Just wanted to pass some news on the project. I spoke with Pat Gillespie a few weeks ago and they hope to begin construction on the second Marketplace building this Fall ('15). The first floor will be dedicated to retail and will include a Starbucks and a gym (for residents) from what I can remember.
Will this be the building along Cedar, or the second wing/phase of the existing building? I ask, because the current building was built to be expanded toward Shiawassee.
I believe it will be the expansion towards Shiawasee but don't quote me on that. And judging by the color schemes of The Outfield, Midtown, and Marketplace I would wager that it will also have the same type of color scheme.
Gillespie Group recently had a meeting where the plans of the new building were revealed. Unfortunately I was not able to attend but I can confirm that it will be the expansion towards Shiawasee. This building will have more amenities for the residents including a large balcony on the top floor along with previous items I mentioned earlier. They apparently showed renderings of it so I would expect to hear something from Gillespie soon.
Wait, is this outdoor area a common area on the roof, because that sounds cool. I also wonder how many more units are planned in this expansion wing? There are 80-something units in the first phase, right?
I believe it will just be on the top floor, not the roof but I could be wrong. I can't remember the exact number but it will be more than the first building by about 10 or so. I believe it will be 5 floors like the current one with the first floor submerged if viewed from Cedar St. I really wish I was at the meeting so I had more details. The current building is 100% rented so there is definitely demand for residential downtown. If only we could get a grocery store downtown so that we don't have to keep driving to Meijer or Kroger every time.
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