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Originally Posted by Londonee
I'm eager to check out the Cherry Street pier soon...has anyone been? It still looks like it could use a simple coat of paint, especially on the exterior? Does not look inviting from Race Street Pier. A clean, battleship gray with the stone and black roof would look sharp. Just kinda looks dirty still? Assuming it feels cleaner and nicer on the inside?
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I was there yesterday morning right when it opens and it was already teeming with people (and from what I've seen, it was packed all weekend). It is definitely still pretty rough around the edges as far as paint touch-ups, concrete fixes, etc. on both the inside and outside, but overall this is definitely a huge win. Previous articles I've read stated that pretty much the entire budget (beyond engineering studies) went to the interior...and you can tell. I appreciate how they didn't try to completely wash away the industrial past, but when they have additional funds, it will make a big difference in the experience of walking into the space getting those details right.
Other thoughts: the space is much bigger than I was anticipating, the views are wonderful, the artist studios look great, the landscaping is well done, the layout makes a ton of sense and draws you in and there are finally some bathrooms on the waterfront (which is huge since there are many food/alcohol options). It's very good now and will be really great once they can really nail those last pieces. It really seems like a space that almost anyone can enjoy.
From a development standpoint, it will be interesting to see if this cannibalizes Morgan's Pier at all in the spring and how that may impact Hurst's plans for that space. I was originally all-in on having it stay as is, but now it doesn't really seem as necessary. It's truly incredible how much this stretch has changed recently and how it will change in the very near future.