Summary
The closed hotel at 8721 Madison Boulevard is moving toward reopening, with easements accepted for utilities, pedestrians and a future Singing River Trail link to downtown.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
No cost to the city; property owner grants the easements.
Madison Boulevard corridor businesses, future hotel guests and trail users.
The property owner, who may bear demolition costs if insurance does not cover them.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting - May 26, 2026
The fire-damaged hotel at 8716 Madison Boulevard has been a source of crime, code violations, and blight for years. The council ordered it demolished unanimously, a major step in cleaning up a main gateway into Madison.
City Council Meeting - Jan 12, 2026
The closed hotel at 8721 Madison Boulevard is moving toward reopening, with easements accepted for utilities, pedestrians and a future Singing River Trail link to downtown.
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