GRDadof3 3695 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 I dont think the city would have let cvs get away with something like they did in eastown downtown the area is too important. I think a pharmacy downtown would be a great idea with all the medical facilities going up on Michigan its odd that there isn't a major pharmacy in the core. One pharmacy on all of medical mile What pharmacy is that? The one Rite Aid where the Red Geranium used to be is now closed. Is there another one I'm not thinking of? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fotoman311 50 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 What pharmacy is that? The one Rite Aid where the Red Geranium used to be is now closed. Is there another one I'm not thinking of? The only one I can think of, other than the one I'm sure is in the hospital, is the Walgreens down to Michigan and Diamond. But, that's not really on "Medical Mile." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRFuture 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 I thought I heard that Keystone Pharmacy was opening up a branch in the Womens Health Center Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAU 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 What about the pharmacy where Douma's used to be? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parhelion 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 This area was on the news last night, but I had to run before they got to the story, did anyone catch a news story on this site last night? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRobserver 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 (edited) I just got a breaking news email from the Business Journal. Looks like Cummings got his funding. BREAKING NEWS ALERT FROM WWW.GRBJ.COM Two West Fulton Secures Financing The Grand Rapids Business Journal is reporting that Two West Fulton LLC will meet the city Edited May 28, 2008 by GRobserver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tSlater 306 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 =O I wasn't exactly sure I'd ever see that, but boy am I glad to. This calls for a celebration! I'll be sure to be in the area for groundbreaking, that's for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fotoman311 50 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 =O I wasn't exactly sure I'd ever see that, but boy am I glad to. This calls for a celebration! I'll be sure to be in the area for groundbreaking, that's for sure. YES! YES! YES! That's what I'm saying. Maybe with that across the street, someone will be able to do something with the JA building, because I was looking at it today and was reminded just how s!!!!ty it looks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRDadof3 3695 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 I just got a breaking news email from the Business Journal. Looks like Cummings got his funding. A few more details: ) Closing on the land should take place either this Friday or Monday. I wonder if Geha will follow them to the Title office? ) Two West Fulton is still seeking an increase from the State for Brownfield Tax Credits, due to the project growing from $20 Million to $34 Million ) UICA is reportedly $3 Million into its campaign, which was on hold but can now continue, and plans to raise $6.5 Million ) Parking services will build a 262 space $9.4 Million ramp, at its expense, into this project ) Groundbreaking is now set for this summer, completion in 18 months (early 2010 by my calculations). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeDowntown 1407 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 There is a rendering that I haven't seen before on the cover of Grand Rapids magazine. It's much more dense with the space above UICA utilized for apartments. It looks very cool. Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRguy 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 Don't taunt us! Show us! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgreven 206 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 There is a rendering that I haven't seen before on the cover of Grand Rapids magazine. It's much more dense with the space above UICA utilized for apartments. It looks very cool. Joe When I got my magazine yesterday, I almost thought, "What?? A new project I know nothing about?" It is one of the better renderings...gets me even more excited about the project. I'm excited for all the projects they spotlighted... Did anyone notice how on the cover, they had to make the Police Station almost transparent so you could see the project? Funny, yet sad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgreven 206 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 (edited) Don't taunt us! Show us! I'll try to scan it when I get home...maybe someone else at UP can get it quicker. Edited May 30, 2008 by mgreven Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRDadof3 3695 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 Seriously, it doesn't look like any of the myriad of designs that we've seen already? http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/index.ph...st&p=913893 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgreven 206 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 Seriously, it doesn't look like any of the myriad of designs that we've seen already?3 I think it's the same as the latest (the 102nd rendering... =) ) but a totally new angle basically just showing the tower. I think this was the only angle we had of what seems to be the latest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prankster 61 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 I think it's the same as the latest (the 102nd rendering... =) ) but a totally new angle basically just showing the tower. I think this was the only angle we had of what seems to be the latest. On the GR Mag cover, the tower looks to be 14 stories tall, including the floors for parking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgreven 206 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 Here you go... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeDowntown 1407 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 I realized after I posted that I had my bearings wrong and the Division side looks the same. I like the new rendering though and I didn't realize that UICA was utilizing that much of the ground level. Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eridony 1 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 Wow, I really like that! I think it looks better than the renderings we've seen before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gymguy2k 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 Looks great! I'm getting more excited to move back to GR this September, after seeing this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolverine 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2008 I like Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therustymitten 5 Report post Posted May 31, 2008 I like it as well, but it's very tamed compared to earlier renderings. And, the one thing that doesn't work is the placement of the UICA signage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimInGR 9 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Here you go... So what are the "6 proposed projects with major impact?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRDadof3 3695 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 So what are the "6 proposed projects with major impact?" I'm guessing: 38 Commerce Gallery on Fulton Monroe North Hotel Icon Hotel Hyatt Place Mid Towne Village Streetcar I'm very excited to see this thing get started. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jocar 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 I'm guessing: 38 Commerce Gallery on Fulton Monroe North Hotel Icon Hotel Hyatt Place Mid Towne Village Streetcar I'm very excited to see this thing get started. I know 5 of the 6 are: Gallery on Fulton D&W Fresh Market on Michigan B.O.B. expansion Millenium Park amphitheater North Monroe hotel I can't remember the 6th Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
