Founders Landing With the last couple of parcels now in development, and as Founders Landing rounds into form, we can take a look at the impact it’s had on the community. What used to be a defunct rail yard, and an uninviting stretch of lakefront, has now become a busy destination for visitors and residents alike. A ... Continue Reading
Fairfield Inn Hustling to Break Ground, One Marquette Place Filling Up, and Taking a Chance on a Distillery
THE FAIRFIELD INN isn't wasting any time. They're planning to break ground for their new hotel in south Marquette on June 27th, according to architect Barry Polzin. The City Commission this week approved dividing the last of the Founders Landing properties on Lakeshore Boulevard, which allows Fairfield Inn, a Marriott ... Continue Reading
Recovery Room to Reopen, Brewing Cooperative Moving Forward, Major Buildup for One Marquette Place, Interest in Property Nears Founders Landing, Beacon House Plans, Marquette’s Honda Commercial Airs, Ex Travel Marquette Director Finds New Job, and Surfer Dan’s Legend Grows
THE FRONT DOOR has been locked and the lights have been out for the last few weeks, but the Recovery Room is not closed. Just a temporary shutdown for inventory, according to co-owner Linda Lassing. She says it'll reopen in early February, from 5 pm until closing, Wednesday through Sunday. Bar only, no more ... Continue Reading
Meijer’s Tax Assessment, Film Festival’s Impact, Bike Magazine’s Posting, Rehab Clinic Update, Founders Landing Condos Final Phase, and Everybody’s Moving to Michigan
DECEMBER WILL BE an interesting month for the Meijer store now under construction in Marquette Township. Why? Because that's when the store will get its first tax assessment from the Township following the Michigan Supreme Court's recent ruling that the Tax Tribunal must re-evaluate its method of assessing ... Continue Reading
Housing Boomlet, Orphanage, Wine Bar, Founders Landing, Energy Dilemma, and Solar Power
A YEAR OR two ago, we were hearing there was a shortage of housing in Marquette, especially good rental housing. Seems like we're on the way to rectifying that. CASE IN POINT #1: The Orphanage project is moving along. Construction plans have been drawn up. Environmental reports have just been completed, and ... Continue Reading