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Thanks for the update!
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Wow. Thanks for finding and sharing that Bronson project. I knew there was something big brewing, from talking with folks who work at Diekema Hamann, but they could not share any details. Obviously this is it.
At first, I was picturing this at the corner of Walnut and Burdick, about 1 block north. That lot, owned by Hinman currently, is also desperate to be redeveloped. This Vine John location is good too though, because it replaces a surface lot. |
This is not the type of development we get very excited about, but here's some updates on some new residential stuff along Arboretum Parkway, which is transforming rapidly from undeveloped land to condos, apartments, and townhomes. This is along the western edge of Kalamazoo city limits. Some of these units are already occupied, others are still being built.
Also, happy (belated) 2-year anniversary to this thread! Thanks to all who have contributed or stopped by! Parkway Flats - https://f9sppq.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://gnsppq.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://ddsppq.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none The latest phase of AVB's Walden Woods development - condos and townhomes, kown as "The Enclave" - https://dtsppq.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://fdqoyq.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://ftqoyq.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://e9qoyq.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none |
A photographer on Flickr with a drone has been sporadically posting aerials of the Catalyst site. This one is from the 9th:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7897/...80b54902_h.jpg Downtown Kalamazoo by Bill Dolak, on Flickr |
Great find, and thanks for sharing. That's about the best aerial view of the site (and downtown) that I have seen in a while. You can really start to understand the building configuration now. Several have noticed what appears to be a large, grand stairway thing form. I am curious to find out if this stair will be open to a more public, 'commons' area, or part of a dedicated ground floor retail or business space.
https://dtqoyq.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none Downtown Kalamazoo by Bill Dolak, on Flickr |
Catalyst progress - from Monday:
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It has been a while - April has been busy.
There was a big parking deck pour at Catalyst on 4/22. I counted about 40 crew involved in this particular pour - https://5thdvq.bn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://6jhdvq.bn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://6zhdvq.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://6dhdvq.bn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://5jgusw.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://6thdvq.bn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://5dgusw.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none Also, 400 Rose is framed up to the 4th floor, and there are some wall mockups on-site - https://3jhdvq.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://3zhdvq.bn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none I did not get a photo, but also noticed how the Bronson Labs project along S. Burdick / S. Kalamazoo mall will really fill-in the street wall once again, which was eroded when the former Gazette Building was demo'd a few years back. It is just 2-story, steel-framed structure, but should hopefully mix well with its urban surroundings. Here is an updated rendering of the new WMU housing (which has broken ground - foundations are in progress - will have to get some photos eventually). It has been officially named "Arcadia Flats". Not super original. https://5tgusw.bn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none Source: WMU Downtown keeps rising! https://5zgusw.bn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none |
Demolition on the existing natatorium has begun at Kalamazoo College. The facility will be completely removed and replaced by a new natatorium. Designed by TowerPinkster, this ~30,000 SF facility will occupy the site immediately adjacent to the new(ish) Fitness & Wellness Center and across the street from the Anderson Athletic Center. It has a fairly efficient-looking floor plan, and will be quite contextual with the surrounding architecture. Features include:
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Thank you for keeping us up to date on the west side of the state. I don't comment much but I always check in!
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^ No problem - thanks. It's nice to live somewhere where stuff is happening, but where it is still fairly small and manageable to keep up with. A few more photos from yesterday at Catalyst (180 E Water St) - another concrete pour happened for the parking deck - they are starting to set forms for what will soon be the top level of the deck. Also, a bunch of new signage went up around the perimeter fence - I think late last week. One panel includes some previously unseen renderings (at least by me), including what looks like a roof terrace on a portion of the lower roof (about level with the top of the parking deck), and a front view from the pedestrian bridge across water street.
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Say goodbye to Heritage Tower and hello to The Milton
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^ I bet it happens frequently. In this case, at least the design itself doesn't seem to have changed, it's just additional views of the same design. Probably some were released to the press, others weren't, and now they are public.
^^I understand changing the name of The Heritage, but when I read "The Milton" all I can think of is this - https://3zggjq.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none Anyone else familiar with Office Space might think the same. Speaking of BC, WMU just announced a $20 million, 67,000 SF expansion at their Aviation Education Center by the airport - Quote:
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Love it. Have you seen my red swingline?
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Demolition is in progress on McCracken Hall at WMU, to make way for a new student center and dining facility.
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Little bit of an update on the Creamery Project, which could break ground in June.
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There was another big pour at 180 E Water Street / the Catalyst development yesterday. They have also begun setting forms for the second floor of the office portion of the building. The parking deck portion is almost "topped out"
From Monday (5/20) - a grey day - https://sb0geq.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://sr0geq.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none And from yesterday (5/23) which started out wet, but turned into beautiful weather - https://t71rna.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://ul1rna.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://tb1rna.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://tr1rna.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://sb08pg.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://q71rna.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://rl1rna.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://s708pg.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://tl08pg.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none |
One more view of 100 E Water St - it will do a good job of filling in the gap from the surface lot it replaces.
https://tb08pg.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none Also, the Exchange is still under construction, but the exterior is mostly complete now, and the building is firmly set in the skyline. Soft opening for some of the ground level retail might be in July. https://ul08pg.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://q708pg.sn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none |
Do we know when The Exchange will be fully open yet?
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