http://choicewi.com/blog Real Estate and homes in Manitowoc, Two Rivers, Kiel, Valders, Cleveland, Mishicot, and Reedsville. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:25:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://choicewi.com/blog/2009/04/08/downtown-manitowoc-redevelopment/#comment-26 Robert Worthington Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:25:19 +0000 http://choicewi.com/blog/?p=6#comment-26 I have noticed that anchor tenants like Harborside Restaurant & Legend Larry's continue to remain stable even during an economic downturn. I have noticed that anchor tenants like Harborside Restaurant & Legend Larry’s continue to remain stable even during an economic downturn.

]]> http://choicewi.com/blog/2009/04/08/downtown-manitowoc-redevelopment/#comment-23 Robert Worthington Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:50:36 +0000 http://choicewi.com/blog/?p=6#comment-23 Hopefully Downtown Manitowoc Real Estate like the Schuette Building and the River Lofts proves to be successful in time. Hopefully Downtown Manitowoc Real Estate like the Schuette Building and the River Lofts proves to be successful in time.

]]> http://choicewi.com/blog/2009/04/08/downtown-manitowoc-redevelopment/#comment-21 Robert Worthington Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:28:14 +0000 http://choicewi.com/blog/?p=6#comment-21 Manitowoc is great in my eyes. Overall a clean conservative town, that I enjoy and call home. Manitowoc is great in my eyes. Overall a clean conservative town, that I enjoy and call home.

]]> http://choicewi.com/blog/2009/04/08/downtown-manitowoc-redevelopment/#comment-19 Jill Iverson Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:25:32 +0000 http://choicewi.com/blog/?p=6#comment-19 As a brand new Manitowoc resident - and a sailor/boater - I think it would be helpful to see what draws boaters to other Lake Michigan marinas, and the services which are within walking distance of the marina. Boaters on the way to Door County do not know enough about Manitowoc. We were drawn to the authenticity of the town - the farmers market, library...........kudos to a local restaurant (Courthouse Pub) that had a notice up that they would drive over and get boaters! We loved that and tipped our waitor/chauffer very well! We are excited about helping to grow our new community - there is so much here already! As a brand new Manitowoc resident – and a sailor/boater – I think it would be helpful to see what draws boaters to other Lake Michigan marinas, and the services which are within walking distance of the marina. Boaters on the way to Door County do not know enough about Manitowoc. We were drawn to the authenticity of the town – the farmers market, library………..kudos to a local restaurant (Courthouse Pub) that had a notice up that they would drive over and get boaters! We loved that and tipped our waitor/chauffer very well! We are excited about helping to grow our new community – there is so much here already!

]]> http://choicewi.com/blog/2009/04/08/downtown-manitowoc-redevelopment/#comment-17 debr Tue, 05 May 2009 18:24:25 +0000 http://choicewi.com/blog/?p=6#comment-17 I would love to hear from our new mayor some ideas that he may have to help us with the downtown area. We have such a charming downtown that could use a bit of a shot in the arm. Hopefully others can also see the potential of the downtown area and our residents should help support their local businesses. I would love to hear from our new mayor some ideas that he may have to help us with the downtown area. We have such a charming downtown that could use a bit of a shot in the arm. Hopefully others can also see the potential of the downtown area and our residents should help support their local businesses.

]]> http://choicewi.com/blog/2009/04/08/downtown-manitowoc-redevelopment/#comment-16 Frontdesk Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:15:19 +0000 http://choicewi.com/blog/?p=6#comment-16 I like many of the suggestions already mentioned; longer hours, parking structure and 2-way flow of traffic. I would also like to see more emphasis on developing the residential housing for 2 reasons. One, I believe it generates downtown foot traffic and two, it will support the local businesses downtown. Therefore, bringing more business through growth and will offset the seasonality of tourism. There are many attractive old buildings downtown with potential and you are close to the lake, YMCA, library, ect. If they can be kept to a conservative level, it may help to bring in those residents. I like many of the suggestions already mentioned; longer hours, parking structure and 2-way flow of traffic. I would also like to see more emphasis on developing the residential housing for 2 reasons. One, I believe it generates downtown foot traffic and two, it will support the local businesses downtown. Therefore, bringing more business through growth and will offset the seasonality of tourism. There are many attractive old buildings downtown with potential and you are close to the lake, YMCA, library, ect. If they can be kept to a conservative level, it may help to bring in those residents.

]]> http://choicewi.com/blog/2009/04/08/downtown-manitowoc-redevelopment/#comment-15 Renrod Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:34:34 +0000 http://choicewi.com/blog/?p=6#comment-15 I do agree that the businesses should try to stay open a little longer. Those that are working can't always get to the shops before 5:00. I wonder if there is enough business however to justify it. I do agree that the businesses should try to stay open a little longer. Those that are working can’t always get to the shops before 5:00. I wonder if there is enough business however to justify it.

]]> http://choicewi.com/blog/2009/04/08/downtown-manitowoc-redevelopment/#comment-14 debr Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:56:47 +0000 http://choicewi.com/blog/?p=6#comment-14 I would love to see the downtown revisit the idea of making 8th St. and 10th St. two ways again. You get a totally different perspective on the city with two way traffic. I also think parking downtown could be addressed with perhaps a parking structure located some where downtown that would not take away from the views of our wonderful lake front but offer additional parking for events and shows in that area. More businesses may look to that area if they know they will have a place for their customers to park. I would love to see the downtown revisit the idea of making 8th St. and 10th St. two ways again. You get a totally different perspective on the city with two way traffic. I also think parking downtown could be addressed with perhaps a parking structure located some where downtown that would not take away from the views of our wonderful lake front but offer additional parking for events and shows in that area. More businesses may look to that area if they know they will have a place for their customers to park.

]]> http://choicewi.com/blog/2009/04/08/downtown-manitowoc-redevelopment/#comment-13 Happy Camper Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:30:40 +0000 http://choicewi.com/blog/?p=6#comment-13 Yes, the tax issues for the County and the State need to be addressed. Those of us who live here know the potential of this lakefront community, the challenge is how do we market this to draw potential businesses looking for a new location. I totally agree that the streets should not be rolled up and shut down so early in the evening and on weekends. I would love to spend my money with the small local businesses but they are not always open when I have the time to shop. Yes, the tax issues for the County and the State need to be addressed. Those of us who live here know the potential of this lakefront community, the challenge is how do we market this to draw potential businesses looking for a new location. I totally agree that the streets should not be rolled up and shut down so early in the evening and on weekends. I would love to spend my money with the small local businesses but they are not always open when I have the time to shop.

]]> http://choicewi.com/blog/2009/04/08/downtown-manitowoc-redevelopment/#comment-12 Penny Lane Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:47:00 +0000 http://choicewi.com/blog/?p=6#comment-12 I dont know how anyone thinks you can re-energize a downtown area that closes 90% of its doors at 5:00 pm with the exceptions of Bars. I feel if you have a store front in the downtown district you have to remain open until 8:00pm weekdays and 5:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. I dont know how anyone thinks you can re-energize a downtown area that closes 90% of its doors at 5:00 pm with the exceptions of Bars. I feel if you have a store front in the downtown district you have to remain open until 8:00pm weekdays and 5:00 on Saturdays and Sundays.

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