F11Roch
Jan 25, 2007, 8:32 PM
This is very good news and is a sign that they are finally going to start to push housing for the High Falls District. The city for years has subsidized attempts at turning the historic district into an entertainment corridor. But without a local cache of residents it failed to really take off. Hopefully this is just the starting point.
Plans for $17 million High Falls project unveiled
Brian Sharp
Staff writer
January 25, 2007 2:42 pm — While housing is the main thrust of a $17 million development proposed for High Falls, the project architect said the plan also is to replicate the trendy, revitalized Gibbs Street along what today is a barren entrance to the historic district.
The Mills at High Falls, set to rise on an Eastman Kodak Co. parking lot on the east side of State Street, includes 80 apartments and townhouse-style units. Rents would range between $700 and $1,200. But a number of commercial shops are also planned along Platt Street.
"If you want a comparison, we want to see if we can make it like Gibbs Street, with a Java Joe's on either side," said architect Roger Brown, who previously worked on the mixed-use Corn Hill Landing development on Exchange Boulevard.
Brown and other officials unveiled the project during a news conference today at the Center at High Falls. The development is a partnership between Kodak and the Urban League of Rochester.
Plans show both underground and interior surface parking as well as a courtyard, surrounded by three buildings. There are 48 one-bedroom and 14 two-bedroom flats in an L-shaped, three-story apartment building that will face State Street and rise atop the commercial space along Platt Street. Filling out the remaining space is a mix of 18 two- and three-story townhouse units.
Some units will have fireplaces and balconies. Kitchens will include stainless steel appliances. Two-bedroom units will have washer-dryer hookups. The building will be wired for high-speed internet access, documents show.
Brown said the building design is meant to reflect the historic buildings of the area as well as the warehouse-style, urban feel of the neighboring Button Factory building.
Designs unveiled today also included a concept for the commercial block immediately north of The Mills project. That property also is owned by Kodak. No further details were released today. Kodak spokesman John Richardson said only: "We're not finished yet."
BDSHARP@DemcoratandChronicle.com
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Plans for $17 million High Falls project unveiled
Brian Sharp
Staff writer
January 25, 2007 2:42 pm — While housing is the main thrust of a $17 million development proposed for High Falls, the project architect said the plan also is to replicate the trendy, revitalized Gibbs Street along what today is a barren entrance to the historic district.
The Mills at High Falls, set to rise on an Eastman Kodak Co. parking lot on the east side of State Street, includes 80 apartments and townhouse-style units. Rents would range between $700 and $1,200. But a number of commercial shops are also planned along Platt Street.
"If you want a comparison, we want to see if we can make it like Gibbs Street, with a Java Joe's on either side," said architect Roger Brown, who previously worked on the mixed-use Corn Hill Landing development on Exchange Boulevard.
Brown and other officials unveiled the project during a news conference today at the Center at High Falls. The development is a partnership between Kodak and the Urban League of Rochester.
Plans show both underground and interior surface parking as well as a courtyard, surrounded by three buildings. There are 48 one-bedroom and 14 two-bedroom flats in an L-shaped, three-story apartment building that will face State Street and rise atop the commercial space along Platt Street. Filling out the remaining space is a mix of 18 two- and three-story townhouse units.
Some units will have fireplaces and balconies. Kitchens will include stainless steel appliances. Two-bedroom units will have washer-dryer hookups. The building will be wired for high-speed internet access, documents show.
Brown said the building design is meant to reflect the historic buildings of the area as well as the warehouse-style, urban feel of the neighboring Button Factory building.
Designs unveiled today also included a concept for the commercial block immediately north of The Mills project. That property also is owned by Kodak. No further details were released today. Kodak spokesman John Richardson said only: "We're not finished yet."
BDSHARP@DemcoratandChronicle.com
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