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Took a trip down the Atlantic Coast of FLA to Miami last week. Pics in order: West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Coral Gables (2), South Beach (2), Brickell and Downtown Miami(4). A few brief notes on the trip: 1) Downtown West Palm was nicer than I expected, and I really enjoyed the dinner/night scene on Clematis. 2) The Riverwalk area in downtown Fort Lauderdale was definitely worth the visit. Very active with boats going up and down the river. I appreciate those who have highlighted that area in previous posts. 3) We stayed in Coral Gables while in Miami, and I really enjoyed the walkability and architecture there. 4) It was great to finally see the Miami skyline, which is exploding, in person. One of the only cities I've been to that has more construction going on than Nashville. 5) My wife and I both agreed that the overall level of service we received at restaurants, our hotel, Ubers, etc. in Miami was outstanding, and unlike anything we've experienced in the last few years anywhere else.

Absolutely. I live off 3rd and Madison and would happily walk three blocks there versus getting in my car to go the Rosa Parks Kroger. I'm certain many of my neighbors would do the same. Here's Now Next's coverage from December '21. Looks like it was estimated to be 110,000 sq. ft. of office. https://nashvillenownext.com/2021/12/09/now-next-hill-center-a-grocery-anchored-200000-sf-mixed-use-development-in-germantown/

I agree, the density is still nice. As someone mentioned on a different thread the other day, that area south of Peabody could really use some love, and this certainly helps. Hopefully one day in the near future, this one will look like a midget compared to surrounding developments like 2nd and Peabody, 4th and Lea, etc.

I've been curious about the status of Hill Center. Any intel on why it might be in limbo?

To touch on your question regarding revenue loss, I heard Senator Jack Johnson on the radio today and he said the city would be losing out on hundreds of millions of dollars by not hosting the RNC. He said that he's attended conventions which required him to stay 60 miles from the city because hotels were all booked, and went on to say many of the attendees would have gone to Graceland, Memphis, Gatlinburg, etc. in addition to their trip to Nashville. Take that for what it's worth. It felt like he was reaching to me.

As someone who walks and jogs in this area fairly often, it shouldn't even be in the top 20. During the day, there's hardly ever a soul outside of the homeless down there. The small dog park is cool as is the amphitheater, but everything else about the area leaves a lot to be desired. I hope it will become more of a priority in the future. I'm assuming that will be the case as the East River Bank becomes more active.

Incredible! And the Gibson Residences and 125 11 Ave. North can be added to that list as well! (Both which will transition beautifully into the new proposals across the highway)

Agreed. This might jump to my favorite sub-10 story development in Nashville. Love the historical preservation mixed with the modern flair!

The greenway has so much potential, and I dream about it becoming the lively, attractive pedestrian zone you mention. I live a block away and it's severely underutilized right now. Although, given its overgrown sections, poor drainage, etc., it's not all that appealing in its current state. I'm not sure how much each of these individual projects has committed to its restoration, but it should be a top priority!

There's eight or so NES and utility strucks on the northern lot (1000 2nd Ave North) this morning. Could this be the first sign of movement, or is it just related to other utility work going on in the area?

While I would have loved for this one to stay at its original height, 315' will still provide a nice transition in height as you move from West End to downtown. Excited to see this one start going up!

I'm surprised so many of those parcels across 8th Ave. S are still parking lots and one-story structures. I see one proposed hotel on the development map, but besides that, little else. I'd have to think something is in the works for at least one of those sites in the near future..

Agreed! I've recommended it on several occasions to people visiting Dallas.

I was just talking about the BeltLine with a few ATL residents and how Nashville has completely dropped the ball in making their greenways more of a focal point. I'm hopeful that this development, along with Neuhoff, and others will get things jump started for the better!

Thank you! I appreciate the work you and others do on this forum!

I was thinking the same thing. Pretty soon, tourists won't know which side of the highway is downtown. Incredible.