University Park Commons

University Park Commons is a multi-phase workforce housing development on Sand Pearl Lane in Madison, comprising two mid-rise residential buildings at 649 and 625 Sand Pearl Lane on the former9.5-acre Westgate Mall site. Developed by JT Klein Company as part of the broader University Park campus, the project contributes a contemporary and accessible residential option to a rapidly transforming corridor on Madison's near west side, complementing the adjacent luxury and senior housing developments while serving a distinct segment of the community.

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The buildings share a material language with the wider University Park campus, featuring brick masonry at the lower levels transitioning to clean gray siding on the upper floors. Recessed private balconies punctuate the façade at regular intervals, creating geometric depth and a consistent visual rhythm across the multi-story elevations. The site is organized to support pedestrian connectivity, with direct sidewalk connections to Odana School Park and nearby retail reinforcing the walkable character of the neighborhood. Parking is located entirely below grade, preserving the ground plane for landscaping and outdoor amenity space. Unit interiors across the one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans are built around open-concept layouts with island kitchens featuring granite countertops, two-tone cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances, with luxury vinyl plank flooring in living areas transitioning to carpet in the bedrooms.

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Shared amenities are organized around a central courtyard with a grilling station and fire pit lounge, providing an outdoor gathering space that anchors the community's social life. A community room with a fireplace, flexible lounge seating, and a fully equipped catering kitchen extends this programming indoors, creating year-round spaces for resident connection. University Park Commons reflects JT Klein Company's vision for the former Westgate site as a mixed-income, mixed-use community where design quality and neighborhood integration are consistent across every phase of development.

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