I saw this work being done yesterday and it just remined me of the Spartan Theaters that stood on that corner. Who thought a Rite-Aid and a bank would make more money than a theater [who knows maybe they did]? I did not live here when the Rite-Aid replaced the theater, it would be nice if Frandor would build something perhaps a bit impressive on this hilltop site. There is also some demolition going on at the former gas station up the block from Frandor.
I was trying to remember where the local DZs were! It was always such a reward to go there haha.
I noticed this construction as well. It looked like they were breaking it up into a strip mall that would face Clippert. I'd be curious if they already have tenants or if they think the smaller spaces will be easier to market. Could be entirely wrong too, but that's what it looked like to me.
In this week's City Pulse, there were hearing notices for the Rescue Mission buildings on E. Michigan. Are the old buildings going to be repurposed or are new buildings being planned? I remember hearing that the buildings were being sold, and the Rescue Mission is moving to Kalamazoo Street. I don't remember what is being planned for those lots.
It was briefly discussed above by me and @MichMatters on June 6th. Gillespie Group is redeveloping the buildings, along with the two storefronts to the west, into retail and 15 apartments.
I know this has been brought up before, not sure if anyone has been by recently but looks like they have tenants. More liquor stores and chicken. Corner of Kzoo and Penn...
I can't say I'm surprised. I'd been betting with people that it's going to be a liquor/lotto place. Seems like we just can't have anything nice. Not to mention, there's already a liquor store a few blocks away...
Yeah, I wouldn't expect anything more for that corner but I'm always a little hopeful for something more. Not even high end, just something new. I guess I'm amazed it's even profitable to have so many liquor/lotto places so close to one another. Is there that much demand in the area lol? I like my wine, but I've never found myself at the corner stores.
I drive by it pretty regularly, I don't think the stone quantity has changed. I'll give it credit for being an improvement over what was there. Low bar though lol.
Yea! more chicken, better be good, I live in the Caines neighborhood, that place packs them in every day. it is quite a tourist attraction; there are always groups visiting EL and MSU lining up to get in there. Why? don't ask me! I it is so average! good luck to the new chicken!
The EL Caines, unfortunately, isn't that great, from my couple of visits. I often go when I'm visiting family in Ohio. Those locations, the chicken is so fresh, juicy and hot...and the sauce is amazing. They're the typical fast food venue though with a drive through so it's much easier to get an order.
In today's LSJ there is an artical about redeveloping the 600 block of E. Michigan. The drawings are pretty nice. I do like that they will be using the century old buildings and the idea of opening up the ally side.
I don't really care for hoe they're trying to break up the buildings so much. It looks too busy and too forced. This doesn't need to read as so many distinct storefronts. At least it will be an improvement over what was there, assuming they can fill the storefronts. They seem to struggle with that.
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I noticed this construction as well. It looked like they were breaking it up into a strip mall that would face Clippert. I'd be curious if they already have tenants or if they think the smaller spaces will be easier to market. Could be entirely wrong too, but that's what it looked like to me.
I can't say I'm surprised. I'd been betting with people that it's going to be a liquor/lotto place. Seems like we just can't have anything nice. Not to mention, there's already a liquor store a few blocks away...
I drive by it pretty regularly, I don't think the stone quantity has changed. I'll give it credit for being an improvement over what was there. Low bar though lol.