Fayetteville Mill District

[mcheiss]

I think that the sellers are targeting fans of the University of Arkansas athletics, not the athletes themselves. You know, people that want a place in Fayetteville for Razorback games and such.

[cowbreath]

Lester said the project is geared toward young professionals and people looking for a second home in Fayetteville, whether for business or University of Arkansas athletics. The condos are not going to be in the same price range as most of what

[cowbreath]

I was at least expecting Mith to comment on these condo developments. I was thinking he was pretty interested in the mill district redevelopment (or should I say development).

[zman9810]

"or less"...hmmm...sounds good

[Mith242]

I was at least expecting Mith to comment on these condo developments. I was thinking he was pretty interested in the mill district redevelopment (or should I say development).

[Mith242]

Thought I'd post a few pics of the future site of the Mill at West End.

[thewizard16]

Although I hate the trend of being re-fascinated with 70s style architecture that is going to look terrible in 10-20 years when all these fake metal finishes and strangely located windows and awnings are peeling, ugly, or just don't make sense (note: new buildings at the UofA fit into this category amazingly well... look at what they built in the late 60s early 70s to now), I'm interested to see if this project will get off the gorund.

[cocothief]

"The Alternative Fayetteville"... hmmm....

I get the marketing for the Mill at West End, but to an outside observer, it may sound like the "Gayborhood".

[Mith242]

Although I hate the trend of being re-fascinated with 70s style architecture that is going to look terrible in 10-20 years when all these fake metal finishes and strangely located windows and awnings are peeling, ugly, or just don't make sense (note: new buildings at the UofA fit into this category amazingly well... look at what they built in the late 60s early 70s to now), I'm interested to see if this project will get off the gorund.

[cowbreath]

I'm a fan of the prices though.

[jiggyK]

has anyone seen any renderings of the sycamore lofts that are being built next to walgreens? the ground work is well on its way. i'd bet the foundation will be poured this week.

[mzweig]

has anyone seen any renderings of the sycamore lofts that are being built next to walgreens? the ground work is well on its way. i'd bet the foundation will be poured this week.

[Mith242]

has anyone seen any renderings of the sycamore lofts that are being built next to walgreens? the ground work is well on its way. i'd bet the foundation will be poured this week.

[strmchsr77]

has anyone seen any renderings of the sycamore lofts that are being built next to walgreens? the ground work is well on its way. i'd bet the foundation will be poured this week.

[jiggyK]

I don't think that I have even heard of it. This is by the Walgreens on 6th and School?

[cocothief]

yes, they're north of walgreens, across the st. that connects 6th to locust. there used to be a couple of old houses there that are gone, but they left a very large sycamore tree which gives this development its name, i assume. there's a website on the sign that has some images of the place.

http://sycamorelofts.com/master.html

very along the lines of the converted mill across the street.

[thewizard16]

Nifty.

A little misleading that they used a panoramic from one of the Legacy balconies for their flash intro.

[Mith242]

Interesting. Unless Basset Mix is marketing some of those lofts and obtained permission to use a panorama from there, I'm surprised they'd be getting away with it.

It's interesting that they're trying to make it look nearly identical to the main "mill" building at that intersection, and I think, a bad move. They could make it look somewhat... nicer... and still have it blend with the strange construction styles that are evidently becoming focused in this area. This way it just looks kind of cheap.

[cocothief]

Interesting. Unless Basset Mix is marketing some of those lofts and obtained permission to use a panorama from there, I'm surprised they'd be getting away with it.

It's interesting that they're trying to make it look nearly identical to the main "mill" building at that intersection, and I think, a bad move. They could make it look somewhat... nicer... and still have it blend with the strange construction styles that are evidently becoming focused in this area. This way it just looks kind of cheap.

[mzweig]

Nifty.

A little misleading that they used a panoramic from one of the Legacy balconies for their flash intro.

[Mith242]

Yeah it is cheap-er looking. Probably because it is cheaper.

I kind of personally like the style the area is taking on. Its kind of a fake warehouse look, but the whole tin and chickenwire Marlon Blackwell look has really grown on me and I think it fits the grittier character of the southside. Hopefully these will be more affordable options for people who want in-town living options.

Right now, the more new residential units in the southside area, the better.

[cocothief]

I guess I expect the Mill District to have a particular look as well. I think this new development can work as long as it's not done too cheaply. I don't know if I'd want this development in other areas of the city. But I think it can pull it off here.

[strmchsr77]

Anybody know anything about pricing for these units?

[cocothief]

Mostly 2 bed and 1 bath each at over 220K according to the MLS

[Mith242]

I know some people have been going to the Mill District because it's interesting and cheaper than Dickson St. But if the Mill District really starts taking off then everything will go up and I guess some will have to look for yet another 'cheap' place. But I would like to see some other alternatives than just Dickson St. So I am hoping we'll see more going on in the Mill District in the near future.