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On 6/17/2023 at 2:00 PM, Hoeks said:Saturday flight out of expanded A concourse (opened yesterday). Below are a few pics.
The entire length of center isle, are shops/restaurants under construction. The gate agent mentioned they would start opening next week.
I am so impressed, as this is such a transformative feel/experience. Certainly feels like a big city airport. Very bright, tall ceilings, tons of comfortable seating options with tables, and the width adds so much space.
The existing gates are now boarded up and appears work as begun.
One of the center isle vendors was open this weekend. “ALEtitue”, which includes a dining area, and a separate bar area with TV streaming sports. I believe serving food, and a full bar with beer taps.
Couple Pics Below:
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Saturday flight out of expanded A concourse (opened yesterday). Below are a few pics.
The entire length of center isle, are shops/restaurants under construction. The gate agent mentioned they would start opening next week.
I am so impressed, as this is such a transformative feel/experience. Certainly feels like a big city airport. Very bright, tall ceilings, tons of comfortable seating options with tables, and the width adds so much space.
The existing gates are now boarded up and appears work as begun.
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29 minutes ago, MJLO said:
GRR already has a customs staff on account of being an international airport. My guess is that they could probably hand it now. We are probably looking at a couple flights a week a la the Allegiant business model at first, so they could likely prepare for that volume already. At most even if a daily flight returned from Toronto, we are still probably only talking about a 50 seater Embraer or similar. It wouldn't be hard to accommodate that especially if they have the facilities now. Not at all like a DTW that handles multiple flights from multiple continents with 1000s of passengers at once.
A direct connect as a gateway to Europe (Amsterdam/London/Paris) would be amazing! Not sure if demand (or ability to schedule into those airports) would be possible. It also seems like GRR could support a seasonal to Cancun/Caribbean destinations. Fingers crossed that direct, is the direction of International for GRR, otherwise it seems like it wouldn't be much of a difference between having to connect through ATL/NYC/etc. Really hopeful!
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7 hours ago, GR8scott said:
Noticed some updates on the airport website so pulled these cool construction pics (none are mine) https://www.grr.org/news/elevatecontractors-1
A couple quick photos from this past week. The first looking south through the expansion by gate 7. The second photo is looking east. What really surprised me, is how wide the expansion will be! Really excited for this to open.
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I recently stayed in the Seaport neighborhood in Boston. I've stayed there a few times over the years, and each time, I can't believe how much has changed since the last time I stayed there. I know it is a different ball league (Boston vs GR), however it is truly impressive. And, the tallest structure is 22 floors, and most are in the mid range of size. The area is listed over 500 acres, but the bulk of the development is on 23 acres. Made me think of the similarities of the 13 acre parcel discussed on this thread (and the Charlies Crab site adjacent). If you haven't seen it, a link of the neighborhood is below:
"The Seaport is over 500 acres, but it is more densely developed - one 23 acre section contains 3.3 million square feet of development, comparable in ways to Battery Park City or Hudson Yards in Manhattan."
https://www.bostonseaport.xyz/
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East is upgrading the trails at Manhattan park. The Fredd Bunn Trails at Manhattan park, will be 3 miles of interconnected trail loops "with varying degrees of difficulty with a starting point near the Manhattan park playground. The trails are being designed to allow walkers, joggers and mountain bikers the ability to enjoy the natural areas of the park simultaneously". Per the letter, the city has been working with the West Michigan Biking Alliance. The trail map also shows parking being added on Reeds Lake Drive (near the boardwalk portion of walking path).
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19 hours ago, BLUESCRUBS said:Had a flight this am and WOW!! This project is huge. You can really start to see it peaking out from different parts around the airport.
2 weeks ago at takeoff. Helps with a comparison vs the old portion of A, and the B terminal. I was also there on Monday, and it looked like a few glass panels were up, where the addition meets the old. And lots of passenger traffic in both A and B.
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Progress of GRR concourse A today.
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Grove, set to return this fall!
https://www.woodtv.com/news/grand-rapids/refreshed-grove-restaurant-reopening-in-grand-rapids/
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21 hours ago, GR_Urbanist said:
The old Under the Vine store is being renovated with the old exterior being removed, if you have time, head over and you will see on the Cherry St. side, the old painted signage from decades ago from a previous establishment.
I keep missing the chance to really get a photo, so I'm not sure what that business was.
Also, Cherie Inn is removing their current exterior and resorting the original brick façade.
This photo was from late last week...love the old painted signage!
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1 hour ago, GRDadof3 said:
What part is horrifying to you? The takeoff? Landing? Just knowing that you're in an object that weighs 300 tons that is basically floating in the air at 38,000 feet?
Personally I like to have a window seat and I like to watch the flight option on the TV's to see where we are, how fast we're flying, and the altitude. I can't handle being in an aisle seat, gives me anxiety.
ironyisadeadscene, I second the window seat. Seeing the horizon helps keep your bearings straight and you can see the outside conditions. Also, the closer to the front, the smoother the ride. When i first started traveling, I was a nervous flyer. I now travel quite often. Early on, what helped me is watching YouTube videos explaining turbulence, and what those sensations really are. Flights are often times smoother than driving on the road (and much safer). Reminding yourself of these things, and repetition will help.
In terms of flights, it would be great if Delta added a direct LAX, SFO or SEA/PDX. Once international is ready, a London or Amsterdam would be great for a Europe gateway.
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Depending on how long my trips are, I will often times take Lyft to and from the airport (typically only cost $16 one way). Like arcturus, many of the drivers say that are busy with airport calls. If you link your Lyft account to Delta Skymiles, each $1 on Lyft is 1 skymile, with promos that are 2x to 3x when used to / from airports.
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I was in Chicago last weekend, and a few brave patios were open on January 5th!
But it I agree that Grand Rapids in general could benefit from more outdoor seating.
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12 hours ago, Raildude's dad said:
As for the diverging diamond at Cascade. It was designed to take care of the problems on both ends of the interchange on Cascade. It was not a solution for the problems on I-96. If the west bounders would use all the acceleration lane to get up to 70-75 and then merge things would go much better. Nope , they get to the right lane and cut in, the right laners cut over into the left lanes and the stop and go begins. It does need a 3rd lane to M-21.
Could lane dividers be added to the acceleration lane to stop that behavior, and help with the back up?
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Wealthy St at Division is open! Just drove by this afternoon.
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46 minutes ago, tSlater said:
Alley ways are cool. Maybe it could become a neat outdoor dining area for a restaurant. Or just use it for utility services like alley ways are originally intended for.
Agreed! Chicago's West Loop has a great example of this. Green Street Meats has outdoor seating in the alley (left), and then opens up to RM Champagne (right). Also has the entrance for a 10 seat ramen restaurant in the basement. Really cool spot.
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On 8/21/2018 at 9:45 AM, thebeerqueer said:
I thought there was a little cafe off to the right before you go through security but I just tried looking for it on GRR's website and that thing is a disaster. For some reason I'm seeming to recall it being a Leininkugel's bar/cafe.
Here is a picture of the Leininkugel's bar before security (next to Starbucks). This was early in the morning, but when I landed yesterday at 5:30, the seats were full.
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Stopped by the Bridge Street Market today, and was impressed. There was a lot of media (news 8, social media influences, bloggers, etc), so there'll be more complete coverage than this. Highlights from my perspective:
- quality, abundant produce
- coffee shop (tables had USB/ power outlets and comfortable chairs)
- sushi (didn't try, but they were rolling when i was there)
- Hispanic food selection (even produce)
- niche produce (whole jackfruit, sugar cane, etc)
- prepared meals (and heating station)
- huge wine section
- huge beer section
- spirits
- local brands (i.e. field and fire bread)
- convenient garage parking (access store from garage)
- comprehensive (necessities are covered)
- flowers / cards / gifts
- bike racks
- vegan / vegetarian options
- they started rolling produce bins on the sidewalk for open air component
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Downtown GR Inc posted this on their Instagram. Appears to be a “To Do” list for movies in the park.
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2 hours ago, tSlater said:
Same. And under the highway feels so perfect for a skate park, too. I don't even skate and I'm pretty excited about that.
The whole thing looks pretty excellent.Agreed! Boston has a great skate park under a freeway. When I was there last, it was very busy.
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20 year plan includes a new air traffic control tower (2nd oldest among top 100 commercial airports), and adding customs for inbound international flights.
Current tower “inhibits vertical development”. IMO adding height to the terminals would be a good change. More natural light and taller ceilings would make the airport seem more significant.
http://www.grbj.com/articles/90082-gerald-r-ford-international-airport-plans-for-next-20-years
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Couple of pictures of the new Brewhouse restaurant at GRR. Looks good, and close to (if not already) open.
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I hope that Right Place and Grand Rapids will really make a run at this. The cited impact will drive some very steep competition though.
"The benefits to the city that wins the bid are big. Amazon estimates that between 2010 through 2016, its expansions in Seattle have brought $38 billion to the city’s economy, or for each $1 that Amazon invested, the city of Seattle generated $1.40."
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Concourse A has a Uccello's "Coming Soon" / rendering, that mentions opening this summer. ALEtitde was quite busy on a Thursday afternoon a couple weeks ago, which was also good to see. Also adding a photo of the entrance of the new lounge. I haven't heard any recent updates, but look forward to the addition of International and customs.