If only they had built the avid hotel downtown. There's still so many empty lots and surface parking. A 5-story hotel there would have added a little density and a little more foot traffic to the downtown businesses. But of course that isn't their business model. Their model is fast, efficient, cheap, and easy access.
I forgot to take photos of 400 Rose Phase 2 over the weekend. The construction trailer is still there, but it definitely appears finished and I think some of the units are now occupied -
Also, Bruno's Pizza, a staple in Kalamazoo since 1961, is closed. I admit I never dined here and I think I missed the boat, having moved to Kalamazoo long after this place was in its prime. No clear word on what the new owner intends to do with the space, but I figured I should snap a photo of the iconic signage, in case it comes down -
