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Madison Yards Mixed-Use Development Construction Project Progress

Date: Oct 31, 2023 10:17:40 AM | Author: Molly Haack

Madison Yards: WHAT'S NEXT?

Madison, Wisconsin, renowned for its progressive mindset, innovation and strong community spirit, is preparing to welcome a remarkable addition to its landscape - Madison Yards at Hill Farms. This expansive 21-acre mixed-use development, located at the northwest corner of Segoe Road and Sheboygan Avenue, has been in the works for quite some time.

Block 7, the first development on the site, started in 2015 and includes a 600,000 SF Hill Farms State Office Building and Parking Ramp. The major tenant is the Department of Transportation. The facility includes a 1,700-car, nine-story parking structure. The project was a joint venture between C.D. Smith Construction and Gilbane Building Company completed in 2018.

EO Madison Yards Apartments aerial view of high-rise and interior fireplace lobby mixed-use development project building completed by CD Smith Construction

Fast forward to 2021, the project reached a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of Block 2. This phase includes the highly anticipated full-service Whole Foods store and the EO Apartments, offering 273 luxury units for those seeking a modern, connected lifestyle, providing stunning views of downtown Madison, the picturesque Lake Mendota, Black Hawk Country Club and the State Capital.

EO Madison Yards Apartments rooftop fireplace outdoor courtyard mixed-use development project building completed by CD Smith Construction

EO Apartment Features

  • Boutique Lobby
  • Working Areas
  • Amazon Lockers
  • Pet Spa
  • Fitness/Yoga Studio
  • Clubroom/Lounge
  • Demonstration Kitchen
  • Outdoor Deck/Grilling/Fire Pits
  • 9’ and 11’ Ceiling Heights
  • Stainless Appliances
  • Floor-to-Ceiling Glass
  • Walk-in Closets
  • Oversized Tub/Shower
  • Granite Counters
  • Washer/Dryer
  • And MORE!

On its own, Block 1 is a true mixed-use campus. The facility includes a 7-level office facility, connecting ramp and housing. The housing portion is planned to begin in late 2024.  Coffee shops, restaurants and other retail amenities will complete Block 1.

Block 6 includes a public plaza and entertainment green space, with plans for a year-round farmers market and potential restaurant spaces.

Plans are in the works for Blocks 3 and 4 which will feature an extended stay hotel, mixed retail space and an additional 190 residential units. Madison Yards at Hill Farms aspires to create a vibrant community, bringing together residents, visitors and employees in a space where they can live, work and play.

Aerial view of Madison Yards development in Wisconsin with CD Smith Construction project completion progress building Blocks 1-7 mixed use campus

BLOCK 1
• 160,00 SF Office Space
• 15,000 Mixed Use
• 80 Residential Units 
• Parking Garage*
BLOCK 2
• Whole Foods Market* 
• Parking Garage* 
• 273 Residential Units*
BLOCK 3
• Future Mixed Use and Parking
BLOCK 4 • Future Hotel
BLOCK 5
• Future Mixed Use and Parking
BLOCK 6
• Public Plaza & Entertainment*
• Year-round Farmers Market
• Future Restaurant
BLOCK 7
• The Hill Farms State Office Building* | 608,000 SF
• Nine Story Parking Garage

The challenges of building three projects at once were met with C.D. Smith’s signature roll-up-your-sleeves innovation. Throughout the construction process, at any given time there were five cranes and 200+ skilled craftspeople employed to keep the project going in a safe and efficient manner.

C.D. Smith handled various self-perform trades during the construction process, including footings, foundations, PT decks, structural steel erection, precast erection, masonry, rough carpentry and finish carpentry.

Development team is led by Gilbane Development and Summit Smith

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Madison Yards PROJECT PROFILES

Madison Yards at Hill Farms Project Profile | Your Industry | Project Profile

Madison Yards at Hill Farms in Madison, Wisconsin hired C.D. Smith to complete construction to build upon Madison's progressive and craft culture. This complex holds space for various purposes like residential, corporate, office, retail and healthcare space.


Madison Yards State Office Building and Parking Ramp | Your Industry | Project Profile

Built by C.D. Smith, the new Hill Farms State Office Building, located in Madison, Wisconsin, is one of the largest public-private partnerships to be successfully completed in the State of Wisconsin.


Madison Yards Hill Farms Parking Structure | Your Industry | Project Profile

The construction performed by C.D. Smith on the Hill Farms parking structure in Madison, Wisconsin is one of the largest public-private partnerships to be successfully completed in the State of Wisconsin.

 

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Madison Yards named 2023 Building of the Year by Metl-Span | Daily Commerical News by ConstructConnect | 10.31.2023

EO Madison Yards Apartments aerial view of high-rise and interior fireplace lobby mixed-use development project building completed by CD Smith Construction

🏙️🏢 Madison Yards' BLOCK 2 contains EO Apartments, a key part of the transformative 21-acre mixed-use development.

🏗️❄️ BRRRREAKING GROUND + BUILDING IT RIGHT: Smith Gilbane celebrated the Grand Opening of EO Madison Yards in September of this year, and most of the construction took place in Wisconsin's winter. The 273 units that are now known as the luxurious EO Apartments wouldn't exist without a building envelope that was up to spec.

🏆✨ AWARD-WINNING EXTERIOR: The architect, KTGY, specified a gray facade with blue accents. Metl-Span used its architectural panels to meet the following requirements:

  • Strong thermal barrier of an insulated panel for increased energy efficiency in the region's harsh climate
  • Sleek, monolithic aesthetic using 20,000 SF flat wall panels in Pacific Blue and 35,000 SF in Smoke Gray
  • Timely installation to meet tight project deadlines during winter in Wisconsin

This summer, Metl-Span honored the teamwork and innovation of the project team and construction professionals by naming EO Madison Yards its Building of the Year.

👫🐕‍🦺 THE BIG PICTURE: The EO Apartments provide residents with a modern, connected lifestyle, including but not limited to the following features:

  • Boutique Lobby
  • Working Areas
  • Amazon Lockers
  • Pet Spa
  • Fitness/Yoga Studio
  • Clubroom/Lounge
  • Demonstration Kitchen
  • Outdoor Deck/Grilling/Fire Pits
  • 9’ and 11’ Ceiling Heights
  • Stainless Appliances
  • Floor-to-Ceiling Glass
  • Walk-in Closets
  • Oversized Tub/Shower
  • Granite Counters
  • Washer/Dryer

🌳🏡 THE EVEN BIGGER PICTURE: EO's prime location in Madison Yards and variety of amenities offers an inviting place where residents come together to become part of a vibrant community in the heart of Madison, Wisconsin. 


 

Smith Gilbane celebrates Grand Opening of EO Madison Yards, 273 new apartments now open at Madison Yards | CISION PRWeb: News Provided by Gilbane Development Company | 09.29.2023

EO Madison Yards CISION Image for article about grand opening in Madison, Wisconsin

On September 29, 2023, the Smith Gilbane development team held a grand opening for the latest addition to Madison Yards, EO Madison Yards. The EO Apartments offer 273 luxury units for residents seeking a connected urban lifestyle. EO Madison Yards offers a variety of modern amenities with resort-style service, including:

  • Ground Level and Rooftop Lounges
  • Flexible Office Coworking Spaces
  • Club Room + Game Area
  • Adjacent Onsite Parking
  • Pet Wash Station
  • Fitness Center
  • Private Dining

Its prime location in Madison Yards offers an inviting community with a vibrant, luxurious quality of life in the heart of Madison, Wisconsin. To learn more, visit the article link for the Grand Opening of EO Madison Yards or go to http://www.madisonyds.com.


EO Madison Yards, latest phase of near west side development, celebrates grand opening | Channel 3000 | 09.29.2023

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A new Whole Foods, apartment complex near opening on west side | The Capital Times | 09.08.2023

Madison Yards development project news built by CD Smith Construction in The Capital Times news about Whole Foods

 

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