Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
January 28: Keisha Harrison -- Bringing the Madison Public Market to Life
--submitted by Ellsworth Brown
In the extended story of bringing the Madison Public Market to Life, and the questions that followed, Keisha Harrison demonstrated a clear mastery of the Market’s development, challenges, and goals: where did it come from, where does it stand, and where is it going?
The market’s concept was designed to address a variety of needs: an accessible location; both mature, guiding businesses and new “pop up” businesses that may mature and move elsewhere; providing a gathering place and reflections of local cultures and community connections.
The Market’s complex nature has evolved over two decades, incorporating city processes as well as public and private involvement. This, because the Market is a new and complex project that is far more than a store.
Planning and programming development anticipate the opening in 2026. In addition to market stalls, there is a meeting/gathering space, a built-in art gallery developed by the Madison Arts Commission, several kitchens for tenants, and parking for 125 vehicles.
This will be an amazing city asset for business and community.
Guest Speaker starts at 15:34 minutes.
January 28: Keisha Harrison -- Bringing the Madison Public Market to Life
--submitted by Ellsworth Brown
In the extended story of bringing the Madison Public Market to Life, and the questions that followed, Keisha Harrison demonstrated a clear mastery of the Market’s development, challenges, and goals: where did it come from, where does it stand, and where is it going?
The market’s concept was designed to address a variety of needs: an accessible location; both mature, guiding businesses and new “pop up” businesses that may mature and move elsewhere; providing a gathering place and reflections of local cultures and community connections.
The Market’s complex nature has evolved over two decades, incorporating city processes as well as public and private involvement. This, because the Market is a new and complex project that is far more than a store.
Planning and programming development anticipate the opening in 2026. In addition to market stalls, there is a meeting/gathering space, a built-in art gallery developed by the Madison Arts Commission, several kitchens for tenants, and parking for 125 vehicles.
This will be an amazing city asset for business and community.
Guest Speaker starts at 15:34 minutes.
