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Out and About in Midtown - Construction Updates

by Mike Van Houten / May 7, 2015

Out and About in Midtown.

Hans, my German Shepherd, and I went out for a quick evening walk and checked out the various construction going on in Midtown.

Sticks Phase Three Update

777 Center Project

This building, formerly Maytan Music Center, is now nearly unrecognizable from its former shape and size. About the only remnant left is a partial mural on the rear side of the building.

Various Smaller Projects

Out with the old, in with the new. This house in the large property grouping known as the 'assemblage' on Sinclair and Moran, owned by Marmot Properties, is one of several homes on this block undergoing renovations and upgrades.

This apartment complex on Moran, which isn't owned by the Marmots but is definitely undergoing renovations, is looking pretty good lately. I am told by neighbors that it was recently purchased, and the new owner now lives on the property, and has completely changed the vibe of the apartment complex, adding a rooftop lounge area, new landscaping, new paint, new fencing and more.

This home continues to undergo major renovations, including a rebuilt porch, new roof, new paint, restored wood flooring, and more. It's on Center Street, just south of Moran. Center Street is one of my favorite streets in Midtown, so architecturally diverse.

The space next to the Smoke Shop at 745 South Virginia is being renovated and will become a new clothing store in midtown! It will be a hemp-based line of clothing already established in Truckee called Green Rush.

Bad Apple Vintage is coming to 1001 South Virginia Street in Midtown and will be having their grand opening May 15.  They will sell hand-selected vintage pieces for all genders/ shapes/ size, local brands and artists, such as Wax Moth & Mostly Dead Co, an assortment of Levi's, jewelry, shoes, accessories, home decor & more.

Tagged under: Midtown Reno | renovations | new construction | restoration | Sticks | 777 Center | Marmot Properties | Midtown Reno retail | Green Rush |
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  • Chester Rafoon
    May 8, 2015 - 7:52:33 AM

    Any word on the new tenants for the Sticks expansion?

  • H.E.
    May 8, 2015 - 9:53:15 AM

    I think Sticks doesn't have any new tenants yet, at least that's what I've heard. I'm imagining they will be empty shells for a little bit, and whoever decides to move in will build the inside to suit. It's not in here, but any thoughts on "Cottage Row"? I think they drop the ball to do something cool. The houses are too large, too close together and too close to the street. Overall just a missed opportunity by Tanamera, I guess that's what you get when the only thing that matters is the bottom dollar.

  • John
    May 8, 2015 - 4:07:59 PM

    I thought that they weren't going to build any new sticks until they had commitments to have them filled by tenants? I assume that they have some plans for who is moving into the new buildings, right?

  • Brian
    May 8, 2015 - 7:33:05 PM

    the problem with Sticks and 777 is that they want the tenants to pay for running water, electricity, and HVAC throughout the building which is just a ridiculous waste of money. So after my 3-5 year lease, good ol' Bernie "crook" Carter gets to rent out the space to another tenant who won't have to make the bad investment. No TI's means no GO for me and my business

  • Doofus
    May 8, 2015 - 9:00:18 PM

    Bernie has always "built to suit". Or not - why have most of his Sticks buildings gone unleased for a long time? Can local retail pay the freight for newly constructed space?

  • MovetoReno
    May 9, 2015 - 8:13:26 AM

    Hans takes great pictures! Who owns that apartment complex -- and more importantly, are there any vacancies there? I'm planning to move to Reno at the end of the summer and would love to call Midtown home!

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