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I'm sure you'll all be excited to hear that all of the bathrooms are on the second floor.
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5 hours ago, TheSutterKing said:
Opens up tomorrow, who's going?
I'm going tomorrow.
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17 minutes ago, EastownLeo said:
Castle windows are going in. At least the arched openings. Precast everything. Probably saving tons on transportation with Kerkstra right there.
Glad you got a picture. I was out there yesterday, but didn't have time to stop and I don't/can't take pictures while driving. I saw some of the panels on a truck when I was waiting at the light, they were coming from somewhere other than Kerkstra.
I have a class out there on Wednesday nights and my parents live out there, so I look forward to continuing to see this go up (and will try to get pictures when it's light out again). I remember riding the bus through the old trailer park when I was in kinder-garden.
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The only rumor I heard was that something was happening. Furniture and things have been moving around in there for the first time in a long time. I haven't seen or heard anyone in there during daylight hours though.
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Jolly Pumpkin, yes? I heard that a couple days ago from someone else that owns a business in the area.
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Looks to me like they are just leaving all the parking where it currently is and replacing the building with something that looks pretty similar to what's there now. A response to people not wanting changes in their neighborhood?
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On September 30, 2016 at 2:14 PM, GVSUChris said:
Yep on both accounts. The space that is currently Cheveux is going to become kind of an upmarket women's clothing store. Talked with the owner and sounds like a nice concept that will blend in well on Cherry as it continues to grow an identity focused on great eats, drinks, and good local shopping.
Good, I thought she said clothing, but Carol seemed to think it was something different, so I doubted myself. More retail will be nice.
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Also, tea store is going into the Rad's space and Cheveux salon is moving and being replaced by something similar.
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He's stop in to see us next door a few times. I haven't actually talked to him, but I believe he is planning another fusion type restaurant, similar to the other, but possibly blending a different culture.
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Yeah, I don't think it will sell for that much. When it was up for lease the rent price was way too high also, especially considering the work that will need to be done to get the space in decent shape.
The Raad's space is being worked on, presumably just to get it into a more appealing state.
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The former Gaia building is finally for sale instead of lease: http://mls.carwm.com/listing/1UjabdNYFn4/207-209-Diamond-Ave-SE-Grand-Rapids-MI-49506
There were a couple different people looking at it today, so hopefully someone will buy it and get to work fixing it up.
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4 hours ago, GR_Urbanist said:
I've just noticed that the longtime stained-glass shop at the corner of Lake drive,Diamond,and Cherry must be closing up as there is a sign from "north star reality" in the window of the building. This is one of the largest commercial spaces in the district, so it will be interesting to see what lands there.
They moved to a new location. I am also interested to see what moves in, since I work right across the street.
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On 12/10/2015 at 9:04 AM, ctpgr34 said:
Yes the bike shop, moving to the old Jimmy's BBQ spot, correct?
yes, probably in Februaryish
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4 hours ago, ctpgr34 said:
I heard there will be a business moving out of their space on Monroe Center soon. Business moving out of downtown, not out of business.
Someone other than the bike shop? They're moving to Plainfield.
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Gaia FINALLY has a for sale sign in the window.
I cant imagine that someone wont jump at the chance to reopen it as some sort of restaurant especially if all of the equipment, which has sat unused since it closed, is included.
Just for lease and the price seems rather high. Some of the equipment is left, but is extra and as far as I know not much has been improved inside.
http://mls.carwm.com/listing/29849112/207-209-Diamond-Ave-SE-Grand-Rapids-MI-49506
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Can't find any info online, but there is a sign for "Brick and Porter" above the door of the old Mirado sushi place next to the PD.
They have a fb page: https://www.facebook.com/brickandporter
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I can't remember if I mentioned the idea here or in the Michigan Street Corridor thread, but it would be cool to take the rail line that runs behind Flatlanders and turn it into a rail trail like the White Pine Trail. Lo and behold, the city has long-term plans to do something like that.
Or at least a "shared use" path. Not sure if that means running alongside the railroad tracks and leaving them in place?
The tracks are still used, so as far as I know it would run next to it.
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I know it's not Wealthy Street, but anyone know what they're going to do with that building at the corner of Madison and Franklin? It looks fabulous with its makeover, almost like a high end restaurant with all the large windows.
LightHouseDave?
This is the building but it doesn't even look like the same building now:
I've been wondering about this place too. I was driving by there every day for a while and kept meaning to get some pictures, but never did.
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That sure is something. I could get a good laugh every time I go visit my parents in Grandville.
"My goal is to build the nicest apartment in Michigan on this site."
Really? I wasn't aware that was a very desirable location.
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The entire airport smells like burnt toast. Ive seen other people post about it on FB and i was there friday and smelled the same thing. What is that about?! One of the restaurants have a dirty toaster?
Pretty sure it's burnt bagel crumbs from the place in Concourse B. It's significantly worse over that way. To some extent it's probably impossible to avoid some burnt stuff, but it does seem like they could clean it out more and reduce it a bit.
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2232 Wealthy is that where Ramona's Table is now?
Ramona's Table moved to Rockford.
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I believe the old Kopper Top is going to be Blue Dog Bar and Grille. They've got a facebook page with some photos of the renovation taking place.
I've heard something about the Pub Kraal place but can't recall where that will be going.
Looks to me like Pub Kraal is the LLC for Blue Dog Bar and Grille.
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I didn't see anything about an EL location or any MI ones for that matter, kind of surprising they don't use GR as a test market as it has been with other concepts in the past. Even more surprising, Whole Foods is not in the market yet, you would think this would be another reason fro them to be here, to keep out Whole Foods. one again, undeserved with variety of national brands
Here's a story about the Fresh Thyme store coming to East Lansing: http://www.mlive.com/lansing-news/index.ssf/2014/02/city_pulse_arizona-based_fresh.html
Will be interesting to see the updates to that shopping area; it's been on the decline for a long time.
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They are not keeping the Division location open; they are moving. They've been announcing it on their facebook page since maybe December. Update the other day says they hope to move in about two months.
Fat Johnny's CheeseSteak is planning to open a location on Monroe Center between Vault of Midnight, and Parsley Mediterranean Grille. They have asked for grant assistance from the DDA. Has any one eaten at the Divsion location? I wonder if they will keep that open?
Parking problem downtown - too much of it? Not enough?
in Grand Rapids
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I rode my bike to and from a meeting downtown last night and took the bus home from an event this evening, so clearly I am a total weirdo and you can all judge me now.
Saying that bike lanes are preventing traffic from being efficient isn't very true. As far as I can tell from biking and driving a car through downtown we don't actually have many traffic problems. We have rush hour for 20-30 minutes twice a day when traffic backs up in certain areas. The rest of the day traffic moves fine.