City of Reno's Approach to Fixing Virginia Lake

The City of Reno will release details about a multi-year plan to zero in on the Virginia Lake water quality issue at a public meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. on the first floor of City Hall.

Marmot Properties Acquires Another Complex, Begins Marmoting

Marmot Properties Acquires Another Complex, Begins Marmoting

Adventures of a Snarkitect

I've been friends with blogger Mike McGonagle for years now, but few know how involved he actually is with the resurgence of Midtown.

Jack Bacon Building Purchased by Former Owners of Little House On Center Street

The "Jack Bacon" building, located at 516 South Virginia, the terminus of California Avenue at Virginia Street, has been purchased by the former owners of Little House On Center Street, Alex and Esmeralda Long, and will become a restaurant with a focus on seafood, hopefully by August 1st.

Out and About in Midtown - Construction Updates

Out and About in Midtown.

El Cortez Awning Now Removed - And It Looks Amazing

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

El Cortez's Awning Comes Down, Exposes Beautiful Work Underneath

El Cortez's hideous awning that doesn't match the building at all, is coming down, much to the delight of Noble Pie Parlor owners Trevor Leppek and Ryan 'Pie Face' Goldhammer.

Siegel Weighing Two Options for Awnings at El Cortez

So the word on the street is Siegel Group is demolishing the current awnings over the retail businesses on the first floor, and is looking at two options moving forward.

I also can't wait to see what they come up with for window options, since the Historical Resources Commission recommended they come up with window replacements that have a bit more of a historical feel than 1970s style slider windows.

Photo Tour of 50 South Virginia

Check out a photo tour of the extremely cool 50 South Virginia Project, which is the former U.S. Post Office in downtown Reno on the river. Amazing plans are in place already, so check out the photos and read on!

A Day of Sneak Peeks Part 2: Ross Apartments

A Day of Sneak Peeks Part 2: Ross Apartments. Check out Ross Manor's renovations of their 1 bedroom units, along with a name change to Ross Apartments.

Public Tours of 50 South Virginia on Sunday

Public tours are offered 10 am to 4 pm every 30 minutes on Sunday, March 22. A $20 donation will be collected at the door to support Renown Children’s Hospital.

MidTown Construction Update

Check out construction progress of various projects in Midtown!