A2
-
Posts
2,575 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Gallery
Project Database
User Guide
Store
Events
Posts posted by A2
-
-
Midtown in general is limited to 120'. I don't think staff is opposing the higher height, they just want the developer to clarify if the building maximum will be 250' or 260'.
I don't think Charlotte is anywhere close to eliminating maximum heights in midtown, and I don't think they should. Instead, they should focus of getting all B-2 properties rezoned to MUDD.
Thanks again for the info atlrvr (as usual, your knowledge has left me feeling a bit more optomistic about this project moving forward). I agree with the 2nd part of your statement 100%. My hopes are that we can finally get this project off the ground and then momentum can carry Grubb the rest of the way in to completing what they set out to do. This whole Elizabeth district plan by Grubb eventually bleed into other high quality development by other developers if the city could just commit to the vision.
A2
-
-
What the heck is the up with the Zoning limiting height in the Midtown district??? It seems dated to me, since this area of Midtown would seem an appropriate place in the city to have taller bldgs. Am I missing something here, or is Midtown to continue to limit its height on ALL future projects after Grubb's has been built out, based on current Zoning.
Of all the area's that seem to have some Urban Appeal, this area is it. To restrict bldg's on height is somewhat weird.
Maybe I am in the minority, but I just think that this project was awesome and just needed some touching up. I surely hope staff begins to feel the same way. If not, my fear is Grubb will start to scale back all of their efforts since in reality they were counting on Streetcar service by 2009/2010. Now with that gone and time and money being used to fight staff, they might just decide to pack it in and pursue other less complicated, more transit friendly projects.
We are a city aren't we???
A2
-
I still can't believe Duke Power isn't responsible for covering the costs. How hard is it to wire a light that is 20 yards from a building that is served by Duke Power? Apparently, in Charlotte (with Deliverance banjos playing the background), that's just too dag gummed hard to fegre out.
True ^^^^
A2
(BTW,I can hear the duling banjos now. Scary)
-
Now, if we would have just not sqaundered over 100M on the South Light Rail Line, we would be able to light every Interstate, Highway, and Boulevard in the entire metro....
I can't believe a measly 1-2M is all that was needed to light (at least to some degree) the inner belt. If this were the case the job should have been done years ago. Even reto-fitting the lighting at 6-7M seems reasonably cheap in today's dollars to light the entire loop.
A2
-
Perhaps more to the point, it keeps out the riff-raff.
Seems discriminatory to me...From all I have heard I will NEVER shop at this stuck-up joint (and I live basically right nextdoor). Thanks to all who have posted their personal experiences.
FWIW, I am thinking of going into NM in some really less than appealing apperal, not shaven , and then kind of just look around
. I just wanna see one of those sales people give me a suspicious eye . It will be the one customer that they will not be sorry they did. I always like to make people feel the brunt of the pain that they try to inflict upon others. Seems bad, but stuck up snobs need to be kept in check. A2
-
I could not agree more. I often imagine in my head during my daily run about how much better that section of East would be with Epicurean occupied. Placing a truly welcoming and integrated development ( see across the street for the opposite) would do wonders for Dilworth! The current state is such a downer for the best walkable neighborhood in Charlotte.
Agree 100%
A2
-
Does anyone have an updated population count of metro Charlotte? How many malls does the area have or shopping areas that are equivalent to a mall? I may be transferring to Charlotte and I would really like to know. Emporis just updated my current metro's population (Orlando) to over 2,500,000.
WHOA !!!! What the heck is the guy/gal smoking who is updating the Orlando Site for emporis. That is Waaaaaay off. Orlando is being exagerated by almost 25% (even in their CSA). What are they including part of , Tampa
???A2
-
The blue color is fine (same as the other deck), I just wanted to see the multiple colors as added uniqueness.
Ah, I see. I agree, I like multiple colors too atlrvr.
A2
-
Looks like they will be working on adding the rest of the third crane tonight.
Me like some cranes!!!
A2
-
No...they were blue. I was there too, and saw it, and was quite peeved by it. They WERE supposed to be red.
Was it that bad of a blue atlrvr, or are you just partial to Red
??? -
Now if we could just get the Epicurean site to get going. Too bad the land holders are like Levine though
A2
-
If the metros are serious about improving their traffic woes....the need to:
(1) instead of increasing sales taxes for convention centers and stadiums....they may need to look at a local road bond referendum....be more proactive instead of waiting on NCDOT to give them money. Improvements to roads live Mallard Creek Church, Providence Rd, Derita Rd, and Poplar Tent could be handled locally which would avail money from Independence Blvd, I-485 widening, I-77 in North Meck and so forth.
(2) be more mindful of zoning and controlling development. Subdivisions and strip malls take a lot less time to plan and build than roads. The lack of wise planning strains existing facilities and cause changes in project priorities. This is what causes a road project to go from construction in FY 09 to Post Year funding.
(3) take steps to make housing within the cities more affordable. It seems that the high density development tends to be the costliest. Not all high-rise apartments have to start at $300k. Most middleclass folks can not afford to live within a reasonable distance of the cities. Length of commute has sooo much to do with the availability of decent and affordable housing and good schools.
What the heck does that have to do with simply maintaining our current roads, by keeping them clean, safe and lit!
Answer:
NOT A DAMN THING!!!
I agree with you that cities need to be more proactive in enhancing their road network, but half of the problem is that the State is neglecting cleaning and lighting our roads because they are always whining that they don't have the funds to re-wire our lights.
This is the problem that I have. Not too mention that spurring economic development in rural NC, is damaging to our Beautiful state.
^^^
IT IS A LOSE-LOSE PROPOSITION!
A2
-
A large majority of our highway improvement projects are federally funded...NHF and STP funds to be exact. On those projects there is a 80/20 split....with Uncle Suga paying the 80%. In regards to roads to nowhere, eastern NC...in particular northeastern NC is among the poorest regions in the nation. With that said, the purpose of the roads are to promote investment from businesses who would not otherwise locate in eastern NC. Like the saying says, in regards to business....it's location, location. With location, location, it's accessibility, accessibility. The purpose of the "expressways to nowhere" are to give shippers, distributors, manufacturers a reason to locate in a Martin, a Chowan, a Bladen, or a Tyrell County. It's not about eastern politicians controlling the legislature....it's about making the other two regions (the mountains and coastal plain) attractive to business.
It is MUCH MORE sensible to focus on retaining the jobs and businesses that you do have, than hoping to lure them in.
The larger corporations are the majority stakeholders in these roads to nowhere, since they are by far the largest tax payers in the state.
These giants (BofA, NuCor, Goodrich, Wachovia, Lowe's I can go on and on...) will relocate if infastructure needs hamper growth. That is a MAJOR reason ATL has had so much success in recruiting and retaining Big Business.
I believe in fiscal responsibilty! By building roads to nowhere that cost millions to the tax payer is absurd, when you have the largest metro between ATL and DC in the dark. There is simple maintnance that is being neglected in our large urban centers, while muti-million dollar projects go on at a break neck pace in rural NC.
I have actually contacted lawyers to see if persons involved in accidents could sue the state for being liable due to negligence, when it comes to miles of unlit roads.
It is so dark on most roads and major interchanges that it has become a real hazard. All the while, we continue to plow away some more of our green space in RURAL North Carolina, in the hopes of luring jobs and business. I don't only not buy it, but I believe it to be the biggest crock of crap ever.
I DON'T WANT MY SCENIC NC MOUNTAINS AND BEACHES TO HAVE EIGHT LANE HIGHWAYS PLOWED THROUGH THEM. (This is the one reason I moved to NC, it natural diversity and beauty.) If people in Rural NC are concerned over their economic situation, maybe they should consider moving to the city for a job. There are plenty to choose from.
The cities should be cities, bright lights and all. We should fight to preserve our rural areas as best we can (while we still have this asset). Instead politicians are content to throw millions away at the expense of the very money machine that puts the money in the statet coffers, our cities!!!
A2
-
True, I haven't....but I've seen pictures. I've certainly never been to any city in Canada or Europe where entire swaths of urban highways are dark because the lights don't work. For that matter, I've been to basically every large and medium-sized city in the entire USA and haven't seen anything as bad as what the NCDOT has allowed to happen on Charlotte's state highways.
I agree with you. This one issue gets me more pissed than probably any other topic we debate. In the end it is politics that keep CLT in the Dark, not the money. The money might be slim, but it is there, it is just being used to put highways in the middle of nowhere!!!
A2
-
-
A2:
How's it going? Met you @ Morehead, just got around to signing up.
Thanks for the invite.
Things are going quite well. I am glad you were able to join in the fun here at UP. I think you will find the site to your liking. With so many things happening in Uptown, you will find this site a step above the rest in keeping you caught up in the continued growth of CLT. (and many other cities around the world for that matter)
Again,
Welcome to Urban Planet!!!
A2
-
http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/16268006.htm
looks like federal money has been approved for the new runway. This is good news. Sounds like the merger spec didn't change the gov's mind (even if McCrory is a little "worried"). I am willing to bet that if the infrastructure is there, there will be some use for CLT (that is to say if the hub is taken away). Can a city actually court another airlines for a hub? It makes perfect sense for united or continental to take over operations for a hub in charlotte. With the infrastructure in place, it would be a way to prevent a monopoly through atlanta.
^^^ You beat me to the punch redjeep77! This was also on the news tonight. It is good to see the Fed's are going to meet 75% of the funding. Very positive for CLT IMO.
A2
-
-
-
^^^Disregard what I just said. I thought you were referring to the Tower portion. I do see where Epicenter is now erecting steel.
As for the tower, I am still a skeptic. I believe it will be built, but have a delayed opening date and possibly done much differently from what we have been led to believe.
A2
-
All I see is verticle rebar being installed, but no steal. If they were doing the structure in steel would it not already be in piles on site? Just curious.
A2
-
-
I still think the best solution to this sad state of affairs is to redevelop the mall and focus on the Hispanic community that surrounds it. Include ethnic stores,restaurants, and a square for festivals. Having a focal point for this growing segment of the community would also be a smart move socially and educationally. I think it could work.
I concur with that thinking Voyager12.
A2
. I just wanna see one of those sales people give me a suspicious eye 
. It will be the one customer that they will not be sorry they did. I always like to make people feel the brunt of the pain that they try to inflict upon others. Seems bad, but stuck up snobs need to be kept in check. 
???
SouthPark Mall
in Charlotte Coffee House
Posted
I kind of get that vibe from MC too.
(psst, MC if you are reading, I need to borrow a few bucks
)
A2