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It is what it is... A box of apartments. I get why the developer wants to build it so badly, since these new apartments get like $1000 per bedroom. This "development" doesn't really add anything to the city except density, though. No one is asking t…
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I agree, MichMatters. I appreciate the dedication and information provided by eastlansinginfo, but they tend to sensationalize development news. Everybody wants a scoop, and these stories spread quickly on social media. But, yes, there seem to be…
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Given the 2 quotes, the "west of the Fairfield" option makes the most sense. It is also more in line with the (ancient) Eastwood master plan, which placed high density- or at least high traffic- hotels, office, and commercial buildings closer to th…
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Good points. I assume that it means south of the Hyatt/ Vista. And I only assume that because that's where it belongs. Parking will be fine.
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According to the LSJ article linked a few posts back: "West of the Fairfield, Eyde has begun site preparation on the $15 million Hilton Homewood Suites. The seven-story hotel will include 139 rooms and Eyde said he hopes to have it open by summer 20…
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Ideally, Eastwood would have been built at the Red Cedar location. It is very close, though. 2.5 miles. It is also close to Old Town, Downtown Lansing and East Lansing, the new Eastside developments, and MSU. Also, it draws many shoppers to the …
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BTW- The proposed Costco site (Park Lake & Saginaw) is almost 2 miles closer to the downtown Radisson than the Flowerland site is (not that anyone staying at the Radisson will visit Costco- bit just gauging distance from downtown). Other than …
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Costco is great. We have a membership for when we're passing through Grand Rapids. They hire a ton of employees and pay them a living wage, which will have its own impact on the area. You also tend to get people shopping there who support that bus…
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That's the bike route I usually take home to Groesbeck from downtown. It's a nice ride. Hopefully it would be a boost for the neighborhood between the Shiawassee bridge and Eastern HS. I think this area is ready for some new energy now that LBC and …
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I agree that development should not extend north of Eastwood- and should be focused south. However, while Eastwood is technically "sprawl"ing into previously undeveloped areas, I find it far less offensive than the sprawl west of 96 in Delta townsh…
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I've always imagined a train running from REO Town - downtown - Old Town and over to either the Airport or Eastwood. Or an Eastwood - Airport route that connects to a REOTown -Old Town route in Old Town. Obviously a Michigan Ave route is a given. …
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I'm psyched to see those rain gardens in Frandor. The railings and the ambient lighting that are detailed in the .pdf on the previous page could look really nice. The newly added and renovated storefronts also are big improvements. Frandor is get…
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Maybe the existing storefronts are too neglected at this point. That wouldn't surprise me. Maybe it doesn't make sense to save the whole strip to preserve maybe 2 interesting features. But, this exact block is the center of growth in the region, the…
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This building is appropriate as infill, not as the focal point of this neighborhood. I like the scope of the project, but agree that the design is not inspiring. This neighborhood is diverse and creative, and its dominant buildings should reflect it…
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The Knight Cap was a really good steakhouse with plenty of seafood options before the management change. I assume it still is. Edmund's is now Tavern and Tap, and they are basically upscale sports bar type food. I guess that might be selling it sho…
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Yes, please! With Red Cedar, the somewhat bustling Eastside Neighborhood, and the newer infill toward MSU, there are going to be a lot of people and some pretty big buildings along Michigan. Now, East Lansing, please figure out the debacle at the …
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Texigander, the design is definitely controversial. I get that. But, how will the people of Lansing be paying for it in the future? Are you referring to tax breaks? Repairs? Unsightly architecture? Honestly, I think this development will benefit …
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It was fun tonight. I'm glad I got to hear your ideas. Definitely some smart people on this forum.
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Yes, I will be there.
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I'll be there.