The City of Madison Planning Commission unanimously approved the construction of a new Target store Monday.
The new Target will be located in the empty lot next to Hilldale Mall on the west side. Supporters said it will match aesthetically with the surrounding retail area and will feature underground parking.
Roxanne Nelson, a design project architect for Target, said the building will save energy by using day lighting from a windowed wall and tan roofing to reflect sunlight.
Target Representative Jaci Bell said construction will likely begin immediately and the store will open in spring 2011.
Nelson said the store's design team listened to comments and concerns from the city and the neighborhood throughout the planning process.
""What you're seeing today is really a result of that collaborative effort,"" Nelson said. ""We think that you'll be proud of this building and we'll be proud of this building.""
Also Monday, the Planning Commission approved the remodeling of a Klinke Cleaners in Monona.
