More than 200 people jammed into the Central Library's main room Thursday evening to see bold concepts that would reshape and animate 1.7 miles of shoreline.
Three finalists in a city design competition are proposing common themes like ecological restoration of the lake edge and unique visions that would dramatically transform the lakefront.
The TIF district would mean tens of millions of dollars for housing, streets, parks, bike and pedestrian improvements, development loans, land purchases and small business assistance.
Vermilion Development has submitted revised plans to demolish a historic two-story building near Tenney Park for a scaled-back housing project with 331 housing units spread among five structures.
Madison may soon enact new zoning to encourage more housing density along coming Bus Rapid Transit routes, but including many properties in historic districts.
