The development team at the SA provided a comprehensive description of their planned shelter last week.  They discussed the history of the development, how it has changed since it was first proposed and what they are now planning for the future.

The presentation can be seen here: https://media.cityofmadison.com/mediasite/Showcase/madison-city-channel/Presentation/23e0a16f75d048318d9ed982eef9bcbd1d

The development team go into detail about their mission, types of services, success stories, configurations of the different floors, security.  (You can watch it on 1.5 speed.)  The presentation without narration is attached.

The development proposal is in Urban Design District 8, which runs between the East Mifflin Bike Boulevard, E Main St from Blair to First Streets.  Their proposal will have to meet UDD8 design standards, hence the review at UDC.

The demolition application will require review by the preservation planner, who may refer it to the Landmarks Commission.  That is a separate application from the land use application.

A tentative schedule for the development approval process is:

• 28 April – submit land use application
• 11 June – Urban Design Commission
• 23 June – Plan Commission
• Spring 2026 start construction of Phase 1

If you are interested in meeting with a neighborhood steering committee to discuss this development proposal further with the development team, please get back to me or to our D6 alder, [email protected]