5-story, 71-unit apartment building going up on University Avenue near Hilldale in Madison Wisconsin

 

From this...

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...to this.

Rendering and aerial view:  Madison Plan Commission

Description of project as found in the letter of intent:

The Project is a five story multi-family/commercial mixed-use building with approximately 67,000 gross square feet – as illustrated in the submitted design documents. The ground floor of the project contains 1,435 sq ft of ground floor multi-tenant commercial/retail space, tenant lobby, private fitness area and parking. There are two levels of underground parking, and 71 residential dwelling units. The fifth floor will house a community room with an outdoor terrace. The exact square footage may vary slightly as the design is refined and finalized. 

The 71 residential units will have the following unit mix – as illustrated in the submitted design document. 

• Studios Units: 39 units (55%)

• 1 bedroom: 23 units (32%) 

• 2 bedrooms: 9 units (13%) 

In addition to the ‘program’ spaces described above, the project will also contain service and support spaces like storage and mechanical rooms, and an interior refuse room.

The project was approved by the Madison City Council on July 29, 2024.