72 Grandville - Ice House Renovation

[GRDadof3]

More on Grandville Avenue

Looks like we've created a nice UPGR - Knape's Corner tag team system going here.

I can't believe they have to cover the hardwood floors with concrete because of fire codes. What is this world coming to? We're beginning to neuter ourselves.

[terra firma]

More on Grandville Avenue

Looks like we've created a nice UPGR - Knape's Corner tag team system going here.

I can't believe they have to cover the hardwood floors with concrete because of fire codes. What is this world coming to? We're beginning to neuter ourselves.

[GRDadof3]

Downtown project aims to provide student housing

Am I the only one finding these links?

140 students? I guess 40 units at 2 - 4 bedrooms each is about right. Wow, that will be quite the influx to that area. And John's right, you can take the buses from ITP to basically anywhere in Kent County.

BTW: Here is 72 Grandville now. I can't imagine an architect designing features like the Anheuser eagles today on a building.

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[twoshort]

Downtown project aims to provide student housing

[civitas]

Eric had mentioned young professional/student housing as well, but at the time his prices seemed pretty steep. I'm wondering if John has adjusted that or if I'm way off on what students can afford.

[twoshort]

The rent/bed appears similar to GVSU's Secchia Hall, however, I assume residents in this building will also need to rent a parking space somewhere ($60+ / space / month).

[civitas]

Ah, I didn't RTFA.. didn't realize the prices were in there. I can't remember what people paid when i was at GVSU to live in the 'cool' places (ie: American seating in GR and Hillcrest in Allendale), but you're probably right, I'm sure they're in the ballpark. I'm sure they did their research.

I always lived in cheap places.. a trailer in Allendale (like $350/mo divided by three people) and a house that someones parents inherited in the Mulick park area (like $250/mo each). I guess that's why $600 a month sounds like a lot. I'm sure there's people who will pay it.

[twoshort]

MP: But you try and tell the young people today that... and they won't believe ya'. ALL: Nope, nope..

[GRDadof3]

TG: But you know, we were happy in those days, though we were poor.

MP: But you try and tell the young people today that... and they won't believe ya'. ALL: Nope, nope..

[civitas]

I've heard that before. What's it from?

$600 per bed + parking does seem like a hefty sum. Although would every resident need a car being so close to everything (and transportation)?

[localtalent]

Wouldn't every student need a car to get to Bridge Street to drink?

Its part of the Monty Python "We Were Poor" sketch.

http://mzonline.com/bin/view/Python/WeWerePoorSketch

[OneSweetWorld]

The rent/bed appears similar to GVSU's Secchia Hall, however, I assume residents in this building will also need to rent a parking space somewhere ($60+ / space / month).

[AlexPKeaton]

I think we had to pay for parking at GVSU. I want to say it was about $60 per semester. I don't remember for sure though.

-nb

[torgo]

GVSU just started charging for parking a couple years ago. Before that, it was free, both in Allendale and DT.

[AlexPKeaton]

GVSU just started charging for parking a couple years ago. Before that, it was free, both in Allendale and DT.

[civitas]

For residents? I remember having to buy a pass to park as a resident even in Allendale, though the commuter lots were free.

-nb

[mpchicago]

I was invited to lecture at a GVSU Allendale class last week and told to parking in lot N. I returned to my car and found a $20 ticket because I didn't have a permit.

[torgo]

For residents? I remember having to buy a pass to park as a resident even in Allendale, though the commuter lots were free.

-nb

[terra firma]

Rooks made an announcement in today's paper about the huge building on the highway (Israel's "other" store) and is going 400+ apartments in it.

[mhelm]

oh, duh, you're right. There was a chargefor resident parking when I was there, from 99-04. Commuter parking was free until fall '04.

To get back on-topic, I am very glad to see the student housing going here. To me, GR has failed miserably at capitalizing on all of the students who attend classes around downtown. Hopefully this can get the ball rolling.

[jwazzz]

Eric @ Terra Firma or anyone - how do you get on the invite list for these walking tours of buildings you guys have referred to? (72 Grandville being the most recent.) I'd give my first born to be included - would bribes help?

[GRDadof3]

Eric @ Terra Firma or anyone - how do you get on the invite list for these walking tours of buildings you guys have referred to? (72 Grandville being the most recent.) I'd give my first born to be included - would bribes help?

[twoshort]

No, the last time Terra Firma hosted one, the date and time was just posted here and anyone could come. It was the same deal with last week's tour of the old Water Plant on Monroe. Although money is always accepted...

[terra firma]

we'll do it like the last one-- just a big platter from Blimpie's and a cooler full of pop and a walking t our.

Everyone's invited. Last one was fun, for us it's kinda like a 'focus group' thing; we get great input from the "market" by doing this and it's probably the fastest and cheapest way to get this type of feedback from prospective occupants and people who live and work in this market.

Stay tuned for more...

[terra firma]

we'll do it like the last one-- just a big platter from Blimpie's and a cooler full of pop and a walking t our.

Everyone's invited. Last one was fun, for us it's kinda like a 'focus group' thing; we get great input from the "market" by doing this and it's probably the fastest and cheapest way to get this type of feedback from prospective occupants and people who live and work in this market.

Stay tuned for more...