andywildman

This is the real answer - wish I could like it more than once. Midrise apartments on the pikes are good, but we need to be allowed to build neighborhoods of density, not just spiderwebs of it. Middle Tennessee (and Nashville specifically) is adding too many jobs to not allow more homes. Think the optimal mix is somewhere in the range of what we see in The Nations (2-for-1s with HPRs and commercial turning into mixed use) and in Wedgewood-Houston (industrial and commercial turning into walkable midrise neighborhoods). In my opinion, the whole UZO should have no parking minimums and re-legalize fourplexes (by-right zoning). (Obviously, we'd have to reduce the setback requirements from 20 feet and increase lot coverage ratio from its current 50% to actually build that way.) Just because the city allows for certain zoning doesn't mean it will pop up everywhere - but I'll support just about anything that gives people the right to build more homes on the land that they own. I think Houston disproves this. Sure, it sprawls in a way that only an oil baron could love, but because they allow people to build (basically) whatever they want, houses in Houston are not expensive, even as population booms.

Mixed use? Forward-thinking to integrate with future development? Developer-funded infrastructure? Let's GOOOOOOOOOO!

Given current environment and critical mass that Nashville's technology sector has now gained (in addition to entertainment and healthcare), it's not a stretch to believe that Nashville 2050 doubles our 2020 population (and looks more like Atlanta 2010)... but it's hard to see the state or any of the region's local government preparing for that. And of course, outside of TDOT's highway management, the State government won't care because this doesn't score political points. Metro can't see past 5 years ahead, and the elected leaders all have PTSD from the 2018 referendum. Sumner and Williamson Counties have 20-year land use planning documents that look downright quaint compared to the incredible growth that's already happening in their backyards.

Wasn't there a couple proposed developments in Cool Springs along Carothers that would push the area in the right direction? "East Works" plus another one or two. Wouldn't surprise me to see that whole area move vertical over their sea of parking.

All that development on the outside of Hendersonville really showing how the extension of the Bypass (Vietnam Vets) out to Gallatin really induced demand. Neely's Bend continues to floor me in its capacity to stay undeveloped. I expect the next 20 years' map to fill out over half of the undeveloped land inside 840 between Franklin and Murfressboro.

AND IT'S ON A TRANSIT STOP! Nashville is what, only 20 years away from development like this?

Good to see so many kinds of density going in so close to downtown. I love to see Wedgewood Houston development interacting (to varying degrees) with 4th Ave.

Surprisingly high! Only other cities in the "south" higher than Nashville are Lexington, Louisville, and Austin. In 2016, only 5.9% of Nashville households had no cars... wonder how that's changed in the last 5 years (https://www.governing.com/archive/car-ownership-numbers-of-vehicles-by-city-map.html)

Crazy to see how much the compact districts closer to downtown grew in geography as relative population growth was stronger in the southeast quadrant of the county between 1990 and 2010. Looks like District 19 is about to shrink - thanks in large part to some of the residential projects this board has higlighted over the last decade. ( https://twitter.com/freddieoconnell/status/1415809776630575107 )

You're right (per Parcel Viewer).

Who owns the state employee surface lots on the west side of Rosa Parks? Know if there are any formal plans for those - in the short term or long?

I believe the Asurion parking garage will get two traffic signals: the Grundy intersection and again on Church.

I can’t wait to see this happen to Dickerson Pike.

Love this as a spot to add apartments. Okay with the ~1:1 ratio of units to parking spots. Hate that there doesn’t seem to be much in the way of street activation in the announcement. Will be interested to see the renderings!

With 65 North going to 3 lanes in the next couple years (per TDOT), the White House through Franklin, KY area will see a lot of development, both in Sumner and Robertson.

Setbacks are absolutely key to increasing density. I have no idea how Nashville's rules stack up (20' on local roads) vs other cities. Greg on your second point, I've noticed that a lot of new subdivisions do exactly what you've described - shrinking front lawns and larger backyards; it's not that different from the way pre-WW2 subdivisions were designed, except without alleys. Gotta say though, I love big front porches for the neighborhood activation - haven't seen much of that in new developments.

Due to the displacement of existing residents or the increase in density? If the former, I agree, though giving priority for relocation to the Madison development to current residents appears to be more than is required of the developer. If the latter, I think nearby residents will be generally supportive, in spite of the higher density. Lots of tear downs and HPRs in the area already; and this contributes to the gentrification, bringing higher property values. To echo Emily Benedict in her letter, this development is within a mile from a major corridor and is on a public transit route - two ideal factors for higher density. Lord knows East Nashville needs more homes, and with the location between Porter Village and the development where Porter hits Riverside, this would be hot.

Man I know the renderings had this in white, but I really liked the red brick on this.

Nashville's population density is still low compared to cities that do public transportation well. There are two main things that would make public transit work for this city: Pandering to the tourists (start with BNA to Broadway; expand to tourist hotspots) Incentivizing density on corridors, either before or after we prioritize, modernize, and increase frequency. Tax relief and increased height allowances within a mile of transit hubs. I'm honestly not sure why Nashville's not doing this today, but the city should spend on developments like Madison Town Center that can effectively leverage existing and future transit hubs. There aren't many 15-minute complete neighborhoods in this city, in part because we don't broadly have the density to support that level of walkability. (Maybe there are areas around the Gulch that could lead "car-light" lives in the next couple years but that only works for folks who can buy condos or are willing to pay highrise rents.

Agreed - without HPRs we'd be in worse shape than Austin. What would it take for Nashville to turn its HRP 2-for-1 into a "by right" 4-for-1 in residential zones, similar to Minneapolis or Portland?

I have nothing to contribute to this topic except I love that we’re getting 20+ stories along this strip in midtown with cool design and mixed use. The construction progress for this one will be fun to watch, like ONE22ONE’s angles.

I would love to see that, could you imagine a Gallatin road that looks more like how they were talking about taking 8th South to one lane each direction a couple years back? Not sure what it would take to get the state to sign off on that significant a traffic reduction, not to mention the backlash the plans for 8th got.

Yes. 4 commercial suites along the SE side opposite of Church (visible at the bottom of the staircase in @BeaveStirspic below)

I agree with you! I’d love to see Gallatin in Inglewood as a mix of 3-4 story mixed use buildings while keeping some of the old converted houses sprinkled in for character (El Fuego, Beck & Beck, Inglewood Dentristy)... But is there demand to fill new-build commercial space up here? From the old piggly wiggly to some of the converted houses, I plenty of signs saying commercial space for lease. It doesn’t surprise me that a developer would opt for more ground floor residential. Once we’ve got more residents, I think we’ll see future projects go the mixed-use route.

Excited for more residential in Inglewood. Probably the largest multi family development this far north. This section of Gallatin won’t be half bad, this + whatever happens at 3930, from Sip and Shotgun Willie’s through El Fuego and Inglewood Lounge, down to the new crosswalk across Stratford.