Some Ithaca news - Page 25

Visiteur · #**481** Posted **Jan 1, 2007, 6:57 PM**

Yes, that would be a sweet development. And between downtown and Inlet Island, West End might get a boost from commuting between the two. Hey, we can dream.

Ex-Ithacan · #**482** Posted **Jan 1, 2007, 7:26 PM**

You betcha Vis.

whit_x · #**483** Posted **Jan 4, 2007, 2:37 AM**

10 stories is a bit too much down along the inlet. 5 or 6 stories would work, though. I would love to see a 10 story building go where the car dealership is on Cayuga St, though, especially if you could make it look somewhat like the Henry St. John building, instead of the modern looking crap that keeps getting put up.

Ex-Ithacan · #**484** Posted **Jan 4, 2007, 10:49 AM**

OK whit I'll compromise with ya on the Inlet Island bldg - 7 to 8 stories.

In all my pipe dreams for downtown Ithaca, I never considered the car lot on Cayuga. It's a natural. 10 to 12 stories, and I agree, nothing too modern. There will certainly be enough parking in the area. And then an 8 story condo building as phase 3 of the Cayuga Green project (next to 6 mile creek). I think our combined visions could make Ithaca one exciting little urban rascal.

Visiteur · #**485** Posted **Jan 4, 2007, 6:26 PM**

What does phase three of Cayuga Green include?

Ex-Ithacan · #**486** Posted **Jan 4, 2007, 6:28 PM**

^ That will be the condos built between the Cayuga garage (across from the Holiday Inn) and Six Mile Creek. It will face the police station across the creek.

Ex-Ithacan · #**487** Posted **Jan 6, 2007, 5:21 PM**

Not much in the paper today, but here's a couple of articles on development in the Ithaca area.

First, some news and views about affordable housing (the comments at the bottom aren't too happy):

http://www.theithacajournal.com/apps...701060327/1002

Some stuff going on in the county's small towns and Ithaca:

http://www.theithacajournal.com/apps...701060312/1002

whit_x · #**488** Posted **Jan 7, 2007, 2:18 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ex-Ithacan

Not much in the paper today, but here's a couple of articles on development in the Ithaca area.

First, some news and views about affordable housing (the comments at the bottom aren't too happy):

http://www.theithacajournal.com/apps...701060327/1002

Some stuff going on in the county's small towns and Ithaca:

http://www.theithacajournal.com/apps...701060312/1002

So, as usual, there's absolutely nothing going on in the Town of Caroline....

Ex-Ithacan · #**489** Posted **Jan 7, 2007, 2:37 AM**

Sorry whit, but some place has got to remain completely rural.

whit_x · #**490** Posted **Jan 7, 2007, 6:55 PM**

I suppose so. Besides, how could you follow up the redevelopment of the old Brooktondale Fire Hall as additional community center space.

Ex-Ithacan · #**491** Posted **Jan 8, 2007, 11:59 AM**

Hey whit, maybe Caroline could get into something like this:

http://www.theithacajournal.com/apps...WS01/701080335

Here's something which might help Ithaca's theatre arts get more recognition:

http://www.theithacajournal.com/apps...701080326/1002

And FYI, if any of you guys (Vis & whit?) check out News10Now on the web, there's a brief story about the Green street garage demolition/construction.

whit_x · #**492** Posted **Jan 8, 2007, 11:39 PM**

Maybe the turbine farm would work out there, especially atop Bald Hill. I saw that there's a job opening at the planning department. Maybe I should apply...

Ex-Ithacan · #**493** Posted **Jan 8, 2007, 11:40 PM**

Hey, go for it. Maybe you can get a free trip back upstate.

donybrx · #**494** Posted **Jan 9, 2007, 2:25 PM**

During Christmas holidays, I was shopping at a local nursery. The subject of Ithaca came up....the owner's wife has relatives there. She was discouraged about many of the changes there, particularly those that have compromised Ithaca's charms & atmosphere...she had unkind words for the guy who did Ithaca Commons ( I think that's what she said). All in all she's very pro-Ithaca...a loyalist

Ex-Ithacan · #**495** Posted **Jan 9, 2007, 3:02 PM**

Change is a difficult thing to face sometimes. If the downtown is to survive it needs people. The general shopping activities left a long time ago (for the burbs). There are some cool, quirky stores downtown, but not enough activity to support mainstream retail. With the new additions (office/hotel/residential), the hope is that more traffic will be generated, and downtown Ithaca will once again become significant center of commerce (I hope).

That is one thing about people who use to live in Ithaca, most still love the place.

donybrx · #**496** Posted **Jan 10, 2007, 2:16 AM**

^^^ This sounds familiar......a situation echoed in city after city....

How'd you get so circumspect and sage? Kind of Ithacan Yoda.......

Ex-Ithacan · #**497** Posted **Jan 10, 2007, 2:40 AM**

^ nah, the Doc told me I had to quit drinking booze, and the fog lifted.

donybrx · #**498** Posted **Jan 10, 2007, 2:16 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ex-Ithacan

^ nah, the Doc told me I had to quit drinking booze

Wow...... and you listened? heh.....we all have to knuckle under sooner or later, I spose....the wages of sin.......

Ex-Ithacan · #**499** Posted **Jan 10, 2007, 2:40 PM**

LOL, ain't it the truth.

Ex-Ithacan · #**500** Posted **Jan 10, 2007, 11:23 PM**

Gotta love all the support the state gives to business(especially when they could use the tax money).

http://www.theithacajournal.com/apps...WS01/701100326

A nice sized club would sure help the night life in downtown Ithaca.