Bartillon Drive News Today

Madison and Dane County officials propose to boost funding for the joint project to preserve key features.

"I think its a much-improved concept," said Ald. Amani Latimer Burris, who represents the site. "It shouldnt look like a prison."

Project leaders are revising design plans for Madison’s permanent men’s shelter amid high construction costs, but moving ahead on the project.

We need to do better by this population, Madison Director of Community Development says

Since it opened two weeks ago, as many as 205 people on any given night have used the new temporary shelter on Madison's east side for men experiencing homelessness.

The new temporary shelter for men experiencing homelessness opened its doors Thursday evening on Madison's east side.

Sabrina Madison is applying to serve out the rest of Ald. Gary Halverson’s term. She plans on running for the District 17 seat in April, either way.

The permanent men’s shelter is a joint project of the city of Madison and Dane County. With this collaboration, the shelter is poised to offer supportive services in addition to overnight accommodations.

MADISON, Wis. — Madison’s planned men’s homeless shelter on Bartillon Drive took another step toward reality Tuesday. Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced an added $9 million investment from the county to fund the project. RELATED: ‘We don’t have anything like it’: Madison announces plans for purpose-built men’s homeless shelter The county pledged $3 million...

Madison's planned men's homeless shelter on Bartillon Drive took another step toward reality Tuesday.