Halsema Building Under Contract by SRG/Meeks

[zoo]

SRG is considering doing something like the pic below, at least with upstairs residential units (rental). Anyone like this style? What would optimal number of bedrooms be, and where would they be in a floorplan like this?

[jbm32206]

I like the open area, but have never been big on counter/bars, to me, they're a waste of good space. As for bedrooms...I'd say at least 2.

[thelakelander]

Zoo, it depends.  What's the square footage of the individual spaces and what segment of the population is being targeted?  Knowledge of these questions will lead to a more direct answer.

Also, check out the smaller units in the Churchwell Lofts building.  Its the same style and the floor plan layouts are decent.

[strider]

I love that style of "loft" apartment.  It worked for the school development on Market.  It did indeed attract the younger professional.  I do wonder whether it is a style that would attract the "workforce" clientele you were talking about earlier.  If it can be done for less that the alternatives, why not?  It is probably more important to keep it very affordable rather than hip.  With the downtown development, is there enough market for the higher price range that style seems to infer?  If so, then....  If not, then price, price,price might be key. Think single, 30K - will it appeal to him or her?

To be honest, I've always wanted to do a loft, but never got the chance.  If you do it, stay simple and clean and do not get fancy on the materials and it might be a great sucess. 

[jbm32206]

I agree, that much depends on the particular segment that you hope to target.

[sheclown]

SRG is considering doing something like the pic below, at least with upstairs residential units (rental). Anyone like this style? What would optimal number of bedrooms be, and where would they be in a floorplan like this?

Oh Yeah!  It is perfect.  I love it.

I like that style.  I say 'go for it'.  And you can do urban hip, economically.

[nvrenuf]

Me likey. And we use our counter/bar all the time. I would think no more than 2 bedrooms but again it depends on the space available.

[uptowngirl]

Will there be any smaller affordable units? I know plenty of singles in Riverside that want to move to Springfield BAD, but can't afford to rent a whole house, and don;t want to live in the Flagship (LOL!).
I have been scouring for months for a place for one friend who happens to have a dog too...apparently Riverside does not have as much issue with a dog as Springfield when renting....

[jbm32206]

True that....I also know some folks that would move here, if the rent were more reasonable, and could have their pets. There's just not much at all available to rent and the houses are quite expensive.