When it comes to a project like the El Moore, with its myriad, interconnected details that all require special attention, it’s an understatement to say that it is imperative to have good leadership and oversight. The success of the project, of course, depends on a successful team effort, and at the helm of the El […]
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One of our early goals in creating a sustainable residential community at the El Moore was to provide an opportunity to residents to participate in growing their own food. The nearby North Cass Community Garden has shown that there is a strong demand for garden space in Midtown and that community garden space can not
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Continuing our journey into the history of the El Moore, here is a snapshot of Detroit in 1898, the birthday year of the El Moore! Demographics: In 1898, immigrants were continuing to come to Detroit in large numbers, just as they had been doing throughout the 19th century. In the last decade of the
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Most of the changes this week took place outdoors. Much of the property that will become the parking lot was cleared of brush. Part of the cyclone fence came down. Foundations were being built for the entrance to the elevator tower and the greenhouse, and inside the elevator tower the stairway was being constructed. I
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At some point you really do have to have to ask yourself exactly what it was that the El Moore was (is…?) afraid of. St. Benedict medals above every window. Crosses over every door. And now we have this “Paint by Number Jesus with Lambs” that was found hanging on a wall. Certainly there has
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Ductwork. Electrical boxes. Insulation. Metal siding. Porcelain door knobs. These are some of the areas of consideration on the El Moore this week. This grand old building withstood a 100-year rainstorm beautifully. Two days later she stands proudly, basking in the sun of another cool summer day. Let’s start with the rooftop cabins. The siding
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Take a look at this picture of the El Moore taken in 2002. If you look closely, you’ll notice the shadow of iron railings on the 2nd and 4th floor balconies. We’re not sure when the 3rd floor railings went missing, but we do know what happened to those 2nd and 4th floor pieces. In the early
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During the construction process, the El Moore has taken a very calculated approach to reduce the amount of waste produced from the build. To meet the goals of reducing the build’s waste by 50% and using at least 25% of total build materials that are reclaimed, a great deal of planning has been involved. Especially
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