A lot of changes took place outside of the building this week. There was a lot of moving of the earth! In order to get our utilities connected underground, digging took place in the front of the building (to connect the gas line) and in the back, where a huge hole was dug to inspect […]
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Last week marked the groundbreaking (well, it was already fairly broken) of another Green Alley in Midtown. Having completed Detroit’s first Green Alley three years ago two blocks north of the El Moore, The Green Garage has begun work on improvements to the alleyway that runs behind the El Moore building. In planning for this
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Today we trudged back up to the rooftop cabins to view their progress, and took a look at the work being done on the elevator tower with the hopes that it will soon grant much easier access to the upper floors. The tower itself has begun to be connected to the cabins and inside more
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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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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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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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