Wow this will be a really nice look for the City Market. I expect that they will be located on the roof of the market. Is there any word on how much power is expected to be generated?
I have driven by. I have read the City Pulse article. I have read your comments....and...I like the new market. I like the idea of the pole barn. To me it is saying "yes, you can have rural in the city. You can get fresh fruit and vegetables even though you are right Downtown" Now, I am not saying it wouldn't have looked better without some brickwork but overall I love that it stands out and makes people notice it.
Interesting comments, considering the building was designed by Architects from here in town and the USDA, with heavy input from the vendors and other stakeholders I think maybe you're criticizing the process and not the result?
One of the things that bothers me most is the lack of a SINGLE window on the east facing wall. At least the west (river) facing wall has a decent amount of windows...they help you to kinda forget that it's a sheet-metal pole barn. But the east wall, that anyone on Cedar Street would see, doesn't have a single window...not one, really making it hard to not think of it as a pole-barn. Also, what was the point of building it so tall and then not follow through with the partial second floor? We'd have been better off making it shorter and having more floor space for vendors. How about some pressure on Gillespie here for another $400k...is he really going to want a pole barn next to his village?
Well, to not be 100% negative, the riverfront looks nice, although I haven't been up close yet, it does look like a noticeable improvement from what I could see on the Shiawasee bridge.
It's not the most architecturally stunning of buildings, but the Royal Oak farmer's market got some press today in the Freep for renovating its kitchen. It's an open floor plan building that's packed on market days - everything I think we'd love the Lansing City Market to be.
Also, here's a video from another paper about the market.
Wow. Williamston's RiverHouse Inn will open a restaurant in the new Lansing City Market, according to the LSJ.
But the market's opening is being delayed until Dec. 31. Does anybody remember when the city has to vacate the current market building under the deal with Gillespie? If I recall correctly, after a certain date the city would end up paying rent.
I think the restraunt will be a great addition to the market. It should really add an interesting element to the riverfront. If the market does well, which with these kinds of businesses it should, it ought to make improvements much more likely. I think a recladding is possible and the
mezzanine level is fairly likely to happen in the next five years or so..
I don't hate the front view, and am especially fond of the green. But that tiny flash of color and levity in the design ends up just underscoring how big of an epic fail the rest really is. Like others, I'm sure this will function well and bring more traffic farther into the downtown core. As far as I'm concerned, though, the design and execution will go down as huge misfires. That said, in this economy there is something to be said for this happening at all. In the scheme of things I'm just glad it all came together. There is always something that could have been done better, but downtown Lansing, in addition to the many phenomenal projects going on, has a brand new Farmer's Market.
Just returned from the new market with fresh fruit and vegetables. I think the new layout is a win, much better market feel with everyone in the same large open area. The painted walls (unique colors) are also a small nicety. Once all the vendors are in there, the restaurant opens and with the new better hours, I'm holding out hope that together this can make up for some of the external building deficiencies. Also, the view as you step out of the west entrance of the market is fairly impressive, can't wait till AF is done!
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Well, to not be 100% negative, the riverfront looks nice, although I haven't been up close yet, it does look like a noticeable improvement from what I could see on the Shiawasee bridge.
Also, here's a video from another paper about the market.
But the market's opening is being delayed until Dec. 31. Does anybody remember when the city has to vacate the current market building under the deal with Gillespie? If I recall correctly, after a certain date the city would end up paying rent.
mezzanine level is fairly likely to happen in the next five years or so..