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Affordable Housing in Madison, Wisconsin: an Analysis of Four Proposed Sites
(2018)
The city of Madison, Wisconsin has been engaged in facilitating the construction of
affordable housing developments in order to support low-income residents of the city. Madison’s
established Affordable Housing Fund has ...
Remote Sensing and GIS Analysis of the Madison Area
(2018)
This paper focuses on the remote sensing and GIS flood analysis of the Madison area. Our team was curious about how much damage occurred after the August 21st, 2018 flood in our study sites in Madison (Picnic Point, ...
State Street: the Rise of a Distinct Personality in an Evolving Landscape
(2012-12)
State Street, a pedestrian mall located in Madison, Wisconsin, serves as a focal point in the city due to its central location and distinct geographic personality. While geographic personality is an exchange relationship ...
Past, Present and Future Development of James Madison Park
(2018)
This case study examines the redevelopment process of James Madison Park by
asking two questions: (1) How has James Madison Park changed through time and
why? and (2) What populations are best served and not served by ...
Driving the Budget: the Politics of Bus Transportation in Madison Wisconsin
(2012-12)
Public transportation, beneficial to citizens directly and indirectly, is dictated by the
political sphere, localized budgets, and urban demographics. This study seeks to isolate the
characteristics of who is riding the ...
Urban Development, Housing and Student Enclaves in University Towns: Luxury Living in Madison, WI
(2016-12-17)
Our research is concerned with recent additions of high-end, high-rise apartment
buildings to the State Street area in Madison, WI, taking the Hub at Madison and its
follow-up project the James as particular cases. We ...
People, Parks and Places: an Analysis of Green Spaces in Madison Through Sentiment Mapping
(2018)
This paper examines the role of parks and green spaces in creating social interaction and
strengthening community ties. How park structure, both physical and institutional influence
sentiments and the use of the spaces, ...
"There's No Business Like Show Business": Downtown Theaters and Madison's Identity
(2016-12-17)
Madison theaters are a main aspect of the city’s unique social, economic and political
identity. This paper will trace the background and major changes in three theaters: the Majestic,
the Orpheum, and the Overture Center. ...
Greening Up the Roof: a Study of Rooftop Spaces in Madison, Wisconsin
(2016-12)
The overall purpose of our study was to uncover the benefits and limitations of rooftop spaces in Madison, Wisconsin as well as a greater understanding in how these spaces are perceived and utilized by residents of Madison ...
Public Attitudes Towards Heroin Addictions: Spatial Consequences for Treatment Options and Access
(2017-12-17)
Over the past 20 years, heroin has become one of the most deadly street drugs available
in the United States. This national narrative is reflected in Madison, where, increasingly, city
agencies are allocating resources ...