Tetsua Member Username: Tetsua
Post Number: 722 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 68.61.194.237
| Posted on Wednesday, August 09, 2006 - 4:23 pm: | |
http://s111.photobucket.com/al bums/n137/tetsua/?sc=1&multi=1 2&addtype=local&media=image The bottom few pictures are buildings at Garfield and John R. A friend of mine recently told me that these building have just been sold, and I for one am really excited at the prospect of their redevelopment. These building have attracted all kinds of shady characters since I've been here. There are also photos of the Museum of Contemporary Art (http://www.mocadetroit.org/) currently under construction. The pics at the top are of the Ellington development, and loft conversions in the area. Does anyone know what the first 2 photos are all about? |
Tetsua Member Username: Tetsua
Post Number: 723 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 68.61.194.237
| Posted on Wednesday, August 09, 2006 - 4:34 pm: | |
I'd also thought it was interesting that the developers of the "Willy Overland" lofts project added an additional level to the building. |
Apbest Member Username: Apbest
Post Number: 149 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.40.65.66
| Posted on Wednesday, August 09, 2006 - 4:43 pm: | |
I work for them...the view from those top levels are AMAZING. Check out the new renderings on the website that have the extra two stories, it will be an exciting project http://willysoverlandlofts.com / btw...what are the plans for the first building on the page http://i111.photobucket.com/al bums/n137/tetsua/100_0229.jpg http://i111.photobucket.com/al bums/n137/tetsua/100_0228.jpg |
Tetsua Member Username: Tetsua
Post Number: 724 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 68.61.194.237
| Posted on Wednesday, August 09, 2006 - 5:07 pm: | |
I have no idea what the plans are for the first building, but I see the crews in there daily. The website looks cool by the way, what's the time line for the project? |
Restoretheroar Member Username: Restoretheroar
Post Number: 704 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 199.67.140.84
| Posted on Wednesday, August 09, 2006 - 5:46 pm: | |
http://modeldmedia.com/develop mentnews/kahn37.aspx |
Danny Member Username: Danny
Post Number: 4760 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 141.217.174.229
| Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 9:23 am: | |
Gentrification is now a full bloom in Midtown Detroit. |
Adamjab19 Member Username: Adamjab19
Post Number: 709 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 65.111.206.229
| Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 11:02 am: | |
Yay! More construction dust less glass from broken-in cars on the street! |
K_solomon Member Username: K_solomon
Post Number: 19 Registered: 07-2006 Posted From: 199.178.223.4
| Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 11:15 am: | |
Apbest: I love the website. I do wish they had floorplans and gave some pricing. |
Designut Member Username: Designut
Post Number: 76 Registered: 05-2006 Posted From: 65.123.68.93
| Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 11:50 am: | |
I've been keeping an eye on the progress of these projects too. I don't believe that the two apartment buildings on Garfield (b/w john r and woodward) have been sold. Jonna Co. still owns them and they are responsible for the perimeter fence that went up in the last two days. They are also in the process evicting the few "tenants" that were living in the building on the south side of the street. They were originally allowed to stay there to watch the building and keep people out, but I think a fence will do a better job of that. |
Troy Member Username: Troy
Post Number: 178 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 67.37.213.65
| Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 11:54 am: | |
This is a pic of the willys development from my 3rd floor. Cant wait for the new neighbors |
Troy Member Username: Troy
Post Number: 179 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 67.37.213.65
| Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 11:58 am: | |
here is another one showing the garden level entrances. I like these but it would be even better if they were live work and able to have small independent storefronts.
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Apbest Member Username: Apbest
Post Number: 150 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.40.65.66
| Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 12:21 pm: | |
K_solomon - the website has floorplans http://willysoverlandlofts.com /floor01main.htm |
K_solomon Member Username: K_solomon
Post Number: 20 Registered: 07-2006 Posted From: 199.178.223.4
| Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 12:35 pm: | |
Thanks! For some reason my computer is displaying all the information on the site. |
Motorcitymayor2026 Member Username: Motorcitymayor2026
Post Number: 1116 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 24.231.189.137
| Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 12:47 pm: | |
I really think that the Ellingotn project looks great. I do not know if there are any available units left, but there are sold signs in most of the windows. Also, there is a Starbucks, FedEX Kinkos, and a LaSalle Bank in the building. Hopefully, more of these projects will begin to line up and down Woodward Avenue. |
Tetsua Member Username: Tetsua
Post Number: 726 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 68.61.194.237
| Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 1:32 pm: | |
Just talked to a guy from Jonna co, and he said that he's waiting for some kind of NEZ check from the city before starting the construction. I think he did say that the preliminary demolition will start soon though. |