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Hard Rock Affiliated Hotel is Coming to Kalamazoo

The former Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Manufacturing site is being redeveloped under the REVERB by Hard Rock brand. Plaza Corp. Realty Advisors, Inc. and Dora Hotel Co. are partnering to bring the new hotel to the site at 225 Parsons St. in Kalamazoo. With a long history of respecting historical elements during  its redevelopments and renovations, Plaza Corp. will maintain some historic parts of the 103-year-old property. The new hotel will include a gym, bar, brewery, restaurant, banquet facility, auditorium and museum. Construction and renovation are expected to be complete in fall 2023.

A $150 Million Asking Price For Detroit Parcels . . . Stunning

Three properties on the Detroit Riverfront have been listed for a total of $150 million, 15 times the price the owner paid in 2015 and 2016 when he purchased them. Owner Michael Shaya arrived at the price based on the properties’ “potential,” stating that “The price is commensurate the scale and size that can be built on these properties, which is in the millions of square feet.” Experts are skeptical that he will get his asking price.

Houghton Rezoning Requests Meet Different Results

The Houghton City Council considered two rezoning requests along the Houghton Canal Road. The council approved a request from JRG Development to rezone Houghton Canal Road property from single family residential to community business. However, they denied a similar request by Isle Royale Seaplanes. Council members and residents have concerns about noise pollution, and interruption to and accidents with residential recreation vehicles in the canal. Environmental concerns were also cited.