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How to Get Approval of Your Development in Madison

INTRODUCTION

In the City of Madison, development proposals that follow permitted land uses do not require any type of public review. On the other hand, development proposals such as subdivisions, rezonings or conditional uses require “consistency with adopted plans, review by several City departments, a public hearing and involve neighborhood input.”

It’s important to note the requirement for neighborhood input, as overlooking this step can spell doom for your proposal in Madison. That’s because, according to the City, “neighborhood associations are organized groups and … are likely to be the strongest community voice on a project within the neighborhood.” In other words, they can be your supporters, or they can be your opponents.

Here’s how to get approval of your proposed development in Madison, Wis. Continue reading “How to Get Approval of Your Development in Madison”

7 Tips for Your Restaurant to Maximize Facebook’s New Page Template

According to Facebook, more than 80 million businesses use the platform to connect with customers and maintain an online presence. If your restaurant is one of them, you may have noticed some recent changes to your Facebook Business Page.

In August, the social media site automatically updated Page templates for certain types of businesses, including restaurants. The new Restaurants & Cafes template is designed to showcase assets that are most important to potential diners, such as your menu, hours of operation, location and photos.

Following are some tips restaurants and bars can use to get the most out of Facebook’s new Page template. Continue reading “7 Tips for Your Restaurant to Maximize Facebook’s New Page Template”