Out and About in Midtown - Construction Updates

Out and About in Midtown.

El Cortez Awning Now Removed - And It Looks Amazing

The El Cortez's cheesy awning is now completely removed. Check it out, looks great!

El Cortez's Awning Comes Down, Exposes Beautiful Work Underneath

El Cortez's hideous awning that doesn't match the building at all, is coming down, much to the delight of Noble Pie Parlor owners Trevor Leppek and Ryan 'Pie Face' Goldhammer.

Siegel Weighing Two Options for Awnings at El Cortez

So the word on the street is Siegel Group is demolishing the current awnings over the retail businesses on the first floor, and is looking at two options moving forward.

I also can't wait to see what they come up with for window options, since the Historical Resources Commission recommended they come up with window replacements that have a bit more of a historical feel than 1970s style slider windows.

Photo Tour of 50 South Virginia

Check out a photo tour of the extremely cool 50 South Virginia Project, which is the former U.S. Post Office in downtown Reno on the river. Amazing plans are in place already, so check out the photos and read on!

A Day of Sneak Peeks Part 2: Ross Apartments

A Day of Sneak Peeks Part 2: Ross Apartments. Check out Ross Manor's renovations of their 1 bedroom units, along with a name change to Ross Apartments.

Public Tours of 50 South Virginia on Sunday

Public tours are offered 10 am to 4 pm every 30 minutes on Sunday, March 22. A $20 donation will be collected at the door to support Renown Children’s Hospital.

MidTown Construction Update

Check out construction progress of various projects in Midtown!

Virginia Lake construction update - Edgewater and Glen Manor

I took a stroll along the east shore of Virginia Lake to check out the construction happening with the massive 10-acre, $40,000,000 Edgewater at Virginia Lake project and Glen Manor. Check out the photos!

MidTown Neighborhood Walk - Tons of Construction!

It's amazing how many projects are happening right in a three-block radius of me. I took my dog for a walk through my very active neighborhood ... check out the photos!

The Kings Inn Has a Nice Pool Deck

As I reported from the RAAB meeting two weeks ago, the Kings Inn pulled a demo permit and is in the process of renovating the Kings Inn into apartments.

Bowling Stadium to Open to Public, and More

It's going to be a jam-packed fun and perhaps fiery Reno City Council meeting. Check out the highlights from next week's meeting! From bowling to baseball to STAR Bonds, it's all there.