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Also from the latest N&O article: The site is zoned to allow up to 12 stories, but it's likely that any future developer will request a variance on that, he added.

But also only the slightest bit smaller than the Dillon block. EDIT: Also, since I work close by, I really hope for some commercial space, especially on Jones street. Neither Link nor Metropolitan have added any, and there's not any in Quorum. Give us a bodega or something!

Quorum is a good example, but for something on that scale really they need to raise the height limit from 12 to at least 20. We can have The Dillon II: Electric Boogaloo.

Tower crane:

Uggg, the backside is so ugly, please don't post it. This is better:

I wonder how much this site is in play for Amazon. According to the latest N&O article, Amazon's visit was only interested in two areas - downtown Raleigh and RTP. A couple 40 floor towers on this site could help them get close to the initial 500,000 sq feet they will be needing, along with some new towers in Warehouse and elsewhere. In similar situations I've seen demo take place then a surface lot be put up. Parking fees offset demo costs. I think this is what the Edison office tower site did.

Sauce: http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article209619139.html

Yes you can see it on here:

Over a year is a long time for it to just sit there boarded up. I guess that building isn't that important too them. No, I don't think something large would get built here. Probably on the scale of the Lincoln, Metropolitan, The Link, etc.

I've noticed that there has been zero work done on this League of Municipalities building since the fire over a year ago. Do you think they are just waiting to sell the property? They own the half of the block opposite Metropolitian - it would be a good spot for a similar sized project. Anybody know anything about plans?

18 to 20 floors isn't too tall for that spot.

Yes, tis true. Sauce: http://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article152877659.html

Hilton Grand Vacations Club - 24 floors Located in downtown Myrtle Beach at N Ocean Blvd and 15 Ave N. Source Rendering: Photo I took this weekend: I also came across another tower under construction around 2600 South Ocean Blvs down closer to the airport. Appears to be around 18 floors.

This is probably mentioned somewhere, but what will eventually happen to the actual Amtrak station lot?

Link directly to the webcam vs embedded in their website: https://app.oxblue.com/open/heritage/oneglenwood

The ground floor could be equal to two floors with the Public and all. Grocery store ceilings tend to be rather tall.

I got: Raleigh, Denver, Nasheville. I didn't "cheat" but I did choose some answers that I thought would favor Raleigh including greenspace is important, educated workforce, smaller metro, number of alternative commuters not as important, cost of living important.

I wish some 40+ floor twin towers on the N&O site were in discussion for Amazon HQ2

The spire on top of the PNC tower was added so that it can claim that is is the tallest skyscraper between Charlotte and Philly.

With the size of the price tag do you think that means this will translate into taller buildings? Like 10+ floor? Also, more important than Tucker would be pedestrian sidewalk improvements on West and Harrington at the railroad tracks. Not a good spot for walking.

Reminds me of the design of 191 Peachtree Tower in Atlanta.

I would like to see something on the scale of the Charlotte's recent 300 South Tryon and Kimpton Hotel project. These would fit nicely with the office tower on Salisbury and the hotel or hotel/residential overlooking beautify Nash square with underground parking and retail and restaurants along McDowell, Martin, and Salisbury. But instead we'll probably get a stick built apartment around a parking deck

Welp they waited until the last day of November. N&O staff of 170 something is moving to One City Plaza by March or April; whenever renovations are done there. http://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article187431353.html No solid plans/designs for the site. Here's the property lines for those interested:

Yeah I thought that was a good move. The US Soccer decided to essentially relegate NASL to tier 3 status in favor of elevating USL to tier 2 of the US soccer pyramid. USL is a real mixed bag being such a large (like 35+ teams) league that some teams are small and some draw more than NASL teams did. I do think it will be better in the short term to play more regional games against teams such as Charlotte, Charleston, and Richmond.

Here's part of the site plan submitted to the city: