The 200-unit apartment development and a 1,100-space parking garage are two of the items in the Cortex Innovation district project that have currently been put on hold. It was the decision of the team behind this development to not reveal at present, the reason why it is being paused. However, some items are to be pursued for the Cortex innovation project. These are the Starwood Aloft boutique hotel, the new technology and lab building that measures about 180,000-square-foot as well as the roughly 13,500-square-foot innovation hall.
According to an article by stlrealestate.news, despite the limited information about this issue, Dennis Lower, Cortex CEO stated that “the numbers for the garage and residential component just didn’t add up for their spending budget. They are expecting the district to revive plans, in some iteration, later this year.”
“The two developers on the projects continued to drill down on the design and cost and came to the conclusion that it was no longer financial feasible,” Lower said. “So what we did was we un-bundled the entire project. So now we’re looking at all options right now (for the parking and residential component) — everything from sites and funding mechanisms. We’re sort of starting anew with it.”
Read the entire story here — stlrealestate.news.
When it comes to development projects, whether it is a residential or a commercial property, careful planning is extremely important before starting any project. Planning includes all aspects of the project, most especially the budget. However, along with the planning, during the course of the project, it is important to make sure you are also sticking to the budget as planned.
In the case of the Cortex innovation, though they may not reveal too many details about why the project was deemed as no longer financial feasible, this may be a case of not sticking to the budget or there may be issues with their contractors that ruined their budget.
Cases like this are normal. In fact, some homeowners who are planning to improve their homes and lawns are hesitant to start for fear that such development and improvement could cost them a fortune, aside from the fact it probably could take a long time before a newly improved and developed home and garden can be achieved.
However, this should not always be the case, if you only know how to upgrade your home cheap and fast.
Sometimes, all you need is a lazy weekend afternoon and you can already make huge modifications in your home. With this, Homify loves DIY projects and they willingly help homeowners improve their homes, lawns and gardens using only their spare afternoon time. Of course, you can leave large garden projects such as fence installation and water feature installation to the professionals. But, you can also incorporate some ideas for your garden and home improvement that even you and your family can do.
A recent article by homify.com.my compiled several garden ideas for your home that are both accessible and affordable. The article states that “The Chinese have recognized the value of rock gardens for centuries. They’re aesthetically pleasing, unique and promote relaxation and meditation.”
However, large rock gardens can be too much for your home, especially if it only has little space. With this, you can simply go for a table-top rock garden.
The article also states that you should “Always maintain your bushes to give your garden and elegant and sophisticated look. There’s nothing worse than untrimmed, unruly bushes. Or you can simply take an afternoon to clean the cobwebs, polish the patio, clean the windows and trim the yard. Sometimes a good cleaning is all you need.”
Additionally, if you are more of a patio person, the article also states that “With a few planks of wood and a hammer and nails, you can add a beautiful side patio to your home to add an extra space for eating and sunbathing! Just make sure to properly add underneath support and a proper sealing solution for the rainy seasons.
Want to enjoy your patio but the position of your home puts you in heavy, hot direct sun all day? This can be a nuisance, but one easily solved with the addition of an overhang or canopy.”
Furthermore, according to the article, if you want a low-maintenance garden, “Why not rip out your grass and old dirt and replace it with stones? This is an especially great option for those that don’t have time to tend to lawn care, or live in an area where grass tends to not grow so well.”
Another economical way to maintain a garden is to grow herbs. The article states that “When it’s the right season to grow herbs, we support growing a plethora of species and types—you never know when a special occasion will come along and growing is always cheaper than buying, especially exotic herbs.”
Also, “One of the cheapest and easiest on this list—choose the right accessorizing pillows and outdoor textiles to ensure a great and chic-looking space.”
It is important to realize that not all home improvements and developments should be a burden to you physically and to your wallet. As long as you incorporate the right home, garden and lawn care ideas, you can complete a financially feasible home improvement project in no time.
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