This development at Holmes and MLK is fantastic! The stormwater work will have a major impact performance-wise and visually. Are there incentives for this? Or is the developer just fighting the good fight?
I used to go to the dentist out here and I would take MLK all the way from 496. This was always one of the most depressing sites along this stretch. What I never realized was how close this is to the more 'urban' stretch of S. Washington. This could really do a lot to get more people walking from the tower and neighborhoods along Washington to the businesses at Holmes/MLK.
The pocket park seems misappropriately named. Looks like more of a entry plaza for artwork or signage. I agree, no one will hang out here (unless there's a bus stop) so probably not worth investing that much in. Put some benches and tables out in the bigger green spaces....basically for employees on lunch breaks. These green spaces will have to be/should be depressed to hold the stormwater, so they won't be very usable for a 'park' space, but it would be great if they were planted and they could look really attractive.
Also, that rail line is no longer active right? The diagonal one that hits Mt Hope and s Washington. This should obviously become part of the greenway network sooner rather than later. This would definitely kickstart the redevelopment of Hood's dream site
I heard the owner of the auto service business on the radio talking about how excited he is to see this development next to his business. While it will be very "Lansing" to have a service garage next to a new hotel, I wish he would have sold his spot to the new development. The report said that all the people who attended the meeting spoke positively about the coming project.
I was happy to notice the demolition work continues at the Metro Place project, it seemed to have lapsed for a while. It always worries me when I see pauses in the progress of these developments.
As most people in Lansing live in single family homes it seems kind of weird that folks have so much stuff they can not fit into their own homes. I guess people just want to keep their stuff forever. When I moved here I got rid of a ton of stuff and it was quite a relief.
Realtors are saying that many empty nesters want to downsize but their biggest issue is departing with furniture that has sentimental value. These self storage businesses allow people to downsize without having to figure out where they're going to place that large dining room table and matching buffet. The location of these is less than desirable but the buildings are built and vacant thus cheap.
Of course, there is some sense to all of these facilities, they would not be building them if not. They do not really add anything to a community, but at least these buildings will have found some use and pay taxes. It is very liberating to get rid of some of your junk more people should try it!
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This development at Holmes and MLK is fantastic! The stormwater work will have a major impact performance-wise and visually. Are there incentives for this? Or is the developer just fighting the good fight?
I used to go to the dentist out here and I would take MLK all the way from 496. This was always one of the most depressing sites along this stretch. What I never realized was how close this is to the more 'urban' stretch of S. Washington. This could really do a lot to get more people walking from the tower and neighborhoods along Washington to the businesses at Holmes/MLK.
The pocket park seems misappropriately named. Looks like more of a entry plaza for artwork or signage. I agree, no one will hang out here (unless there's a bus stop) so probably not worth investing that much in. Put some benches and tables out in the bigger green spaces....basically for employees on lunch breaks. These green spaces will have to be/should be depressed to hold the stormwater, so they won't be very usable for a 'park' space, but it would be great if they were planted and they could look really attractive.
Does anyone know what the tan "new oulet (sic)" space is supposed to be?
Also, that rail line is no longer active right? The diagonal one that hits Mt Hope and s Washington. This should obviously become part of the greenway network sooner rather than later. This would definitely kickstart the redevelopment of Hood's dream site
I heard the owner of the auto service business on the radio talking about how excited he is to see this development next to his business. While it will be very "Lansing" to have a service garage next to a new hotel, I wish he would have sold his spot to the new development. The report said that all the people who attended the meeting spoke positively about the coming project.
I was happy to notice the demolition work continues at the Metro Place project, it seemed to have lapsed for a while. It always worries me when I see pauses in the progress of these developments.
I can't remember if I heard this as a rumor, or just wish I did, but is\was there talk of turning Oakland and Saginaw back(?) into two way streets?
As most people in Lansing live in single family homes it seems kind of weird that folks have so much stuff they can not fit into their own homes. I guess people just want to keep their stuff forever. When I moved here I got rid of a ton of stuff and it was quite a relief.
Of course, there is some sense to all of these facilities, they would not be building them if not. They do not really add anything to a community, but at least these buildings will have found some use and pay taxes. It is very liberating to get rid of some of your junk more people should try it!