I like the idea of the public art at the Deluxe Inn but it's too bad that they will be destroying the artwork that is contributed.
We should get more public art installations within our communities, and allow them to be living art where other can come and add their own touch on a daily basis. Venice Beach, CA has a couple cement walls that were built specifically for graffiti use as an area of public art demonstration.
I like graffiti, and I know some cities have found places that are agreeable to almost everyone to allow it. But I can't really think of any good spots for that sorta thing in Lansing off the top of my head. I do really like the idea though.
I agree with you 100% on East Village. It is a suburban styled development, but it's in the middle of the city. People that want to live in the city want to live in an urban environment, not a suburban one. I would have loved to see East Village be a mixed use development, with apartments/condos above retail in some buildings, along with some rowhouses and some detached houses similar to the ones in The Beaumont. I believe that could have been a successful development.
This is actually really great. Look at the cities it's with - Austin, Chicago, even NYC. A few more articles like this and the secret might just get out. Perhaps we're almost approaching tipping point of Lansing finally coming into its own?
I've always viewed Lansing as under appreciated, and articles like this one shows that other people are noticing the area in a positive way.
I initially read about the article in Mlive's Grand Rapids section, it was pretty funny to look at the comments and see all the people from Grand Rapids post negative things.
There's an article this week in the City Pulse about the Ingham County Land Bank. They discuss some of the ideas for the School for the Blind property and they sound pretty neat. The New Tycoon
The other Michigan companies on the list are: Perrigo (Allegan), ITC Holdings (Novi), Credit Acceptance (Southfield), Vlassis Communications (Livonia).
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We should get more public art installations within our communities, and allow them to be living art where other can come and add their own touch on a daily basis. Venice Beach, CA has a couple cement walls that were built specifically for graffiti use as an area of public art demonstration.
They are clearing out BoarsHead to make way for a parking lot:
Lansing BoarsHead Theater demolition looms
I initially read about the article in Mlive's Grand Rapids section, it was pretty funny to look at the comments and see all the people from Grand Rapids post negative things.
This one is on the proposed changes for the East Village project: East Village condo neighborhood in Lansing may be scaled back
They are starting to put graffiti up on the Deluxe Inn: Artists converging on former Deluxe Inn in Lansing
This is just a midday update, so it doesn't have a whole lot of info. I'll post the new story tomorrow.
The New Tycoon
The restaurant in the City Market is open, apparently they are already looking at adding a second floor but there's no stated timeline.
New 700 Sq Ft Waterfront Bar and Grille Opens at the Lansing City Market
The other Michigan companies on the list are: Perrigo (Allegan), ITC Holdings (Novi), Credit Acceptance (Southfield), Vlassis Communications (Livonia).