The Quotes: WILL Deputy Counsel, Lucas Vebber, said, “Wisconsin’s uniform building code is a critical component of a successful economic environment. Madison’s bird-safe glass ordinance violates state law and creates significant uncertainty and added costs for developers, building owners, and their tenants.” “The City of Madison’s disregard for the State’s Uniform Building Code threatens our collaborative efforts with local leaders to build thriving communities,” according to Jim Villa, CAE, NAIOP Wisconsin CEO. “Their actions endanger the $1.6 billion the industry contributed to Wisconsin’s economy and the $573 million in wages it supported in 2020.” “This unnecessary overstep not only undermines the law, but will result in increased costs which will be passed on to consumers in the form of higher rental costs,” said WBA Executive Director