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By Bill Tishler District 11 Alder, City of Madison On September 24, the City of Madison Parks Division hosted a public open house at the Odana Hills Golf Course clubhouse to discuss the multimillion-dollar redesign of the 18-hole golf course and construction of a new community clubhouse. Despite the many proposed changes, the plan preserves the existing parking lot and the important pedestrian and bicycle connection between the Southwest Commuter Path and Odana Road while relocating the...

By Joy Cardin Chair, Midvale Heights Community Association The bison sculptures nestled in the Bison Prairie Gateway, where the Southwest Bike Path meets Midvale Boulevard, are sitting pretty these days. The nearly 25 year-old sculptures have been professionally restored by Chicago-based art conservator Ben Caguioa, who specializes in repairing and preserving concrete sculptures. The sculptures were created in 2002 as a part of a community art project led by local artist Bill Grover. Over...

Intersection of Charles Lane & Odana Road, near Odana Hills Golf Course By Clinton Castro Chair, MHCA People First Streets Charles Lane is a small, mostly quiet street that serves as a vital neighborhood corridor for bikes and pedestrians heading toward the Southwest Commuter Path, Odana East Park, and more. However, navigating its intersection with busy Odana Road is a major barrier, especially for kids and families. The Current Challenges As a parent who has crossed here with my kids to...