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On 7/13/2021 at 2:48 PM, MDC26 said:
Wow, that looks really cool. It's also really neat that it will be built over the trolley tracks to give it more room to have a greater footprint and more sq ft.
Lots and lots of plans for the Pinch. If everything gets done, it will be an amazing place.
Correct me if im wrong. Is this the same group that proposed this last year but different location now?
https://www.memphisflyer.com/the-tower-project-would-bring-new-high-rise-to-the-pinch
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Hard to believe there's more space to build in the University Area.
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On 6/24/2021 at 2:57 PM, Wayward Memphian said:
The Star Flyer would be my first 'show stopper' It can 'draw' on it's own like a giant observation wheel does. I would also include an indoor hall complete with a half dozen kiddie rides. This structure would be at least two levels and have 'birthday' rooms for rent along with a cafe. The rides would have a basic but unified design theme that envies like late 1800s ornamental ironwork of the the Steamboat era with a whimsical steampunk touch. They would be a unified color scheme with Gold as the trim color. As the pak expansion it's offering. You maximize your space and I have seen this done at Tivoli. You build a ride on top of a ride. The bottom would be your bumper car like attraction while you build a structure above to host your typical Dumbo- esque Spinner. Your Food stands, bathrooms, and shops would be underneath coaster tracks. You design rides to share the same footprint like a log flume mixed with a coaster or a junior coast mixed witha high thrill coaster. I have seen this at Phantasialand in Germany. Last coaster design is insane these days. I can get a coaster that has a launch, forward and backward cars and the next train the cars would spin. Example:
There's so much out there that can maximize a small foodprint and can be design to not feel crammed. I think about Coney Island in New York. Zamperla rides runs most of that park under contract. They supply the rides as they showcase the rides they manufacture as well as manage the park. Mack(see video)produces rides and owns and operates Europa Park Germany.
Pull the best ideas from
Tivoli
Kemah Boardwalk
Galveston Pleasure Pier
Coney Island
Santa Monica Pier
Morey's Boardwalk
The list goes on and on.
Here's Kemah's compact Woody
These ideas would be great. Having Pier like development on the river would be the first of its kind. I really wish I knew who we can get to listen go the idea of changing for that kind of development on mud Island
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18 hours ago, Wayward Memphian said:
Didn't look up Tivoli Copenhagen did ya.
With Mud Island , space is a premium so vertical is a necessity. Growthbinto the park would be slow. My first ride would be a Star Flyer. The sweeping views of the River, Bridges, Pyramid and Sky line would be stunning day and night, and you can get them at 600ft. I've been on this one at Tivoli. I would like to have a wheel as well but space. They do make hubless ones and maybe a coast could pass through. I'd go for enclosed gondolas to extend the season to year round. How about incorporating one in a third Bridge, lol.
That or like the Navy Pier in Chicago. That would help tourism and family entertainment
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6 hours ago, VSRJ said:
Nice infill coming to South Main:
Intrator's South Main infill approved by Downtown board, after revisions
This gives me LA Vibes
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Is there a new start time on construction?
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6 hours ago, MDC26 said:
It may not be the the top factor, or even in the top 5, but it is in there somewhere. I'm sure it factors in a lot more with people considering moving to Memphis, or others leaving Memphis, and this can affect economic growth by not having as strong as a workforce. Memphis is ranked 3rd highest in the nation on many lists. I know this year there has been a rise around the country, not just in Memphis, but the increase in violent crime is disturbing. Maybe the businesses that go so far as in having discussions with city leaders may not say its a big factor, but there could be large amounts that don't even take Memphis into consideration because of crime, and therefore never speak to city leaders. I love Memphis and I really hate to see these high levels of crime for the lives it ruins and the neighborhoods and families it devastates.
I agree, its definitely some businesses that probably wouldn't even consider the move just because. Especially smaller businesses who are looking to establish somewhere long term. Crime does affect the perception of a place, and even worse if you haven't visited or isnt too familiar with it.
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3 hours ago, MDC26 said:
Very sad and scary. Unfortunately, I think crime has been one of the things that has held Memphis back economically. It definitely factors in for some people thinking about investing, locating businesses, or moving to Memphis.
Downtown used to be one of the safest places in Memphis, but it no longer appears that way. This occurred right in the heart of the entertainment district before 10pm on a Saturday night.
https://wreg.com/news/man-dead-after-shooting-in-downtown-memphis-2/
Interesting... I just read this article on Dailymemphian.com. It says that city leaders say that crime is not a worry as far as job recruitment for companies to expand or relocate here as many think.
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Southeast Memphis- The Malco Majestic theater is sold and will be a $50 Million Entertainment Complex. This is a good report on it.
Side Note. This is the 2nd development this week that have plans for Memphis to have filming studios.
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23 hours ago, VSRJ said:
Interesting. The skeptic in me wonders if non-gamblers will drive that far for such a water park. But I'll hope for the best.
People from Memphis drive to Magic Springs in Arkansas all the time, and thats about a 2 hours away.
I felt for years that Tunica have the opportunity to be more than a Gambling resort destination since the Casino industry started to decline there, but strong enough to draw people for other options. Hopefully for Tunica, this can spur other ideas for Family Entertainment
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5 hours ago, MDC26 said:
No, you've got it wrong. Terminix sold off the Service Master brands recently. Terminix is $1.8 billion a year company with over 1000 jobs in the Memphis HQ. The Service Master Brands have around 200 jobs there, and are $240 million a year company. Just the 200 Service Master Brands jobs are leaving. The 1000+ Terminix jobs are staying, as well as the Home Shield employees. (Home Shield was spun off earlier.) Still sucks to lose the 200 jobs, but not near the blow you thought it was. I would expect a change in the signage to Terminix sometime soon.
Good. That's a better explanation I seen on this, not even from the news who's making it seem more dramatic.
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Anyone have a Commercial Appeal subscription? I want to know what is this "Project Afterburner" and how it's suppose to shape the city's future.
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19 hours ago, Memphis4ever said:
I always drive by this site and wonder when a large development will come, now the next large site is where the office max building is located about 2 blocks up the street. I like the scale and design of this one.
I would say the next would be about half a mile down at the former police station site. A huge property that's recently vacant now and is looking for a developer to propose ideas .
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I'm hoping to see a 2-3 towers here. Anything 15 stories and up. This area could develop into something similar to Buckhead in Atlanta.
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17 hours ago, Memphis4ever said:
Entertainment venue coming to fairgrounds.. Bowling venue on its way to Memphis' Liberty Park (commercialappeal.com)
I'm glad to see some Entertainment like this coming back to the middle of the city. I would like for downtown to get a Andretti. Check out the one in Dallas
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21 hours ago, DowntownUrbanite said:
While I agree this facility is needed and looks great, a huge opportunity will be missed without additional development above the garage.
I read there will be a restaurant on top, with other things inside. So atleast it won't be a dead garage
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So we could see this and the 18 Main possibility get off at similar times. The Pinch District will be similar to the Gulch in Nashville potientally, especially with the Snuff District not far getting developed.
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I saw on the Commercial Appeal it would be 50 Stories, either way bring it on. Get it off the ground, along with the Loews hotel
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I wish they would go back into building midrise housing in that area instead of the suburban apartment look.
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I can't read the article because of the paywall but this dose look like a direct reply to him lol
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Silo Square/Town Center
Theres a few shops open and loft apartments above the buildings already occupied. There's cottage homes under construction. This project it massive and will change that side of Southaven to something completely different. There's so much land that's prepped for construction. Even near by areas are building mid rises. I caught a "coming soon" board of a Tekila Mexican restaurant thats planning to open, that will have a rooftop. Both the Lake District and SiloSquare have Instagrams for construction updates
https://instagram.com/thelakedistricttn?igshid=1ly9ifubya7i0
https://instagram.com/silosquarems?igshid=vs1cd477lu4p
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The Lake District project in Lakeland
It's a huge project. Cant drive in there yet.
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Later today I'll post construction photos of The Lake District project and The Silo Square project in Southaven. Both are large mixed used projects in our suburbs that will be great.
Downtown Memphis News & Developments (CBD, South Main, Riverfront, Medical District, The Edge, Uptown)
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There's some townhome lofts on the backside of those that are almost finished. They look nice too.
I believe these apartments are being constructed by Elmington. Company out of Nashville that have already built a few apartments outskirts of downtown.
Forum Flats, Uptown Flats, Patterson Flats, 2nd Street Flats, & Crescent Bluff.