carolinaboy

Congratulations KJ. I am always astounded when you bring the knowledge of such places far away from Charlotte as Currituck, Corolla, Elizabeth City, etc. Thank you for all your contributions. You are a true gentleman.

Can you tell if what was filed for is consistent with the latest renderings?

He cares enough about his neighborhood to criticize issues he sees. I appreciate your immense contributions here CLT Development, but your response was a little over-the-top.

I think the new apartments (several that I know of) being constructed or proposed in downtown, the eventual redevelopment of the Saint Pauls area from a pocket of concentrated poverty to a more diverse, walkable neighborhood area and the potential arena all do much more for the future of downtown than a casino. More people living downtown, using light rail, going to retailers, restaurants, etc. can only help keep and lure some more. Norfolk will loose businesses but also gain some back. That's the nature of the market. Places for people to live, place-making, infrastructure improvements is where the city needs to focus/promote. Some things are just out of their control like the whims of a casino developer. Move on to the things that can be done. Fix existing problems before dumping public money into the fortunes of someone else.

I just don't think the area can support two casinos. I think Headwaters just got beat out of the market by the one in Portsmouth and they can no longer build anything other than the "temporary" one, if even that. You guys can stick a fork in this project. It's done. Congratulations to Portsmouth I guess.

Boom!

Bojangles, Krispy Kreme, Cheerwine........

This block, the Enterprise block and Wake Forest Med School tower(s) will be very transformative developments for Charlotte/Uptown/SouthEnd. Can't wait to see these get started.

They need a Pins Mechanical. Went to one in Charlotte this weekend and had a blast. Lots of arcade games from my youth.

I'll show my old guy ignorance here, what is an Elite?

The Spectrum property as got to be one desirable property right now, no? Anyone hearing anything about it?

The only place walkable in Virginia Beach is the oceanfront resort area. Norfolk (in the same metro) is immensely more walkable, dense and urban. And no Charleston, SC on this list? I can't believe Charleston has less "walkable urbanism" than Las Vegas or Orlando or Virginia Beach..... Charlotte at #13 has probably benefited from the growth of SouthEnd.

What does it say? Not a facebook person.

Thanks.

I don't recognize the steel going up in the first picture. Which project is that?

If the final product is anything like the two buildings are shown in the video that will be amazing. Very beautiful buildings.

If the measure of success for light-rail in Charlotte is economic development, obviously it has been a grand slam. If the measure of success for light-rail in Charlotte is people moving, obviously it has been a strike out. Transit is an investment no doubt. I've stated that before in these threads (that light-rail should be treated as a long-term investment). But do you double down on an investment if it isn't paying off in terms of actual transit? Or do you press ahead knowing the investment pay-off is future economic development? Maybe a light-rail line from the airport to the future Gateway Station should be the extent of the next phase.

If Charlotte/CATS can't figure out how to pay for it (additional light-rail/commuter rail), or if they have to obtain money from the state and/or the federal government, maybe they should refocus their efforts on a more modest type of "people-mover" public transportation that is more affordable to build, grow and maintain, with a more affordable per trip cost and schedule which is convenient to the average user/potential user. I mean I want to drive a nice luxury car but my budget keeps me in the Toyota/Honda category and it gets me where I need to go. If the current light-rail were operating smoothly and effectively future light-rail may be the answer. After all these years of operation that doesn't seem to be the case. Why should more light-rail be the preferred option? Would it be run any more smoothly or effectively? If the answer is "No" then maybe other options should be preferable. Full disclosure: I don't live anywhere near Charlotte so I don't have a dog in the fight (other than I pay state taxes). As an urban development enthusiast I love the idea of a full light-rail people mover transportation system in Charlotte. But, if you can't afford it, don't buy it. The Earth won't stop spinning without it.

Has this even changed since January 2022?

Thank you all who post these pictures and historic tid bits. I enjoy learning the oft untold history of Norfolk.

I grew up on the other side of the state from Charlotte. In the late 80's my friends and I also called our (lone) Burger King the BK Lounge. Was there some cultural thing I don't remember for people to do that? A movie, a song a commercial?

I think if it goes downtown, Norfolk shouldn't get too "grandiose" with their vision. Keep it simple. An arena with ample parking and perhaps an adjacent hotel/commercial/conference area. They don't need some big "entertainment district" with a Ferris wheel, wave park, amphitheater, roller coasters, etc.

Downtown. Best location. Could be a positive catalyst for downtown going forward like MacArthur Center and light rail were/have been. I still don't think there could be a professional (major league) tenant but concerts/shows/NCAA basketball/Sun Belt basketball tournament, etc. would be great. With all the apartment development under construction, the large linear park (proposed) area and dare say I a casino (possibly) in the area it could really be great. I've never been a fan of moving arenas/stadiums out of downtown areas.

How long will it be to complete the interior of the Duke building?

Could this underground transit center be a future stop for an underground Silver LRT Line?