412 Welch Ave - What's being built there?

[Jammin’]

It looks like 3 or more lots, which I think had houses on them, have been demolished.

Thanks ahead of time!

 

[alarson]

http://www.cityofames.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentID=7923

Looks like apartments.

 

[Jammin’]

http://www.cityofames.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentID=7923

Looks like apartments.

Thanks for the link.

 

[jonnyb21]

I live in 412 for almost 3 years of college. Couldn't hardly believe it when I heard they were tearing those down.

I never thought ole' Doc would give up those houses, especially 412!

 

[Rabbuk]

Was it imminent domain?

 

[CloneIce]

Damn, more party houses turned into apts. I hate progress.

 

[CyForPresident]

We lost 442 last year too. It was tragic to say the least.

 

[alarson]

We lost 442 last year too. It was tragic to say the least.

Probably will see more of the houses in that area go as ISU grows. Could be good for campustown though. More foot traffic will be helpful for all the businesses in that area.

 

[abe2010]

Was it eminent domain?

FIFY

 

[wartknight]

FIFY

Looks pretty imminent now!

 

[chuckd4735]

Was it imminent domain?

Highly doubtful...not too many jurisdictions in Iowa like using that.

 

[flander1649]

I almost shed a tear when they knocked down 504 welch that place had a lot of memories.

 

[4429 mcc]

Great more apartments for kids to fall out of.

 

[JP4CY]

535 was my home for 2 years, the silos behind us also had some great friends.
Hope those are always preserved.

 

[ca4cy]

I was in 519 Welch #12 for 2 years. Oh, the memories.

 

[Cycl1]

425 apartments was my home for 1 1/2 years.

 

[greatshu]

325 Welch was my home for 3 yrs. One of the most luxurious apartments I've seen college town (no joke). Had awesome patio that faced towards the fraternity. My roommate and I used to sit outside and watch drunk people walk by and do stupid things. Ah good memories.

 

[Havs]

A landlord of three homes decided to redevelop his 3 homes at Lynn and Knapp to build a new apartment building. Quite a few new residential buildings have sprouted up in Campustown in the last year. Good for the bars and restaurants down there I suppose.

 

[driegner]

Great more apartments for kids to fall out of.

LOL, but too soon.

IMO more apartments in Campustown will only be good for Campustown. That whole area west of campus has more student-oriented houses than I've ever seen near a college campus. I'd rather see campustown continue to increase in density and have that west side stay houses.

Not my call though. Either way, I like seeing Ames grow.

 

[Havs]

LOL, but too soon.

IMO more apartments in Campustown will only be good for Campustown. That whole area west of campus has more student-oriented houses than I've ever seen near a college campus. I'd rather see campustown continue to increase in density and have that west side stay houses.

Not my call though. Either way, I like seeing Ames grow.

Id rather have apartment buildings in Campustown than East Boone. (my nickname for West Ames)