Summary
A 25-story, 226-unit for-sale condo tower — the second phase of the Ascent bookends — won committee recommendation despite neighbor concerns about alley traffic, parking, construction vibration and noise. The project would add roughly $150 million to the tax base with no subsidy.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $150 million in new construction value on parcels currently assessed at about $2.1 million.
Homebuyers seeking downtown ownership and the city's tax base.
Adjacent property owners on North Cass Street raised concerns about alley congestion, parking loss, construction vibration and noise.
Mentions & discussions (2)
ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE — October 27, 2026
A 25-story, 226-unit for-sale condo tower — the second phase of the Ascent bookends — won committee recommendation despite neighbor concerns about alley traffic, parking, construction vibration and noise. The project would add roughly $150 million to the tax base with no subsidy.
CITY PLAN COMMISSION — September 28, 2026
A 25-story, 226-unit for-sale condo tower at Kilbourn and Van Buren — the first new downtown condo high-rise in years. Neighbors worry about lost sunlight, noise, and parking.
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