Center Street Lodge on City's Radar

The City of Reno has issued violation noticed for the falling-apart, piece of junk property at 200 South Center Street known as the Center Street Lodge. 

The Kings Inn to become 3rd Street Flats - Rendering and Details!

Welcome to new project day! Where I'll be introducing three new residential projects coming to downtown and Midtown. The first is 3rd Street Flats, formerly the Kings Inn and codenamed K2 Apartments.

K2 Apartments-Kings Inn Gets Some Color

The former Kings Inn buildings gets some color as work continues, and check out what it might possibly look like when finished.

Upcoming City Countil Meeting Tidbits

Things to pay attention to in the next Reno City Council meeting include adopting digital sign standards, taking the ReTRAC covers one step further, installing public restrooms at some bus stops, and more.

Derby Supply Company Opens Its Doors

Derby Supply Company Opens Its Doors

Feast Restaurant Opens Saturday

Bridging the neighborhoods of Midtown and downtown, Feast opens Saturday in a historic brick building at 516 South Virginia Street. Check out high resolution photos from media day!

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.

Wedding Chapel for Downtown?

If I am reading these permits right, downtown will be getting a wedding chapel across the street from City Hall. How retro!

Chocolate Bar is Out, The Stick is In

So the Chocolate Bar downtown is closed. Sad face. No more chocotinis.

But never fear, chocolate covered-yummies will soon be replaced by enthusiastic sports fans, as Reno is getting it's first non-smoking non-gaming, sports lounge known as The Stick. Steve Towell and Kevin Johnson (owner of the Chocolate Bar) are launching the concept.Being the first of it's kind, The Stick will be a premier sports themed restaurant and a perfect place for friends, family, and business patrons to meet for lunch, dinner, happy hour, game day, late night and community gatherings.

Stay tuned for more info, as I will be getting a tour soon! They hope to open in December/January.

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.

Wild Garlic Opening Downtown Location

I was strolling through downtown with my dog Hans today and noticed Wild Garlic is moving into 170 South Viginia Street, where Fuego formerly served up hot tapas.