MidTown Project: Full Steam Ahead

by Mike Van Houten / Jul 30, 2011

Check it out below! Here's what I know so far:
1. The land was rezoned form residential/mixed use (previously set up for Thoma Lofts) to commercial.
2. The land changed hands from Siena Communities, who was previously going to build Thoma Lofts, to an entity who also owns the CocoBoom building across the street.
3. Major improvements have been made to the CocoBoom building.
4. According to a reader of this site who works in the B of A building and has a view of the lot from her office, site work has been consistent at the Thoma/Virginia lot for the past week.

Mulling around in my mind what it could be, at first I thought it might be a parking lot for one of the Rapid Bus Stations, or because Virginia Street would lose street parking when the bus-only lanes and eventual light rail lanes are implemented, but that's an awful lot of equipment to build a parking lot. But given the commercial rezoning, I am guessing it's some kind of commercial project. My favorite two reader-email guesses thus far:
"They are relocating the Kings Inn here to turn it into an eclectic brothel museum"
"They are building a 40-story high-rise offering luxurious special condos starting at just $350,000 for a 1 bedroom."

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Nadine

July 30, 2011 - 9:39:56 PM

Gas station maybe?

Sara Lee

July 31, 2011 - 8:34:28 AM

It's going to be a mixed-use commercial development. Along with Coco Boom, they own the new SÃ¼p building across the street. During the MidTown walk the other night they had a representative in front of the lot talking about the project.

Matt

July 31, 2011 - 10:12:03 AM

From what I can gather from the space, it will be small unless they build up. So obviously it's going to be commercial but that could mean anything from a gas station, like a previous poster put or some shops and eateries or a super fancy nightclub/lounge. Time will tell!

awv

August 1, 2011 - 9:31:58 AM

the owners of SUP rent their new building from the same owners who are responsible for this construction. according to them, it's going to be a sort of open market shopping complex dedicated to native nevadan merchandise and locally owned boutiques. . . aka no chain stores. on a side note, the new SUP location is fantastic.

Kenny

August 1, 2011 - 9:34:36 AM

They have to build up. FAR numbers would dictate vertical structures especially in regards to required parking. While parking is reduced since it is on the TOD, they will still need some. Balancing act between the square footage and parking Good luck to them.

Chris

August 3, 2011 - 9:14:20 PM

Judging by the equipment on site, it's likely a construction company is renting the site to stage the equipment, gravel, dirt, etc. for a nearby street repaving project.