Madison Community Foundation funds Market’s art expressions
The Madison Public Market Foundation is pleased to have been named a recipient of a $40,000 grant from the Madison Community Foundation (MCF). Announced on December 28, 2022, MCF offered total of $697,500 in grants to 12 nonprofits throughout the Madison area. The grants address opportunities and support organizations are in five focus areas, which […]
Read MoreMayor’s Statement on the Passage of the 2023 Budget and Public Market Funding
I am very glad that the Common Council took another look at the plans for the Madison Public Market and gave it some thoughtful consideration. The Council expressed strong support for the Market Ready participants and I agree that the equity and empowerment aspects of the project are its most exciting features. I look forward […]
Read MoreGreat news! Common Council votes 17 – 3 to save the Public Market
Great News! The City’s Common Council alders voted 17 – 3 to request $4.5 million from the TID #36! Initially, Alders Syed Abbas, Regina Vidaver and Nasra Wehelie proposed using up to $6 million from a robust TIF district on the East Washington Avenue corridor to close the gap, but the council on Wednesday, November […]
Read MoreCommon Council could decide fate of the Public Market – Call to action for 11/15 Council Meeting
This is the final moment! The fate of the Madison Public Market and the many opportunities for building equity-based wealth in Greater Madison will be decided by the City’s Common Council next week. There is a path forward for the Public Market! Over the last few weeks, there has been renewed energy and public support for the […]
Read MoreUrgent and Immediate Call To Action: Save the Madison Public Market!
We need your help! To help convince Mayor Rhodes-Conway and Common Council members that the community is solidly behind the Public Market, a groundswell of support must be shown. The Public Market Foundation has fulfilled its commitment to raise a significant amount of money for the project, developed a brand and marketing strategy, worked with […]
Read MoreMadison Public Market Foundation Receives $4 Million Neighborhood Investment Fund Grant
Governor Tony Evers, at an event held on February 24, announced that the City of Madison will receive $6 million and Dane County will receive nearly $15 million as part of the Neighborhood Investment Fund grant program. Of the amount provided to the City, $4 million is designated towards the creation of the proposed Madison […]
Read MoreYear End Update: 2022 will be the year that our Public Market breaks ground!
Friends, As we look ahead to a new year, we are more hopeful than ever that our Public Market will FINALLY become a reality in Madison. We can’t thank you enough, donors and friends, for continuing to support and believe in this exciting project. Our progress continues toward a groundbreaking in fall of 2022. Our […]
Read MoreJudge’s Ruling re: Homeless Shelter Bodes Well for Market’s Progress
The City of Madison has been hosting a men’s homeless shelter in the former Fleet Services building since the beginning of the COVID pandemic. Recently, the Common Council approved the purchase of a vacant big box location on Zeier Road, near East Towne. The City intends to use this site as a temporary location for […]
Read MoreSmall Business Spotlight: Melly Mel’s owner prepares for permanent storefront at Public Market
Please take a moment to watch this wonderful spotlight on Carmel Jackson and her dream of being a Public Market vendor. We are so enamored with her dedication to the Market and love of great food. Small Business Spotlight: Melly Mel’s owner prepares for permanent storefront 6 years after closing original restaurant
Read MoreChannel 3000: Madison Public Market remains on track to open in 2023, despite site’s current use as homeless shelter
Special thanks to Channel 3 / Channel 3000 for their feature story of October 12. The reporter notes that the Madison Public Market, more than 15 years in the making, remains on track to open by fall 2023, and the Fleet Buiding’s current use as a temporary men’s homeless shelter will not change that timeline. […]
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