Lymon89
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@gbdlansing, you are right; it really did have a good run. I guess I was just trying to say I don't think it worked out quite as intended in the long run. I agree with the walk-able cities/districts being a trend. A city I always reference is C…
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I find that whole mall attempt really interesting, and at the time it really was seen as the new trend. I actually recall in my undergrad that had a landscape architecture component with urban planning, our professor showed an old documentary on th…
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I personally have found them a nuisance in other city's that have had them in a while. More so because cities do require them to use the street in the CBD which can cause a hold up in cities with narrower streets - not exactly an issue in Lansing. …
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That space looks like it could be the former Mediterran's which is now adjacent to the Strange Matter Coffee on Washington.
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I agree, it makes sense. Even just some basic, necessity type of retail is needed in this area and hopefully it works out. Downtown in general could use more retail but for some reason it just isn't happening. Things seem to be moving in the righ…
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Yeah, it is a shame this project has come to look like some other generic apartment project. We can only hope that maybe it turns out better in reality. It is good to see development in this area though since it's seemed somewhat stagnant with onl…
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I was going to ask if anyone on here actually is ever able to make the meetings because you're absolutely right. If we want things to move in a positive direction we need to be heard as well. I hadn't thought about emailing our comments in order t…
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I like both ideas; there are definitely many good potential locations for various reasons. I think in particular the BWL, which will soon be empty, is a nice option simply because of the additional space, parking and river trail access. The only d…
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I'll admit that I've never used CATA, but have always been a big supporter of it and public transit in general. However, a friend of mine relies on CATA, to the point that when looking for his house it wasn't just important that it be near a bus st…
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I think the location could work for the City Market eventually. I agree that it does feel small. It was designed for a second floor mezzanine that could help but that was a future task if the demand was there...so I can't see them doing that anyti…
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I hadn't thought about that with the black brick but you are right. Whether intentional or by accident it's kind of a nice touch given the proximity. I'd like to see them use more quality materials where it counts in general. There are some loc…
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http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2017/09/20/extended-stay-hotel-planned-former-deluxe-inn-site-reo-town/678590001/ I've always thought there could be a lot more done with this site. At least the design is something different t…
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I'm all in favor of moving forward and changing/improving the area. However this is not an area that necessarily needs it. It doesn't make sense in any aspect. If developers are eager to begin developing downtown maybe it makes more financial sen…
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Don't get me wrong...I'd rather see these built elsewhere. I think the City Hall should remain the City Hall. Unfortunately we've seen how the city just plows through anything historical so I'm somewhat bracing for the worst. I preferred the Beit…
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As someone that appreciates the international style and quality of materials of the current City Hall, I've got to say I prefer the Beitler or Karp and Associates options. Hopefully history can actually be respected to some extent for once... Bo…
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@MichMatters , I thought it was amusing to see the Capitol Club tower reappear...way for them to be creative. Also, I agree, if people want to redevelop around the Capitol why not focus on the surface parking lots or garages? I recently interviewe…
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@david_shane, you make a good point about the parks maintenance and while it's such a simple idea I had never really thought about it myself and just kind of gave up on maintained parks. Growing up we always lived by a park and going to them now it…
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@MichMatters, where did you find the census info? There are some people I need to educate on Lansing growth that have the view Lansing is failing. It's really bothersome how many from Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids can be so ignorant as to what's goi…
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I saw an image of the new crossing on the Lansing Historical Society's Facebook page the other day but didn't look too deeply into the photo to see how it's configured. It was my understanding that the Dakin bridge was originally for public use. W…
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I'm actually surprised more developers/owners aren't taking advantage of tenant space in their projects. Even if there isn't the demand, have it incorporated and fit it out as needed. The Sparrow parking deck for the cancer center is a good exampl…