Plans for a 12-story, mixed-use building proposed for State Street gained steam with a unanimous vote from the Madison Plan Commission to recommend a demolition permit and rezoning. The building, proposed by The Mullins Group and Core Campus of Chicago, would require the demolition of the University Inn and two other buildings. It would have 22,000 sq. ft. of commercial space, 7,000 sq. ft. of flex space (for townhomes or retail), and 329 apartments. The development team would like to begin construction in the fall, with a 2015 open date.
Local restaurants Husnu’s, Kabul, and Buraka would be displaced for about a year and a half during construction, sparking complaints from the owners and others, who fear they may not return.
