SouthEnd "Gold District"

[QCxpat]

Today 8:40 a.m. - Aspen Heights, working on the 5th floor of the 17-story apartment tower, height: 226 ft./68.8 m.

Edited August 16, 2023 by QCxpat

[DJ8hep]

A quick capture today (including Sixty Vines!)

 

[Hushpuppy321]

Really Tall Floor for that High Rise Apartment on Morehead.

[QCxpat]

Today 8:45 a.m. - working on the 5th floor of a 17-story apt. bldg. being developed by Aspen Heights Partners 

Edited August 31, 2023 by QCxpat

[KJHburg]

this apartment tower is starting to make a presence on W Morehead.  

[FLOSC843]

3 hours ago, KJHburg said:

this apartment tower is starting to make a presence on W Morehead.  

Makes quite the impression from Belk also. Looking forward to seeing this continue to climb. 

[KJHburg]

Gold District apartment complexes and high rise on Morehead. 

[Windsurfer]

And, still no acknowledgement of the old gold mines except for the name of the district. Some of the old time and influential business owners , like The Dowds, really need to take more pride in our history and work on that.  I would if I were more influential. Old-timer, yes, that much is true. Pretty sure most of those folks wouldn't give me the time of day but it doesn't stop me from fantasizing calling or writing them. Perhaps a letter to the editor.... 

Pretty soon, there won't be any shafts left to open up and convert to nightclubs or museums. 

[Prodev]

6 hours ago, Windsurfer said:

And, still no acknowledgement of the old gold mines except for the name of the district. Some of the old time and influential business owners , like The Dowds, really need to take more pride in our history and work on that.  I would if I were more influential. Old-timer, yes, that much is true. Pretty sure most of those folks wouldn't give me the time of day but it doesn't stop me from fantasizing calling or writing them. Perhaps a letter to the editor.... 

Pretty soon, there won't be any shafts left to open up and convert to nightclubs or museums. 

Not sure if this is exactly what you're referring to, but Spectrum's apartments are named The Prospect as a nod to the gold district and Link Mint has a ton of art and other references in the interiors to the history of mining and Charlotte having the first US mint.

[Guest]

I thought there was only the one shaft off Summit open in the first place and the proposal that did exist for the property used it as a feature/historical showpiece. Halted now because of NIMBYs

Edited September 22, 2023 by Guest

[Windsurfer]

9 minutes ago, MothBeast said:

I thought there was only the one shaft off Summit open in the first place and the proposal that did exist for the property used it as a feature/historical showpiece. Halted now because of NIMBYs

St. Catherine's had a couple of shafts that are now plugged. Those were either directly on Charlotte Pipe company or next to it. Regardless, plenty of horizontal shafts down under.  

I don't remember any controversy surrounding the Rudisill mine.  That is another one that could be set up.  Many of those older one story buildings in that area were founded as vendors and service companies to the mines.  

[Reverie39]

How many of these new residential developments have street level retail? That is always important in giving a neighborhood some energy and life.

[FLOSC843]

28 minutes ago, Reverie39 said:

How many of these new residential developments have street level retail? That is always important in giving a neighborhood some energy and life.

This part. So much density in KJs photos and to think the amount of apartments plus residents/future residents concentrated in one area, it's a shame there will be little to bring more life to the streets that make up this neighborhood. I will say that I could be wrong and may have missed something but my speculation is that it will be typical of what we've seen from developers in time past  (the exception  being being of course the recent projects of south end). So, retail spaces but no occupancy (high rent) = Gym, doctors office etc.

[RANYC]

The Prospect has ground-floor retail, as does the new apartment project across from Seoul BBQ.  Ground-floor retail is overrated, however.  Frankly, not every corner of every urban neighborhood needs it.  Pedestrian comfort and enticement are what enliven a neighborhood.  Make it comfortable for walking, a signature pedestrian experience, and you’ll have your sense of life and liveliness at street level.  The key to urban street-level vigor is the demonstrated design that prioritizes people walking or using walking aids at a human pace and scale over motor vehicles.  You don’t need shopping opportunities or opportunities to eat overpriced, high-sodium, artery-clogging cuisine or to consume liver-wrenching spirits to achieve sustainable urban vitality.  Ground-floor retail missing from the pics below and it’s still urban and fine.

Edited September 22, 2023 by RANYC

[FLOSC843]

28 minutes ago, RANYC said:

The Prospect has ground-floor retail, as does the new apartment project across from Seoul BBQ.  Ground-floor retail is overrated, however.  "Frankly, not every corner of every urban neighborhood needs it.  Pedestrian comfort and enticement are what enliven a neighborhood.  "Make it comfortable for walking, a signature pedestrian experience, and you’ll have your sense of life and liveliness at street level.  The key to urban street-level vigor is the demonstrated design that prioritizes people walking or using walking aids at a human pace and scale over motor vehicles.  You don’t need shopping opportunities or opportunities to eat overpriced, high-sodium, artery-clogging cuisine or to consume liver-wrenching spirits to achieve sustainable urban vitality.  Ground-floor retail missing from the pics below and it’s still urban and fine.

Totally agree and I'm onboard with the sentiment here. However my comments lean more toward the "energy and life" aspect which for me speaks more to how vibrant the neighborhood is as opposed to how urban. To your point about the pedestrian experience, when you think about streets like Morehead (edge of the neighborhood, I know) and certain parts of Carson, they are not exactly inviting  to  foot traffic.

[KJHburg]

The Prospect has 3 retail spaces which is more than I thought. 

The Prospect_Retail Flyer (thriftcres.com)

[Windsurfer]

17 hours ago, Prodev said:

Not sure if this is exactly what you're referring to, but Spectrum's apartments are named The Prospect as a nod to the gold district and Link Mint has a ton of art and other references in the interiors to the history of mining and Charlotte having the first US mint.

I'm talking about something along the lines of Reed Gold Mine.,   Such a vital part of our history!  What a chance that's being blown.

[QCxpat]

Today 9:00 a.m. - working on the 5th floor

Edited September 25, 2023 by QCxpat

[QCxpat]

Today 8:45 a.m.

Edited October 9, 2023 by QCxpat

[KJHburg]

the 17 story apartment tower rising on S Mint and W Morehead.  

[michaelef]

New NIMBY alert

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy1AJNXrRKv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[tozmervo]

That does feel very NIMBY knee-jerk with very little information (aren't cleaning facilities usually enclosed warehouses?)

Aside from that, it does seem like poor land use to tie up 40 acres in center city on an otherwise industrial function. 

[CarolinaCrown]

2 hours ago, michaelef said:

New NIMBY alert

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy1AJNXrRKv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

I wonder if this is in anyway related to Northfolk Southern's change of heart regarding the red line

[atlrvr]

Wait ...this has been planned since at least 2016, if not longer.

[KJHburg]

when these property values PLUMMET  I will be there to snap some properties up.   If this was written by a license real estate broker it could be big trouble!  NCDOT has planned this for years on land they own.