Optimist Park / Belmont Projects

[Desert Power]

7 hours ago, SgtCampsalot said:

Doesn't look like it (pics):

https://charlottenc.gov/Projects/Pages/25thStreetConnection.aspx

 

Yikes:

 

Project updates

 

10/12/2018

This project is now in the utility relocation phase. During this phase, utility infrastructure such as underground gas, water and sewer lines, as well as overhead power, telephone and television lines, are moved as needed to make way for construction of the project improvements. By the end of this year, the City will invite contractors to submit bids to construct the project. Construction is expected to start by mid-2019 and will be complete in early to mid-2020.

[Niner National]

went to optimist hall today. Interior space has a very cool vibe. I ate bao and broth. Had ramen and a bao bun. It was okay but slightly underwhelming. They have 4 or 5 broth options so I wont judge the whole restaurant by the one I had but it was a lot less flavorful than broths I have had in other ramen dishes.

[Guest]

went to optimist hall today. Interior space has a very cool vibe. I ate bao and broth. Had ramen and a bao bun. It was okay but slightly underwhelming. They have 4 or 5 broth options so I wont judge the whole restaurant by the one I had but it was a lot less flavorful than broths I have had in other ramen dishes.

how was the Bao Bun? I've yet to have a good one in Charlotte yet. The one at Hawkers needed some Cialis^TM

 

[Niner National]

19 minutes ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

how was the Bad Bun? I've yet to have a good one in Charlotte yet. The one at Hawkers needed some Cialis^TM

It was okay. I had a German themed one with schnitzel, mustard, and cabbage. This was honestly my first time having one so I can't compare it to others. Id get one again but it didn't blow me away or anything.

[SouthEndCLT811]

2 hours ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

how was the Bad Bun? I've yet to have a good one in Charlotte yet. The one at Hawkers needed some Cialis^TM

Good Food on Montford has my favorite pork buns so I have high hopes for this place.  I'll try to make it over this weekend and report back

[Spartan]

On 8/2/2019 at 9:52 AM, SgtCampsalot said:

Doesn't look like it (pics):

https://charlottenc.gov/Projects/Pages/25thStreetConnection.aspx

But honestly I don't think it's necessary. Folks rolling down the hill from Villa Heights will already be in the middle of the street, and this bridge Street will still be a side street, albeit an important one.

IMO we don't want to give the message to society that bikes should always be separated from Auto traffic. Mixed traffic riding is an important precedent to set in the right spots, and the NoDa area is the perfect area since there are hardly any real thoroughfares (Parkwood/Plaza). The Greenway and rail trail are just bonus.

Exactly. 25th St will have more pedestrians and cyclists on it than vehicles. If a cyclist is too uncomfortable to ride down a block of street with no vehicular traffic on it then a bike lane won't make a difference anyway.

[J-Money]

On 8/2/2019 at 8:21 PM, SouthEndCLT811 said:

Good Food on Montford has my favorite pork buns so I have high hopes for this place.  I'll try to make it over this weekend and report back

It's the same owners, so it better be just as good!    "Bao and Broth – Ramen and bun shop from Larry Schreiber, the chef behind Good Food on Montford’s wildly popular steamed buns"  https://www.charlotteagenda.com/142625/everything-we-know-so-far-about-optimist-halls-food-and-drink-tenants/

[gman430]

[Matthew.Brendan]

25th will be one of very few connectors between Brevard and Davidson. There’s hundred of apartments coming online in the immediate vicinity. If you think there won’t be a ton of car traffic over this bridge... ok. 

[SgtCampsalot]

Dreary (and humid) morning.

[Madison Parkitect]

Checked out Optimist Hall today. Only 4 or 5 places were open but it's clear that when it's full built-out it'll be a pretty legit destination. 7th Street Market was a great test case to see if Charlotte could handle a place like this and Optimist Hall is a major step up from 7th Street. 

Edited August 6, 2019 by Madison Parkitect

[Cadi40]

I recently went to 7th street market and it was packed. If it was a little larger with some more vendors it would be top notch.

[Niner National]

On 8/5/2019 at 10:12 AM, SgtCampsalot said:

Dreary (and humid) morning.

Soon must mean something different to him than it does to me. That place is nowhere near a soon opening.

[Crown]

I remember seeing something about what was going into the old Joe Dough's space but now can't find it anywhere, can someone help me out? 

[Desert Power]

33 minutes ago, Crown said:

I remember seeing something about what was going into the old Joe Dough's space but now can't find it anywhere, can someone help me out? 

The Noda Deli that used to be next to Amelies is going there.

[Hushpuppy321]

Anyone know roughly how many total apartments are under construction or recently opened in the Noda/OP area?  Just curious becuase I’m sure we’ll see Major uptick in vehicular Traffic and foot traffic through this area in the next year or two as Apts lease up.

[Prodev]

Built/Delivered - Mercury NoDa (241), Novel Noda (344), Yards at NoDa (182), Highland Mill (166), Warf & Weft (261), The Collective (250), Alexan Highland Mill (238), Edgeline Flats (36), 300 Optimist Park (48) - Total - 1,766 units

Under Construction - NRP Parkwood (309) , Alta Purl (310), Bainbridge NoDa (277),  Stonehenge NoDa (300) - Total  - 1,196 units

Planned - Camden NoDa (390), 21st & Davidson (280), NoDa 40 (40), Exchange NoDa (251), Flywheel NoDa (313) - Total - 1,274 units

Total - 4,236 units

Doesn't include Phase II of Yards at NoDa, Lofts at NoDa Mills, Herrin Ice, longer term stuff at Sugar Creek station, site wedged into Matheson off N Davidson, Proffit Dixon site, Alpha Mill, or anything that's more North End.

Edited August 8, 2019 by Prodev

[tarwater]

Speaking of NoDa (wrong thread I know)... can someone tell me what's going on in that spot on 36th next to the Rat's Nest? There have been workers out there every day doing something to the brick structure.

[Guest]

11 minutes ago, tarwater said:

Speaking of NoDa (wrong thread I know)... can someone tell me what's going on in that spot on 36th next to the Rat's Nest? There have been workers out there every day doing something to the brick structure.

That would be a new location for Industrious, which is a coworking company. 20,000 sq feet, developed by Asana Partners.

[CLTProductions]

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Edited August 8, 2019 by Jayvee

[KJHburg]

Drive bys of the new apartments complexes near Optimist Mill  the Alexan and the one across the street.  I can't remember all these names there is too many.

This evening. 

[Guest]

Drive bys of the new apartments complexes near Optimist Mill  the Alexan and the one across the street.  I can't remember all these names there is too many.
This evening. 

Alta Optimist Park by Wood Partners


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[SgtCampsalot]

27 minutes ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

Alta Optimist Park by Wood Partners
 

*Alta Purl, by Wood Partners

Edit: Another textile-related term, like "Warp and Weft"

 

Edited August 9, 2019 by SgtCampsalot

[Desert Power]

Optimist Hall is beautiful and has a lot going for it.  It probably isn't helped by both of its food options being overpriced and sloooooowwww

[Matthew.Brendan]

Not the best photos but just a few shots from a walk around the other night. They really did a great Job and it needs to be seen in person.

Any Duke employee is lucky to work there, imho.

 

Edited August 9, 2019 by Matthew.Brendan
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