I can’t help but ask that we think about how to maximize a walking-focused downtown. Could this be a town square (think Munich) instead of a street? With parking entrances/spots focused on the edges of the community versus the center? With the lake, park and stadium, we have the chance to do something no other […]
I would love to see additional shops & restaurants in the area, including a good coffee shop/bakery. Keep the overall walkability and improve bike-ability with dedicated bike lanes. Additional green space would be great – there’s no reason for the current fountain by the parking garage circle to be all concrete. Public restrooms and a
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Living on a major gateway into Gaslight Village, I have a birdseye view to the traffic problems and safety concerns. Traffic heading to D&W is not necessarily local residents, and often travel at speeds rounding the corner that does not anticipate foot, bike and new electric modes of transportation to literally be everywhere including in
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I favor the proposals to finally develop the Jade Pig properties. It will bring new life to Gaslight which is beginning to look a bit tired when compared to downtown Ada and Breton Village
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I enjoy driving through, shopping, and using the businesses in Gaslite several times a week. The large paved parking lot near D&W is useful BUT could be so much better looking and more ecologically functioning with a thoughtful re-design. It should have trees, more planted areas and provision for efficient snow clearance (including some way
It’s time to move ahead with development for this parcel. It has been vacant too long. Gaslight Village has potential to be a more vibrant shopping and social destination, but not without improved parking, broader diversity of shopping/gallery/pedestrian options (think Charlevoix or Leland), and high-density housing. I could see a restaurant on top of one
While no plan is perfect the plan presented at the planning commission by Scott Wierda and his architect appeared well thought out and well in line with what the community needs. Additional density will bring more business to existing businesses and the additional new businesses will bring growth and vitality to our community. Additional families
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Part of the charm of EGR is the quaintness of Gaslight Village and the surrounding area including Reeds Lake. To make it even relevant for residents, and to encourage the sense of community so many people are seeking today, I suggest closing the roads to traffic eliminating traffic on all commercial streets (specifically Wealthy from
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