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I can't get over how squat it looks even at 8-9 floors. The more I think about it the more I wish that the units in this building could have been spread out over multiple buildings of varying sizes and heights, but I guess we'll have to take what we…
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@cliffordzang Thanks for the correction. I agree that the plan to eliminate N Shaw doesn't look like a very well thought out idea. I think the newly designated greenspace would be just as beneficial if they allow Shaw to remain as is, no need to …
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It looks like they'r going to make that section of South Shaw a two way road as far as I can tell. It seems as though they're doing this in an effort to make a more contiguous greenspace out of the Shaw parking lots.
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Just adding an image of the map showing the future street changes I was referencing: ...And some changes to south campus I didn't notice. They're going to connect Crescent Rd and Recycling Dr plus add an access rd off of Mt Hope. They will also…
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I agree with your criteria for buildings on Grand River. I'd love to see an eventual Wharton replacement on Grand River, but that would likely be decades off. Besides that I can't imagine many buildings that would fit the bill, maybe a new planetari…
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I'd be a little surprised if they ended up tearing down the Computer Center building, it's fairly nice architecturally and it's about the only old building in that immediate area. It'd be sad to see it go. I think Crescent Rd is a perfectly accep…
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All the actions of the City seem to indicate that they do not want students downtown, or much of anywhere besides the norther tier. There's a quote in that article from a former EL planning commission member stating: "Everyone doesn't remember becau…
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Cheesy is the right term for this. I'll give them credit for the effort though.
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East Lansing should be happy to push students into higher density developments downtown, nearer campus. Then maybe the single family housing could return to being owner-occupied and/or family neighborhoods. That would seem like a much more realistic…
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Thanks to gomsu for providing this link over in the General East Lansing discussion thread: Images of Proposed New Building Made Available; Parking Plan Unclear I'm pretty happy with this design. I love the setback and the multiple tiers …
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FYI I'm re-posting your link and images regarding the Park District building over in that thread for posterity's sake. That "eastlansinginfo.com" site appears to be regularly updated with well-written articles, how did you come across it?
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It's nice to have landmarks like this but I don't know why they chose a traditional brick clocktower design. It doesn't fit in with anything on LCC's campus.
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So parcel at the corner of Larch and Shiawassee was listed as part of one of these projects? That would certainly add to the potential impact of this project.
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I seriously doubt these proposals are related to the Old Town PILOT conflict. I looked these parcels up, they're owned by Eyde. Given that it's likely Eyde behind this my money's on this being a serious proposal and it being good all-around quality.
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There's one thing worth noting in this weeks (August 29th) council packet. In the "Letter from the Mayor" section, there are two letters regarding what I think is the same project. One letter is regarding a PILOT for "Shiawassee Senior Lofts" and th…
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I haven't been to them, but Google is showing me there is the Archives and Curious Book Shops on Grand River and three comic stores in the downtown area, I'd say that's OK for a community EL's size in the internet age. I could see downtown EL suppor…
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They're proposing to replace the existing Marathon Station at the southeast corner of Abbott and Saginaw with a new uniquely designed station: PDF with elevations (rough sketches) 8/26/2016 Planning Commission Agenda (see item7b) Also, th…
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It looks like things will be moving a little quicker than expected with this, there will be a public hearing with the East Lansing Planning Commission on September 14th for the building at Grand River and Abbott. The building will be 12 floors, with…
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It's worth noting that at one point a small (I think 500 seat?) theater was supposed to go in the main corner building, it would've been managed by Wharton. I wouldn't entirely rule out the possibility of that idea resurfacing. I agree with you on a…
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I just hope the council/residents don't try to micro manage this proposal. Suggesting/wishing for a grocery store is fine, but I hope it doesn't become an expectation or requirement. Personally, I really doubt a grocery store would do well there, wi…