The LSJ did an article on Meridian Twp developments to watch, the most notable thing to me would seem to be the absence of the Okemos & Hamilton development. I did not know that the four floor building at Newton & Saginaw was already up. The change along that portion of Saginaw is impressive, it'd be nice if the old drive-in/multiplex site could get a lifestyle-center type of development like was proposed awhile back.
I noticed the steel beams going up at the Trader Joes site, and a new credit union building going up next door. Too bad they could not use the old Bank of Lansing building just up the road it is a pretty cool Mid-century modern building. Over on Marsh Road there is a huge senior housing building nearly finished, next door to that they are clearing an old shopping center, which is quite a large site. It seems like the LSJ missed a few developments out there.
It just seems odd to invest so much taxpayer money into what I assume must be leased space that is attached to a mall. What if the mall owner goes bankrupt as they tend to do these days? Not really my business as I don't pay taxes there but it just doesn't seem like a good idea.
Not sure how I feel about that. It does raise a lot of questions, but I wonder if it's just because it's because adapting malls in unique ways is still relatively new. The tax payer part of it is a big question. That said, I think it is an interesting use for such a large, empty space. I'd be curious to see how it goes/does. Similar to you though hood, out of my tax paying area so my say doesn't really count lol.
They've hired a decent and sizeable Architectural firm so they're clearly pretty serious about it, I would assume.
I guess I'm just not a fan of facilities like this being in leased spaces. In the same vain I've always hoped for the South Lansing Library to get a permanent building to call home.
For the convenience of residents it certainly doesn't seem like a horrible move, maybe they're getting a great deal on the space from the mall operator as well.
A proposal for a Bath School Disaster Museum now has a few more details and some renderings. It'd obviously be a small thing for the area overall but still a cool and worthwhile addition none the less. Another good place in the area for children's field trips.
It is a nice building, it seems unusual to have a museum dedicated to a horrible school bombing, I hope besides the memorial commemoration there is some more positive Bath School history on display.
“There will be about 200 housing units coming in, some of them being apartments and multifamily, some of them being owner-occupied townhomes, which we’re very excited about,” said Hendrickson.
The village will also offer workforce housing, which Hendrickson says is dedicated to those making 80% to 120% of the area median income.
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It won’t be just homes—Hendrickson says there will be plenty of community space and amenities, including restaurants, a dog park, an activity lawn, and a playground.
They have a tentative start for this Fall. I guess I was mistaken thinking that the large retirement home built here some years back was part of this redevelopment.
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https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2024/01/01/meridian-township-developments-to-watch-trader-joes/72002149007/
It just seems odd to invest so much taxpayer money into what I assume must be leased space that is attached to a mall. What if the mall owner goes bankrupt as they tend to do these days? Not really my business as I don't pay taxes there but it just doesn't seem like a good idea.
They've hired a decent and sizeable Architectural firm so they're clearly pretty serious about it, I would assume.
For the convenience of residents it certainly doesn't seem like a horrible move, maybe they're getting a great deal on the space from the mall operator as well.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2024/05/17/bath-school-disaster-anniversary-museum-proposal/73717579007/
From WLNS:
They have a tentative start for this Fall. I guess I was mistaken thinking that the large retirement home built here some years back was part of this redevelopment.