Metropolitan Park Apartments - Construction

[GRDadof3]

I can't believe this had almost jumped to the second page already. Here are some updates from today:

They even had blinds hanging in some of the windows, and I could see interior doors and hardware inside so they've got to be just wrapping up. They also have the gate installed on the parking area as well.

[torgo]

I dont know if the color white was such a hot idea on this building. Its already looking a little grimy to me (or is that caused by something else?)

[twoshort]

I love it.

[mpchicago]

This is low and moderate-income? From the photos the finishes outside look very nice to me. Maybe hollow core doors and formica inside?

Oh, here is the website: link

[sfloria]

I have to admit that I never liked the look of this building when I saw the renderings, but now that its built I'm really liking it. I like the translucent glass in what I assume is the stair wells. It looks nice with the mix of brick buildings and Purple East type buildings on Ionia. The only thing is I wish it were taller.

[MAU]

This is low and moderate-income? From the photos the finishes outside look very nice to me. Maybe hollow core doors and formica inside?

Oh, here is the website: link

[AlexPKeaton]

It looks less bad than the renderings. I really like the first photo, not for the building, but for the long streetscape perspective. Imagine how cool Ionia could be with just a little more infill and lots of storefronts. We've discussed the homeless problem quite a bit in another thread, but I think if there is any retail center downtown the Heartside district really could be it. It has long streets with welcoming storefront type buildings. Ionia, Commerce, and Division could all be lined with stores. The more central downtown area has many buildings without good storefronts (read: brick walls) that would make it more difficult to get the critical mass for a shopping area together.

[twoshort]

This is low and moderate-income? From the photos the finishes outside look very nice to me. Maybe hollow core doors and formica inside?

[destijl]

I wonder what stainless steel "look" means.

[GRDadof3]

I wonder what stainless steel "look" means.

[destijl]

and magnets work!

[twoshort]

In my experience it's like stainless with the protective plastic covering still on it.

[mpchicago]

Yes, stainless is a pain to keep clean. This is the way to go.

[GRDadof3]

20 of 24 apartments rented at Metropolitan Park already

[wolverine]

I hated this building in the renderings, but in real life I love it. I like the more muted red. This really turned out nice.

[Prankster]

Drove by it today. The white looks more like a cream color when viewed up close. Wonder if that is the actual color, or grime already setting in. Overall, has a nice street presence that adds nicely to the neighborhood.

[dtown]

I too think this building looks better than it did in the renderings. I love those ittle red accent columns.

[gvsusean]

ive called them 5 times trying to get info.... no one calls back or picks up the phone...... I dont know how they sold out so many units??

[grcitydog]

I would love to see more apartments of this type downtown, not only in terms of style, but of income level. As we see, there is a market, and the building doesn't have to be totally high end to look nice. And the biggest plus is that it gets more people downtown, moving us ever closer to that critical mass needed for retail, mass transit, more vibrancy, etc.

[Prankster]

20 of 24 apartments rented at Metropolitan Park already

[grcitydog]

Yes, I totally agree; the use of the words "low income" was not the best, IMO. It make the think look like public housing, which it is not and is very unfair to the people who will live there. While "low income" may accuratly describe the amount of income someone has, it has too many negative connotations.

[joeDowntown]

And the restrictions really aren't THAT low. I'd call it affordable housing as opposed to low income.

Joe

[DwntwnGeo]

And the restrictions really aren't THAT low. I'd call it affordable housing as opposed to low income.

Joe

[GRDadof3]

Nice sidewalks!

[numstead]

the wrinkled "zinc" paneling is a shame.