The article says that developers were given a RFP on June 13, about one and a half months before this became public. Why does a deal regarding public property need to be so secretive? I shouldn't need to sound like a conspiracy theorist when I say that we should be able to know what our government is working on. If it was OK for private developers to know, then there shouldn't be a reason private citizens shouldn't know.
One of the last remaining vacant buildings in Old Town is getting some occupants. Work will begin soon on the project with a target completion of Spring 2018. The first floor will become office, occupied by a design firm, and the rest of the floors of the buildings will become apartments.
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The Mayor must think that public input impedes progress. He is the one person who know's what is best for Lansing.
So today's the deadline for City Hall proposals. Think we'll hear anything tonight or tomorrow?
Sure! This administration has been all about transparency, right? (insert sarcastic face here)
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2017/08/22/developers-compete-city-hall-sale-all-proposals/590172001/
Four developers submitted proposals:
The article says that developers were given a RFP on June 13, about one and a half months before this became public. Why does a deal regarding public property need to be so secretive? I shouldn't need to sound like a conspiracy theorist when I say that we should be able to know what our government is working on. If it was OK for private developers to know, then there shouldn't be a reason private citizens shouldn't know.
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2017/08/24/historic-old-town-project-add-loft-apartments-grand-river-avenue-lansing/589735001/
One of the last remaining vacant buildings in Old Town is getting some occupants. Work will begin soon on the project with a target completion of Spring 2018. The first floor will become office, occupied by a design firm, and the rest of the floors of the buildings will become apartments.
That's a beautiful old building.
It is! I can't believe that it sold in 2015 for only $34,400. I wish I could have bought it
The new condos will have great views!
Yes if it is all such a great idea to sell City Hall why is it is such a delicate and secretive issue?