The project is more extensive than what I had thought; 125 apartments, 15 restaurants, 75k sq ft of retail and a 716 space parking structure. I'm wondering what this is going to look like.
Not sure why they would postpone a decision when it seems to be pretty strait forward to me.
The LSJ article went further in detail about the plans. NCG will be adding a 530 seat "large format theater" (IMAX I assume). And more importantly to me, the apartments are going to be above the retail space and adjacent to the parking ramp. I'm so glad the the apartments aren't going to just be some plain apartment buildings tucked away at the edge of the parking lot.
That really is good to hear about the apartments. While the development is still suburban in nature, at least they are trying to go for "new urbanism" as they call it.
Do any of you live in Lansing Township? I'm looking for some informed residents to weigh in on the issue for an LSJ article.
Melissa Domsic
mdomsic@lsj.com
Well, I'm not from Lansing Twp, and it looks like no one else here is, but I'd certainly like to see some renderings and site plans along with your story. Besides, without more details of the project most opinions you gather wouldn't be specific to this project, they'd be for or against the development of Eastwood in general.
I'm pretty happy with the design too, I'm happier to see the height. I was figuring on the buildings being two, maybe three floors, but not five. Now I'm wondering if the other buildings will look like this or if they will have multiple floors at all.
It looks great, and I think that the project will be mostly successful. The housing is key because it means potential customers will be living on-site. A hotel is probably the next step (moderately sized, with some banquet and meeting facilities).
I guess my only concern with the current phase is that the parking deck seems like it's too far away from the rest of the development. I would like to have seen another level or two of parking, and move the whole thing closer by 75 ft. No one is parking in the garage and walking to changs or dsw. Well I might, but not in February. I was hoping to see less pavement when this is done, but that's my only gripe. I think this will be good for Lansing and the surrounding communities.
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The project is more extensive than what I had thought; 125 apartments, 15 restaurants, 75k sq ft of retail and a 716 space parking structure. I'm wondering what this is going to look like.
Lansing Township board tables Eastwood decision
Not sure why they would postpone a decision when it seems to be pretty strait forward to me.
The LSJ article went further in detail about the plans. NCG will be adding a 530 seat "large format theater" (IMAX I assume). And more importantly to me, the apartments are going to be above the retail space and adjacent to the parking ramp. I'm so glad the the apartments aren't going to just be some plain apartment buildings tucked away at the edge of the parking lot.
Melissa Domsic
mdomsic@lsj.com
It's a pleasant surprise. I was expecting something cheaper looking and generic.
View of a model. (screenshot from WILX's story on the project)
I guess my only concern with the current phase is that the parking deck seems like it's too far away from the rest of the development. I would like to have seen another level or two of parking, and move the whole thing closer by 75 ft. No one is parking in the garage and walking to changs or dsw. Well I might, but not in February. I was hoping to see less pavement when this is done, but that's my only gripe. I think this will be good for Lansing and the surrounding communities.