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Lake Mendota

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Welcome to the Neighborhood

When deciding where to live in Madison, the options can be overwhelming for University of Wisconsin students. Fortunately every neighborhood — or even street — carries its own distinct air. This map provides a breakdown of the aesthetic of every neighborhood, plus nearby bus routes and places to get food and drinks.

Union South

Breese/Randall Vibes: There is nothing quite like the area surrounding Camp Randall, particularly in the fall as hordes of red-and-white swarm around kegs in anticipation for a Badger football game. Living in arguably the heart of one of college’s best gameday towns may be a tough sell for humanities majors — a far walk from the east side — but its proximity to Trader Joe’s is another story.

Food/Drink: QQ’s, Mickie’s Dairy Bar Nearby bus routes: 3, 6, 58, 80, 82

Camp Randall

South/Regent Vibes: Home of the affectionately termed “sophomore slums,” this Badger-friendly realm may lack immediate character, but excels as the center of everything. Students may not see anyone but Millennials for an entire academic year in this Badger hovel, but the shenanigans can make good stories for the grandkids.

Food/Drink: Greenbush Bakery, Indie Coffee Nearby bus routes: 4, 6, 13, 27, 44, 48, 80

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Langdon

Mansion Hill/Gilman

Vibes: Eclectic estates housing UW’s Greek life and offering some of Madison’s best architecture, particularly as the fall sleeves cover sidewalks.

Other than clogged sidewalks on weekends and rush week, it’s a pleasant winding strip close to campus and Lake Mendota.

Food/Drink: Mainly anything on State Street, but particularly close to Roast Public House, Whiskey Jack’s.

Nearby bus routes: 81, 82

Vibes: Tucked away in a historical neighborhood where the houses often hail from the 1800s, this under-appreciated corner has it all just minutes away: the ever-partying Langdon Street — and quick fairway to campus — on the street over; Lake Mendota and its glorious sunsets; State Street easily accessible, but just distanced enough that its constant bustle won’t disturb any light sleepers; and lastly, beautiful older architecture.

Food/Drink: Paul’s Pel’meni, Los Gemelos Nearby bus routes: 4, 6, 10, 28, 81

State Capitol State Street Vibes: Though some worry the historic street is becoming a “food court,” it still exhibits plenty of charm and offerings for students craving a truly bustling downtown atmosphere. From luxury apartments like the Hub to less pricey options, living in Madison’s downtown metropolis can be accessible for any budget.

Food/Drink: INFINITE, but local favorites are State Street Brats, Collectivo, Ian’s Pizza, Five Guys, Chipotle, Kabul, Short Stack Nearby bus routes: 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 14, 15, 29, 58, 70, 71, 72

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Mifflin Bassett Vibes: Perpendicular to main drag Washington Avenue and tucked between campus and Lake Monona, Bassett offers a welcome divergence from the collegiate atmosphere. While a bit farther away from campus, the brisk walk can be a welcome jaunt after a long day of power lectures.

Food/Drink: Bassett Street Brunch Club, Maharani Indian Restaurant Nearby bus routes: 1, 5, 10, 19, 27, 38, 47, 75, 82

Vibes: As the annual Mifflin Block Party officially makes its comeback, the animal houses of this infamous street are also bumpin’ with their fair share of trap queens and solo cups. But, other than its rowdy reputation, it can serve as a great home for extroverted or introverted Badgers.

Food/Drink: Cento, Cap Centre, your neighbor’s party Nearby bus routes: 82

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Boardwalk Investments If you’re in the market for great, comfortable and luxurious apartments, take a look at the Boardwalk Investments properties City View and Park Place. These two buildings are updated with gorgeous balconies, high-end kitchens and spacious bedrooms. City View’s location alone is hard to beat next to Ian’s, State Street and only a few blocks from campus.

Website: rentmadison.com Phone: (608) 256-9500 Locations: University, Langdon, Bassett and others 1-6 bedrooms

Tallard Apartments With too many locations to count, Tallard Apartments likely has a place for you. Their houses and apartments range from efficiencies to seven bedrooms and are largely located in the Camp Randall area. Two properties to checkout are 1128 Milton St. and 1930 Birge Terrace.

1128 Milton St. is a three bedroom apartment with two living areas, a fenced-in yard with a patio, free in-house laundry and parking. Over at 1930 Birge Terrace you’ll find a house with three extra dens in addition to the living room, a large attic, a huge fenced-in backyard and free laundry.

Website: TallardApartments.com Phone: (608) 250 0202 1-17 bedrooms Wide variety of houses Location: Camp Randall area

Madison Property Management A student housing goliath, MPM was founded in 1988 and manages more than 3,500 rental units in Dane County. Chances are, no matter what you are looking for, MPM has a property that matches your needs. With key values listed as extensive, responsive and nice, they aim to provide both quality service and great places for anyone to live. Some highlights for properties managed

by MPM include Equinox and 420 W. Gorham St. Website: madisonproperty.com Phone: (608) 251-8777

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LZ Management With properties that speak for themselves, LZ Management oversees Grand Central and X01 Apartments. Both these locations are about as good as it gets for easy access to classes. These apartments are furnished and include utilities, Internet, cable, updated kitchens and free moped parking. Located in Grand Central is the Java Den cafe — a great lounge with a personal feel for all residents. Make sure to tour these buildings before they fill up.

Websites: x01oncampus.com and grandcentralmadison.com Phone: (608) 441-3400 1-5 bedrooms

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The Hub The Hub Madison brings together all the amenities you could think of for a high-end living experience. Located on State Street, each apartment is fully furnished, and comes with a washer and dryer and a 50” TV in the living room. Recently completed, The Hub is updated, modern and luxurious. All residents gain access to the rooftop sundeck and pool, multiple hot tubs, gym, spa, media rooms and more. If you are looking for upscale, next-level living, be sure to check out The Hub. Website: huboncampus.com Phone: (608) 509-4103 1-5 bedrooms Individual leases Roommate matching Cable and Internet included in rent

Statesider and The Towers Sitting on both sides of North Frances Street, The Towers and Statesider have a great location on State Street close to campus. Both buildings are equipped with exercise facilities, free printing, a free coffee bar, movie theater and study rooms. All individual apartments are fully furnished and include free Internet, cable, heat and air conditioning. Select units also include washing and drying. For a great location with great amenities, choose either The Towers or Statesider.

Website: http://thetowersonstate.com/ Phone: (608) 257 0701 Email: info@thetowersonstate.com

Forward Management Committed to building relationships with their tenants, Forward Management handles many of the star properties on campus for students, including Park Regent Apartments, LaVille, LaCiel, Lumen House, PH Apartments and more.

Each property is unique, well done and will feel like home in no time. In particular, Park Regent Apartments offer great one to five bedroom apartments.

These apartments include high speed Internet, all furnishings and a flat screen wall-mounted TV. These features are not the only thing that makes Park Regent stand out — it has a prime location between the Kohl Center and Camp Randall, close to the union and classes, and above Qdoba and Capriotti’s.

Website: rentfmi.com Phone: (608) 255-3553 1-5 bedrooms Can’t miss penthouse apartments Locations: University and Regent areas

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Steve Brown Apartments A long time member of the Madison rental market, Steve Brown Apartments manages some big name properties, including Lucky, The Regent, various Mansion Hill Neighborhood properties and 625 Langdon St. Students of all incomes and aptitudes will feel welcome at residences managed by Steve Brown. Their focus on providing exceptional living environments really shows when touring properties like Lucky Apartments, located on University Avenue. They have been managing properties in Madison since 1980 and have had to adjust to an often changing climate. Expect active and adaptive management under Steve Brown.

Website: stevebrownapts.com Phone Number: (608) 255-7100 1- 7 bedrooms

J Michael Real Estate J Michael Real Estate brings students a wide range of properties in the Langdon, Camp Randall and Vilas areas.

From one to five bedroom apartments, to seven bedroom houses, J Michael strives to bring a higher level of customer service to its residents. Its two-story penthouse apartments at 619 Langdon St. should be noted as top of the line living spaces, as well as 614 Langdon St. penthouse apartments, which offer balconies with impressive views of Madison.

Website: jmichaelrealestate.com Phone: (608) 233-4440 1-7 bedrooms Locations: Langdon, Camp Randall, Vilas and Monroe areas

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New development may rise on Langdon Street Still in early stages, Texas-based developer eyes location that has been vacant for seven years

by Kiyoko Reidy and Anne Blackbourn City and Campus Editors

An out-of-state development group is considering demolishing and redeveloping a vacant building on Langdon Street.

Aspen Heights Partners out of Austin, Texas is considering purchasing the Steve Brown Apartment’s property at 126 Langdon St., which has not been occupied since 2008, Ald. Ledell Zellers, District 2, said.

With a high demand for student housing in the area, this would be a welcome move, Zellers said. Though Zellers wants to see increased student housing, reusing the current building would be preferable to building a new one, she said.

“I do not like seeing buildings sit vacant, particularly when there is so much demand for housing,” Zellers said. “But I hate throwing away buildings. In terms of sustainability, reusing the building would be my preference. But doing something with the property is a good thing.”

According to David Guthrie, Aspen Heights’ acquisition manager, Aspen Heights has been looking to build in Madison for several years.

Drawn to the city’s livelihood and beauty, Aspen Heights is looking to move forward with design plans for the new apartment building, he said.

Aspen Heights is currently working with the city and Langdon neighborhood to ensure the building meets both the requirements and the original nature of the street, Guthrie said. “[We want to] make sure that what we are proposing to build is compatible to the nature of the neighborhood, while still within the city’s codes for what’s allowable to be redeveloped on that piece of property,” Guthrie said.

Guthrie said Aspen Heights also recognizes the historical nature of Langdon Street and is sensitive to it as they consider the neighborhood and city’s input in their plans.

The plans for the building are still in the early stages of development, but Aspen Heights hopes to break ground by the summer 2016, Guthrie said.

The initial plans for the building offer 57 parking spaces, 301 beds and 69 two-to five-bedroom units, Zellers said. The building will likely have a fitness facility, but will not have a pool or hot tubs. The location will not be considered affordable housing, she said.

Tthough he did not give an exact amount, Guthrie said the cost of living in the new apartment building should be equivalent or similar to surrounding apartments’ costs.

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Despite being hard-pressed for student housing, community members have raised some concerns about the proposed development.

One of the stipulations of the conditional use permit is that the new building cannot be larger than the one being demolished, Zellers said. In the initial concepts for the building, the design may be too large to fit that constraint.

Parking, as in many developments in or near downtown, is also a concern with the development of the new apartments. The location is next to a private road, which would see increased traffic flow as well, Zellers said.

Maintaining the integrity of surrounding buildings is also a priority as Langdon is a historic neighborhood, Zellers said.

“Any time you have this intensity of development, there is some concern about damage to surrounding buildings because of vibrations,” Zellers said.

“I want to see the developer work with the surrounding property owners to minimize any type of damage.”

The preliminary timeline has been set to break ground either spring or summer 2016, with completion of the building in fall 2018.

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Luxury apartments not cause of affordable housing problem Unless you’ve been living under an actual rock, you’ve noticed that Madison’s skyline is littered with cranes. New construction continues across the Isthmus as developers seek entry to an under-tapped market: individuals who want to live downtown outside of traditional student housing. Unlike many students, I think new high-rise apartments are a good thing for the campus community and Madison as a whole.

Though it may seem like it sometimes, our city is not populated entirely by students. Long-time residents intermingle with government employees, young professionals and visitors from across the globe. While it seems intuitive that building for these (financially stable) groups only increases prices for student

housing, students and the university itself will be helped by increasing the number of downtown housing options.

Madison has an abnormally low vacancy rate with less than 3 percent of apartments available for lease. In the 53703 zip code where many students live, there are 289 open apartments out of nearly 12,000 available. With lakes on each side, the only way to reduce the vacancy rate is to either raise rents to (even more) prohibitive levels or build upwards. I am glad Madison is opting for the second strategy, even if it comes at the expense of some “neighborhood character.” I know that some love the three-story house look of the Mifflin area, but apartments that size are not sustainable. As a simple matter of supply and demand, vacancy rates must increase for rents to decrease. In the Mifflin area and throughout downtown, building upwards will help push rent downwards.

Students should support more, not fewer, apartments downtown in order to reduce prices.

Besides the economic argument for increasing the supply of apartments, the

Photo · Building upwards will push rent downwards, and new construction fosters a vibrant downtown community and brings in new businesses.

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construction of new high-rise buildings fosters a vibrant downtown community.

A nearby population of students, young professionals and long-time community members is vital to bringing creative, productive and tax-paying new businesses and activities to the Isthmus. There will be new bars, new restaurants, new activities, new attractions and new shopping locations once there is an additional market to support it. Past experience verifies this. Construction of the Lucky building brought with it new businesses that the campus area previously lacked — including a grocery store accessible to more students than is Capital Center. Madison Fresh Market has been phenomenally successful in an area that previously verged on being a food desert. Fresh Market and the numerous other

stores that occupy the first floor of the Lucky complex add jobs for students and professionals and drive increased foot traffic through the area.

In addition to the increased business and activities available for students, new, large apartment complexes help drive new talent to the Madison area.

People visiting a city judge it by its cover. Prospective students visit Madison daily and have only a short time to determine if this is where they want to spend their college years. Beautiful mixed use buildings make the city appear growing and vibrant. The university does this with new dormitories. The Witte and Sellery Halls of the world are disappearing in favor of the Ogg and Dejopestyle dormitories featuring modern designs and multi-use facilities. Prospective students find that they have many housing options both on and off campus.

In a similar way, young professionals who come to Madison to interview with local businesses are often put up in one of the nicer downtown hotels. Part of the experience for many of these interviewees is visiting State Street at night or having a few drinks around the Square. When I started at Epic, all of those who started at the same time in my area lived out by Verona to be close to work.

Now, two years later, everyone lives downtown in order to be closer to the nightlife and opportunities that the downtown area offers. Epic is commonly cited as a reason for the additional apartments being built downtown, and while it is not the only factor driving growth downtown, Epic employs more than 7,000 young graduates who want to live in a fun, active community without saving quarters for the communal laundry machine.

Worrying that affordable housing will disappear is a valid concern, but stopping future construction will not fix that. Right now, low vacancy rates suggest that there is additional demand for apartments, and developers are eager to supply them. There will always be a market for lower-priced housing, just as there will be a market for higher-priced housing. By offering additional housing options, prices will ultimately decline overall. While you may never get into The Hub — opening August 2015 – for less than $500 per bedroom, other options will exist.

As with most things in life, if you don’t want to live in a luxury high rise, no one is forcing you to. But many do want to live downtown in newer, nicer complexes, and I am glad these options will exist. Students should embrace their new neighbors and focus on how to work together to make the downtown the best it can be, for everyone.

Adam Johnson (amjohnson25@wisc.edu) is a graduate student at the La Follette School of Public Affairs.

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Monopoly of luxury apartments detrimental to students It’s not hard to notice those huge 12-story buildings being erected in Madison. These buildings, which are basically skyscrapers on the landscape of Madison, are a large number of luxury apartments being built for future Badgers. While the plan seems geared toward students, it is actually a calculated move by property owners and the City of Madison to transform the neighborhoods that border campus back into single family homes. If the plan works out, one day we could see Mifflin not as the famed street of good times and bad decisions, but a quaint neighborhood with kids and families, and all that comes with that. Let’s be honest, no student wants to see that day come. So if you’re a student sharing a small room and eating ramen for all three meals, and even if you’re not, you should approach the gentrification of student housing with skepticism.

First off, we shouldn’t be building any more student apartments because the student population isn’t growing at a significant rate. According to Univeristy of Wisconsin’s enrollment statistics and statistics from Cappex. com, in the 2012-13 and 2013-14 academic years, undergraduate enrollment at UW hovered around 29,000. Scott Faust of the Isthmus states that his two housing developments, City View and Park Place “are at 90 percent capacity.”

This means that students are moving into these apartments, but new students are not coming in droves; they’re filling up luxury apartments instead of other units such as the historic houses of the Bassett, Greenbush, Vilas and Mansion Hill neighborhoods that surround campus.

Renovating these houses back to single family units doesn’t make much sense for anyone except the City of Madison. In fact, the municipal government is giving the current owners of the units massive forgivable loans to renovate them, and then put them on the market to sell to families.

But even after renovation, these homes still wouldn’t be valuable to families.

There’s no private parking, and there are no schools in the immediate area.

Another obstacle is that there are still many students who are unwilling to leave these neighborhoods. Families probably won’t be too inclined to move into a neighborhood where half of their neighbors have music blasting and projectile red solo cups flying into the lawn from third story balconies at 11:30 p.m. on a Thursday night. Still, worst case scenario could be that students from these neighborhoods will leave and move into the new luxury apartments, while the alleged families willing to move in would never show up, leaving these historic homes and neighborhoods abandoned and susceptible to dilapidation.

My final point takes us back to the luxury apartments. Who can afford these units? Again Scott Faust in the aforementioned Isthmus article admitted that it’s taking longer for these luxury units to fill up due to higher rents. I personally know undergrads who are working 30 hours a week, along with the workload of a full-time student, just to make ends meet. There’s something inherently wrong with that picture from an educational standpoint. Plus, all these luxury accommodations are being built at a time when there’s real demand for affordable housing downtown. Mayor Paul Soglin proposed a plan to add 750 to 1,000 affordable units downtown, but they’ve yet to break ground. Many students will be forced to cram as many of their friends into

Photo ·The move to push students closer to campus in luxury developments will drive up the cost of living.

Joey Reuteman The Badger Herald a small luxury unit in order to pay a rent that’ll still be too high. At a time when the costs of attending a university like UW are already high and rising, students shouldn’t have to be in a financial situation where the payment of rent takes priority over what they’re really here for: an education.

The move to push students closer to campus in these luxury developments, while renovating the older affordable housing units, will drive up the cost of living for students attending UW. The last thing we should be doing is making the pursuit of a college education even more of a privilege for the rich.

Walking around downtown today, one can see the sickening sight of abject poverty and tremendous wealth existing side by side. For a progressive city like Madison, we shouldn’t be making moves to widen income inequality, and for a university that prides itself on inclusion, we shouldn’t stand by and watch its less wealthy students struggle to afford basic necessities like housing.

Nichalous Pogorelec (pogorelec@wisc.edu) is a junior majoring in sociology.

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PARTY PREPPING YOUR PAD The Badger Herald’s guide to readying your home for the rager of a lifetime

by Aaron Hathaway Banter Editor

So you’ve decided to do the most destructive thing you can do to your beloved abode: throw a party.

Your home is doomed to become a coursing mass of sweaty strangers dumping beer into their howling faces as Fetty Wap croons in the background. These maniacs will leave your home like the Visigoths left Rome unless you take drastic countermeasures immediately. Follow our simple seven-step guide below to ensure your pad can weather the coming storm.

1. Lock your doors.

A drunken undergraduate will enter any space not secured by a physical barrier. If you don’t want someone vomiting in a given room, shut the door and ensure it is securely closed. The front door is an exception to this rule, unless you’re staying in.

2. Divert bathroom damages to the lesser commode.

If your home is spacious enough to have two bathrooms, you can minimize damages by channeling all party traffic to the worst of your multiple toilets. Save the best for yourself, a drunkard cares not where they pee.

3. Buy a plunger.

Don’t wait until you need one. Also, there’s a difference between a toilet plunger and a sink plunger.

4. Designate and hide your reserve beer.

hen an endless line of freshmen runs your keg dry, don’t let yourself be caught without a healthy backup plan.

W Sequester a stash of intoxicants for private use between yourself and your fellow hosts.

5. Sweeten up your neighbors.

obody likes a snitch. Ensure your neighbors won’t contact the local constabulary by greasing some palms before the N big event. Baked goods, alcohol, a party invite, a juggling performance — it’s your call. Don’t let loose lips torpedo your pleasure cruise.

6. Set up a booze toll collector.

T his is a house party, not a charity. Unless you are some sort of high-rolling philanthropist combatting sobriety, it’s best to protect your alcoholic assets by asking (or demanding) for a paltry free of $5 upon entry. While generosity is a lofty and admirable ideal, these are desperate times.

7. Remove and hide any possible chasers from your fridge.

Unless you like waking up the morning after only to discover some thirsty knave has sipped away all of your orange juice, lock down the precious nectars ASAP. This applies to soda, egg nog, and gravy as well. If it tastes even marginally better than a mouthful of Burnett’s, odds are somebody will chase with it.

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SUDOKU MONSTER To play Sudoku Monster, fill every row, column, and 4x4 box with a 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F. You can’t repeat numbers in any single row, column, or box.

Answers on page 15. By the way, this puzzle is hard. Go study Calculus, and let someone intelligent handle this!

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