The Watering Hole

[Raildudes dad]

Pedicabs pedaling into GR?

This is a cool idea, and I think we talked about this here before. Who is Barton Chapman? That name sounds familiar.

You thinking of Barton Watson, the Cybernet guy?

[Veloise]

Pedicabs pedaling into GR?

This is a cool idea, and I think we talked about this here before. Who is Barton Chapman? That name sounds familiar.

There are two of these bikes http://home.earthlink.net/~veloise/cpoint.htm here in GR. Josh and I could make some coin, and put those drun--I mean, visitors to work.

[Allison Slater]

I wonder how soon he plans to implement this, and if there will be demand for winter. I could actually end my unemployment doing this, an enjoy it. (Better get one amazing tip if they wanna go up the hill.)

[Veloise]

I wonder how soon he plans to implement this, and if there will be demand for winter. I could actually end my unemployment doing this, an enjoy it. (Better get one amazing tip if they wanna go up the hill.)

Beginning next spring...

Also there's a leasing fee for the vehicle.

Also, TS, no offense, but you ain't no Lance Armstrong. http://www.cyclingphotos.freeserve.co.uk/b.../tdf2001_1a.jpg

Better you should get a job at the DT Y and work out on the leg machines until April.

[Sailor]

Quick question for y'all...is there a site for local architecture discussion, specifically residential?

TIA

[Allison Slater]

I many need to get back into shape again, but just a few years ago I did a few trips from Wayland to Grand Rapids and back. Terrain isn't exactly flat all the way there, either. (I also used to use bicycle as my primary means of transportation to and from work.) They may not look it, but they can certainly do a bit of biking.

[fluffy]

I many need to get back into shape again, but just a few years ago I did a few trips from Wayland to Grand Rapids and back. Terrain isn't exactly flat all the way there, either. (I also used to use bicycle as my primary means of transportation to and from work.) They may not look it, but they can certainly do a bit of biking.

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[Allison Slater]

That was in response to Veloise, only two posts above it.

[Veloise]

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Fluff, dahling, it's a pretty safe bet that any post containing the "B" word is in reply to one of mine.

HTH

[GRDadof3]

Anyone been keeping up on Chris Knape's Rendering Graveyard series? This week he's got a proposed project from back in 1988 designed by Marvin Dewinter called Watermark Place. Man, that building is ugly. Typical 1988 style.

http://blog.mlive.com/knapescorner/2007/11..._watermark.html

[torgo]

Anyone been keeping up on Chris Knape's Rendering Graveyard series? This week he's got a proposed project from back in 1988 designed by Marvin Dewinter called Watermark Place. Man, that building is ugly. Typical 1988 style.

I saw that earlier and had the same thought. It looks like one of those towers in Southfield. Blech.

Edited November 1, 2007 by torgo

[Rizzo]

Does anyone know if the state can create tax zones so that any state and local taxes captured in that zone are deferred into an improvement project in said zone?

Edited November 4, 2007 by Rizzo

[Raildudes dad]

Does anyone know if the state can create tax zones so that any state and local taxes captured in that zone are deferred into an improvement project in said zone?

That's what's called a SAD - Special Assessment District

[Rizzo]

RDD to the rescue!

EDIT:

Actually, I'm not sure if that's exactly what I'm looking for. What that looks like is that local can levy additional taxes on properties that would benefit directly from an improvement project? What I was looking for is that any taxes collected by local or state in a special district would instead go directly into funding the improvement project instead of into the city or state. In that concept no extra or additional taxes are levied against taxables in the district.

Maybe I'm looking at some form of hybrid district downtown is in?

Edited November 4, 2007 by Rizzo

[Raildudes dad]

RDD to the rescue!

EDIT:

Actually, I'm not sure if that's exactly what I'm looking for. What that looks like is that local can levy additional taxes on properties that would benefit directly from an improvement project? What I was looking for is that any taxes collected by local or state in a special district would instead go directly into funding the improvement project instead of into the city or state. In that concept no extra or additional taxes are levied against taxables in the district.

Maybe I'm looking at some form of hybrid district downtown is in?

That's exactly how a SAD works. The property owners in a defined area petition for a specific improvement with cost, apportionment and repayment scheduled defined. Usually used today for sewer or water projects but used for road paving in subdivisions in Kent County in the 40's & 50's. The funds generated are to be used for that project only, no other use.

[Rizzo]

That's exactly how a SAD works. The property owners in a defined area petition for a specific improvement with cost, apportionment and repayment scheduled defined. Usually used today for sewer or water projects but used for road paving in subdivisions in Kent County in the 40's & 50's. The funds generated are to be used for that project only, no other use.

Ah, that makes sense now.

[Rhino6885]

Anybody have any idea why some posts show up as last posted recently when the last post was really hours/days ago? I look at the last post time to see if there is something new inside, but am often fooled. No biggie...just wondered if it was just my computer or something. Am I making any sense?

[GRDadof3]

Anybody have any idea why some posts show up as last posted recently when the last post was really hours/days ago? I look at the last post time to see if there is something new inside, but am often fooled. No biggie...just wondered if it was just my computer or something. Am I making any sense?

If it's a poll, as there are quite a few going right now, it will pop up that there is a new post when someone votes in it, even if they don't post a message.

[Rhino6885]

If it's a poll, as there are quite a few going right now, it will pop up that there is a new post when someone votes in it, even if they don't post a message.

Aha...makes sense. Thanks Dad!

[wingbert]

Aha...makes sense. Thanks Dad!

On a vaguely related note, it appears UP needs to update the clock on their system to reflect the recent time change. Either that or I'm seeing posts from the near future.

[Veloise]

On a vaguely related note, it appears UP needs to update the clock on their system to reflect the recent time change. Either that or I'm seeing posts from the near future.

(Can't wait to see what your chimp does for Xmas. Want a tuba??)

I had to re-set mine this week. It's in My Controls, Options, Board Settings.

[Veloise]

OK, forget the cookies. This guy needs some cheese to go with his whine.

http://blog.mlive.com/grpress/2007/11/voor...oming_race.html

(sent this to Wait Wait Don't Tell Me)

[GR Jackson]

Anyone going to the business awards tomorrow at the Wealthy Theatre?

[Neo]

On a vaguely related note, it appears UP needs to update the clock on their system to reflect the recent time change. Either that or I'm seeing posts from the near future.

We are actually current with our clock, check your settings here:

http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/board-settings.html

[GRDadof3]

Does anyone here have Adobe Acrobat Pro where you can turn Word documents into pdf files? I have a favor to ask if you do.