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Way back in the late 70's when I was at MSU, I was good friends with a girl who lived in the house that was at Hillcrest and Grand River, and I hung out there quite a lot. It was all women living in that big old house. They always had big parties th…
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I was kind of surprised when I saw this building seemingly jump up over night from the car on 127, so am glad to be reminded of what it is going to be. It does look large but it also sits on kind of a high ridge on that side of the street so it mayb…
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I agree that the stone bricks and shingles are nice looking, but over all I wonder why so much pavement. I think that is really strange they would only put the shutters on the street facing buildings. How much could they cost per unit? Do you really…
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I actually think it would be good to do away with all the buildings on Clippert Street and start over there too. I know that will not happen for every property. Like you say it will happen for the areas right next to the new developments first. I al…
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It is going to be a really huge building, and I like that it is right up to the street. I wonder if Sears would ever consider reviving the original building facade. The light bricks and sand stone panels along with the entrance canapes are all sti…
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I like that the Play-Doh district! I would not even mind the colors if they were done say in glazed brick, or even enameled metal panels like they have done at the Riverside Church in REOtown. There they also have ribbed metal panels that have a mor…
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I think the fact that Lansing got a later start then other communities in the area is reflected in our streets. We have wide boulevards and a street plan that is Midwestern. Older towns are more Eastern, small narrow streets and small blocks perhaps…
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I drove by the Outfield building yesterday and noticed the bright yellow and other colored panels that are being installed on the upper floors. The materials they are using for the facade of this building have been the topic of discussion here befor…
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I think this a very interesting photo. I would agree that Grand River Avenue is the oldest "street" in Lansing. The first Europeans, the French did not really build any roads, they used rivers and native trails. It looks like the road might per-date…
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everyone please write
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Thanks for your thoughts Mich.. I was hoping I did not sound too tree huggy about this issue. I do live right next door and see the trees that arch out over the side walk from my balcony, the one pine perhaps a white pine or western pine reminds of …
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I was slightly encouraged by the questions the county commissioner was bringing up. The point about where to site the substation, and why every other site was rejected. When was this all planned? I am like him, the full fledged plan was the first ti…
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The City Pulse has a great article and editorial on the substation in the garden. I do not understand why they seem so determined to build this huge ugly thing there, and not even listen to what people have to say. It really does remind me of the ti…
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It is so cool to see an idea that has been in my head is actually a reality. Not that I am trying to say I thought of it. I have been thinking that wood is just "natural" for Michigan. I had not really thought about wooden sky scrapers. It seems lik…
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I like this one! It looks like they will be using quality materials all brick and glass.
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I agree that the suburban communities which were created to expressly state "we are not Lansing" will not want to change that distinction . For the purpose of discussion [I know it won't happen] what great police and fire departments, schools,parks,…
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I do not think expressing your thoughts is a rant. As pointed out here on this site, many folks think the solution to this kind of small thinking in terms of development would be to have a more regional approach. If all the townships and East Lansi…
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This plan is really exciting, and I hope the bean counters don't get a hold of it. I have noticed as you cross the Red Cedar there is a gush of water welling up just south of the bridge. Is that the outfall pipe for runoff? It will be nice when the …
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Thanks to hood for your response, Now that they are talking about re-using the Eckert building I look at it more closely as I walk the river trail. I try to imagine what it might look like all stripped down sitting there like the power plant downtow…
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Looks like they are getting serious about building the zip line ride over the river downtown. I really like the idea of having attractions in the park. Like the tubing hill at Hawk Island. Bringing in money for the park and giving people jobs are gr…