Lymon89
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Are we not accepting alternate views/opinions? It was my understanding you wanted opinions on the use of the site. If you are talking wishes, sure. Housing sounds great. Realistically though, the area is busy and depressing. People avoid the ar…
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I think this is a difficult site to address for sure. I'm not sure housing is a good idea, just because I can't think of anyone who would actually live there. Even if housing was done right, I feel like it would decline quickly. Providing decent …
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I get what you're all saying, but I also think a Grand only entrance would be a hard sell right now for anyone leasing. I'm not suggesting we only cater to Washington, but at this point that's a pretty desolate stretch of grand. I think building i…
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Reading the article, I like the "tunnel" over grand for the reason of using the old theater arcade as an entrance off Washington. It allows and entrance for the project right in the more desirable part of downtown, and more traffic to what remains …
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When I was on this project years and years ago, I remember the request was to have a wall with fountains resembling a garden in Italy (Villa d'Este in Tivoli maybe?). It was a wall of fountains with vegetation growing over it. I'm sure it got valu…
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I'll be super vague because I can't say too much on this, but I worked for someone for a short while that had the means and connections to build a 30 story tower in Lansing. They were adamant on it. They regularly met with city leaders. There was…
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Yeah, I get that criticism. The problem is, once you pass 4 or 5 stories, you're into "high rise" territory per code. That ups the costs because of all the additional requirements. I'll take this over nothing, but it would be nice to see more den…
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I just saw that today as well! I was excited hoping that it's a sign that work is about to begin. In other news, the City Pulse had an article today about a new low income and market rate apartment building accross from the CATA station. Seem…
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Thanks for all those photos! The REO gateway, if you can even call it that, is horrendous. To me, it's just the combo of the design and cheapness of it. It's out of place, not urban in any sense and just looks like a cluttered mess of materia…
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As someone in the architectural field, this just seems like a really weird project and a building that wasn't worth saving. Not every old building should be saved...nor are they all historic. I'm not sure much money was saved salvaging this long g…
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That is very exciting for the Knapps building. I have been so disappointed with the same old local options lately when going out. Hopefully they'll be able to maintain the energy like the Food Hall has been able to. It's been nice to see people s…
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On an unrelated note, did anyone know if Mt Hope Elementary is slated for demolition? I've noticed the entire site fenced off by Christman and windows slowly being removed and boarded up. They've also torn up the perimete landscaping, if you could…
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I cringe everytime I see the REOtown site apartments. That site deserved so much better as a gateway to that part of town.
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I feel that lot has always been kind of a no man's lot when it's come to whether it's pay or not and how to do so. Generally signage elsewhere is decent, but with that lot I'm never sure. I'll admit, I'm always happy when I don't have to deal with…
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I think the people complaining to park are just ridiculous. Like you said, rates aren't bad and Lansing has much more free parking that a lot of other cities. Many charge later into the night and on weekends. The complaint that it's hard to find …
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I stopped by the Shuffle after an LSO concert last Sunday. It was a fun atmosphere and what we ordered was delicious. That said, most places have some pretty steep prices for Lansing. Hope that doesn't affect its chance of surviving. It's nice t…
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Oh don't get me started on the former Oldsmobile HQ haha! It so sad to see the decay of a once grand building. Cooley Gardens is always a shock to leave with what surrounds it. I remember, on a be a tourist in your own town day, one of the volunt…
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I'm always of the opinion that more people living downtown will lead to more development, and support what's already there. It's not a thrilling project, but it is good infill. I think adding different ages and incomes will only help the downtown …
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@MichMatters, you're not at all wrong, that's fair. That's exactly what happens. At least the newer industrial follows the bare minimum and then just neglects it. Give the Amazon building 100 years and I'm sure it wont look any better. At least,…
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I drive by that several times a week, I'm guessing you're talking about the Amazon building. It is looking good though, I'm not sure I ever saw any exterior work come to a stop. In my experience, living by the GM LGR plant, they won't put much…