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I thought there was a dedicated thread for Lansing City Hall info, but I couldn't find it... Anyhow, there are some interesting updates in this article from the LSJ: https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2018/02/15/re-submittal-opport…
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Yeah, I'm pretty miffed at BWL's approach to line maintenance. I think it has a lot to do with their penny-pinching nature and a general unwillingness to do anything different. I remember seeing somewhere that it costs about $1 million dollars per…
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Looks like demolition should be starting soon on the existing buildings - construction fences are up and the porta-potties are on the job site!
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Ok, I misunderstood Mich - honestly, I wouldn't want to live in a container construct either! But, as gbd indicates, some folks will love this layout. As much as I am loathe to see more early 20th century store frontage (Brogan's) torn down on M…
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Mich - I have to disagree with you on this one. That high density, cool concept, warehouse style housing suggests they are aiming for artsy types. I think that's a perfect kickstart towards rehabbing that whole decaying warehouse district running …
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LSJ had a nice article today on the new Michigrain Distillery: https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2018/01/24/michigrain-distillery-stadium-district-aims-help-industry-grow/992334001/
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I would think Frandor, with all the parking space, would be a better location than Knapps, but either would be great for Lansing. However, there aren't any large empty buildings currently available in Frandor... unless, perhaps they were to occupy …
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So I noticed over the weekend that all of the new, screened construction fencing is up, and that they left a small part of the bank building(s) lot open. It's basically a large chuck of where the old small bank was, on the north end of the parcel. …
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Fluorescents vs LED lights perhaps?
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I hope so too, we'll just have to wait and see at this point...
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I hadn't realized that the corporate leadership had changed over at QD, but that does explain why they've actually started renovating the exteriors of some of their tired properties and the headquarters. I've even noticed some work being done to th…
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Considering the lost funds (~10M) were only a small part of the total money (~175M?) that was put up for the last project, I'd think the developers could still build a decently tall set of buildings. I'll guess something like 6-10 stories on the ol…
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I'll be hoping for a bit of both...
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I agree gbd - I sincerely hope they do something special there. I didn't mind the last design too much, but it didn't feel all that special.
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Actual news now... apparently DRW/Convexity will be submitting a new development plan to EL next month: http://statenews.com/article/2018/01/el-city-council-meeting-jan-9 One interesting and important note reported by ELi... the developers are…
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Exactly. Recessions usually occur ~ every 7 yrs or so, and we've officially been out of the Great Recession since ~ 2010. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Recession#/media/File:U.S._Fixed_Investment_as_Pct_GDP.png Plus, for what it's worth…
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Very nice to hear the news about Walter French! Having a concentration of residents right at the south end of REO town will hopefully spur even more redevelopment of the commercial areas down there. Mich Matters - thanks for the figures on Schul…
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Michigan Ave would be a great spot for Schulers, but is there an available building with a big enough footprint for them to set up shop? Perhaps if they took over most of the new commercial space at the Venue?
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I've seen nothing yet, but I would hope that since the holidays are past we'll be seeing something soon.
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Not to be a storm cloud on the horizon, but we are due for a recession some time in the near future... which will undoubtedly slow momentum for local development, regardless of the desires of any city council. My major concerns at this point would …