October 2025 | Advocacy News

400 Block of West Gilman Street

The 400 block of West Gilman Street is facing intense development pressure, with two large-scale student housing projects proposed on either side of the street. These projects threaten several historic properties, including the locally landmarked Grimm Book Bindery and the former University Hotel (The Arlington). The proposed 15- and 16-story buildings risk overwhelming the pedestrian character of this historic block. Madison Trust urges members to speak up for thoughtful development that respects the area’s architectural heritage and human scale.

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