Paul Snyder paul.snyder@dailyreporter.com The criticism directed toward Madison’s selection of Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle Ltd. as Central Library designer has more to do with the process than the architect. “The product we end up with has to last most of our lifetime, and it’s just too important to cut corners,” said Alderwoman Judy Compton. In …
Monthly Archive: May 2010
May
31
Policy dispute puts Verona development on hold
By Paul Snyder Elected municipal leaders, not an appointed commission, should determine where and how cities grow in Wisconsin, according to Verona’s director of planning and development. “That decision, for me, is black and white,” Bruce Sylvester said. “By law, elected officials at the municipal level make growth decisions. But now people are challenging that.” …
May
31
Why not give Waukesha’s green-building proposal a green light?
By Tom Fetters Higher-density developments, smaller lot sizes, fast-tracked review and building permit approvals. These are all near and dear to many contractors’ hearts. And they’re among the incentives that would be offered to builders in Waukesha who agree to use green-building practices, under a proposal heading to the city’s Plan Commission Wednesday. Read the …
May
31
Make the farmer ‘an offer he can’t refuse’
By Chris Thompson The neighborly thing to do before ripping a farmer’s land out from under him through eminent domain would be to make him an official offer for the property It would not have taken much for someone from the city of Oak Creek to approach Earl Giefer with an offer. A simple, “We …
May
31
Is solar really going to save us?
The solar industry has been getting some big boosts lately — the most notable of which was a visit from President Barack Obama himself. Obama was in Fremont, Calif., today lauding solar panel manufacturing and the promise the industry shows for the U.S. economy. The president toured a California manufacturer that received $535 million of …
May
31
State panel dismisses family’s wind farm complaint
By Paul Snyder A family seeking payback for health, business and property losses allegedly caused by a wind farm suffered a setback Thursday when the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin rejected the complaint. PSC Chairman Eric Callisto said the commission is not the proper forum for personal injury claims and said Ann and Jason Wirtz, …
