North end could be "choice area", Andrews North End Plan discussion |
North end could be "choice area", Andrews North End Plan discussion |
Sep 24 2010, 01:34 AM
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Really Comfortable Group: Members Posts: 2,005 Joined: 6-July 09 From: In Front of a computer screen Member No.: 929 |
I thought they were supposed to start building some sort of hoity-toity "Riverfront Walkway" or whatever it's was supposed to be called which includes shops, eateries and taverns? Weren't they practically giving away liquor licences?
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Sep 25 2010, 03:14 PM
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Really Comfortable Group: Members Posts: 627 Joined: 9-February 07 Member No.: 41 |
the mayor says, "...someone with a vision." I think we can agree that given the decades-long involvement of the nomenklatura of MC in the planning process, that they are all excluded. I have decided that it would be better to leave the land fallow for another generation of leaders to arise. A dentist with vision and common sense, I like it! |
Oct 22 2010, 07:42 AM
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Spends WAY too much time at CBTL Group: Admin Posts: 16,421 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 2 |
http://thenewsdispatch.com/articles/2010/1...36335315005.txt
QUOTE Pugh sets spring as goal for Trail Creek development By Matt Field Staff Writer Published: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 5:12 PM CDT MICHIGAN CITY — The head of the city’s planning department said Monday he expects four or five developers to express interest in building a housing development along Trail Creek. “I’m very hopeful we’ll have something to kick off during the spring,” Planning & Redevelopment Director John Pugh said. “The only caveat is that the economy continues to get better, which we have no control over.” According to federal government figures, August sales of new single-family homes are down about 30 percent from 2009. Those numbers could make developers nervous about whether they’ll be able to find home buyers. The city hopes to create about 1,000 units of housing in the redevelopment area, more multi-family than single-family. “They might have the ability to build it, but unless you have the demand there, you’re not going to be able to sell,” Pugh said. The city extended the original Oct. 12 deadline to Nov. 18, he continued, because developers asked for more time to respond to the request for qualifications. “The economy has really not turned around yet and the housing market is pretty low,” he said, “and I think as long as we’re making moves and talking to people, we’re OK.” Mayor Chuck Oberlie suggested property along the waterfront will be developed first. “That’s the piece that continues to hold (developers’) imagination and relates to a potential market demand,” he said. While much of the redevelopment will be along Trail Creek, the 25-acre site extends as far inland as Pine Street. The city wants a developer with the financial resources to get a project started on its own, without immediate financing from a bank or from investors, he said. “In our request for (qualifications) we talked about $50 million. When you talk that number, you’re immediately talking to larger companies,” he said. Although Pugh said it’s realistic to believe economic conditions will improve soon enough for the project to get under way by spring, he acknowledged that developers might still see the climate as too weak for development. “That could be a factor,” he said. |
Dec 2 2010, 11:06 AM
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Spends WAY too much time at CBTL Group: Admin Posts: 16,421 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 2 |
http://www.thenewsdispatch.com/articles/20...55914759193.txt
QUOTE 7 set sights on Trail Creek By Matt Field Staff Writer Published: Wednesday, December 1, 2010 5:09 PM CST MICHIGAN CITY — Seven companies have submitted responses to the Redevelopment Commission, expressing their interest in redeveloping a huge swath along Trail Creek. John Pugh, planning and development department director, said Tuesday the commission soon will begin interviewing the respondents. “I think the end-result home run would be that we end up with a company that makes us a proposal for Phase One that’s ready to go this early summer,” Pugh said. What Phase One will entail, however, is not yet known. “We’re going to sit with the developer to give us some ideas on that,” Pugh said. Now, Pugh and his colleagues have companies, including Lohan Anderson, the architecture firm that drafted the dominant vision for the Trail Creek corridor in 2007, seemingly interested in the 25-acre development. Pugh said the companies all met the basic standards the city is seeking. ”They’re all good, they’re all national companies, they all seem to have good backgrounds,” he said. Even with high unemployment here and nationally, Pugh said the companies see the potential for the economy to rebound. “I think they see good potential here for a private-public partnership with the city to begin development,” he said. The Lohan Anderson plan envisions a transformed neighborhood, with high-rise buildings and other amenities replacing low-slung factory buildings. The city hopes to create about 1,000 units of housing in the redevelopment area, more multi-family than single-family. |
Dec 2 2010, 11:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 108 Joined: 7-July 10 From: City Member No.: 1,027 |
If they are planning to build to the water's edge and reduce the public access and eliminate the views, I hope they just leave it the way it is until new blood in charge. No thank-Pugh!
It is not the will of your heavenly Father that one of these little ones be lost. St. Matthew 18-14.
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Dec 5 2010, 08:46 AM
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OK, so who is interested besides Lohan Anderson? |
Dec 5 2010, 09:09 AM
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Spends WAY too much time at CBTL Group: Admin Posts: 16,421 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 2 |
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Nov 17 2011, 08:29 AM
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Spends WAY too much time at CBTL Group: Admin Posts: 16,421 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 2 |
http://thenewsdispatch.com/articles/2011/1...6b147694189.txt
QUOTE Trail Creek master plan now includes Moon Valley, Tryon Farms By Amanda Jacobson Staff Writer Published: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 5:08 PM CST MICHIGAN CITY — The Michigan City Redevelopment Commission was told Monday night that the Trail Creek Corridor master plan now includes Moon Valley and Tryon Farms as areas of possible environmental redevelopment, in addition to Canada Park, the Waste Inc. site and Karwick Nature Park. Eric Neagu of Weaver Boos Consultants, South Bend, told the commissioners that the Trail Creek Corridor project has had tremendous support from the United States Environmental Protection Agency and that its second phase of implementation is now in effect. Neagu said an enthusiastic public support system and EPA backing have helped boost the project’s viability for future implementation. City Planner John Pugh confirmed the total cost for the next phase of the project will be $94,000. * After the discussion of the Trail Creek Corridor Implementation plan, the commission approved a grant proposal for $3,750 to be used for planning work and as funding for the EPA cleanup of the city’s brownfields – underused or unused facilities posing negative environmental effects to surrounding areas. Tim Haas of Haas & Assoc. then stated to the commission that “everything is in order” to proceed with Divisions A and B of the Elston Grove Historic District Streetscape Project. The commission then approved a motion to proceed with the Elston Grove project, pending a local hiring meeting later this week. Also at the meeting: A 3 percent pay increase for the 2012 fiscal year was approved for the positions of director, secretary, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) director and CDBG administrative assistant. These salary changes were made possible because of a salaried position eliminated this year, freeing up more than $14,000 in annual funds. A report by Legal Counsel Michael Bergerson determined that by Nov. 28 of this year, the city will have full ownership of the historic Warren Building, which has been planned to house a new artists’ colony through Minneapolis-based Artspace, a non-profit group that develops housing and workplaces for artists. |
Nov 1 2012, 01:04 PM
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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release and Forwarding Date: November 1, 2012 The City of Michigan City would like to extend a warm welcome to Professor Andrew von Maur of Andrews University who will be on the agenda of the Michigan City Common Council meeting on November 7, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at Michigan City City Hall, 100 Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, Indiana 46360. Professor von Maur returns to Michigan City to give a brief presentation to the City Council and members of the public including a "five year look back" on the impact of The Andrews University North End Plan on Michigan City. Professor von Maur will discuss recommendations from the plan that have been implemented thus far, as well as future opportunities that Michigan City has in front of them as it pertains to The North End Plan. Andrew von Maur professionally collaborates with some of the world's leading town planning offices, including Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company. His Urban Design Studio has been recognized with a 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2012 Charter Award of Excellence by the Congress for the New Urbanism for its urban design and planning work in communities including Saucier, Mississippi, and Michigan City, Indiana. Past projects have led to municipal adoption as well as implementation. Andrew von Maur holds a professional Bachelor of Architecture degree from Andrews University and a Master of Architectural Design and Urbanism from the University of Notre Dame. Mr. von Maur has remained in touch with city officials for the last five years as the City of Michigan City has achieved various implementations from The North End Plan. The North End Plan of Michigan City won a charter award for the Congress of New Urbanism which is among the highest architectural awards in the country and can be viewed in its entirety at the link: http://emichigancity.com/cityhall/departme...rthend-plan.pdf |
Nov 9 2012, 08:15 AM
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http://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/mic...0968af0d7e.html
QUOTE Stan Madduox Times Correspondent (0) Comments More life is returning to Michigan City's once-dormant north end from a strategic plan that is not being allowed to gather dust. Authors of the plan five years after it was developed have taken notice, and officials sold on the early results vow to pursue the recommendations that have yet to be implemented. ''It really is nice to see the beginning of our planning revolution,'' said city councilman Richard Murphy. Professor Andrew von Mauer from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Mich., returned Wednesday to go over the plan and discuss the results with the city council and the audience at City Hall. ''It doesn't seem to be a plan that's been sitting on the shelf,'' von Mauer said. Among the things catching his attention was the new uptown arts district promoting culture and events luring people into the streets and businesses on the north side, also referred to as the downtown. Von Mauer, with help from his students at the university's school of architecture in 2007, developed the ''North End Plan'' at the request of city officials frustrated by a longstanding lack of direction for that once-thriving area of the city. Right away, von Mauer said great potential from the north end's close proximity to the lakefront and major highways like U.S. 35 feeding into it was seen in being able to make healthier the heart or ''essential core of the city.'' The plan included other recommendations like promoting reinvestment of the Elston Grove neighborhood and integrating the north end with the lakefront so both areas can share and grow each of their assets. In response, the city has poured millions of dollars into sewer and street improvements and beautified a once-blighted U.S. 35 with things such as new streetscapes and landscaping. There's also been considerable talk of relocating the South Shore line from 11th Street to the lakefront. Von Mauer said that would bring in more people from Chicago and help with the connection between the lakefront and north end that features attractions like Blue Chip Casino and Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets mall. Relocating the rail line given its huge cost might take years to materialize, but von Mauer encouraged officials to keep implementing parts of the plan that can be accomplished in short order to build on the recent gains. ''Sticking to it at some level is something we would probably encourage. It's already made a huge difference,'' von Maur said. Another recommendation being actively pursued is looking for ways to create more housing along Trail Creek, something that could help attract wealthier individuals because of the creek being next to the marina leading to the lake. City Councilman Tim Bietry said the north end plan is constantly used as a guide for ongoing redevelopment efforts. Bietry said another task in the plan that could be completed next is converting the empty old Warren Building at 7th and Franklin streets into a facility where artists reside and work in studios. That could mean another 100 or so new residents to the downtown area. Bietry said other things being chased include improving access to the north end on U.S. 12 from both the west and east. |
Nov 12 2012, 03:10 PM
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http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/sbt-m...0,5074757.story
QUOTE Michigan City implementing north end plan By STAN MADDUX South Bend Tribune Correspondent 10:20 a.m. EST, November 12, 2012 MICHIGAN CITY -- More life is returning to Michigan City's once-dormant north end from a strategic plan that is not being allowed to gather dust. Authors of the plan five years after it was developed have taken notice, and officials sold on the early results vow to pursue the recommendations that have not yet been implemented. "It really is nice to see the beginning of our planning revolution," city council member Richard Murphy said. Professor Andrew von Mauer from Andrews University in Berrien Springs returned last week to go over the plan and discuss the results with the city council and the audience at City Hall. "It doesn't seem to be a plan that's been sitting on the shelf," von Mauer said. Among the things catching his attention was the new uptown arts district promoting culture and staging events that's luring people into the streets and businesses on the north side, also referred to as the downtown. Von Mauer, with help from his students at the university's school of architecture in 2007, developed the "North End Plan" at the request of city officials frustrated by a long-standing lack of direction for that once-thriving area of the city. Right away, von Mauer said, great potential from the north end's close proximity to the lakefront and major highways like U.S. 35 feeding into it was seen in being able to make healthier "the heart" or "essential core of the city." The plan included other recommendations like promoting reinvestment of the Elston Grove neighborhood and integrating the north end with the lakefront so both areas can share and grow each of their assets. In response, the city has poured millions of dollars into sewer and street improvements and beautified a once blighted U.S. 35 with things such as new streetscapes and landscaping. There's also been considerable talk of relocating the South Shore line from 11th Street to the lakefront. Von Mauer said that would bring in more people from Chicago and help with the connection between the lakefront and north end that features attractions such as Blue Chip Casino and Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets mall. Given its huge cost, relocating the rail line might take years to materialize, but von Mauer encouraged officials to keep implementing parts of the plan that can be accomplished in short order to build on the recent gains. "Sticking to it at some level is something we would probably encourage. It's already made a huge difference," von Maur said. Fewer empty storefronts and more upscale housing opportunities are among the noticeable changes the last few years. "We're starting to see the fruit," Murphy said. Another recommendation being actively pursued is looking for ways to create more housing along Trail Creek, something that could help attract wealthier people because of the creek being next to the marina leading to the lake. City council member Tim Bietry said the north end plan is constantly used as a guide for ongoing redevelopment efforts. Bietry said another task in the plan that could be completed next is converting the empty old Warren Building at Seventh and Franklin streets into a facility where artists live and work in studios. That could mean another 100 or so new residents to the downtown area. Bietry said other things being chased include improving access to the north end on U.S. 12 from both the west and east. He said there's still a long way to go before the north end is totally revamped but things are off to a good start. He said one of the keys to advancing the revitalization is keeping up the energy level and uncovering sources of funding that help in areas like building improvements. "We have to stay the course and we have to convince people that it's not dead, that things are still happening and we're still working on it. The more we get done, the easier it is to sustain that drive that we have now," Bietry said. |
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