MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) --- A developer is proposing a 12 story building, which includes a 178 guest room hotel, for the Hilldale area.

Raymond Management Company is proposing the building which would include a 178 guest room hotel as well as office space for an undisclosed company.

The building would go in the empty lot on Frey Street behind the University Avenue Target Shopping Center.

"We want this area to still be thriving for the sake of the businesses and the residents who use it. So the important thing is how does that turn out and what are the details and with the hotel we're going to really look closely at the details," said Madison City District 11 Alder, Tim Gruber.

Gruber says the city will push to make the building pedestrian friendly to encourage visitors to check out the Hilldale restaurants and shopping scene.

A neighborhood meeting is scheduled for December 12th. Developers will be able to provide details and answer questions about the proposal.

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