  Apbest Member Username: Apbest Post Number: 590 Registered: 03-2006 |
The "Heart of midtown" project website at 2nd and Alexandrine's website has been updated with a new construction timetable. I for one and really excited about this project with new construction modern lofts coming to Midtown, at 5 stories it will be quite a noticeable addition to the midtown skyline (the same height as Willy's) http://heartofmidtown.com/ | ||
Jsmyers Member Username: Jsmyers Post Number: 1909 Registered: 12-2003 |
I lived kitty corner from there for a year...about a year ago. It is an interesting project. They are using the vacant land next to the historic and ornate building to build a new building. The primary reason? The building is too tall to redevelop without an elevator, and it is too small to warrant an elevator on its own. (Or this is what I was told a year ago.) Here are a couple of links about it: http://girl-in-the-d.blogspot. com/2007/04/antique-chairs-and -sideboards-and-tubs.html http://broderickdweller.blogsp ot.com/2005/11/el-moore.html | ||
Buddyinrichmond Member Username: Buddyinrichmond Post Number: 196 Registered: 02-2004 |
It'll never get built. | ||
Apbest Member Username: Apbest Post Number: 591 Registered: 03-2006 |
why do you say that...in richmond? | ||
Mackinaw Member Username: Mackinaw Post Number: 3344 Registered: 02-2005 |
Very intriguing projects. Can't wait for that rehab. | ||
Iddude313 Member Username: Iddude313 Post Number: 96 Registered: 07-2005 |
I've always loved the El Moore building. I'm glad it being considered for updating. However....will those residents shop at Tomboy? hehe | ||
Jsmyers Member Username: Jsmyers Post Number: 1910 Registered: 12-2003 |
I went to Tomboy a couple of times. Didn't make a habit of it though. It was even better than when I lived in Ann Arbor, and I usually had to drive my car a few miles if I needed something quick. | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 1829 Registered: 02-2007 |
lol, Tomboy. Eh. I'm sure most folks would make the trip to University Foods. Even the name turns me off (Tomboy, LMAO!) | ||
Michmeister Member Username: Michmeister Post Number: 212 Registered: 10-2006 |
What a gorgeous structure. How long has it been vacant? A true testament as to just how rich the city once was. You just couldn`t afford to over-build like that anymore. Any modern building probably would have caved in already after such neglect. | ||
Royce Member Username: Royce Post Number: 2324 Registered: 07-2004 |
There is a similar looking structure at the corner of Trumbull and Selden near Grand River. |
