Medical Mile/Michigan Street Developments

[joeDowntown]

The only thing that really bothers me is the difference in windows. I think they should either make it look totally cohesive, or distinctly different buildings. This one is kind of riding in between. 

Like @WMrapids said, I’ll probably grow to like it eventually.

Joe

[droonus2000]

The only thing that bothers me is the design makes it look like a five story building. But super enlarged!

[EastCoaster93]

I can never understand why they build parking ramps in West Michigan without  a roof on the top level especially for a buildings downtown. The airport got it right and  added a roof thankfully.

[GRDadof3]

15 hours ago, jonrapley said:

I actually think they did an ok job blending the old building with the new building. It starts off pretty modern and then moves into brick. I like it. Also interesting to see the parking ramp in the back.

That was unveiled back in February:

https://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2018/02/medical_mile_partners_approve.html

[GRLaker]

11 hours ago, droonus2000 said:

The only thing that bothers me is the design makes it look like a five story building. But super enlarged!

Yeah, I do believe it is only 5 or 6 stories. They just have higher ceilings than your standard office or apartment building would have.

[droonus2000]

7 hours ago, GRLaker said:

Yeah, I do believe it is only 5 or 6 stories. They just have higher ceilings than your standard office or apartment building would have.

Ok, for some reason I was thinking it was 8 or 9.

[jonrapley]

616 Lofts office has moved into their building on Eastern and Michigan. I just walked passed and they were all set up and operating. 

[jonrapley]

I believe I saw a sign for Tropical Smoothie at the Diamond Place development. My guess is it would be for the drive thru retail space. 

Edited July 23, 2018 by jonrapley

[HavingAhoot]

I don't know about the smoothie part but I did see this bit of excitement that had me salivating.    

[Pattmost20]

5 hours ago, HavingAhoot said:

I don't know about the smoothie part but I did see this bit of excitement that had me salivating.    

I saw on the GR permit record that a sushi restaurant was coming, but the fact it'll be Ramen as well has me very intrigued. Also it is supposed to be pretty big, permit says well over 5000 sqft.

[HavingAhoot]

Has anyone heard anything about the Starbucks that was supposed to go in on the corner of Fuller and Race? I've seen work trucks and people in the lot looking around but not a whole lot of action other than that. Just curious if it's still in the works? 

[Chester Cheeto]

1 hour ago, HavingAhoot said:

Has anyone heard anything about the Starbucks that was supposed to go in on the corner of Fuller and Race? I've seen work trucks and people in the lot looking around but not a whole lot of action other than that. Just curious if it's still in the works? 

As far as I know it's still on.

[ironyisadeadscene]

On 7/2/2018 at 8:43 AM, GRLaker said:

Here are two of the latest renderings of the new GVSU facility on Michigan.

Good news: this will require a tower crane. Saw the base placed today while driving by on 196.

[GRDadof3]

On 8/8/2018 at 11:26 PM, ironyisadeadscene said:

Good news: this will require a tower crane. Saw the base placed today while driving by on 196.

There will apparently be two tower cranes at this site according to someone I know at Pioneer. 

Good gravy I think I've died and gone to heaven. 7 tower cranes? 8? Possibly at the same time (albeit limited time)

[BLUESCRUBS]

1 hour ago, GRDadof3 said:

There will apparently be two tower cranes at this site according to someone I know at Pioneer. 

Good gravy I think I've died and gone to heaven. 7 tower cranes? 8? Possibly at the same time (albeit limited time)

Bow Chicka Wow Wow.........

[ProtoSapien]

It will be like a mini-Seattle.

[GRDadof3]

yuppp

[mpchicago]

45 minutes ago, GRDadof3 said:

yuppp

Do I see activity at the previously proposed Starbucks drive-thru site next to McDonald's? 

[MJLO]

4 minutes ago, mpchicago said:

Do I see activity at the previously proposed Starbucks drive-thru site next to McDonald's? 

Yes they've been doing some kind of work on that sight between Mcdonald's and the old Jade Pig garage.  That 200 ft section of road (Sinclair St?) looks torn up as well.  I don't know if they are turning what was the street into develop-able land or just redoing it.  Last I looked at it I couldn't tell if they were working to put a structure there or just moving earth around. 

[GRDadof3]

2 hours ago, MJLO said:

Yes they've been doing some kind of work on that sight between Mcdonald's and the old Jade Pig garage.  That 200 ft section of road (Sinclair St?) looks torn up as well.  I don't know if they are turning what was the street into develop-able land or just redoing it.  Last I looked at it I couldn't tell if they were working to put a structure there or just moving earth around. 

Actually on the contrary, the lot next to McDonalds is still a grass filled ditch, basically. That piece of construction machinery is tearing up that street. I'm guessing there will be another entrance into the new parking ramp off of that street. I haven't seen the plans for the ramp and new GVSU building though. 

[Allison Slater]

Looks like something has gone vertical on the site. Not sure if it's the building or the ramp. Hard to get a good look when going down I-196.

[jonrapley]

From Michigan street it looks like it could be the building.

[54equalsunity]

I snapped a few shots today on mine and my fiancé's walk to feed treats to the various cats living in Heritage Hill. The panorama didn't stitch together all that well, but you get the picture.

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[GRDadof3]

On 8/24/2018 at 9:04 PM, jonrapley said:

From Michigan street it looks like it could be the building.

I agree, looks like the Northern end of the foundation of the medical building. 

[Morris]

Number 19 Cross Town Bus is now free....Michigan Street-Bridge street

https://www.ridetherapid.org/ride/routes/19