Barry Adams
Wisconsin State Journal

Even the plans are changing at Hilldale Shopping Center.

Joseph Freed & Associates, which bought the shopping center in 2004, said Wednesday it would delay the construction of the nine-story Centric MetroLofts and replace the 90-unit condominium building with the six-story, 150-room Hotel Indigo.  read more »

Barry Adams
Wisconsin State Journal

Three more businesses have announced plans to open at the Hilldale Shopping Center - two national chain stores and one local restaurant, Pasqual's.

All three will be located in the new "streetscape shops" along the road built between the existing mall and the parking ramp.

Pasqual's, which features Southwestern cuisine, is planning a 4,500 square-foot, full-service restaurant with sit-down dining and full bar. That's a departure from the counter service at its two other locations.  read more »

CHRIS RICKERT
Wisconsin State Journal

The Madison City Council approved a plan Tuesday that would see 20 acres of mostly paved-over and under-used state property on the West Side converted into housing, office space and shops.  read more »

Brittany Schoepp
Wisconsin State Journal

Plans to change the zoning of a 20-acre plot in the Hill Farms neighborhood on Madison's West Side to allow a multiuse development were presented Monday night to the Plan Commission.

Also Monday, the commission OK'd the purchase of land for another bike path that would connect the Military Ridge Trail to Madison.  read more »