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Confluence Project student housing affected by funding changes

One major announcement came last week; developers will no longer pursue state funding for the student housing portion of the downtown project. WQOW News 18 looked into what that funding change means More>>

Report breaks down operating budget of proposed community arts center

Exactly one year ago, the concept of the Confluence Project was unveiled. Now, that concept takes one more step toward reality. More>>

Student housing portion of Confluence Project to be privately funded

Haymarket Concepts announced Monday that the mixed-use development portion of the proposed Confluence Project, including apartment-style student housing will be privately funded and operated. More>>

Project organizers respond to lawmaker's Confluence concerns

It may not be long before some key operational questions are answered about Eau Claire's Confluence Project, but even then, one lawmaker said that may not be enough to convince him to support it. More>>

Lawmaker has concerns about Confluence Project

A high-ranking lawmaker has serious reservations about Eau Claire's Confluence Project. More>>

Eau Claire's Confluence Project: The Ebbs and Flows

This is the first in a series of stories this week about the project. More>>

Eau Claire's Confluence Project: Downtown Dorm Discussion

For some perspective, WQOW News 18 traveled to Milwaukee where students are threaded into a prime business district. More>>

Eau Claire's Confluence Project: A Focus on the Finances

This is the final story in the WQOW News 18 series, "Eau Claire's Confluence Project: A Watershed Moment" More>>

Confluence Project won't go before Board of Regents in February

Developers are not calling this a setback, they say nothing has changed about the timeline to have the project finished by 2016. More>>

County wants more information before contributing to Confluence Project

Developers hope for another dance partner for a big downtown project. Tuesday night, an Eau Claire County committee said it would like more answers before committing to the Confluence Project. More>>

EC committee could solicit ideas for financing arts center

Two minds are better than one. That's why an Eau Claire committee could reach out for input on how to finance a performing arts center. More>>

City council approves Confluence Project rezoning request

The Eau Claire City Council has approved a rezoning request as part of the Confluence Project. More>>

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Confluence Project up for rezoning vote Monday night
Confluence Project up for rezoning vote Monday night
Eau Claire (WQOW) - The Confluence Project could be up for yet another vote Monday night. The Eau Claire Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and a possible vote on rezoning for the project. Last month,More >>
The Confluence Project could be up for yet another vote Monday night.More >>
Confluence Project: Plan commission takes up rezoning recommendation
Confluence Project: Plan commission takes up rezoning recommendation
Eau Claire (WQOW) - Tuesday is Election Day, but eyes will be on a vote in downtown Eau Claire. On Monday night, the Eau Claire Plan Commission will discuss rezoning properties targeted by the ConfluenceMore >>
Tuesday is Election Day, but eyes will be on a vote in downtown Eau Claire.More >>
Confluence Project takes one step forward, one step back
Confluence Project takes one step forward, one step back
Eau Claire (WQOW) - A setback for the Confluence Project: it won't go before the UW Board of Regents in December. Developers are asking the UW System for more than $50 million and were hoping to makeMore >>
A setback for the Confluence Project: it won't go before the UW Board of Regents in December. Developers are asking the UW System for more than $50 million. More >>
Confluence Project: Organizers say there's nothing "simple or easy" about project
Confluence Project: Organizers say there's nothing "simple or easy" about project
Eau Claire (WQOW) - An $85 million project continues to move forward, but the pace has been slowed. The Confluence Project was announced in May and already has been the focus of several meetings.More >>
Organizers were hoping to go before the UW Board of Regents next month, to ask for funding. Earlier this week, WQOW News 18 learned that wasn't going to happen. More >>
County looks at Confluence Project
County looks at Confluence Project
On Wednesday, representatives of the Confluence Project met for a joint meeting with the County's Committee on Finance and Budget and the Committee on Administration.More >>
On Wednesday, representatives of the Confluence Project met for a joint meeting with the County's Committee on Finance and Budget and the Committee on Administration.More >>
History is at center of discussion about downtown Eau Claire development
History is at center of discussion about downtown Eau Claire development
Eau Claire (WQOW)- History is the focus of a discussion about a large downtown development in the works. On Monday the Landmarks Commission took a look at the confluence project in Eau Claire. Last monthMore >>
History is the focus of a discussion about a large downtown development in the works.More >>
Announcement expected about new EC community arts center
Announcement expected about new EC community arts center
Eau Claire (WQOW) - A major announcement about a new development in Eau Claire will be made next week. Clear Vision Eau Claire says there are plans in the works to build a new community arts center, universityMore >>
A major announcement about a new development in Eau Claire will be made next week.More >>
The Wonder by the Water: Major downtown development announcement
The Wonder by the Water: Major downtown development announcement
EAU CLAIRE (Press Release) — Clear Vision Eau Claire announced a public-private partnership that intends to construct a new community arts center, commercial/retail complex and university student housingMore >>
The entire project could come with a price tag of $85 million.More >>
Confluence Project raises questions about traffic
Confluence Project raises questions about traffic
Eau Claire (WQOW) - Since the Confluence Project was announced on Tuesday in Eau Claire, several questions have been raised about the downtown development. One of those about traffic. A public-privateMore >>
Developers say 200 parking spaces will be part of the plans for the six-story building. They also hope to better utilize the ramp that's already there.More >>
Confluence Project could mean business relocations
Confluence Project could mean business relocations
Eau Claire (WQOW) - A major development announcement Tuesday still has a lot of people talking. Tuesday, we learned about the Confluence Project in Downtown Eau Claire. A public-private partnership wantsMore >>
A major development announcement Tuesday still has a lot of people talking. Tuesday, we learned about the Confluence Project in Downtown Eau Claire. More >>
City council holds public hearing on Confluence Project
City council holds public hearing on Confluence Project
Eau Claire (WQOW) - On Monday there was another public meeting about the Confluence Project, an $85 million development in downtown Eau Claire. Monday's meeting was an Eau Claire City Council Public HearingMore >>
One thing council members questioned is the impact on parking. Developers said they turned in a traffic impact analysis Monday that the council hasn't seen yet.More >>
Historical building another hurdle to clear for Confluence Project
Historical building another hurdle to clear for Confluence Project
Eau Claire (WQOW)- For downtown development, there are small, but important steps that must be taken. And this week, you can add another brick in the wall. WQOW has been following the Confluence ProjectMore >>
For downtown development, there are small, but important steps that must be taken. And this week, you can add another brick in the wall.More >>

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