Though I only live four miles from the Capitol, Fitchburg can seem quite far from Madison sometimes. I'm glad that my neighbors are concerned about sprawl though and that in-fill development was a strong priority on the last city survey. I hope that additional green space is added along the way as the sections of the city that feature the bike path and chains of parks are not only beautiful, but very practical for getting around. After all, who wants to bike on Fish Hatchery Road? I also would like for permanent badminton and bocce courts (minimal equipment and upkeep needed, and fun for all ages), but I'll pick my battles.
A call for more independent ethnic restaurants was also high on the city survey. Apparently Fitchburg residents have one of the highest levels of disposable income in the state so you would think more restaurateurs would be drawn to the area. The Russian restaurant Arbat is an especially welcome addition. Apparently a Cordon Blue-trained chef will soon open a New Orleans/Creole restaurant near PD & Triverton Pike. I wish Curry in the Box would just focus on executing a few dishes very well. It could then expand the menu once the place had a critical mass of customers. What I would really like is a sushi restaurant with a bar (hear me Muramoto-san?). Like Eno Vino, but with an Asian theme. In the meantime, the tuna tataki at the Great Dane will have to suffice.
The density in my neighborhood is actually pretty good, so I spoke with the city administrator a few months ago about piloting public wi-fi; he said that it's something the city is looking into but it would probably be a little while yet.
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