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9 hours ago, smeagolsfree said:
This is a much larger project than the Centric so it takes longer. The Centric was a much smaller footprint, one crane, one building. Come on guys stop bellyaching about how long some of these projects take or don’t take.
Was simply making an observation.
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7 hours ago, Nash_12South said:
I know this is a large project, but it does seem to be taking a long time to get finished. Is it just my imagination or are there issues?
No, I think you’re right. Pretty sure this one broke ground well before Hyatt Centric and we see where both of those projects are respectively.
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Been noticing some land/ground clearing and grading on the spot I’ve outlined in the screenshot I’ve provided. I had read of a redevelopment they were considering there, but have never heard anything in to relation of it actually being approved, or breaking ground; something to keep an eye on. Article linked, as well
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23 hours ago, bigeasy said:Very excited about this project, just wish it was already here. I think just the entryway bridge is supposed to take over a year per the last news release I read. Which put Phase I for the park late 2023. I know the above shows a paved greenway as well, which supposedly will run all the way to downtown. That is a dream of mine, but I am guessing that is a long ways away.
Yeah, unfortunately it’s going to take a while it seems; but this entire section of Franklin already looks so nice, and I really can’t wait to see how this one turns out. Carothers Parkway is going to be crazy in a few years.
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Here’s a big one that I just remembered, too. Work has begun on the Southeastern Municipal Complex Park. It will be located off the new portion of Carothers south of the Williamson County DMV where Ladd Park and other communities have been popping up. A few renderings below and a link
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7 hours ago, smeagolsfree said:
I didnt meant to offend I was actually talking about (Jeff) FrankNash, We all know he is crazy!
None taken. Just figured I could provide a little insight as to what’s going on around here. I try to keep up as well as I can, but most of these you guys actually keep up with pretty well. The apartments of Carothers Crossing West look to be coming along very nicely and it appears that they’re starting the retail portions of that project now.
The Mack Hatcher extension from Hillsboro Rd to Highway 96 west is almost complete too. I’ll keep a lookout as I’m driving around.
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10 hours ago, smeagolsfree said:
I never go down there anymore, but if I have it UC , then it very well may be UC and needs to be changed. I have got three more editors for the map, but we are having a hard time getting together for a zoom call dur to Bobs work schedule. So the map will be getting updates at some point. We just need to crazy person in Cool Springs to let us know what is going on.
Any crazy people in Cool Spring?????? Frank you still there??
they are clearing land next to Carothers crossing west that I believe is going to be “The Huffines Project.”
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5 hours ago, Memphis4ever said:
I think the openings of the garage bother me its like a large mass elevated over a missing base. I admit it looks better than i thought it would be for such as visible spot man....idk
Agreed. I don’t know if it’s the same company, but there’s a hotel being built in Cool Springs on Bakers Bridge that has a similar design to this one and is looking soooo much better
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7 hours ago, markhollin said:
Up to the 17th floor of Embassy Suites, and 8th floor of 1 Hotel.
Looking west from 6th Ave. South, 1/4 block north of Demonbreun:
Looking NW from intersection of 7th Ave. South and Demonbreun:
Looking NE from Demonbreun, 1/2 block east of 8th Ave. South:
Looking NE from intersection of 8th Ave. South and Demonbreun:
Looking east from surface lot between McGavock St. and Demonbruen, 1/2 block west of 8th Ave. South:
Love it
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44 minutes ago, markhollin said:
Amazon Two update: 8th level underway.
Looking NE from Church St. Viaduct 1/2 block east of 11th Ave. North:
Looking SW from intersection of 10th Ave. North and Union St:
Lookign west from Union St., 1/2 block east of 10th Ave. North:
Sorry, as I know this was asked previously, but I missed the answer; do we know if they’re planning to build this out completely now or are they just building the garage?
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1 hour ago, smeagolsfree said:
We have been throught is before. We have tons of available space to build on so there is still little need to go tall. The cost of go over a certain floor count and height increases cost by a lot not to mention insurance on the property. We have had lots of developer's that are high on Nashville but sill play the conservative card.
Again look at all of the available land not necessarily in the core but within a quarter to a half mile of the core and there are acres upon acres of buildable locations. If a developer has the option of building 50 stories on a property in the core that is going to cost him twice as much to build on as a property a half mile away where it is only half the height because he has a bigger space, then where do you think he will build.
The only thing that may give us a tall building over 700 feet will be a resisdential building, but we have had several of those proposed and those seem to be very difficult to get out of the ground.
The other thing that hurts is all of these multi acre projects that are proposed. The more of those you have the less likely you are to have one building that is going to stand out because of all the competition.
I remember doing a count of available buildable land within a mile of the core a couple of years ago and I was way over 500 acres of parcels and land. Remember the east bank!!! Lots of land and the DT code was extended to River North meaning up to 30 stories and that is 110 acres in itself.
The last point is the only places you can have unlimited height are the CBD and a few places in SoBro if that. You have to get the Planning dept to change the code and there are very few buildable locations in the CBD. The bonus height program IMO is a joke and there is no need to make a developer jump through all of those extra hoops. If it had not been for Metro Planning we would probably already have had a new tallest, but that has never been a priority for Planning or the Metro Council to have a new talllest for the City of Nashville. Frankly I dont think they care.
Up until recently the Planning Dept head wanted everything stair stepped from the river or you would not have see the 4 Seasons built at that location. They had to pull teeth to get the Encore built and I think they had to cut floors from it.
Thanks for the insight. I agree that there is plenty of open space to build a big boy one day. It’s also not so bad that if we do start getting them, all the other infill is practically done. I’m just impatient is all. Nashville still looks great either way.
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1 hour ago, Armacing said:
Nashville is destined to have a skyline that looks like Sao Paulo.
Please...just one 700 footer. That’s all I ask for now
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Love this shot. Look how dense SoBro is
. Then once Four Seasons is done...
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1 hour ago, smeagolsfree said:
I remember the announcement. Now I just have to figure out where Arrington is!
Just east of Franklin on Murfreesboro Rd
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2 hours ago, bigeasy said:
I am fine with them building it, but I don't think that is a good location for it. There is a whole vacant street right off the Peytonsville exit where the old gas station and Inn were. Tear that down and build there. The land on Long Lane would need substantial work to level the ground, probably some massive retaining walls (yuck), then added sound retention for the neighborhood (hopefully). I am by no means ignorant to the fact that the area will look different in 10 years but currently Long Lane is not setup for commercial developments like this.
Also, and I have no knowledge of this but from what I have read Cool Springs already had an ice rink but it had tons of financial problems and closed. Is this true?
Yeah there was a rink that closed a few years ago and I’m not sure why. Maybe it was financial, but it seemed like there was always some tournaments going on there.
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8 hours ago, markhollin said:
Warhorse Venture Partners' idea for an ice rink, sports field house, and restaurant complex on 25 acres north of Williamson County Expo Center have met strong opposition from neighborhood residents.
Warhorse will present their proposal to the city's planning commission and the Board of Mayors and Aldermen joint work session on Aug. 27 for further input. They also expressed interest in another neighborhood meeting following that work session.
“This is not a done deal,” Eric Gamble pf Warhorse said near the end of the meeting. "We are hearing your comments. We are taking notes, we are hearing your concerns. We don't have the answers to everyone's concerns tonight because this is not all planned out. This is not a done deal."
A vote on the amendment of Envision Franklin that would pave way for the new sports facility is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 24.
Those interested in watching the full session are directed to the City of Franklin website to see a recording of the Zoom meeting, as well as a record of the messages in the chat, which should be uploaded soon.
More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:
https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21142736/franklin-residents-voice-opposition-to-plans-for-multiuse-sports-complexTo be fair, most of the residences in that area are rather new, as well. Was plenty of opposition for Ladd Park and Berry Farms I would imagine.
i actually play hockey occasionally, and yes, it’s extremely annoying to have to go all the way to Bellevue or Antioch to play. I say build it. The areas not going to look the same in 10 years, regardless.
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Found searching #NashvilleSkyline on Instagram
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4 hours ago, Sean blackdog said:Today this morning from Facebook Sky5.
View from Vanderbilt University to Midtown to Downtown.
First of all, incredible shot. Thanks for posting.
Secondly, if Nashville can manage to have another decade similar to the one previously, then oh man, it’s gonna be sweet.
Here’s to hoping COVID doesn’t slow things too much.
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9 hours ago, markhollin said:
Rendering of Page High School expansion:
It’s crazy. I moved to Franklin in 2007 and attended Page Middle School and it reminded me of the town I moved from (Greenbrier in Robertson County). Now the growth is exploding out there and the College Grove/Rudderville/Peytonsville area is turning into Brentwood. Just completely blows my mind.
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3 hours ago, TheRaglander said:
Yikes! Not sure who to give the photo credit to but the Franklin FD tweeted this. This happened in Berry Farms. Couldn’t fathom this happening in Nashville. (No injuries)
Was wondering what happened. Was extremely low on gas and got stopped right before the traffic circle.
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2 hours ago, PaulChinetti said:4 Seasons today.
My personal favorite project right now. The height is obviously a factor, but it’s adding great density, and adding to my favorite view of the skyline (heading south at the 24/65 merger). Can’t wait for this one to finish.
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3 hours ago, TheRaglander said:
Franklin, if planned out differently, could have been like another Buckhead with large towers and whatnot. But on the other side... when you drive on 65S from Brentwood and approach Cool Springs, notice that you can still see the rolling hills. Cool Springs is in a bowl of sorts and the hills are pretty. Without restrictions, we may not get to see that beauty.
I completely understand that sentiment. I don’t know, tall buildings just excite me. Trust me when I say that I know the rolling hills are beautiful.
The attached picture is the view from my bedroom with Cool Springs about a mile to the right of my photo.
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44 minutes ago, LA_TN said:
Welcome @FranklinTn! I think we'll agree on that; however, those folks have protected the downtown square very well (and Carter House). The result of those efforts have paid big dividends for the city, making it a jewel in the Nashville area
Thanks.
i can respect the preservation of the downtown area. The height limit in Cool Springs and Berry Farms is what agitates me.
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