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Heads up: the Franklin Pike multimodal study community meeting and open house is tomorrow (Feb. 27) from 9 a.m. until noon at 2600 Franklin Pike (The Melrose):
"A study of the 8th Avenue South/Franklin Pike corridor from Wedgewood Avenue on the north to Berry Road on the south is underway and we want your input. Our goal is to develop a plan for future improvements to Franklin Pike, by assessing needs for vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, and public transit modes of transportation. Your first opportunity to participate is a Community Open House on Saturday, February 27th, between 9 am and noon at the community room of The Melrose apartment community, 2600 Franklin Pike."
http://www.berryhilltn.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=62
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It's too perfect of a location to leave blank. I'm not 100% in support of using it as advertising space, but I think anything would be a step up. At the very least, painting those vertical indents (?) a contrasting color would help. Or imagine "Nashville" in neon lights...maybe with a (not gaudy) guitar.
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Can anyone provide information on the (mostly) windowless brick building at the center of this photo? It seems like such a great canvas for a mural or some sort of accent or adornment -- or windows. That view of the skyline is so iconic, I hate that a blank brick wall is front and center.
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I saw the Smoothie King sign on Saturday...bummer. That spot has a lot of potential, I hoped it would have been something a bit more engaging/local. But I guess it beats a vacant building.
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I know I've asked this before, but I noticed it again yesterday. Does anyone know what's up with the Renaissance's unfinished (?) paint job? I know weather may be a factor, but with temperatures stabilizing somewhat, one would assume work could continue. The new wing of the Marriott (now Sheraton) in downtown Memphis underwent a similar repainting last year, and I believe they worked through the winter. I could be wrong, though.
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3 hours ago, NashvilleTaylor said:
Any update on putting sidewalks on 8th ave s? Sidewalks are DESPERATELY needed in the Melrose area. I am a Lyft driver and have heard many complaints about the lack of sidewalks.
Agreed. I live on 8th (Franklin Pike) and have learned that you're SOL if you're not a car or a bus. It's a shame since so much is within walking distance. I'm sure the new apartment/condo projects under construction will have sidewalks, but they're useless if they don't connect to other businesses/residences on the street. I look forward to attending the multimodal study open house next weekend.
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Here's the "skinny" angle of SoBro:
And the rear view of Thompson:
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The tri-branded Marriott hotel may be moving forward: http://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/urban-development/article/20489955/longplanned-sobro-hotel-project-could-see-movement
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^ Looking good! Can't wait until it's topped off. It may become one of my favorite towers downtown (along with Pinnacle. And Batman.).
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I wish wish developers would build some farther south. The 8th Ave./Berry Hill corridor is severely lacking. But obviously there's more of a need in the CBD/SoBro area.
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I haven't seen this full rendering of Cambria, but it may have already been posted. Nevertheless, it's not bad:
"Reinforcements are coming, to the relief of city officials that have clamored for more hotels to underpin those convention bookings. A groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday kicked off construction of a roughly $50 million Cambria hotels & suites at 118 Eighth Ave. S. The 19-story, 255-room hotel is set to open in early 2018, one block from the city's massive Music City Center convention hall."
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42 minutes ago, TNinVB said:
Hopefully this sparks some much needed revitalization to the area. Also I could see this area being a good fit for IKEA (yes I know not everyone cares for IKEA so please spare me with the negative comments) since they are actively looking for an area in the Nashville area. I can remember when my family moved to the Nashville area in 1988 Hickory Hollow was the place to go and the general area was nice as I remember. Hopefully the area can be brought back.
I think that would be awesome! Hating on IKEA is just the cool thing to do these days. I left Memphis right after theirs was announced, so I'm still a little bitter.
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24 minutes ago, Paramount747 said:
East Side Heights. Announced 6 months ago and construction has already started.
I haven't seen it (new here), but the headline made it sound like this was a new rendering.
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New look: Apartments (plus movie lawn and pet spa) headed to East Nashville: http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/blog/2016/02/new-look-apartments-plus-movie-lawn-and-pet-spa.html
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1 hour ago, Neigeville2 said:
I guess it's matter of opinion, but I like the look of elevated trains much better then trains on the ground, and I'd rather walk or drive next to a train that isn't going to run over anybody. Trains in the street are a dumb idea. They hit cars, they hit pedestrians and they get stuck in traffic.
I think cars are much more likely to run over pedestrians than trains. But I agree, it's a matter of preference and opinion. Chicago's L system is an example of an elevated system that works. It's not the most appealing, but it works in the very dense, urban grid it weaves through. I like trolleys (and in-street trams), but I think they're more appropriate for short routes where the need for speed isn't as great. Memphis' trolley system (if it ever returns) is a great example. It's more useful for tourists, though -- definitely not a mass transit replacement.
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6 minutes ago, bigeasy said:
What exactly is the difference between monorail and light rail? I guess I am ignorant on the subject because I have always considered them to be the same outside of the actual rail system. So why would you be against a monorail but for a light rail? Wouldn't they both perform the same?
Monorails are typically elevated and consist of a single rail: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monorail
The rails are often (not always) giant, elevated concrete guideways that aren't exactly aesthetically pleasing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas_Monorail
Light rail systems, on the other hand, are typically closer to the ground and more closely resemble traditional rail systems. They often use trolleys or tram-style vehicles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_rail
The two are certainly similar concepts, but I'd much rather drive (or walk) alongside a grounded rail as opposed to a giant concrete beam towering overhead. But either would certainly help our transportation woes.
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5 hours ago, smeagolsfree said:
Ketron pulling for monorail and possible Fairgrounds location for transportation hub.
Monorails are for Disneyland and Las Vegas. But I'm selfishly in favor of a transportation hub at the Fairgrounds, as it's right down the street from me.
I really wish we could have a Chicago Metra-esque heavy rail system, but I know that's a pie in the sky. Light rail would be a nice compromise.
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Something like this wouldn't be terrible, I suppose: http://embassysuitesmediacenter.com/index.cfm/news/embassy-suites-hotels-debuts-new-hotel-in-the-dominican-republic-with-opening-of-embassy-suites-by-hilton-santo-domingo
At least it's different (and has a bit of a crown).
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14 minutes ago, titanhog said:
Is there any chance the city will/can outright reject the ES and design for that location?
I was wondering the same thing. It seems like other building/design restrictions are in place, so why couldn't the city demand something that's more visually appealing (even though good design is subjective). For such a high-profile site, I hope we get something that (at the very least) doesn't look completely out of place.
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My apologies if this has already been discussed (I'm new to town), but does anyone know if the Renaissance's new paint job will eventually spread to cover the entire building? Even though I like the Two-Face vibe it's got right now, the OCD in me is slightly bothered by the mismatched color scheme.
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Developers unveil plans for Central Station hotel, movie theater
(http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/local-news/developers-unveil-plans-for-central-station-hotel-movie-theater_18184451)
FULL PLANS: http://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1697163-150327-cs-central-station-redevelopment-overview.html#document/p9
Plans Revealed for $55 Million Central Station Project
http://www.memphisdailynews.com/news/2015/mar/28/big-plans-revealed-for-55-million-central-station-project/
Conceptual plans were revealed Friday for the widely anticipated redevelopment of Central Station.
Archie Willis of Community Capital and developer Henry Turley outlined the $55 million plan for the finance committee of the Memphis Area Transit Authority.
The proposal for Central Station includes replacing existing apartments in the train station building with a boutique hotel being developed by the Kemmons Wilson Cos.; building a five-screen Malco movie theater onto the power station building; and possibly adding a new Downtown grocery store run by the Canale family.
The full MATA board is scheduled to vote on the development plan and agreement at its April 27 meeting.
The plan presented Friday is the first confirmation of the speculated details.
Willis said the grocery store portion is the most tentative and began just this week with no specific site on the train station property.
But talks on the hotel and movie theater are so far along that Willis said Malco executives are “ready to go” with a target for construction to begin in the first quarter of 2016 with a fourth quarter 2016 opening.
Memphis Daily News first reported Monday, March 23, that Malco was considering a Downtown site. Malco executive vice president Jimmy Tashie confirmed the theater company was in discussions on a Downtown theater similar to its Studio on the Square and Ridgeway Cinema Grill.
The Malco would be built onto the power plant building up to the corner of Front Street and G.E. Patterson Avenue as a freestanding structure.
The target date for the hotel opening is August 2017.
Of the $55 million, $52 million would be private investment. The remaining $3 million would be anticipated federal transportation grants. A required $600,000 local match from the city could include capital funding and donated or philanthropic grants.
The property would include a market plaza with a relocated Farmers Market along Front Street. When the Farmers Market is not being held, the space would be used for additional parking.
An annex building to the train station that currently houses apartments would remain apartments in the plan.-
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Is there any chance it will have a crown? One that's not being shown in the renderings? Wishful thinking, but I'm sure something along the lines of a last-minute design change/addition has happened before. It doesn't have to be fancy, just something to add more variety to the skyline.
Regardless, I'm excited to see it rise.