The Monarch

A group of people stands outside a building as a woman in the center cuts a ceremonial ribbon, marking an official opening event.

A rare 2-acre downtown site, vacant due to a natural gas explosion in 2018. The project consists of 92-high end multi-family units and over 10,000/sf of commercial space.

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Old Country Church

A group of people gathered outside a brick building, smiling and celebrating as a woman cuts a large ribbon during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

A local Downtown Sun Prairie boutique shop owner approached the City’s Economic Development staff with a vision of revitalizing an 1867 unkept and abandoned Methodist Church. The property received public investment for rehabilitation, specifically for the eradication of bats in the bell tower, purchase of new windows, and the upgrading of utilities and infrastructure in…

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JCAP

Two people carry a large “Coming Soon Country Inn & Suites by Radisson” sign at a construction site with dirt, rocks, and trees in the background.

Under construction – 63-Key Country Inn & Suites with restaurant (est completion fall 2026) and 90+ multi-family building (2028)

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132 Market Street

Aerial view of a small town street parade with people gathered on sidewalks, several vehicles in the procession, and buildings and parking lots surrounding the scene.

A remnant 3,000/sf redevelopment lot from original Downtown revitalization. 3-story venue with a restaurant and brewery on ground level, with a two level event space with third level providing a rooftop patio. .

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117 Columbus St

Aerial view of a town’s main street with a parade taking place; people line the sidewalks and cars are parked in lots and along the streets.

A former autobody shop, located within a public parking lot. The City purchased the building and worked with Bank of Sun Prairie to purchase a portion of an adjacent parcel that had formerly housed their offsite drive-thru serves to expand

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Bougie Building

A brick building with ground-floor restaurant, red umbrellas on the outdoor patio, upper-level balconies, and wet streets reflecting the scene.

Previously a rental duplex and autobody shop, the City of Sun Prairie purchased the two lots, completed demolition and issued a request for proposals for the half-an-acre parcel. After evaluating proposals, the City entered into a Purchase & Development Agreement for the construction of a three-story mixed use building, with the ground floor being anchored…

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Old City Hall

Historic brick building with arched windows and a prominent tower stands at a wet street corner under a cloudy sky, with traffic lights and small shops visible.

Built in 1895, the original City Hall building was purchased in 2018 by a local historical enthusiast. This property owner maintained the building’s historical beauty while renovating it to bring the building up to code. While the developer paid for the major renovations himself, there was a public investment request to renovate the historic bell…

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