If I remember right, the CSO work and therefore the streetscaping and opening up of Washington Sq is scheduled for 2007. I'll have to find the CSO work schedule again to be sure.
I fully expect the Boji's to make some significant improvements to the building with a year or two, especially given their previous track record and the very poor state of this building. This building just looks nasty, I wonder if the old brick can be saved? I never thought the Ranney Building's facade could be restored either, but the "modern" facade just came right off.
I haven't been by there in a while, in fact I haven't had a chance to get out much to check up on anything in the past week or two.
As for the 5/3 building I think that if the old facade is not restorable then the Bojis will reclad it again, the building as is is very ugly and unattractive to prospective tenants. From what my dad has told me about the building its also very nasty on the inside, at least it was a couple years ago before the state moved out, it's probably worse now.
That Heritage Center was the Oldsmobile Heritage Museum for a short time, I think thats what it was rennovated for. A guy I knew had his Olds Curve Dash in there.
As for the Cedar Street school I think it is far overpriced for it's condition and location. The old schoold that the district sold off were larger than this, in better shape and only recently vacated, and most went for $300,000. I think that this building should be listed for no more than $400,000, at that price it would probably sell relatively easily. And I think that a science use would fit the site quite well, but not really a residential use.
"b. Letter from the State of Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Liquor Control Commission providing a 15 Day Notice of an application filed by Absolut, Inc. requesting to transfer ownership of a 2006 SDD & SDM licensed business located at 428 S. Washington from Sat Sang, Inc"
This is something regarding the downtown party store.
"i. Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) Application filed by Richard Karp for the 200 Block of E. Grand River (Municipal Parking Lot #56)"
This is obviously regarding Mr Karps "Rivernorth Luxe Loftominiums" project. I can't wait until we hear more details come out.
The LCC University Center project is well underway, the rennovation of the old library has begun and it appears that digging has begun for the new addition.
I'm really interested to see what exactly they are planning for that building next to the Ranney. That fire place and recessed facade is looking really neat.
Also, the Sparrow West Wing Addition is moving along nicely, they are finising up the seventh floor and should begin putting up columns for the eighth floor anytime.
And they have finally started on the structure of the Michigan Resturaunt Association building, they will probably finish it up this week.
Is the Capitol Pharmacy building the one just south of 101 S Washington? I know that that building was slated to be completely remodled for lofts on the top two floors and retail on the ground floor. I think that they are suppoed to restore the facade as part of the rennovation, they just seem to be taking their time on the project. I'm thinking it's a small developer working on the project.
Also, as part of one of my real estate classes at LCC, the developer of the old City Club resturaunt is supposed to come in and speak at some point, I plan on trying to find out more about what he is going to develop there.
I haven't been watching the council meetings for months now. And I don't expect any good details on this project to come from the council meetings, at least not before they are announced somewhere else. The RiverGrand project is major enough to the Old Town area that it will almost certainly be officially announced in the news and maybe even a press conference. That is when I expect the first renderings and good details to come out.
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As for the 5/3 building I think that if the old facade is not restorable then the Bojis will reclad it again, the building as is is very ugly and unattractive to prospective tenants. From what my dad has told me about the building its also very nasty on the inside, at least it was a couple years ago before the state moved out, it's probably worse now.
As for the Cedar Street school I think it is far overpriced for it's condition and location. The old schoold that the district sold off were larger than this, in better shape and only recently vacated, and most went for $300,000. I think that this building should be listed for no more than $400,000, at that price it would probably sell relatively easily. And I think that a science use would fit the site quite well, but not really a residential use.
"b. Letter from the State of Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Liquor Control Commission providing a 15 Day Notice of an application filed by Absolut, Inc. requesting to transfer ownership of a 2006 SDD & SDM licensed business located at 428 S. Washington from Sat Sang, Inc"
This is something regarding the downtown party store.
"i. Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) Application filed by Richard Karp for the 200 Block of E. Grand River (Municipal Parking Lot #56)"
This is obviously regarding Mr Karps "Rivernorth Luxe Loftominiums" project. I can't wait until we hear more details come out.
Also, the Sparrow West Wing Addition is moving along nicely, they are finising up the seventh floor and should begin putting up columns for the eighth floor anytime.
And they have finally started on the structure of the Michigan Resturaunt Association building, they will probably finish it up this week.
Also, as part of one of my real estate classes at LCC, the developer of the old City Club resturaunt is supposed to come in and speak at some point, I plan on trying to find out more about what he is going to develop there.