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    Legacy Union (former Charlotte Observer redevelopment)

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    11 hours ago, Seabrooke said:

    The exterior is brick. I have literally read 2 of the  habitual complainers complain brick is not used enough.

    If this was glass it would be too matchy matchy.

    If this was Efis the turtles or squirrels or whatever would die when the styrofoam cup residue floats to the ground.

    If this was limestone like the Jonas addition, it would be “soooooo boring” and tall limestone buildings can’t be pulled off and modernism is bla bla bla bla....

    I’m pretty sure the only thing that will make them happy is if someone started some mining expedition to locate granite quarries that produced rock in 100 different shades so that all new buildings would be high quality material like BOA corporate but god forbid not match one another.

    I would also confidently bet not one of them regularly attends city planning forums or spends one ounce of energy to develop their opinion into one that actually matters, like running for a city planning position or public office.

    I have no problem with a difference in opinion. My problem is that if you do have one, why not do something with your time which brings about change or provide an actual solution that is economically feasible? Simply going on a web forum and stating something is ugly is not helpful to anyone, why not position your comment in a way that states pros and cons so that adjustments can be made (assuming that someone matters is listening, it would probably be way more effective to start investigating how to petition the project or email someone that matters instead).

    Oh and my favorite, requesting a newly constructed building to be demolished because it isn’t aesthetically pleasing to you... that is not only an absolute waste of energy, it’s  ridiculous. 

    Love you! Wow, the best response yet against all the haters lurking on this forum. Americans love to "blog" about our problems, similar to many folks here, but no other action is taken. I guess is easier to complaint from mom's attic than actually get involved and make a change. 

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  16. Duke Energy Plaza Headquarters | 40 Story formerly Charlotte Metro Tower

    in Charlotte

    Posted · Edited by CLT_King

    3 minutes ago, CharlotteWkndBuzz said:

    That's a disappointment.  For a company that preaches renewable energy sources and is big in component for Solar Farms all over the country...I feel like this was supposed to be a no-brainer addition (practice what you preach mentality).  They should still strive for the highest LEED certification.

    DEC 1 is Platinum LEED and does not have solar panels. No need for them to be Platinum. 

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    Duke Energy Plaza Headquarters | 40 Story formerly Charlotte Metro Tower

    in Charlotte

    Posted · Edited by CLT_King

    Charlotte Metro Tower!  Developer files permit for construction of 40-story office tower in Uptown Charlotte, with construction to begin in second quarter of 2019.

    The lobby will face Tryon Street, with 25,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space planned on the building's perimeter on Tryon, next to the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture and on College Street. Retail space also surrounds a seven-level parking deck that will have approximately 1,000 spaces. The architect is tvsdesign of Atlanta, the same firm that designed the Duke Energy Center. 

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