Just to note, it's Scott Gillespie who bought the 2000 block (same guy who did the Marshall & Michigan apartments).
I'd assume that if he just bought half of the 2000 block he'd almost certainly be looking at an adjacent ready to develop property. I'm very curious to see how he redevelops this property though. The only buildings I could see tearing down is the storefront west of Emils and the Eastside Barbershop. The lot at the corner of Clemens and Michigan would be ideal for a three or more floor building to anchor the block. I truly can't wait to see what Michigan Ave will look like in 10-20 years.
I don't really know why they keep that railroad either. Maybe they do use it a few times a year to bring equipment in and out of Reid Machinery. I hope to see it vacated and turned into a street if the factories on Mt Hope are renovated or turned into a pathway if they're not.
Seeing the section of freeway built over Cedar St is weird. I'd also assume it was in preparation for 496, it wouldn't make much sense otherwise.
I'm not surprised at all to see something get built here. What would be surprising is if it turns out to be anything more than another small strip mall or fast food restaurant. I'd love to see this area move towards mixed use buildings.
I don't know how it will happen, but Lansing Township will eventually be annexed by Lansing. It has to happen for the sake of the region, I think it'd be better for most Township residents over the long run also. I could see the broken up eastern portions of Lansing Township being annexed first, with them possibly trying to hold on to the Eastwood area. There's no reason for Lansing Township to exist, it's a detriment to the region as it sits, the City of Lansing just needs to prove to residents that they're better off with the City than the Township.
Yeah, ultimately I think all of Lansing Township should be dissolved, but paring the Township down to Eastwood and their western core would be a good and sensible start.
I read somewhere that the building being constructed at the old gas station site at Cedar and Miller is a dental office. I believe I read it in the City Pulse a few months ago (eye-sores section), though I could be mistaken. But I am glad to see something being built at that corner.
I thought I remembered something like that but I couldn't find anything when I looked. Anyways, it's nice to see that gas station come down, especially to be replaced by a new building.
Yeah the westbound on-ramp looks tricky, but the eastbound off-ramp looks equally bad, as people would have to slow down to a crawl while on the freeway before being able to make that 90° turn.
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While Gillespie has bought the entire south side of the 2000 block of Michigan, including the Emil's building.
Eastside up swing
I'd assume that if he just bought half of the 2000 block he'd almost certainly be looking at an adjacent ready to develop property. I'm very curious to see how he redevelops this property though. The only buildings I could see tearing down is the storefront west of Emils and the Eastside Barbershop. The lot at the corner of Clemens and Michigan would be ideal for a three or more floor building to anchor the block. I truly can't wait to see what Michigan Ave will look like in 10-20 years.
Seeing the section of freeway built over Cedar St is weird. I'd also assume it was in preparation for 496, it wouldn't make much sense otherwise.
Update: Here's the link: City Pulse