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videtur quam contuor
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I went looking for photos of historic Thompson Orphanage and they seem to be difficult to find. I can think of reasons this might be so. The caption for this one says" farm at orphange just 70 years a

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There is a lot to take in. There was a lot of unfairness in the process, and grand generalizations. But the white city leaders were already talking about how to get rid of the black neighborhoods in t

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My friend snapped this today.  Bob Walton Plaza almost gone!  

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8 minutes ago, CLT Development said:

yea not sure how that slipped by me, Accela has become impossible to navigate and I happened to look on Meck permits and it was there despite not having an approved plan that I can find on Accela.

it's all good.  I'm just verifying that I don't owe @KJHburgany drinks...call it, closing the books on fiscal year 2023

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14 minutes ago, drawscape said:

The two cul-de-sacs in this pictures hurts my soul, those belong in the suburbs, not in the city center

Seeing that aerial shot of Uptown + the 277 Expressway makes me conjure up what an aerial of Uptown Charlotte may have looked like in its walkable, bustling heyday, say, pre-automobile.  You'll note from the picture below that there is density occupying small lots.  So potentially, you've got lots of lot owners with buildings right up to the streetscape occupying a high percentage of the lot and you're left with an eclectic mix of uses and plenty of pedestrian engagement.  

The path to infill and vitality in urban Charlotte seems to be one complete with plat assemblages and big-box mid-rise and high-rise towers owned by faraway institutions.  I know this isn't just a Charlotte issue, but given this is supposed to be about the rebirth of an old neighborhood, I wouldn't have been opposed to a Brooklyn Village revitalization of small plat projects.

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This site has been having nonstop work and a little crane action lol. Lots of piping and drainage related work going on. Hopefully we see that apartment tower rise this year? I would think with the proximity to Wake med the timeline for getting vertical could be expedited.

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On 9/18/2023 at 12:05 AM, lit said:

I wonder if they'll utilize the old pedestrian tunnel that runs under Stonewall / Brooklyn Village Ave right there

Hope to.  Took cap off on our side and stairs are still there (filled with granite chips).  Looking closely, you'll note a period decorative light pole which lit that stair originally.  Unfortunately, MeckCo removed stair on the other side  of street when expanding SWIM MAC pool seating.

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This reply and previous comment is in regard to a pedestrian tunnel that existed for decades under Independence/Stonewall from the now-former Walton building and the current Aquatic Center. Second Ward High School was on the site where the current Metro School is located. When Independence/Stonewall was "improved" in the 1950's (I think) access was provided for students and others to and from the school to allow for crossing for bus transportation and other uses. There was no other way to traverse the five-six lane stroad for nearly a block in either direction. Pure urban removal thinking. 

There was another one from lower Independence Park to Memorial Stadium which I believe remains and I have used in the past to access events at the stadium. The Brooklyn Village one had steps descending while the Stadium/park tunnel is a walk through.

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Second Ward High School closed in 1969 and was demolished 2-3 years later. At that point the tunnel was unnecessary. Cars, concrete and "progress" won. It then attracted risk takers of all kinds. The underground passage was closed at some point in the 70's and then capped. The tunnel is there if there is reason to resurrect it. 

Imagine today if someone suggested to build tunnels under city streets for students to access a school. More than one tunnel and more than one school. Segregation bore strange fruit. (A shiny dime to those who recognize the allusion.)

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Unbelievable.   The first phase MUST be completed by 2028 now.    These private-public partnerships in Charlotte absolutely stink!  They are holding back uptown Charlotte.    We need to build a developer hall of shame in Charlotte and I could name several inductees off the top of my head.  

First phase of Brooklyn Village project must be completed by 2028 – WSOC TV

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