jtmonk

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Looks like the crane base is up for the 16 story apartment building

Well not a lot of people are going to use them when traffic is light as seen in the pictures. However, I've used them a number of times around the lake to bypass traffic jams, I don't mind them at all.

I like it, mostly for its scale. It's not a massive 300-400 unit complex taking up whole block in town and it adds a little height to the area. Plus the design isn't the same old cookie cutter design we've been getting with every other apartment building in town. It may not be for everyone but I definitely like it.

Anyway... does anyone know when we'll hear more about the hotel for 1100 S Tryon? Would love to see a detailed rendering and see how the building interacts at street level with Tryon Street. We should also see the other tower rising soon. This project will definitely add some great height and activity to this side of Tryon.

I'm confused by that whole list. There are way more highways and interstates throughout the country that are wider than the ones listed. The list is also pretty dated, it's from 2010.

Yes, I counted that one as one of the courthouse cranes, I do not think you can see the other one though

11 tower cranes plus the red mobile crane

Thank you @Seabrooke Was there any mention of when the second phase would start or if they have had any interest in the office space?

Thanks @ricky_davis_fan_21 I was counting number of 10+ story buildings under construction in my last post, not cranes. But it is nice knowing that another crane will be at Spectrum. I'm excited to see what the hotel will eventually look like for this site too!

I counted 17, but I listed spectrum as 2 buildings and Apex as 2 buildings. I also forgot about Square at West and South Tryon so that would be 18. I also believe that the retirement community highrise behind the South Park Towers is 10 stories when viewed from Piedmont Row Drive.

Nashville is killing it! At last count Charlotte had 17 10+ buildings under construction. And as I stated above, I do believe the quality and architecture of the buildings going up in Nashville are a little better than other cities. I also like the infill you guys are seeing around town, pretty nice stuff. Sorry for taking this off topic guys.

Nashville definitely has a lot going for it right now, all the construction going on is amazing and definitely something to envy. To say that it has more 10+ story buildings than all of the cities in NC put together might be a little bit of an overstatement though. I do believe Nashville has more 10+ story buildings currently under construction than Charlotte right now but it's not by much. I will say that the amount of growth and construction Nashville, Charlotte, and RDU are seeing right now is amazing and something we should all be proud of. I definitely think the quality of construction you guys are getting is a little better than other cities.

Placing this in the proper thread Let's count. These are for tower cranes, not boom cranes. Uptown: Marriott - 1 crane, 2LU - 1 crane, 3LU - 1 crane, FNB - 1 crane, Fed Courthouse - 2 cranes, 500 W Trade - 2 cranes, Intercontinental - 1 crane, Ellis - 3 cranes. 12 cranes total Southend: Broadstone - 1 crane, Spectrum - 2 cranes, Lowes - 1 crane. 4 cranes total Midtown - Novant - 1 crane, CPCC - 2 cranes, Pappas - 1 crane 4 cranes total Optimist Park - Ulta Purl - 1 crane South Park - Apex - 2 cranes University City - Marriott - 1 crane Park Road - 1 crane So far that's 25 cranes around town. Where are some others? Montford? Ballantyne? Airport? I'm sure there's a few more scattered around.

Submitted to Planning Department and waiting for permits

Let's count. These are for tower cranes, not boom cranes. Uptown: Marriott - 1 crane, 2LU - 1 crane, 3LU - 1 crane, FNB - 1 crane, Fed Courthouse - 2 cranes, 500 W Trade - 2 cranes, Intercontinental - 1 crane, Ellis - 3 cranes. 12 cranes total Southend: Broadstone - 1 crane, Spectrum - 2 cranes, Lowes - 1 crane. 4 cranes total Midtown - Novant - 1 crane, CPCC - 2 cranes, Pappas - 1 crane 4 cranes total Optimist Park - Ulta Purl - 1 crane South Park - Apex - 2 cranes So far that's 23 cranes around town. Where are some others? Montford? Ballantyne? Airport? I'm sure there's a few more scattered around.

The NCDOT originally designated the southern portion of 840 as Interstate 40 when it opened to traffic but changed it after a few months. I do agree they need to work on the interstate designations around Greensboro but I wouldn't suggest downgrading the designations, they should all be designated an interstate number since that is the standard they are built to and it determines the type of funding that is available for them. As for the rebuilding Bus- 40 through Winston Salem, I would not recommend decommissioning the highway and building a four-lane road. I used that highway everyday to go to work and now that it is being rebuilt traffic on Interstate 40 and other roads in the area have been awful. The highway does not disconnect downtown and Old Salem like other highways throughout the State and the new highway will include a lot of pedestrian and bike connections in the area to increase connectivity even more.

I'm sure they'll include guest parking in the parking deck that will be included with the development. You'll probable see a net gain in guest parking after everything is developed.

I do love that building, I pass by it everyday heading to work. With that said, Richmond has some killer density and neighborhoods that I would gladly give that building up for. Love both cities, both have great qualities. Enjoy seeing everything you guys have going on in your city, continue the good work!

I'm here for the pictures. I always love how these buildings look at dusk and dawn.

I was just thinking the same. I can actually see this switching over to condos somewhere in the near future.

I like it, I just wish they would have wrapped the apartments all the way around the parking deck so that they face the road, create more of an urban streetscape. If Northwood's vision is to create a more urban place with emphasis on walkability, civic spaces, etc. then they're missing the mark here by maintaining the status quo and placing a parking deck right up against a main road. Baby steps I guess, looking forward to seeing their plan come together.

@KJHburg thanks for coming up!

LOL I mean they did get Advance Auto Parts to move their headquarters there last year and they're a fortune 500 company.

For a pork shoulder you should only rub salt on it before smoking it, nothing else. That's how it is done in most places in NC, or at least that is what I have been taught. Source - My granddad started and owns Lexington BBQ and I work there on the weekends. Mr. Noble has met with my dad and granddad a few times to talk about smoking bbq, etc. I've been meaning to go try his place out but haven't had the time yet, looking forward to trying it.