Developer involved in the $250 million Rambler project in West Lafayette's Levee area looks to build a high-rise a few blocks up State Street hill, too
Adding up the max bed count in Dave’s story here, that’s 8,260 new beds in just this area. That doesn’t include other apartments being built in West Lafayette (e.g., on Waldron behind University parking garage; off Sagamore behind Market West).
Tons of new retail and a much more walkable and pleasant environment than we have now east of Chauncey too. These projects aren't all great but I think they'll go a long way in making the two downtowns feel livelier and more connected.
No more so than Rise. These high-rises are right at the limit of the 755' MSL FAA height restriction though.
I wonder if something taller will be built in the new Levee district in the future. That part of Chauncey Hill is about 580'-590' above sea level, leaving about 170' for construction. The Levee is 530', which gets you an extra 5 or so stories up to 220.'
Poorer families are being priced out of living in West Lafayette because we keep building these towers for students. It’s just out of touch when so many unhomed folks are just living in the shadows of these skyscrapers.
Adding up the max bed count in Dave’s story here, that’s 8,260 new beds in just this area. That doesn’t include other apartments being built in West Lafayette (e.g., on Waldron behind University parking garage; off Sagamore behind Market West).
Tons of new retail and a much more walkable and pleasant environment than we have now east of Chauncey too. These projects aren't all great but I think they'll go a long way in making the two downtowns feel livelier and more connected.
That's gotta be close to being a concern for the FAA. It's not quite under the approach for runway 23, but it's not far off.
No more so than Rise. These high-rises are right at the limit of the 755' MSL FAA height restriction though.
I wonder if something taller will be built in the new Levee district in the future. That part of Chauncey Hill is about 580'-590' above sea level, leaving about 170' for construction. The Levee is 530', which gets you an extra 5 or so stories up to 220.'
The architecture isn't my favorite but at least at makes the area more walkable and adds better retail space.
Purdue city planning guidance: if they come, you will build it
Developers: if we build it, we will give it a dumb name
WL: (choking noises)
Poorer families are being priced out of living in West Lafayette because we keep building these towers for students. It’s just out of touch when so many unhomed folks are just living in the shadows of these skyscrapers.