Connecting with Nature in an Urban Environment

Here in Reno, we often don't look toward our neighbors in the South for great redevelopment ideas...not that Vegas is a bad influence, it's just, that city is headed in a different direction than Reno.

But here's one project out of Las Vegas that I hope Reno emulates. Check it out, and attend Las Vegas Parklett Friday at noon at Nevada Museum of Art.

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.

Kings Inn to Become K2 Apartments

A construction permit has officially been filed for the Kings Inn to become apartments!

I Spy A New Haberae Project - Mill Street & Holcomb

A company called Urbanito LLC, of whom Pamela Haberman is listed as an officer of Haberae fame, just snatched up 400/490 Mill Street, the run-down commercial buildings with a lot of potential and a suite of old homes, from Ryder Homes.

Metcalf Builders and L & H Concrete Pour Marriott Foundation

L & H Concrete and Metcalf Builders pour the Courtyard Marriott foundation at night on 2nd Street in downtown Reno.

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.

Chef Announced for Feast Restaurant

Feast Restaurant, which will be located at 516 South Virginia, at the terminus of California Avenue in the historic building that once housed Jack Bacon and Co, now has a chef.

Foundation Pad Set for Courtyard Marriott

Foundation Pad Set for Courtyard Marriot in downtown Reno.

Feed the Camel Food Truck Event Launches for Summer

WHAT: Feed the Camel, Reno’s family-friendly “hump day” food truck event, featuring local mobile food purveyors such as: Battle Born Food Truck, Electric Blue Elephant, Crepes and More, The CodFather, Java Ship Coffee, Winey Munkies, Shanghai Express, Still Rollin’, Sweet Creams Cheesecakery.

Libations for adults also available on-site, provided by the Tap Wagon and The Margarita Man.Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs.

WHERE: McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, Reno

WHEN: Each Wednesday—from June 3 to September 30, 2015—from 5 to 8 p.m.

Sneak Peek of the Jungle

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

Reno Streetcar Coalition Makes Itself Known

Reno Street Car Coalition launches web site, makes themselves known.

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.