Baraboo approves Lake Street project rezoning amid public concerns

Bridget Cooke
Jun 29, 2022
Jun 29, 2022
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042822-bara-news-council4 (copy) — Renderings show the projected look of the planned luxury development, Devil's Lake Townhomes, along Lake Street in Baraboo.
CITY OF BARABOO

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042822-bara-news-council3 (copy) — Nearly 2.5 acres of an 8.4-acre parcel owned by the city will soon be developed into 29 luxury townhomes along Lake Street north of Gall Road.
NEWS REPUBLIC ARCHIVE

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Luxury townhomes project approved in Baraboo

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Familiar developer looks to build again in Baraboo

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Developer seeks Baraboo land for mixed use housing, retail space

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