51-26643182d280.html
[2] http://isthmus.com/news/news/trek-withdraws-support-for-ride-the-drive/
[3] http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/madison-ordinance-would-tighten-restrictions-on-moped-parking/article_e36c1623-b24d-5972-a584-e3a04209592e.html
[4] http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/noise-complaints-prompt-madison-proposal-for-karaoke-license/article_96619ac4-b1e9-57a8-b1c7-4010ea4e6b80.html
[5] http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/proposed-ordinance-would-limit-late-night-food-vendors-reduce-lingering/article_09056782-36be-5153-8476-475b4c2806ed.html
[6] http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/dane-county-offers-rent-free-land-for-years-in-search/article_9f0f04a8-a7ed-58d5-8215-ff7eb87ef434.html
[7] http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/new-plan-for-site-near-west-towne-mall-could-bring/article_5fada28e-6d79-5efa-b528-36dd78ed104e.html
[8] http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/price-tag-increases-for-long-delayed-garver-feed-mill-redevelopment/article_6c2138fe-fdf0-54bd-9b94-eef28e8bd6b0.html
[9] http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/committee-takes-next-step-in-public-market-development-process/article_99b55992-d341-51e5-91e9-d99ef4c52901.html
[10] http://host.madison.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/madison-urban-design-commission-to-reconsider-judge-doyle-square-plans/article_85a12212-6dc2-5934-927c-b8224024ac06.html
[11] http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/willy-street-co-op-eyes-another-expansion/article_f21fa8e1-c6b3-5909-9067-40758f959cc4.html
[12] http://isthmus.com/news/news/bumble-bees-are/
[13] http://madison365.com/bayview-foundation-creating-breathtaking-19-foot-tall-mosaic-mural/
[14] http://madison365.com/racial-hysteria-japanese-internment-camp-victim-speak-madison-tuesday/
[15] http://madison365.com/madison-places-worship-offer-sanctuary-ice-storm/
[16] http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/education/mmsd-plans-to-repair-or-replace-all-lead-tainted-water/article_27c64bc0-39b6-5444-b5d8-191a649e1b1f.html
[17] http://host.madison.com/wsj/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/one-man-s-trash-becomes-another-man-s-treasure-at/article_abf9e93e-d519-5c0a-bbc9-86dd69a8907c.html
[18] http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/education/local_schools/biomimicry-bioneers-camp-inspires-young-visitors-to-learn-by-doing/article_881e85e0-71bb-5c91-a36a-3658fbc47ea1.html