Riverside YMCA

[vicupstate]

I was referring to VISIBILITY more than ACCESIBLITY.  Put a big "Y" logo on Lytle, and the whole city will know what and where it is.

I think accesibility would be fine at A.Lytle but the VISIBILITY couldn't be beat.  Plus I think having a gym in a building like that, rather than a run of the mill strip center like most for-profit places are, would provide a great way to distinguish itself.

I would think $10mm would probably do the renovation/construction job there. 

[Timkin]

That seems like a reasonable figure, Vicupstate... and a great way to put Annie back in use ,and back on the map.. there are probably few people who are not familiar with that landmark.

[Jimmy]

Vic, I love this idea.

[Timkin]

If we could sell YMCA, Foundation Holdings, and Tarpon on the idea, I think its an awesome idea.

[Victor711]

  This is good news for School 4! The building is amazing, the architecture, everything! Moving YMCA over there would be the best choice. The school holds a lot of space evidently. Wow, after 5 years of knowing this school and praying for a solution to restore it, this may be our chance.

[Timkin]

I was referring to VISIBILITY more than ACCESIBLITY.  Put a big "Y" logo on Lytle, and the whole city will know what and where it is.

I think accesibility would be fine at A.Lytle but the VISIBILITY couldn't be beat.  Plus I think having a gym in a building like that, rather than a run of the mill strip center like most for-profit places are, would provide a great way to distinguish itself.

I would think $10mm would probably do the renovation/construction job there. 

Wonder who to contact @ YMCA just to toss the idea in there?

[mtraininjax]

I would think $10mm would probably do the renovation/construction job there.

Including the Asbestos Abatement?

[Dog Walker]

Annie was built before asbestos was commonly used for insulation.  The school was surveyed years ago and there is no asbestos present.

44,000 sq. ft.@$175/sq ft.(wag) = $7.7 million.  Even at $200 sq/ft you are at less than $9 million.

[Timkin]

I would think $10mm would probably do the renovation/construction job there.

Including the Asbestos Abatement?

 M-train.... hate to lay this one on you.... but the building PREDATES Asbestos  ( it was closed down in the 60s not BUILT in the 60s).  Doug Milne told me that 5 years ago.  I am certain if an experienced developer came up with an approximate figure, they considered, and probably looked into asbestos, and Voila , there was none .   I know you are just chomping at the bit to see the School go,and you may get your way, but it will not be because of the presence of asbestos . LOL

[Ralph W]

A people mover station right in Annie Lytle would be cool. You'd just have to pay Mr.Milne for the air rights to get it there. And either pay him again for the land around it for parking lots or provide free parking with the Y dues at any park and ride lot next to another skyway station. It's a good thing the Y facilities would all be indoors because to step outside or park on the street or another lot and walk over would constitute trespassing on the surrounding property.

[Timkin]

Sad, but true Ralph.. I have to wonder how long Doug is willing to hang on to a property that is not generating him anything (except a bill to mow it once or twice a year). 

For that matter,  You can't even get a rep from Tarpon on the phone. 

This is merely a good idea for Annie Lytle .  Since F.H.IV never intended the building to be anything but residential ,for as long as they exist, we may never see anything happen.  Who knows .

[mtraininjax]

I am certain if an experienced developer came up with an approximate figure, they considered, and probably looked into asbestos, and Voila , there was none .

So where is your knight in shining armor with 10 million? Go ask Rummell and Haskell to raise the 10 million for you and I am sure you will find all of the anti-Hogans you want to help with this dream. If all it needs is 10 million, why hasn't it been done yet?

[Timkin]

Hey M-train... you gave me a good idea   Oh...wait ...you're not "Anti-Hogan" ..

[dougskiles]

We often talk about needing MORE public access to the river - and you guys are proposing something that would result in LESS.  I agree that the Y needs to be upgraded, but I like it right where it is.  Not everything along the river needs to be a private development.

I expect that the Y's membership would drop pretty significantly if people were told that now instead of watching the beautiful sunrise over the river they get to hear the rumble of traffic just a few feet from the building.

If I had my way, they would build a small marina (with a kayak launch) and an outdoor pool.  Indoor pools in Florida are insane.  If the Bolles and Episcopal kids can tough it out through the winter, I think the Y members can too.

[Noone]

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