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The name Truist just seems so gimmicky for a financial institution. Will be interesting to see what type of campaign they launch to infuse this brand with gravitas and credibility.

Looks like something that belongs in Reston.

Legacy 3 is gonna feel massive on this spot. Wonder if it will be tall enough for field views?

So 2 or 3 more to go before topping out? Can't remember the final floor count.

We = Panthers

If we were to build a new stadium, this seems like the ideal spot.

New Update on the ABC parcel. The VCU concept sounds really exciting adding not only athletic, but academic facilities as well. I have to imagine those buildings and overall development would be much higher quality and aesthetically pleasing versus 100% commercial. Would anybody have access to the different plan options that were presented? https://www.richmond.com/news/plus/vcu-looks-at-options---with-or-without-baseball/article_223ebd03-2378-5538-8e01-3fff1f366f3d.html

Great award and nicely done video. Well done CLT! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoHfKDKo0B0

Is VCU considering moving their football program to Redskins training field?

Man, that is frustrating. This seems pretty straight-froward. As opposed to the coliseum plan, we actually have a pro sports team here in need of a new stadium. It appears there is plenty of interest from private developers that want to invest without the city having to use complex subsidies and tax schemes to make it happen. It's like the city can't get out of its own way on this.

Anybody attend this meeting last night? Seems like massive potential for this site, but as much as I like to prospect of redevelopment, I shudder to think of what might be built. I envision chain restaurants/retail and cheap-looking residential. Buffalo Wild Wings anyone? Almost wish this stays as is unless developers can create some type of character for the area that is unique... Short Pump is great, but not here please. https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/-the-time-is-right-developers-see-promising-opportunities-for-arthur-ashe-boulevard/1990520294

Any shot they will bury the utilities out front?

Is their factory/parcel on the south side of 277 really feasible for a new stadium? Not sure the size of their land, but seems like it would be a tight fit.

Doze the whole parcel and turn it into a mini Dolores park.

One would think developers would want as much capacity as possible given CLT's long-terms growth prospects, no? I get the impression that growth in the U.S., and even within individual states, is getting more and more concentrated. Seems like you could hedge on bigger buildings with confidence in select regions.

Feels like we're all getting trolled, and a big Joseph A. Bank sign is going to appear on this tower.

Clicked on the thread, saw this and almost fainted thinking this was it.

By comparison, what is the current largest hotel in CLT by rooms?

Come on over Wells... the water is warm!

Any guesses as to how many new jobs this would mean for CLT, and would it really require a large tower? The reporting seems to indicate the banks will keep substantial operations and employees in Atlanta and Winston.

Guess this post could go here as well as anywhere, but this is on my development wish list... underscore the wish part. - Would open up existing convention center space for much better use and greater connectivity - Optimizes parcels next to 277 by using them for structures with intermittent use and poor street level activity like the stadium and convention center - Supports Tepper's entertainment district by placing convention attendees right next door, adding many more customers

Are there successful examples of other arenas around the country that have been built that are not the home for a professional sports team? Just wondering how often this is going to get used for capacity events.

I'm not against the use of TIF in principle, but folks do need to understand they are not a magic free-money generator. They can be set up and managed poorly, and are ripe for corruption without significant oversight. We can cheer for growth and revitalization while at the same time applying proper scrutiny here. What concerns me most about this project is the size of the TIF district. It seems to be much too large and will funnel unnecessary tax revenue away from the general fund. Think about it.. if the project is projected to generate an additional $1.1 billion on top of the $600 million needed to pay back the bonds, then the TIF area can obviously be reduced in size. Why such a miss-match? Why not generate the needed revenue to pay off the bonds and then eliminate the TIF? I get anxious about a project that is estimated to siphon ~$1 billion and put into a TIF fund that would be captured anyway through normal taxation.

Any shot this will be ready for the 2020 convention?

Is there another NFL stadium that sits a block away from 600' and 700' towers? BofA's proximity to the urban core is starting to feel pretty unique.