A building I used to work in (http://historichoodriver.com/index.php?showimage=31)
is being converted into residential lofts: http://www.unionbuildinglofts.com
It is right next to the UPRR (former OR&N) main line.
Then the new tenants can complain about the noise and smell from the nuisance that runs past it at all hours. They can then demand that it be removed.
Maybe they'll be told by realtors that the railroad line isn't very active and will be abandoned soon.
Jeff
There is an Air BnB link on that loft site.
It has this description.
"Look out northwards from the rooftop terrace to the Columbia River and Washington mountains, with trains occasionally rumbling by below. Fill the industrial-style interior of soaring ceilings and century-old pillars with the sounds of vintage vinyl."
The old railroad station in Milford, MI was replaced by condos.
These days there are only 2-4 trains per day (Lake States, former CSX, Chessie, C&O, Pere Marquette) back in the day it was a fairly busy line.
Still, there are probably some tenants who will complain. The line was built in the late 1800's.
An effort to move the station failed.
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tree68 The old railroad station in Milford, MI was replaced by condos. These days there are only 2-4 trains per day (Lake States, former CSX, Chessie, C&O, Pere Marquette) back in the day it was a fairly busy line. Still, there are probably some tenants who will complain. The line was built in the late 1800's. An effort to move the station failed.
BackshopThere are several townhouse developments in Plymouth, MI; right next to the CSX tracks. They aren't cheap, either.
Dated a girl from Plymouth years ago - but that was before I was a railfan...
I doubt the condos in Milford are cheap, either. Milford has become somewhat "gentrified" since I lived there.
We have an old factory building being turned into apartments along one of the lines I work. They started the conversion many years ago, but stopped, but are now back at it again. During the day it won't be bad - passenger trains zip right on by. At night? They are going to be in for a surprise when our engines are idling 10' from their building as we work the adjacent shortline at 1am every night.
It's been fun. But it isn't much fun anymore. Signing off for now.
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The Quaker Square redevelopment in Akron
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quaker_Square
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
The one development in Plymouth is called Daisy Square, named after every little boy's dream birthday or Christmas present. They got their start there before they moved to Arkansas.
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