Kettler is the Develloper for the new townhomes to be built in Greektown. (Not to be confused with Athena Square... a separate project being built by a different Developer.)
I was able to speak with Richard Keiler, who is the Project Executive in charge. Mr. Kieler was very kind and forthcoming with information concerning the project.
Kettler presented thier plan to Baltimores' Urban Design and Architecture Review Panel on December 9th, however their preliminary plans were rejected, and Kettler was given suggestions on how to improve their plan.
Having adjusted thier plans in accordance with the UDARPs' suggestions, Kettler expects approval following their next presentation on January 27th.
Upon approval, Kettler expects to begin construction of Phase 1 in the Spring of 2011.
The amended plan for Phase 1 of the project consists of 121 new townhomes to be built between Fait and Foster streets. (Ultimately the project will be developed from Foster St. all the way down to O'Donnell St.)
There is a commercially zoned parcel facing O'Donnell St. but there are currently no plans for that tract.
As you can see in the site plan, the new town homes will front Foster Ave. and Macon street will continue through the new community. I am quite pleased with this plan because I would have expected the new homes back side to face Greektown, however they do not and are integrated with the existing community.
Sketches of the proposed homes have been completed for Kettlers presentation to the UDARP. While Kettler awaits approval on the proposed homes they are unable to share examples of what they may look like due to the proprietary nature of that information.
Upon approval, Kettler expects to begin construction of Phase 1 in the Spring of 2011.
Looking at the aerial view below, you can get a better idea of the project area. I copied the Ketler site plan into it's respective area, as well as the existing Athena Square site plan. The area boxed out in yellow will be developed by Kettler as well, with more townhomes, but the details concerning those phases of the project are not available at this time.
