New Building Means Positive Things For Shorewood
Visitors and residents alike have positive thoughts on construction throughout the Village of Shorewood. Not only is it a sign of new business but a sign of a healthy economy.
Signs lined the streets of North Bartlett Avenue and East Kenmore place, outlining North Shore Presbyterian Church’s urban location Tuesday morning. “Absolutely No Construction Vehicle Parking Allowed At Any Time,” the signs threatened, warning violators of the $500 fine which may await them.
Since its launch in March of 2012, the Church and Learning Center has neighbored the construction of a Mandel Group project: the Lighthorse 4041, a six-story apartment and retail development.
“I appreciate what it will do for Shorewood,” said Amanda Singh, who frequents North Shore Presbyterian. “Construction is good to see, it is a sign of a good economy.”
Local moms, Singh and Sara Abbass, have taken their children to Connie’s Sunshine Learning Center for the last two and a half years. The neighboring Mandel Group structure has been under construction for a little under half that time and despite the neighboring noise of construction and the constant flow of workers to and from the site, Singh and Abbass both find promise in this project and others around Shorewood.
“They have done so much in the last three years,” added Abbass. Her only complaint: “Parking is just more difficult, especially with the snow.”
The site is set to be finished in summer of 2013.
Absolutelyfabulous
4:41 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
You have a grand total of 2 people who made some subjective observations and write some sort of filler article. Another in depth article in Patch.
Here's a yang to your yin courtesy of the Journal Sentinel. Actual numbers included in not only the article but comments.
"Shorewood's building renovation gamble doesn't pay off"
http://www.jsonline.com/business/shorewoods-building-renovation-gamble-doesnt-pay-off-ec921mb-196689531.html
Sara Conrad
5:40 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
I just read and reread this article and I still don't know what the heck it's about...and TWO people wrote it? Yikes. And this is the sign of a healthy economy? Please. Time to step out of Wonderland, Alice.
Sunrocket
6:18 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
When Jessica McBride is one of the authors that should be an indication to have not bothered to read the story.
NaiveOne
8:36 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Is this Chief Flynn's Jessica McBride?
Sunrocket
9:38 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Yes it is.
Alol
11:16 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
I just peeped her facebook page. How is it possible that she's gotten several journalism awards? She seems kinda vapid for such a "seasoned journalist", and she appears to have a cadre of male(?) creepfans following her posts and making lewd comments on her photos that she allows to remain posted. Class.
But yeah, this article is really grasping at straws.
Sunrocket
11:48 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Alol - yes, you picked the right words. I am a conservative but want no part of her. I too have looked at her page and other places she has a pic posted and it just kind of screams desperate and "I need attention". Hard to take her seriously has a journalist
Alol
12:10 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Yes, the phrase "attention seeker" definitely crossed my mind. That and "small town"; maybe it's naivete. I'm sure she's nice, and I hate to bag on the females, but something's just amiss.
Sunrocket
12:15 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
I said what I did with apprehension as well but nothing that has been stated about her is a secret, just google her and you get a gold mine of information. Her relationship with Ed Flynn was not the first time at that type of rodeo. What I don't like is she has a small child, they are the one's that you have to worry about if Mom is so caught up in getting attention from men, which is obviously what she is looking for. Must not have gotten what she need from Ed, or the kids father, Paul Bucher.
Alol
2:57 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
In her defense I will say that I'd imagine it was no picnic being married to Paul Bucher. Just a hunch.
Ian
6:39 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
I've read this a couple times, is it an early April fools joke?? This article as a piece of homework wouldn't get a passing grade at Shorewood Intermediate School!!
Wow ..
On another note, what's with the "Milwaukee City Girls" listing under "nearby listings" on bottom of the home page? A new business relocating to Shorewood? Maybe an article on this new business venture might be nice!!
Sunrocket
6:52 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
Ian - looks like a clip joint - surprised Patch would accept that for advertising.
Ian
7:00 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
It's actually some sort of escort service, 1-800 line, whatever ... Maybe a new business that could relocate to the women's clothing store closing next to Alterra..
Surprised at Patch?? Nothing surprises me anymore .
Ian
7:08 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
A 10-50 thousand dollar build out gift from the village would probably be enough to bring them to Shorewood!
Vicki Bennett
8:19 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Because of the inconvenience of the construction at the corner of Kenmore and Oakland, the construction group is worried about their image as well as the village board who approved it. I find the mess at that corner a pain when I need to get to Walgreens to pick up my prescriptions. I often have to travel past an obstacle course. While I appreciate progress and a good economy, I think there is a reason that the previous village board was very cautious about allowing new builds in a one square mile village. Further, is Jessica McBride any relation to the infamous conservative troll, Bob?
Anne
9:13 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The Lighthorse is a 10-pound pig in a 5-pound bag! The parking garage is ugly, looks thrown together. I can't see how two years of mess at this important intersection can possibly be good for any of the businesses around it. And when it's finished, who knows what real economic good it will bring?
Mike
9:45 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Seriously? You can't see how the businesses near there (restaurants, Camp, fitness, etc) will benefit from increased foot traffic? You can't see how a newer and improved Walgreens will benefit Shorewood? You can't see how a sorely needed upgrade in both quality and size of Pick n Save will benefit Shorewood? Think what you want about the facade, but at least think a little before putting in print silly statements.
Absolutelyfabulous
10:18 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
I'm still waiting to see how much $$$ will be doled out to Pick N Save after recommending a $10,000,000 TIF be created for future development on Oakland Ave.. Roundys alone had $3.8 BILLION in revenue for 2011. What kind of financial assistance could this company ever need in the 1st place? Oh, I forgot, this is Shorewood. The decision makers w/ their equivilent of P***S Envy will do anything to spur development, even if it makes no financial sense and is unnecessary..Gotta keep that facade going.
WFB will just continue to pull further and further away. Seriously, Shorewood gave Dan Katz and Mandel a blank check when it came to the Lighthorse development w/ no guarantees and WFB instituted some checks and balances and Mandel gets certain monies after the development hits it's goal. Thing is, Mandel's WFB development will much more desirable than Shorewoods on numerous levels and being so close to each other will be a no brainer in choosing where to live.
Alol
11:08 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Maybe when all the dust settles it will be nice, but it doesn't seem like that will be happening anytime soon, especially if a P'nS build is next. I can't bring myself to shop at Pick anymore anyway(ESPECIALLY the one in Shorewood). I patronize the Outpost or Piggly Wiggly; that way, I can simply avoid that whole construction mess, and that whole end of Shorewood, period. Besides, Piggly Wiggly is a much better company, as it's family-owned. I've heard too many horror stories of poor employee treatment at Roundy's. Bad Chairman Bob!
Ian
12:05 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
These developments are great for Shorewood hands down. Updating and not falling behind to other parts of the city are essential. Look at some parts of Riverwest and the east side, and what looks better??
There is a domino effect of jobs, helping existing businesses, and economic activity that comes along with it.
Look at Capitol Drive after the construction! A pain to go through, but the result cannot be debated. Would anyone trade the new Capitol Drive for the old one?
In order for things to happen, there has to be some construction pain. Same as making improvements to your home!
Shorewood needs a vibrant commercial district to be competitive.
Ian
12:12 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Obviously it's fine line on how to make these happen without giving away the bank. There is a reason why people want to develop in Shorewood, because it's a desirable area with good economics.