Tactical Urbanism - Tackling the CitiCenter Property Downtown

You might have heard that the City of Reno is underwater with the CitiCenter Plaza property downtown wedged between Plaza, 4th Street and Center Street. It used to be our city bus transit center until a larger one was constructed on 4th and Evans that can accommodate more routes and RAPID transit.  The Reno Aces owners were supposed to purchase and develop it, saving the redevelopment agency from being in debt with the property. But alas, that never happened. 

The Projects That Never Were

In the 10 years that I have been doing DowntownMakeover, I've written about a lot of projects that never came to fruition. For some of these projects, that's probably a good thing. For others, well let's just say I still wish some of them would happen. 

Number One on my list would be the Facade Improvement Program on Virginia Street. It was an awesome collaboration of private businesses and the City of Reno, but ultimately the funding just wasn't there to do it. What was amazing about this project, is that for the most part all of the building owners on this block came to a consensus on the building improvements proposed. Check it out below, it's one of many projects that maybe should be given a second look.

New Activity at Hudson Project?

The Hudson Project was a multi-block development planned for downtown at Center and Pine Street. Brian Egan championed some amazing apartment renovations seen here, before the project stalled a bit. Now, is there renewed activity?

3rd Street Flats Update, University District Details, 4th Street and much more!

University District, 3rd Street Flats, 4th Street Project, Virgnia Street Bridge Update, ReTRAC Cover Update, an action plan for downtown, and more. 

Sneak Peek Construction of The Stick downtown

Sneak Peek Construction of The Stick downtown

Global Coffee Opens in The Basement Downtown

Global Coffee is the latest business to open in what I consider to be one of the most promising retail developments downtown.

Jam-Packed RAAB Meeting includes Streetcars, RTC projects, the bridge, Siegel Group, More

Jam-Packed RAAB Meeting includes Streetcars, RTC projects, the bridge, Siegel Group, More

Furniture Store for Downtown, Knitting Factory Shuffle, and More

Furniture Store for Downtown, Knitting Factory Shuffle, and More.

Light Chimes Sculpture To Be Installed at Wingfield Park

News article hereNevada light artist Scott Morgan will unveil a new sculpture, "The Light Chimes," at Wingfield Park Amphitheater in downtown Reno on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 2 p.m. Installation will begin tomorrow, December 29, and take at least one full day.

Center Street Lodge on City's Radar

The City of Reno has issued violation noticed for the falling-apart, piece of junk property at 200 South Center Street known as the Center Street Lodge. 

The Kings Inn to become 3rd Street Flats - Rendering and Details!

Welcome to new project day! Where I'll be introducing three new residential projects coming to downtown and Midtown. The first is 3rd Street Flats, formerly the Kings Inn and codenamed K2 Apartments.

K2 Apartments-Kings Inn Gets Some Color

The former Kings Inn buildings gets some color as work continues, and check out what it might possibly look like when finished.