Jam-Packed RAAB Meeting includes Streetcars, RTC projects, the bridge, Siegel Group, More

Jam-Packed RAAB Meeting includes Streetcars, RTC projects, the bridge, Siegel Group, More

East Downtown Construction Update

Check out what's going on in east downtown Reno, including the Courtyard Marriott, a major clean-up on High Street, and Haberae's Urbanito project.

Siegel Group, Downtown Transit, and Downtown Motels Take Center Stage

Siegel Group, Downtown Transit, and Downtown Motels Take Center Stage at RAAB Meeting.

A Walkable Downtown Reno

Downtown Reno is now in a second wave of development, with many projects going on, perhaps more than any other point in this blog's 10-year history.

It's the perfect time to discuss downtown Reno's  walkability, how far it's come in the past 10 years, and the weak areas that should be a priority for both developers and the city council.

Downtown Construction Update - Marriott, Virginian and More

Check out progress on the Marriott Courtyard, a new distillery begins demo work, and more.

Virginian to lose its...Virginianity

Siegel Group/Suites has pulled a demo permit for all exterior signs for the Virginian, the large, closed tower adjacent to City Hall on Virginia Street. Down will come anything that says 'Virginian' on the exterior, including the large sign on the tower facing Virginia Street.

Siegel Group to Present Plans for West Street Plaza July 29

Coming up at the July 29th City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board meeting, Siegel Group will present the long-awaited plans for West Street, with a possible sale or lease as the preferred outcome.

Siegel Pulls Construction Permit for Virginian

Speaking of construction permits for former hotel/casinos, Siegel Group has pulled a demo permit for interior walls, flooring and ceiling. Not sure what they have planned but it shounds like it might be more than just kitchenettes.

El Cortez Rooftop Sign to Change, Add Street Level Signs

Historic Resources Commission meeting:

1. YESCO lighting is working on a 'modified' version of the rooftop El Cortez sign that will read 'Siegel's El Cortez' and be green, according to renderings presented.

2. Retail street-level signage will be similar to the old historic retail signs. Retail tenants at the El Cortez weren't fond of the font proposed, and the HRC proposed several fonts that would work better, and Siegel Group is supposed to make some modifications.

3. Graffiti will be removed from Stewart Park rock wall, how is not yet to be determined.

Historical Resources Commission Meeting - El Cortez and Stewart Park

Historical Resources Commission Meeting regarding El Cortez and Stewart Park.

Sneak Peek of the Jungle

Check out a sneak peek of The Jungle, photos courtesy Courtney Meredith.

El Cortez Awning Now Removed - And It Looks Amazing

The El Cortez's cheesy awning is now completely removed. Check it out, looks great!