Crescent Stonewall Station

[Guest]

Here is what I posted somewhere on UP talking about an office building JLL is advertising.  I speculated then it was the Even hotel site 
https://powersearch.jll.com/us-en/property/46020/stonewall-station
 

It’s a massive typo. They are advertising the transit plaza jewel box for office. 2300 sq feet. They added way too many zeros.


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[KJHburg]

3 minutes ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

It’s a massive typo. They are advertising the transit plaza jewel box for office. 2300 sq feet. They added way too many zeros.


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Well KJ Diversified Industries was ready to lease 100K of this new building in such a great location with name branding on the top a huge KJ inside a chocolate glazed doughnut.  

I will take my lease intentions elsewhere. 

[KJHburg]

so why would Asana not try to lease this jewel box themselves or it is better suited for office?   I would love to see an independent coffee shop here as once the rail trail bridge and convention center bridge both get done this will be at the crossroads. Plus it is closest LYNX station to Ally Center, Legacy 1-2, Duke Metro 

 

[Guest]

so why would Asana not try to lease this jewel box themselves or it is better suited for office?   I would love to see an independent coffee shop here as once the rail trail bridge and convention center bridge both get done this will be at the crossroads. Plus it is closest LYNX station to Ally Center, Legacy 1-2, Duke Metro   

 

It became useless for retail when it stopped being WholeFoods Cafe.

 

Not good for coffee because it’s barely accessible from Novel which will have a starbucks. Not accessible from Westin or Convention Center which have their own Coffee Shops. Relying on train only isn’t a good way to break even.

 

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[CharlotteWkndBuzz]

I can envision their slogan now. “Don’t like to co-work? Join MeWork and rent your private cubicle today!”  

lol I’m just kidding. But that is such a small & peculiar spot for office space. It would have to be something special or unique to draw ppl there due to the reasonings above for retail. Something that lacks in Uptown to draw them from below or to take the train to. I was thinking a bubble tea and sandwiches like banh mi. Hell, put a Jenny’s ice cream/sandwich shop there to relieve some pressure off of south ends location (y’all have seen the lines). There also looks like vacant retail space at the Westin entrance of Stonewall station too. Not sure on that though but there is wrap on the windows. Would hate to see that jewel box filled with office though. 

Edited January 28, 2020 by CharlotteWkndBuzz

[Eightane]

57 minutes ago, CharlotteWkndBuzz said:

I can envision their slogan now. “Don’t like to co-work? Join MeWork and rent your private cubicle today!”  

lol I’m just kidding. But that is such a peculiar spot for office space. It would have to be something special or unique to draw ppl there due to the reasonings above for retail. Something that lacks in Uptown to draw them from below or to take the train to. I was thinking a bubble tea and sandwiches like banh mi. Hell, put a Jenny’s ice cream/sandwich shop there to relieve some pressure off of south ends location (y’all have seen the lines). There also looks like vacant retail space at the Westin entrance of Stonewall station too. Not sure on that though but there is wrap on the windows. Would hate to see that jewel box filled with office though. 

Thank you! Yes it presented some challenges when it was cut off from Whole Foods downstairs, but it may have been a blessing in disguise. Whole Foods Uptown gained the sq. ftge. that an elevator/escalator would have poached from it, and this space can ABSOLUTELY thrive with a unique and/or underserved "destination" business.

Express or Express Men could open here, after already putting their feelers out in the temp store during the NBA All-Star weekend, or some other apparel store. Dry goods in general would draw people but clothes in particular would make a killing anywhere NEAR there.

[KJHburg]

In other Stonewall Station news the new bridge over to the convention center is indeed gone vertical with the supports.

 

[Bruco72]

10 hours ago, Eightane said:

Thank you! Yes it presented some challenges when it was cut off from Whole Foods downstairs, but it may have been a blessing in disguise. Whole Foods Uptown gained the sq. ftge. that an elevator/escalator would have poached from it, and this space can ABSOLUTELY thrive with a unique and/or underserved "destination" business.

Express or Express Men could open here, after already putting their feelers out in the temp store during the NBA All-Star weekend, or some other apparel store. Dry goods in general would draw people but clothes in particular would make a killing anywhere NEAR there.

Express just announced the planned closure of 100 locations last week. 
 

I can’t imagine that a location with no street frontage, odd/difficult access, and no adjacent similar retail would be high on their list for store expansion.   
 

Until completion of the rail trail, I can’t imagine any retail or really anything dependent on walk in customers being interested in this location 

[j-man]

On 1/26/2020 at 11:12 AM, atlrvr said:

So, it looks like Asana just purchased the stalled Even hotel site from that developer about 4 weeks ago. I thought it was this thread, but guess not, where @KJHburg posted JLL marketing new office space on this block.  Given Asana has been primarily a retail developer, I guess they are looking to get into office or have a partner.

I’m confused. So this isn’t going to be a hotel anymore? 

[atlrvr]

Sorry, following up on Jayvee's bit, u confirmed this is actually the retail portion the Home2Suites....no movement on Even site....

[tozmervo]

Just now, atlrvr said:

Sorry, following up on Jayvee's bit, u confirmed this is actually the retail portion the Home2Suites....no movement on Even site....

so they can't even?

[Guest]

4 hours ago, Bruco72 said:

Express just announced the planned closure of 100 locations last week. 
 

I can’t imagine that a location with no street frontage, odd/difficult access, and no adjacent similar retail would be high on their list for store expansion.   
 

Until completion of the rail trail, I can’t imagine any retail or really anything dependent on walk in customers being interested in this location 

THANK YOU

[Eightane]

I'm sorry, I guess I didn't think it through very much.

Eternal optimist, me.

[KJHburg]

7 hours ago, Eightane said:

I'm sorry, I guess I didn't think it through very much.

Eternal optimist, me.

Optimism is what built this city! Our airport tall buildings etc.   Easy to be a negative nelly but harder to be positive despite all the benefits.

[15895]

12 hours ago, KJHburg said:

Optimism is what built this city! Our airport tall buildings etc.   Easy to be a negative nelly but harder to be positive despite all the benefits.

Thank you.  
 

I’m sure there’s some creative ways to utilize the space. If it’s not making any money, maybe Center City Partners can partner up with who owns this (I assume Crescent?) and it can be a space that is leased out to a small business. I dunno, like a place you drink wine and paint? A lease with favorable termination language  in the event they find something that generates more revenue.
 

 

 

Edited January 30, 2020 by AirNostrumMAD

[Matthew.Brendan]

Like it or not a simple convenience store would do quite well I think.

[CarolinaDaydreamin]

On 1/28/2020 at 12:29 PM, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

THANK YOU

But I think it would be perfect for a PAC Sun, Spencers or a Lids. 

[Guest]

But I think it would be perfect for a PAC Sun, Spencers or a Lids. 

The best Toys R Us, CircuitCity mash up ever.


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[CarolinaDaydreamin]

Just now, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

The best Toys R Us, CircuitCity mash up ever.


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I think they are going in at Midtown. I'd really like to see a Hechinger, Brendle's or Roses if we are going that route.

[Urban Cowboy]

1 hour ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

The best Toys R Us, CircuitCity mash up ever.


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Haha very funny. But wouldn’t this space be perfect for THAT Apple store?? 

[Matthew.Brendan]

13 hours ago, Urban Cowboy said:

Haha very funny. But wouldn’t this space be perfect for THAT Apple store?? 

In principle, sure. Too small I think however.

[Guest]

22 minutes ago, Matthew.Brendan said:

In principle, sure. Too small I think however.

Needs to be 4.5x larger 

[videtur quam contuor]

Evening Muse should open a branch here. I may be serious.

[KJHburg]

I am hearing through the grapevine that a non retail non bank  tenant will go into this glass jewel box  (right hand side of first photo)  and actually it will be a good fit for the area.  and the Great wall of Charlotte. 

Edited August 12, 2020 by KJHburg

[formerly commoner]

Please, someone conjure something up for the concrete that was poured near the 277 entrance ramp.