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Sustainability Features

We believe that agriculture and the way our food is produced and shipped can have a significant impact on water quality and climate change. Therefore, the Madison Public Market will support our local farmers and food systems while maintaining a lighter ecological foot print.

Sustainability features of the Madison Public Market development include:

  • Reuse of an existing building instead of building anew
  • Walkable, prime location near many bike paths and bus lines, including the future Bus Rapid Transit Line
  • Solar array on the roof – generating enough electricity to power all of the Market’s lighting
  • Innovative storm water and flood mitigation management system – an above ground cistern will capture rainwater to flush the Market toilets
  • Use of daylighting and overhead doors to decrease use of artificial lighting and air conditioning
  • Exploration of using edible plantings for landscaping

Click here for sustainability strategies on water, energy, multimodal transportation and wellness, change and ecology

“Madison needs this Public Market. It’s an important opportunity for our children of color to have a place where they can go and see many other people of color owning businesses and finding success in our city. I’m excited to welcome our kids to the Market where we can teach them about business ownership. The Public Market is a place we’ll all be proud of.” - Judy Cooper, owner of QB's Magnetic Creations, a MarketReady participant

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