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  2. 5th & Broadway | 501 Commerce | NMAAM | 34 story apt, 26 story office, + 183,000 sq. ft. of Retail

    in Nashville

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    You must remember that DT is MUCH different that even 10 years ago. There are many people visiting here on business that bring their spouse, and they need somewhere to go during the day (and not Green Hills). Look at the newer offerings in DT ... think ACME ... there is a clientele here today that will support the high-end retail. I honestly, think DT can support this, but ONLY because of the tourists and business visitors, etc. Add in Bridgestone and future .... well, yeah, maybe Commerce Street will have commerce in the future!

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  3. The Transportation and Mass Transit Megathread

    in Nashville

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    I'm not sure what it is you're referring to as a "pole bench," but I was responding directly to the suggestion that all benches be stripped in favor of railing to lean against.  But hey, if you've found a way for you to sit AND stick it to the homeless at the same time, then by all means, you go and chase that most noble of pursuits.  It's high time they learned what it's like to have REAL problems!  The bourgeoisie shouldn't have to be exposed to those vermin, amirite?!  High five! :good:

     

    Also, while I use Chicago's bus and heavy rail systems practically every single day (ironically, I'm typing this while on the train), and while I'm not exactly sure what one's frequency of mass transit usage has to do with how valid or invalid their position is, I thank you for your suggestion that I gain more experience with 'bus stops' prior to developing an opinion.  Maybe then I'll get to your level of expertise and learn just how awful and disgusting those dirty bums...err...I mean, "loitering," really is. 

     

    "pole bench" ... well, everyone is calling it different names, I just put a couple of the names together. I believe that "leaning rail" may be the correct term, but not 100% sure. The only complaint I could have is that I think it is a little too high for shorter people.

     

    Well, I can't speak for bus stops in Chicago, but I can tell you much about the bus stops in Nashville. And I can tell you that the new bus shelters are welcome - at least by me. There does not appear to be issues with "bums" sleeping in the new shelters. But I can tell you that anyplace that has a bench .... well ... not very welcoming here in Nashville. But hey, that is just my personal experience when riding the bus for the past 30-40 years.

     

    But most importantly, this is not a conservative/liberal, political, "stick in to the homeless" issue. Please take the political views to the coffee shop. The most "noble" role of MTA is to provide for transit, not housing.

     

     

    **Maybe we should petition MTA to allow unused buses to be parked at the riverfront for the homeless to sleep in overnight???

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  4. The Transportation and Mass Transit Megathread

    in Nashville

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    ^^^ You are COMPLETELY wrong (respectfully). The pole bench works very, very well, providing elderly, pregnant mothers, etc a place to rest. In fact, this is BETTER because you don't have a "jerk" occupying a seat forcing the elderly, etc to stand and is always MUCH CLEANER than a bench. It is not the role of MTA to build homeless shelters.

     

    Please try using the bus stop before you rant !!! Thanks!

  7. More Accolades for Nashville

    in Nashville

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    I say we just give farm_boy the title Defensor Feminae and add to the running gags  :yahoo:

     

    Well, if the moderators don't moderate name calling, then: "I say we give nathan_in_dc the title of Disrespectful DC Dipstick and add to the running gags  :yahoo: "

     

    I come here for a purpose, not for a social game. I am always respective to everyone - online or in person. I request the same amount of respect in return.

  20. 5th & Broadway | 501 Commerce | NMAAM | 34 story apt, 26 story office, + 183,000 sq. ft. of Retail

    in Nashville

    Posted

    Is Embry the wrong developer? Maybe, but not likely. The issues with the project are obviously complicated due to the parties involved, especially the Renaissance hotel. The meeting room space must be a very big issue for the Renaissance - and understandably so. It is hard for me to grasp how complex this project must be.

     

    Without a major office tenant, it seems financing would be difficult for the office portion. I would expect that at least one major retailer and/or numerous retailers committed would be needed for funding the the retail portion. But I assume that any residential should be easy to finance at that site, especially apartments.

     

    I still think this project doesn't proceed without 1) a sizable office tenant and 2) an agreement with the Renaissance about meeting room space. Bridgestone was a lost opportunity due to timing. Maybe temporary meeting space could be built in the parking garage across the skyway for Renaissance.

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  21. Project Thread/New Construction/Photo du jour/Const. CAMs

    in Nashville

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    9 Cranes in 1 picture!  

    taken from love circle.

    some are hard to see so I put boxes around them and they are as follows.

    big red crane out in front; Vandy, I assume engineering  building.

    from left to right:

    far left side:unknown, it is behind Beaman. white

    taller white one; Aerston.

    very small box; Gulch Crossings, it was facing away so it looks narrow. blue

    tall white one; apartments at Music roundabout

    Tall blue one; apartments at Musica roundabout, forgot the name

    short blue one; Eiken or Capstar Bank?t.

    yellow in far distance, SOBRO

    white one on far right, not sure but on music row, crescendo maybe?

     

     

    16486957642_718d07e250_o.jpg9cranes by willfry, on Flickr

     

     

    Here is a pic from a recent trip. Can you count the cranes?

     

    20140816_16560901_zpsblneobml.jpg

     

    ** Sorry about the poor quality

     

    While our little city is growing up, it will be a long time before we have massive projects that require so many cranes at once. The MCC had 6, plus 2 for the Omni. I look forward to the day we have a project(s) that will need so many cranes

     

    FYI, answer is 15 cranes

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  22. Surrounding Counties - Cheatham, Dickson, Montgomery, Rutherford, Sumner, Wilson, Williamson, Maury, etc.

    in Nashville

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    Why is everyone here complaining? Democracy worked. People spoke. City Leaders acted accordingly. What is the issue????

     

    Brentwood is a community of one house per acre; why change that? What is next? Sub-divide all lots on West End Ave and in Bell Meade? Like UTGrad says above, they can do what they want as long as they don't force it on anyone else .... and they are not forcing that on anyone else. So why force anything on them???

     

    You may not like the choices Brentwood made, but that is their choice.

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  23. Nashville Bits and Pieces

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    As most of you know, I am pro-Nashville, in large part, because my family and friends live here and I have a vested interest (through my job and just because I'm a resident) in seeing the city do well. I am biased, and understandably so.  

     

     

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    So that begs the question: Hypothetically, if I lived in a peer city (Austin, Charlotte, Indy, etc.) and visited Nashville for the first time, what WOULD I like with Nashville's built form and function?. 

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    So here we go: The good about Nashville's built form and function were I a nonresident and to visit for the first time:

     

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    WW

     

     

    Nicer people, better food - that is why I moved here!

     

    Yes, taxes are MUCH lower, schools are better, roads are better, the weather is warmer, etc. And there is always so much to do here. Downtown/Lower Broad is impressive and all other cities envy this. But this city has an aggressive pro-business stance that drives growth - Nashville WANTS to grow. And each day, you can SEE things getting better. 20 years ago is when I decided to make Nashville home. No regrets.

     

    The bottom line: my quality of life is much better here than in other cities.

     

     

    **WW, I hope you understand that I answered your question truthfully....

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