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pash wrote:Footings for the church at 17th & Grand, in the block west of the The Star's printing plant, are in and it looks like they're about to start going vertical. I'm still super disappointed that this is what's happening in this block. ...

pash wrote:Footings for the church at 17th & Grand... I'm still super disappointed that this is what's happening in this block.

pash wrote:Does anybody know what the story is with the substantial rehab work to the buildings on the east side of Locust in the southern stretch of the 1700 block? Further improvements for the existing artists' studios and gallery space, or something new?

Parking challenges, potential
Anderson said it was a coincidence that both buildings hit the market at nearly the same time. But she said many of the prospective buyers have expressed interest in acquiring both. That would be ideal, she said, because both share a roughly 1,300-space parking garage under the buildings, with each of the three buildings’ two owners owning a share of the garage.
The 2323 Grand offering also includes a surface parking lot covering the entire block bounded by 19th Street, 20th Street, Grand Boulevard and McGee St. The development potential of that site, which lies in the heart of the Crossroads Arts District, has added to investor interest in 2323 Grand, she said.
Greg Swetnam, director of office brokerage for Kessinger/Hunter & Co. LC, said demand for both iconic Crown Center properties probably is being driven by their rent rolls and “the fact that there is still quite a bit of cheap money available for investors to play with.”
“The only real drawback I can see with the combined projects is the parking arrangement,” Swetnam said. “While typically they do not have problems with accommodating tenants because Lathrop’s ratio is very low, it still is a bit of an issue. Otherwise, both buildings are very good quality, and both should get a lot of attention.”

Seeking approval for awning with graphics for Michelle’s Home Gallery located on 110 Southwest Blvd. Brooke Braun and Scott Hueschen with Infinity Sign Systems will be presenting.

Seeking approval for a wood deck and pergola to the Casual Animal Brewing Company located at 1725 McGee Street. Kyle Gray with Casual Animal Brewing Co. will be presenting.

earthling wrote:Would be interesting to see how many biz (of any type) have opened in Xroads in the last year. Seems like a lot. Any stat available from City?