  Tetsua Member Username: Tetsua Post Number: 601 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 192.122.250.250 |
http://www.modeldmedia.com/dev elopmentnews/brush45.aspx I'm not sure I understand the comment ..."He and his partner have bright hopes for the neighborhood that they envision as “the Ann Arbor of Detroit". | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 648 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 194.138.39.53 |
Wooo HOO! Go Brush Park! I am very excited and happy to call these fabulously redeveloped building my neighbors. I look forward to their current and future successes. They have done a fantastic job with this restoration and I can't wait to see more. | ||
Mountainman Member Username: Mountainman Post Number: 59 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 153.90.110.121 |
Why can't it be "The Brush Park of Detroit."? There already is an Ann Arbor, with all of its inherent goodness and wickedness. Or does this mean that there will be rampant pot on the streets every 4/20? Isn't that fourth. I working on rumour alone here. | ||
Danny Member Username: Danny Post Number: 4128 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 141.217.173.157 |
Gentrification SAVED Brush Park from becomming the next urban farming prarie. Crosswinds Condos played a significant role of making Brush Park what it is NOW. | ||
Jrr Member Username: Jrr Post Number: 2 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 198.208.251.23 |
I concur that the "Ann Arbor of Detroit" comment is slightly odd. Ann Arbor is what it is for many reasons and really couldn't be easily duplicated. However, I do think that Crosswinds is doing a great job with both the new developments and restorations in Brush Park. My only complaint is that the list prices are fairly high (as are most new condos downtown). Anyway, has anyone else heard the rumor that Magic Johnson Theatres is going to build somewhere across from the townhouses in Brush Park? Can anyone validate this for me? | ||
Bob Member Username: Bob Post Number: 982 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 152.163.100.8 |
That would be the old Motown Headquarters site, correct? | ||
Merchantgander Member Username: Merchantgander Post Number: 1775 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 150.198.150.244 |
I think a letter writing campaign is in order. How dare they use the term "Ann Arbor of Detroit". | ||
Jrr Member Username: Jrr Post Number: 3 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 198.208.251.23 |
Yep, in the general area of the old Motown building. | ||
Livernoisyard Member Username: Livernoisyard Post Number: 696 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 69.242.223.42 |
In the future, there will be a "Troy of Detroit" and undoubtedly other such references, much to the dismay of the promoters of "Detroit of the 1920s." Why aren't more tee-pee or council dwellings for them to live? There's plenty of space on the local prairies. | ||
Ndavies Member Username: Ndavies Post Number: 1818 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 129.9.163.105 |
Jrr, I wouldn't put much faith in the Magic Johnson theater rumor. It's been floating around for at least 6 years. It started with the Monroe block, moved to the Hudson and now appears to have landed on the Woodward/I-75 block. | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 649 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 194.138.39.52 |
HA! I thought the Magic Johnson Theater was going in the original MGM casino building!?! after they move to their fabulous new home... | ||
Eastsidedog Member Username: Eastsidedog Post Number: 350 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 12.47.224.8 |
Ann Arbor of Detroit! lol! I don't even know how to start commenting on that inane comment. That's some yuppie marketing for your ass right there! | ||
Toolbox Member Username: Toolbox Post Number: 908 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.184.29.148 |
Don't forget it was going in the Riverbends area at one time too. | ||
Eastsidedog Member Username: Eastsidedog Post Number: 352 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 12.47.224.8 |
Magic should just build it across from his Starbucks! Go with what you know! | ||
Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed Post Number: 71 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 68.40.50.194 |
That Magic Johnson theater rumor has been floating since I was in high school! I can't believe it's still going around, lol. It was supposed to be up in the Cass Corridor, and was to be built at the same time as Comerica Park... supposedly. | ||
Bob Member Username: Bob Post Number: 983 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 64.12.116.204 |
There are a lot of rumors about Magic Johnson Theaters, there was rumors for a long time about one going in Downtown Lansing, in the old Ottawa Power Station. | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 650 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 194.138.39.52 |
OK. I used to live in AA. Now I live in Brush Park. I think I can safely say, there is absolutely NOTHING like Ann Arbor about Brush Park. AA has Nothing as cool as what Brush Park has to offer architectually or urbanly. And for that matter, Brush Park doesn't have what Ann Arbor has to offer.... YET! In 5 years, BP will be BETTER than AA and people will beg to live here (ofcourse, I'm assuming we will actually get a Grocery and some retail... :-) ) | ||
Eastsidedog Member Username: Eastsidedog Post Number: 354 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 12.47.224.8 |
Detroitduo, the A2 comparison is all marketing. Their goal is to sell condos. Yuppies have very positive perceptions of A2. It's all about the chedda $$$$$. | ||
Bpjeff Member Username: Bpjeff Post Number: 4 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 198.185.18.207 |
Does anyone know anything about the J&J "convenience store" in the first floor of the apts. on John R and Adelaide? I thought I saw a sign on John R on my way back from downtown that it was open. | ||
Lurker Member Username: Lurker Post Number: 1632 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 65.196.220.198 |
They have basic staples there (milk, bread, pop, condiments, smokes, snacks, toilet paper, garbage bags, etc.). One of the guys there asked me to bring in a list of items, and he said he will start getting them for us. If you are in the area, I suggest you do the same. People have been clamoring for this type of store, and it looks like management wants to deliver what people want. | ||
Bpjeff Member Username: Bpjeff Post Number: 5 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 198.185.18.207 |
Thanks Lurker. I definitely will bring my list. This place will be a good addition to the neighboorhood. | ||
Gumby Member Username: Gumby Post Number: 1166 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.60.143.186 |
What properties are these? | ||
Bpjeff Member Username: Bpjeff Post Number: 6 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 198.185.18.207 |
245 Edmund is three lots over from their current restoration referenced in the article. They have started the restoration of 245 Edmund and I have been told that the 10-15 townhomes will be new construction between the 2 restorations. I am not sure about the Alfred address. | ||
Sabio007 Member Username: Sabio007 Post Number: 7 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 216.106.93.62 |
Check out their website here: http://www.platinumbldg.com/ | ||
Missnmich Member Username: Missnmich Post Number: 512 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 70.186.39.150 |
Perhaps the Ann Arbor connection is to appeal to the urbanity impled by a somewhat close proximity to WSU, the Med Center, and the Cultural Center ... | ||
Esd Member Username: Esd Post Number: 8 Registered: 05-2006 Posted From: 69.14.2.154 |
ModelD is just now talking about this? HGTV was running commercials about this project back in December. | ||
Mackinaw Member Username: Mackinaw Post Number: 1525 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 69.221.35.202 |
That Restel House plan looks awesome. Is that the one on Edmund? | ||
The_aram Member Username: The_aram Post Number: 4877 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.41.124.8 |
You sure about that? | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 651 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 84.156.70.29 |
aram. IMO, yes. Sure, they have a few components scattered, but BP has an energy I don't get in AA. and in other aspects, AA has people and life, that BP doesn't have. But rest assured. that is changing. | ||
Lmichigan Member Username: Lmichigan Post Number: 3736 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 24.11.189.232 |
Magic sure get's around. lol I can think of a handful of communities where there has been rumors of him putting theater that have no yet come to fruition: Detroit, Lansing, Las Vegas... | ||
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway Post Number: 663 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.42.176.123 |
Duo: Gotta disagree with you. BP has a long way to go before it can be compared to A2. Although, BP has more potential overall. In five years the two could be comparable. But for now, there is still too much blight and urban prarie in BP. A2's is a great urban area by Michigan standards and the city has great architecture. Take a walk through A2's old west side or any of the neighborhoods around campus to see what I'm talking about. BP has some great architecture, but a lot of it needs to be restored. Once BP gets more density, restoration and less prarie, then the comparison's can begin. And this is coming from a former A2 resident who lives within sight of BP. | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 652 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 194.138.39.55 |
Look, I know what you guys are talking about, but I wasn't the one who made the comparison. I agree, there currently is no comparison, but if it must be discussed, I am stating my opinion. I love living in BP better than I did in AA. The energy I get is better. I know BP ad AA are completely different, but it is my opinion that BP is better (potential and reality). AA's potential is reached. BP is only beginning and the potential and ubanity is staggering. I knew my comments would invigerate the ex and current AA lovers, but I stand by my opinion. The old West area of AA is nice, but not urban. The downtown AA areas are urban, but the overall feel of the architecture is blah. Some people hate the new condos in BP. I like them. Some people love the condos in AA. I don't particularly care for them. I always used to say (in my younger years), if I have to live in SE Michigan, I will live in AA. But I was mistaken. I love where I live and wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the region. | ||
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster Post Number: 1614 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.61.187.234 |
Your devotion to your neighborhood is commendable, DDuo. A little bit of a stretch, IMO, but commendable! | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 654 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 194.138.39.55 |
DialH. Thanks. You're the one I've been waiting for.  | ||
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1 Post Number: 7409 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 198.208.159.19 |
You sure the other part of the duo will be happy with that? I love AA and Detroit. Both have their good and bad. Now if we could only merge the best of AA and Detroit into downtown. | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 655 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 194.138.39.55 |
Always the fence straddler, aren't you, Jt1? While I may have rose colored glasses, sometimes, when I look at "my Detroit", I am not ignorant of the bad. I choose to be positive and DialH knows that about me. Besides, I know his thoughts about AA AND Detroit. I mostly agree with him, but I am devoted to my neighborhood. If I leave Detroit, it's because I'm leaving Michigan. | ||
The_aram Member Username: The_aram Post Number: 4879 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.41.124.8 |
Well, that's your opinion of how you feel living in BP as opposed to A2. And that has nothing to do with your argument that A2 doesn't have what BP has "architecturally and urbanly." I get your sentiment, but I have a feeling it's not based on anything but your desire to live in Detroit. You could replace Ann Arbor with any other city, and you'd say the same thing. | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 656 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 194.138.39.55 |
Replace it with any other city in SE Michigan and you're right. AA holds a very special place in my heart. I am not blind to what AA offers or has, architectualy and urbanly. What I find attractive about AA is neither of these things. While the University campus has some very interesting architecture, but outside of that. The Town. I just don't see where I can walk and see beautiful rowhouses or victorian style mansions or old converted Hotels or Art galleries.... all within a small half mile square block, in Ann Arbor? What I CAN see and walk around in such a square block in AA is very much different and urban... but I don't find it as interesting. Anyway, you're right. it is my opinion. Besides, I haven't seen an example contrary? Just implications that I'm some swooning Detroiter. help me see I'm wrong. It HAS been a long time since I have been in AA. (btw, the UM campus is off limits. I didn't include WSU in my example. | ||
The_aram Member Username: The_aram Post Number: 4880 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.41.124.8 |
I don't know, I can't walk around Ann Arbor and find burned-out Victorian homes and weed-covered overgrown empty lots and broken auto glass all over the streets. I guess Brush Park really IS better! | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 660 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 194.138.39.55 |
Yea, you're right! How could I have even figured someone of your high intellectual skills could have a different answer. Thanks for staying the course. Well, you have taught ME! I will only go around and take things for what they are, right at this moment. Not what they were or what they could be. That's just too much work and not realistic! asshat. | ||
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway Post Number: 664 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.42.176.123 |
This is what bugs me the most about the relationship between Ann Arbor and Detroit. So often there seems to be more adversity between the two than not. It shouldn't be that way at all. Both cities have a lot to offer the other. The relationship shouldn't be about which one is better or who is more down to earth or whatever. It should be about how the two working together are better than whatever else is out there. I'm hopeful that some of those bridges can be built if and when the Detroit/Ann Arbor mass transit line goes up. But first off people from both cities have to stop snipping at each other. | ||
Focusonthed Member Username: Focusonthed Post Number: 171 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 209.220.229.254 |
Mass transit doesn't make people like each other. The north and south sides of Chicago are vastly different and have a certain degree of contempt for each other (though not quite like AA-Detroit), though connected by various 15 minute train rides. Same with the boroughs of NYC. | ||
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway Post Number: 668 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.42.176.123 |
True. But it would make it more likely that they would interact and work together more often. I say the more things that connect the two cities and bring them together the better. | ||
Gistok Member Username: Gistok Post Number: 2115 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 4.229.24.99 |
Ann Arbor and Detroit.... apples and oranges! I don't know why people bother comparing them, and then get into a hissy-fit over their discussions. It makes as much sense as comparing Brush Park to Marshall Michigan. I worked 4 years in Ann Arbor, and 20 in Detroit. The entire scale of the buildings in Ann Arbor are somewhat smaller than Detroit. But they have neighborhoods that are intact, whereas Brush Park is hardly what I would call intact.... more like "remnants". But then Brush Park has some Victorian McMansions that are grander than those "that I have seen" in Ann Arbor. So stop your "mine is better than yours" mentality. There are no true winners in that debate. | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 663 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 84.156.52.8 |
I said nothing negative about AA. Only that I prefer where I live over where I used to live in AA. period. I was also willing to listen to another argument, but all I get is a slap in the face, so fuck it. I never said BP is better than AA. I'd be crazy to, because it's OBVIOUSLY nowhere near a community yet, but it is changing and growing and that's one thing I like about it. I expect no less from that person. period. I was just giving my opinion, plus I have a passion for my neighborhood. period. done. moving on. thank you. | ||
Ventura67 Member Username: Ventura67 Post Number: 32 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.245.93.12 |
"Why can't it be "The Brush Park of Detroit."? There already is an Ann Arbor, with all of its inherent goodness and wickedness. Or does this mean that there will be rampant pot on the streets every 4/20?" I think BP's crack would outweigh AA's pot quite unqestionably, and with much more gusto!!! | ||
Llyn Member Username: Llyn Post Number: 1536 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 68.61.197.206 |
So... when is Crosswinds actually going to start putting walls up on the new "Garden Homes"? And since the first phase sold out (right?) and they're taking orders for the second one, does that mean the second building will start soon, also? Did they sell those two condos in the rebuilt house on Winder? When do they start the park and the cliubhouse? Are W. and Garrison ever going to finish the Carlton? What about the Lamar, are there people actually living there now - and why did it sit there almost finished for so long? Was it really all about condo agreements? Does all of this mean they will start the Latham soon once the others are finished? What about the Crystal... Lofts? I forget the second part of the name. I haven't seen serious construction there yet, just mostly cleanup and prep work. Has the city made any progress on selling those homes they secured? Anyone? | ||
Saabdriver1986 Member Username: Saabdriver1986 Post Number: 372 Registered: 04-2004 Posted From: 141.217.41.208 |
Crosswinds appears to be finishing the foundation for the Garden Lofts along 75. It looks like they are also prepping another site for their second location. They have sold the condos in the rehabbed home on Winder for a pretty penny. I don’t think Crosswinds has any plans to build a park or club house. When I purchased a unit I was told a community house would be built but was later told that was on the back burner. That would most likely be up to the condo association. A lot of the condo/loft rehabs in brush park sell their units “White Box” or something. So once an individual purchases the unit he has an option to bring in his own contractors and designers to finish the loft. This might explain why construction appears to be taking so long. I did however notice some people moving in this weekend while walked down John R. | ||
Bpjeff Member Username: Bpjeff Post Number: 8 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 198.185.18.207 |
Approximately 7 units of the Carlton are currently occupied and they are closing about 1 per week. The common areas are still not finished, but supposedly will be done by Fall. As for the Lemar, at least 2 units are sold and currently occupied. As an owner in the Carlton, I can attest to the fact that the developer is taking longer that I would hope | ||
Tetsua Member Username: Tetsua Post Number: 606 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 65.91.73.194 |
Some serious bucks coming into BP. http://www.modeldmedia.com/dev elopmentnews/brush46.aspx | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 366 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
Thats kind of alot for that house. I can see if Brush Park was a little closer to being done, but damn half a mil is alot right now. | ||
Gmich99 Member Username: Gmich99 Post Number: 99 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 24.208.243.207 |
Granted the housing market in Michigan isn't what it may be in the rest of the country but Brush Park is perhaps the greatest deal in the largest 20 cities in America given its proximity to downtown, historic look, and the fact that the buildings are renovated to like-new conditions. | ||
Erikd Member Username: Erikd Post Number: 632 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.242.214.106 |
This debate makes no sense. Ann Arbor is a city covering 28 square miles, with a population of 115,000. Brush Park is a residential neighborhood in midtown Detroit, covering a half square mile. Apples and oranges... | ||
Eastsidedog Member Username: Eastsidedog Post Number: 387 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 12.47.224.8 |
Erikd, when they envision Brush Park as the "Ann Arbor or Detroit," I'd bet that they are not referring to the built environment but rather to the people that will live there. They envision the populace of Brush Park being like Ann Arbor (i.e. largely caucasian/asian and highly educated and affluent). As commonly mistaken, cities are not just collections of buildings but more importantly, they are collections of people. (Message edited by eastsidedog on May 23, 2006) | ||
Metrodetguy Member Username: Metrodetguy Post Number: 2567 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 71.154.55.15 |
For reference sake, Ann Arbor is about 75% White, 12% Asian, and 9% Black according to the 2000 US Census. | ||
Eastsidedog Member Username: Eastsidedog Post Number: 388 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 12.47.224.8 |
Exactly, Metroguy. | ||
Metrodetguy Member Username: Metrodetguy Post Number: 2568 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 71.154.55.15 |
My point was that Ann Arbor's population skews highly in terms of income and education. The Black population is somewhat skewed downward, the Asian population highly skewed upward, and the White population at par. The Hispanic/Latino presence however is highly skewed, in that it is practically absent. An "Ann Arbor"-like community in the middle (BP) of a city that is highly skewed in terms of race, education, and income levels would be an interesting thing indeed. | ||
Eastsidedog Member Username: Eastsidedog Post Number: 402 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 12.47.224.8 |
Metrodeguy, Brush Park will never be anything like Ann Arbor. It will be like Brush Park. Anybody who say's otherwise is selling something, probably a condo. | ||
Andylinn Member Username: Andylinn Post Number: 68 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 64.141.144.2 |
don't forget liberal... ann arbor is 100% socially liberal... ...except for the frat boys who aparently think i'm gay and chase me and call me names accordingly... ...when i'm king, after i get rid of all freeways in the detroit citylimits (to be replaced by reproductions of the historic neighborhoods that once stood there) and put in light rail, i will also rid the world of frat houses and turn them into co-ops and homeless shelters (with giant tvs and keggers)... this will be awesome. .andy. | ||
Tetsua Member Username: Tetsua Post Number: 608 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 192.122.250.250 |
^That last post seemed a little disturbed. | ||
The_aram Member Username: The_aram Post Number: 4891 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.41.124.8 |
if you believe Ann Arbor is 100% socially liberal, you need to get the hell off campus and explore the rest of town. | ||
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway Post Number: 681 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.42.176.123 |
Believe it or not Ann Arbor townies used to elect GOP city councilmembers and mayors all the time. The change to an almost total Democratic power structure began in the 1990s. It's now at the point where all but one of the members of city council are dems. Older townies used to have more conservative leanings, but nowadays that town is flooded with liberals. It's far from 100 percent but A2 is decidely more liberal today than it was 20 years ago. | ||
The_aram Member Username: The_aram Post Number: 4892 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.41.124.8 |
there still is, however, a significant conservative lean throughout the city, even if it doesn't necessarily vote that way. and, contrary to what a lot of people will tell you, the student body is significantly conservative. i presume that our friend Andy here may be a little skewed as a fairly prominent member of the Residential College, but once you get outside the RC, it's far from the liberal mecca people make it out to be. | ||
56packman Member Username: 56packman Post Number: 314 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 129.9.163.234 |
If Brush park is to be "just like Ann Arbor" does that mean that all the restaurants will have shitty, or no service because the waitstaff all know they aren't going to wait tables for a living? | ||
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1 Post Number: 7458 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 198.208.159.19 |
Many of Detroit's restaurants already have shitty service. Don't worry on that count. | ||
Eastsidedog Member Username: Eastsidedog Post Number: 406 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 12.47.224.8 |
It's not called the Peoples Republic of Ann Arbor for nothin. | ||
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway Post Number: 691 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.42.176.123 |
Anybody who believes the student body doesn't have serious liberal leanings needs to put their bong down for a while and rejoin reality. "Once you get outside the RC, it's far from the liberal mecca people make it out to be." Yeah, right. See how far that theory flies with the hippies over at the school of natural resources. Or try making that argument with all of the east coast limousine liberals that crowd LS&A. Also, I have two words for anyone who says the city today still has significant conservative leanings -- green belt. Any city with residents willing to raise their property taxes to fund a project like that definitely qualifies as uber liberal. | ||
Mcnamara Member Username: Mcnamara Post Number: 47 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 204.22.230.125 |
not to change the subject, but are there any places for rent in brush park? seems like everything is for sale, not ready to buy just yet. | ||
Lurker Member Username: Lurker Post Number: 1642 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 65.196.220.198 |
There is an apartment building on the west side of John R, just north of Adelaide (the building where the new convenience store is located). It is around 6 stories, and I believe they are reasonably priced. Drive by - there is a sign with a phone number posted. | ||
Ndavies Member Username: Ndavies Post Number: 1841 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.255.246.6 |
The Garden lofts rise. They've started to put up the pre-cast concrete garage walls and columns.  | ||
Llyn Member Username: Llyn Post Number: 1547 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 68.61.197.206 |
Sweet! | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 680 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 84.156.60.177 |
there goes my view! | ||
Danny Member Username: Danny Post Number: 4188 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 141.217.173.151 |
Well Detroitduo, at least you will enjoy your nice $250,000 upgraded Crosswinds Condo. You can see the Tigers game either on your T.V. or in the ball park. | ||
Bpjeff Member Username: Bpjeff Post Number: 11 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 198.185.18.207 |
Lurker - I heard that those apartments on John R may be going condo. There is another apartment building on Adelaide between Woodward and John R as well. Does anyone know how tall the Garden Lofts will be when finished? Will they be taller than the current Crosswind townhomes? | ||
Ndavies Member Username: Ndavies Post Number: 1847 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 129.9.163.105 |
They should be about the same height or a little taller than the townhouses. Three stories of residential on top of the ground floor garage. http://www.crosswindsus.com/mi chigan/detroit_garden_lofts_wo odward_place/garden.htm | ||
Bpjeff Member Username: Bpjeff Post Number: 12 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 198.185.18.207 |
Thanks Ndavies - these should make a great addition to our neighborhood. | ||
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway Post Number: 694 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.42.176.123 |
I like them. Good addition to the area. | ||
Jams Member Username: Jams Post Number: 3409 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.79.88.138 |
Detroitduo comment: "there goes my view!" That's what happens with "URBAN SPRAWL". If you had purchased all the lots around your home when you moved in, you could have kept that area as idyllic as when you chose to move there. Don't bitch when retail starts building to service all the new residents. Of course, those newcomers will demand the same amenities they were used to in their suburban neighborhoods. | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 681 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 84.156.65.41 |
LOL! yea Jams, you're right. I'm not complaining, though. I've been waiting for this building and the other areas to develop. While, I loved my view before, now I will have neighbors windows to look into! Besides, I still have a great view down Woodward and downtown that can't be taken away. unless they want to build a giant Bed, Bath & Beyond with a parking lot, you won't hear me bitch about retail (even if it's a stipmall with a parking lot on Woodward). | ||
Royce Member Username: Royce Post Number: 1619 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 69.209.153.202 |
Those virtual tour floor plans for loft units B, E, and H suck. I hope the floor plans for A, C, D, etc... look better than that crap. If you don't have a flat-screen, wall-mounted TV, there's not going to be a lot of room in the dens and bedrooms of those units. | ||
Llyn Member Username: Llyn Post Number: 1550 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 68.61.197.206 |
Yeah, but who isn't buying a flat screen these days? C'mon Royce, get with it!!! | ||
The_aram Member Username: The_aram Post Number: 4900 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.41.124.8 |
Royce doesn't like Campus Martius because it makes him have to drive around the park in a circle. He doesn't like ground floor retail that isn't opening the front door for him. And he certainly doesn't like those floor plans because his TV wouldn't fit. Priorities? |
