Amending Section 28.022-00289 of the Madison General Ordinances to amend the Campus-Institutional (CI) District Master Plan for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus for the portion of the campus generally addressed as 1111 Highland Avenue to include specific plans for University Hospital. (District 5)

Summary

This agenda item concerns an amendment to the Campus-Institutional (CI) District Master Plan for the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Specifically, it addresses the portion of the campus generally located at 1111 Highland Avenue, which includes University Hospital. The amendment aims to incorporate specific plans for the hospital within the existing master plan framework. The provided documents detail the existing Campus Master Plan, including proposed facilities and phasing, with a focus on the West Campus district where health sciences, medical education, and research are concentrated. The amendment is related to the Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research (WIMR) East Wedge Cyclotron expansion (W-03) and a reservation of space for an additional hospital module (W-04A), as indicated in the master plan documents.

Citizen Impact

This amendment to the Campus-Institutional Master Plan at 1111 Highland Avenue will guide future development and expansion of University Hospital and related medical research facilities. Residents may experience impacts related to construction, traffic, and the evolving landscape of medical services in the area.

Confidence

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