[Myers Park / Eastover Projects]

Hmm. If anyone thought myers park needed an industrial lodge…

it’s a nice build, no doubt, but dang. This is a perfect gut and reuse opportunity. It’s not like CP&F doesn’t have the money. Also on the BB+M website is a project called CP&F Mews, which appears to be residential or office suite-ish. I can’t place where this is,

https://www.bbm-arch.com/project/charlotte-pipe-foundrytraining-center/

[Plaza-Midwood Projects (Central, Commonwealth, The Plaza)]

33 minutes ago, Nathan2 said:

 I have always thought that a public garage on the outskirts of the business district would help reduce these problems. 

Agreed…the city owns the parcel at Central & Thomas…could be an easy sale with conditions.

[Legacy Union (former Charlotte Observer redevelopment)]

OT, I know….Speaking of amenity floors, One South (BofA Plaza) has/is renovating the 3rd floor with a terrace over Eddie V’s. The Athletic Club will be refreshed with…wait for it…pickleball! Overall, it looks nice, but do you really need to leave your office suite and venture down to what is essentially a co-working space + a bar.

Link: https://onesouthclt.com/amenities/

 

[Queensbridge Collective - 1 tower, maybe 2]

Construction question:

 

What’s the plan with the mid block service road (green)? Will the foundation areas connect below grade, meaning the road will be dug out, or at the grade of the road? Just curious.

[Misc. Uptown Projects/News]

All this talk of reuse and no one mentions the Cotton Mills/Crave/Gray/Sodoma/Land Design/CVS/Dunkin strip along Graham St from 5th to 6th streets?

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[Plaza-Midwood Projects (Central, Commonwealth, The Plaza)]

The CAC-2 talks specifically about multimodal transportation whereas the CAC-1 mentions a parking requirement. I think the assemblage is anticipating the silver line. That could give us some time to see a few iterations. 

[Brooklyn Village Redevelopment in 2nd Ward]

I’m no expert, but why not target buildings like this for residential conversion? It’s small in scale, (was) public owned, sandwiched between two multi family projects. This particular parcel has plenty of developable space to help connect with BKV proper.
 

Seems like a step or two above the NOAH (Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing, sp?) concept with hotels/extended stays.

[Polk Park]

23 hours ago, CLT Development said:

They know who I am lol, I can't just say I'm a blogger. But showing up at the board meetings to grill them isn't a bad idea. 

Touché! They also know me. 

[Polk Park]

57 minutes ago, CLT Development said:

the folks responsible certainly have the word city in their name, but their abbreviated name is more similar to Союз Советских Социалистических Республик. And by the design isn't even done, I mean the designer hasn't even been identified.

I’m sure there’s a consultant or some internal design review. My guess is design first, then budget/construction realities…

Someone should stop by one of their board meetings, as initiatives are often discussed. They are generally open to the public (say you’re a blogger if needed) aside from closed sessions. I may do the same.

[Polk Park]

Hmm. I smell 6th & Tryon. Center City Partners at one time programmed the ‘pocket park’ where the new Carolina Theater jewel box sits. They tried with live music, yoga, performance art, etc. but it was never really comfortable. I believe the best part was when the Foundation put color-changing LEDs along the old brick surrounding the park. It looked very cool at night. The whole initiative was to promote N Tryon as a viable investment opportunity…

If we end up with a lawn dotted in aspirational renderings from community meetings, so be it, for a limited time. I don’t want it to sit for 1.5+ years waiting on a consultant to get exactly what they were hired to sell.

[Duke Energy Plaza Headquarters | 40 Story formerly Charlotte Metro Tower]

The above article doesn’t include an image, and I know i’ve seen it on UP. (Edit: it’s on the previous page) Here’s another link with a photo.

https://illumination.duke-energy.com/articles/3d-mural-will-honor-the-spirit-of-historic-charlotte-neighborhood

[White Point / Greystar / Barings / MRP - East x South]

Who do we know in the biz that can give us a UP  stripe or flag to identify the transition point between uses.

It could be a celebratory badge and at the same time, give more people a true understanding of the Parking:Other ratio in these buildings. Heck, it might increase public pressure on developers (who listen during their community outreach meetings) for better screening options.

[NoDa (N Davidson St Arts District) Projects]

Herrin Bros crane is coming down. Spotted from Matheson bridge during am commute, couldn’t grab a photo. Maybe another day.

[Dilworth Projects (Kenilworth, Morehead, East)]

Also seen on the construction site. Not clickable. Anyone know about this rendering?

 

[Grand Bohemian Hotel – 15 Floors – 254 Rooms – Boutique Hotel]

Wasn’t The Garden sculpture to be installed in that green space?

[The Ellis – 33 Floor Apartment Tower – Lennar does what Levine couldn't.]

It should be certain.

[Charlotte Photo of the Day]

@JorgiPorgi beautiful shots so far. You picked a nice night. Thanks for sharing

[Metropolitan, Midtown Redevelopment]

Valid points, I personally think a Michael's or Hobby Lobby boutique could work. I’m not saying I have the spending capacity to keep it afloat, but crafts are always trendy and we don’t really have a solid art supply store anymore. 

[Metropolitan, Midtown Redevelopment]

Looks like Midtown is a 5 minute drive to Uptown Dallas, based on the iconography...

[B Tower (5th Street Retail Infill Building)]

Am I missing something or is this thing not dragging along? I’m excited for the addition, but it’s hard to fathom the timeline based on the small size of the building. I’m no expert. Just wondering.

[Plaza-Midwood Projects (Central, Commonwealth, The Plaza)]

While I love and appreciate places and experiences, my fear lies with the ultimate fate of Eastway Dr. As a native, this was THE corridor in the 80s. Lots of development that lost its luster within 20 years. I don't approve of the PM momentum being gobbled up by short sighted development. I have been to the rezoning meetings and voiced my concerns. Thoughtful development, retail or not, is vital to Central Ave.