Montgomery development news - Page 147

RSAHort · #**2921** Posted **Apr 29, 2008, 4:36 PM**

Great guys! Thanks for you help!

jonnie256 · #**2922** Posted **Apr 29, 2008, 7:19 PM**

Just a ? How tall is Montgomery's tallest building and what is it?

Brown Duckz · #**2923** Posted **Apr 29, 2008, 9:07 PM**

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Just a ? How tall is Montgomery's tallest building and what is it?

The RSA Tower @ 413ft

You can see it in this picture, with an unfinished hotel in the foreground!

bystander1 · #**2924** Posted **Apr 29, 2008, 11:22 PM**

...be careful Brown Duckz...

Brown Duckz · #**2925** Posted **Apr 29, 2008, 11:46 PM**

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...be careful Brown Duckz...

I stay strapped.

bystander1 · #**2926** Posted **Apr 30, 2008, 1:16 AM**

^ By the way, I'm not talking about the picture you took...

bystander1 · #**2927** Posted **Apr 30, 2008, 1:19 AM**

Perhaps someone can give me some info on this restaurant called Mimi's Cafe that's coming to town.

OldCloverdale · #**2928** Posted **Apr 30, 2008, 1:44 AM**

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Perhaps someone can give me some info on this restaurant called Mimi's Cafe that's coming to town.

http://www.mimiscafe.com/

http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080311/CABJ02/80311009/1134/CABJ08

OldCloverdale · #**2929** Posted **Apr 30, 2008, 1:54 AM**

the roundabout, and return to two-way, just southeast of the Statehouse is coming along nicely

bystander1 · #**2930** Posted **Apr 30, 2008, 4:41 AM**

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http://www.mimiscafe.com/

http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080311/CABJ02/80311009/1134/CABJ08

Thanks, OldCloverdale.

Maybe I should have been a little more specific: Can anyone who's been to Mimi's Cafe give me your opinion of their food/service?

thoraudio · #**2931** Posted **May 1, 2008, 6:04 PM**

I'm continually amazed/dismayed that nobody uses the Riverwalk during the lunch hour.

Went down there today, absolutely gorgeous weather, and other than the three groundskeepers taking their lunch hour, it was just me, the fish, the turtles, and the snake (I got a picture of a copperheadedwaterrattler swiming in the river).

Honestly, if I worked downtown, I'd be down there for lunch 2-3 times a week.

midwestrabbi · #**2932** Posted **May 1, 2008, 6:31 PM**

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I'm continually amazed/dismayed that nobody uses the Riverwalk during the lunch hour.

Went down there today, absolutely gorgeous weather, and other than the three groundskeepers taking their lunch hour, it was just me, the fish, the turtles, and the snake (I got a picture of a copperheadedwaterrattler swiming in the river).

Honestly, if I worked downtown, I'd be down there for lunch 2-3 times a week.

Thank You for what you said. With all of the office workers in downtown and for the most part looks like a ghost town, my question is How do you prod people to stir around downtown, instead of walking in the malls , go downtown and see the old and the new, I go downtown here about two to three times a week, I take Transit, and I walk, ( walking is popular here ) when I lived in Montgomery i would walk around downtown almost every day ( when my office was on Dexter ) . How do you change the mindset of people about how safe any downtown is and has always been.

thoraudio · #**2933** Posted **May 1, 2008, 6:40 PM**

I don't think it's a mindset of safety. More like apathy.

rbp · #**2934** Posted **May 1, 2008, 6:49 PM**

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I don't think it's a mindset of safety. More like apathy.

Definitely. I work downtown and will walk to the sandwich shop. But if it's a group going to eat, it's easier to hop in the car and go somewhere else.
I do think more grab and go type places closer to the riverwalk will help, especially if there's something in the alleyway area like that. BrewPub, Leks, Embassy Suites, you're not going to get lunch there and take it to the river. And I'm not organized enough to brown bag it.

Randy Sandford · #**2935** Posted **May 1, 2008, 6:51 PM**

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For those of you who have dined at The House for dinner, how long did it take? My anniversary is this week and I am planning on going there Sat. night but would also like to take in a movie afterwards. Thanks.

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My wife and I went on friday, two weeks ago, for our anniversary. We're early eaters, so we sat at 5. Just a couple of other people in the restaurant with us. Service was prompt, but not rushed. We were out before 6:30 (probably closer to 6), but that was mainly us taking our time.

Happy Anniversary my fellow tigers! My wife and I just celebrated our 14th anniversary on April 23.

I've never heard of Mimi's Cafe before, but they have an extensive and eclectic menu. Hopefully someone will be able to give a review soon.

BTW, I'll be passing through Montgomery later today on my way to Destin, so if you see a white 2004 Nissan Altima with an AU tag on the front and a Jefferson County license plate, feel free to honk or wave.

midwestrabbi · #**2936** Posted **May 1, 2008, 6:53 PM**

Yes I agree, but for years the word about downtown was safety, that is the reason Mayor Folmar did away with the xmas parade. But I have found that the average downtown around is as safe as anyplace. But today is another day and how would you address the apathy in Montgomery about downtown? I am going to try to see Montgomery later this summer and will try to visit the new hotel or the new Hampton Inn in the old bank location. What is happenning with the Alley project ? What kind of entertainment will they have ( pubs, restaurants etc ) ?

thoraudio · #**2937** Posted **May 1, 2008, 7:17 PM**

I think the mindset is beginning to change, but it's got a long way to go. I'm amazed to see the amount of increase in night time presence with the opening of the Convention Center/Hotel.

Our church is located near downtown, and the difference downtown on Wednesday and Sunday nights is plainly evident. The alley will (should) only add to that.

One drawback for the Riverwalk, is that it seems to be a never ending construction project, and people may not even be aware that it's open. The construction of the new deck on Coosa St. only adds to that.

Construction on the alleyway project has actually begun in earnest, with both ends being fenced off. I saw lots of movement down there today. There are rumors of a new big name restaurant to go on the Tallapoosa St. side, but I haven't seen specifics.

OldCloverdale · #**2938** Posted **May 1, 2008, 8:17 PM**

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...for years the word about downtown was safety ...

IMO, downtown MGM is safe

RSAHort · #**2939** Posted **May 1, 2008, 8:48 PM**

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One drawback for the Riverwalk, is that it seems to be a never ending construction project, and people may not even be aware that it's open. The construction of the new deck on Coosa St. only adds to that.

I think you have hit the nail on the head.

Randy Sandford · #**2940** Posted **May 1, 2008, 9:03 PM**

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Happy Anniversary my fellow tigers! My wife and I just celebrated our 14th anniversary on April 23.

RSAHort and thoraudio, I was addressing that to you guys (in case the quotes from your posts didn't make that clear).

Anyway, I'm off to Destin in a few minutes (by way of Montgomery). Have a great weekend!