tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12631722.post8828273541678316780..comments2024-03-23T15:06:27.495-05:00Comments on The Lucas Countyan: Upstairs at Piper's: Reopening great spacesFrank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12631722.post-13057659876279466862014-08-22T16:07:00.370-05:002014-08-22T16:07:00.370-05:00I'm very delighted that apartments are being m...I'm very delighted that apartments are being made in the buildings on the square. Very nice views.karen608https://www.blogger.com/profile/12475931662014505249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12631722.post-90790525931239371862014-08-09T09:53:52.307-05:002014-08-09T09:53:52.307-05:00That originally was the entrance to a barber shop ...That originally was the entrance to a barber shop as well as a beauty shop on the lower level. It had never been blocked, but the rail was not nearly as attractive as the current one. Window wells along the south side of the building, cemented in many years ago, were reopened and grilled during the renovation, so the basement now is flooded with light from one end to the other. There's nothing there now other than mechanicals for the bar/restaurant above, but a good deal of elevator-accessible space remains available for further development.Frank D. Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12631722.post-29065164189396772752014-08-09T09:38:49.175-05:002014-08-09T09:38:49.175-05:00Frank,
The photo of the hotel shows an access to t...Frank,<br />The photo of the hotel shows an access to the basement level which I am not sure I had seen before after the project was completed. I think the railing along the street looks great, works to protect yet still leaves much light to enter the lower windows. Very nice.<br /><br />normNorm Princenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12631722.post-91169566911694493472014-08-09T08:43:39.295-05:002014-08-09T08:43:39.295-05:00Chariton has an abundance of senior housing and lo...Chariton has an abundance of senior housing and low-income housing, but is very lacking in two areas: new construction for families and rental housing options for working/professional singles, couples and small families. The latter is the intended niche for the upper-level housing initiative. <br /><br />The grant funds used this time were targeted specifically at this niche and specifically at existing but under- or non-utilized upper level spaces (if Chariton had not applied, other towns would joyfully have accepted and similarly utilized the grant funds). The next major housing effort in Chariton, endorsed by City Council Monday, will involve duplex new construction.<br /><br />Considerable federal funds are expended to encourage historic preservation efforts nationwide, and this Chariton project falls into that category, too. Restored and/or repurposed vintage structures often are exempted from some ADA regulations, including access, in order to preserve the integrity of the original building. In this case, the nature of the target niche, the preservation factor and the extreme cost of elevator installation factored into authorization for use.Frank D. Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12631722.post-14358981245688758522014-08-09T08:13:07.875-05:002014-08-09T08:13:07.875-05:00Who are these 10 apartments designed to serve? Ob...Who are these 10 apartments designed to serve? Obviously not seniors since they are not handicapped accessible. Nor are they suitable for families with young school age children. I am surprised the use of any federal money was approved for them since they are not handicapped accessible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12631722.post-91357245513099041402014-08-09T07:30:29.175-05:002014-08-09T07:30:29.175-05:00This all kind of makes me want to move back home. ...This all kind of makes me want to move back home. What a wonderful, wonderful thing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12631722.post-21121514068791480672014-08-09T07:21:35.589-05:002014-08-09T07:21:35.589-05:00These are all exciting developments in Chariton. H...These are all exciting developments in Chariton. Hats off to y'all for using your imaginations to see what is possible. The results are stunning!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com