Inner Loop - CBD, Downtown, East Bank, Germantown, Gulch, Rutledge

[PaulChinetti]

It would definitely help connect the two neighborhoods.

Explaining to people how to walk around is always interesting. Walk across the bridge and then there is a little set of steps to get down there. 

[Baronakim]

23 hours ago, dxfret said:

What has happened to the plans to build a pedestrian bridge from the Gulch to SoBro?  It seems that this was announced years ago, yet nothing has materialized.  Any info?

I think that there are other factors that are keeping this project on hold than  speculations on political aspects concerning the mayor.  Two new developments have occurred since the original bridge was first proposed., whether or not they have a chance of success.  Also there was quite a bit of blowback when the magnificent cable stayed design was nixed in favour of a more prosaic trussed structure...which I though rather ugly.  Mainly, there has emerged possibility that CSX may actually abandon yard operations in the Gulch and reduce the number of tracks to 3 or hopefully even 2.  This would create  developable and marketable real estate  on Pine Street.. as well as between Nashville Yards and Asurion.  There has already been investigation by developers of the triangular plot from Pine to the bridge over 8th.  Narrowing of the Yard would create quite a different plot configuration of the land.  More importantly, it would obliviate the need for a very difficult design for the Pine Street end of the bridge as well as shortening the span required.  This has huge cost saving implications.  At the other end, the Station District project has also  created new opportunities  affecting the bridge design.  It is yet to be seen whether or not the first tower of this ambitious project will begin construction in the near future as we are led to believe (and hope for).  At any rate, either or both of these projects impact the design of any pedestrian bridge to be built and surely, if either criteria changes from the current bridge designs, the bridge will have to be completely redesigned to a more cost effective one.  And hopefully, I might say, a more appealing design than the that presently offered.

Edited August 26, 2019 by Baronakim
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[donNdonelson2]

“Explaining to people how to walk around is always interesting.” 

There’s always Google maps. (It’s a sixteen minute walk from the Omni Hotel to Biscuit Love. How much is it worth to cut three minutes off that walk?)

[Baronakim]

1 minute ago, donNdonelson2 said:

“Explaining to people how to walk around is always interesting.” 

There’s always Google maps. (It’s a sixteen minute walk from the Omni Hotel to Biscuit Love. How much is it worth to cut three minutes off that walk?)

The reality of the situation and the impetus for the pedestrian bridge is the fact that routing visitors by the large gatherings of homeless on 8th Avenue sidewalks and the nasty walk under the railroad bridge (which is tantamount to begging for a mugging in the evening) is completely undesirable.  Rather the routing by the new 805 Lea tower and Cummings Station is the more desirable  solution.   Of course this is ugly but starkly realistic in human terms.  Your 3 minutes is irrevelant in this case.

[donNdonelson2]

Is there a new gathering spot for the homeless between the Music City Center and the JWMarriott that I’m missing? Have they relocated from Church Street Park? (You are going to encounter homeless people and panhandling everywhere downtown, unfortunately. They will be on a new $20million pedestrian bridge, too!)

[Baronakim]

1 hour ago, donNdonelson2 said:

Is there a new gathering spot for the homeless between the Music City Center and the JWMarriott that I’m missing? Have they relocated from Church Street Park? (You are going to encounter homeless people and panhandling everywhere downtown, unfortunately. They will be on a new $20million pedestrian bridge, too!)

No, not new at all my friend.  Maybe you have spent too much time fixating on Tony G and the Church Street Park to notice the 30 to 40 homeless usually at Drexel Street and 8th Avenue S. sitting on the sidewalks of Drexel and 8th overflowing from the Mission and Room at the Inn.  It has been that way for years.  The area at Music City Center and the JWMarriot is considerably more upscale and less attractive for the homeless to hang out comfortably.   And the pedestrian bridge never was $20 million either.  It was originally $18 million reduced to about $12 million with the current design.  Reducing the span and redesign should allow it to be built for under $10 million.

[UTgrad09]

4 minutes ago, Baronakim said:

No, not new at all my friend.  Maybe you have spent too much time fixating on Tony G and the Church Street Park to notice the 30 to 40 homeless usually at Drexel Street and 8th Avenue S. sitting on the sidewalks of Drexel and 8th overflowing from the Mission and Room at the Inn.  It has been that way for years.  The area at Music City Center and the JWMarriot is considerably more upscale and less attractive for the homeless to hang out comfortably.   And the pedestrian bridge never was $20 million either.  It was originally $18 million reduced to about $12 million with the current design.  Reducing the span and redesign should allow it to be built for under $10 million.

Or they can walk down Demonbreun to Gulch Crossing and get to the Gulch that way.

[AronG]

Homeless dudes aside, a stroll across a pedestrian bridge would be infinitely more pleasant than hoofing it on Demonbreun or 8th/Gleaves. The vibe on both of those sidewalks is decidedly pedestrian hostile. Narrow sidewalks with cars whizzing by inches away, etc. Investing in pedestrian infrastructure like this (which is funded using the property taxes from the areas around it) makes sense for plenty of reasons other than shaving 3 minutes off a particular route.

[markhollin]

 

[MLBrumby]

What is that?

[donNdonelson2]

2 hours ago, MLBrumby said:

What is that?

If you’re asking what is that boat, it’s the General Jackson. If you’re asking what is the Luck Reunion, hell if I know! Anybody?

[donNdonelson2]

What it has to do with the General Jackson is still a mystery to me, but here is the Luck Reunion website. (It’s a music festival at Willie Nelson’s ranch.)

http://luckreunion.com/

[markhollin]

Willie B's Daiquiri Bar and Kitchen will open late this year at 918 Buchanan St.  This is another hopeful sign in the resurgence of the Buchanan corridor. The 1 story structure, which as built in 1960, will cover 3,700 square feet and is expected to seat 220 people.  A Metro permit values construction work for the project at $40,000. Vivid1 Architecture is doing the design.

More at NBJ here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2019/08/26/new-daiquiri-bar-coming-to-north-nashvilles.html?iana=hpmvp_nsh_news_headline

 

[smeagolsfree]

16 hours ago, AronG said:

Homeless dudes aside, a stroll across a pedestrian bridge would be infinitely more pleasant than hoofing it on Demonbreun or 8th/Gleaves. The vibe on both of those sidewalks is decidedly pedestrian hostile. Narrow sidewalks with cars whizzing by inches away, etc. Investing in pedestrian infrastructure like this (which is funded using the property taxes from the areas around it) makes sense for plenty of reasons other than shaving 3 minutes off a particular route.

Not tp mention trying to cross at the Round-about or in the crosswalk at Drexel. Drivers DO NOT stop for the flashing pedestrian crossing lights and are going a good 10 above the 35 mph speed limit.

Metro cops are pretty worthless when it comes to traffic enforcement in this city. I think that is probably due to low moral, bad leadership and being undermanned. They are quick to write a parking ticket though.

[DeemonBruhn]

Cooper was very much NOT in favor of the Gulch pedestrian bridge several years ago.
 

What actual improvement has Cooper been in favor of in his time in Metro Government? Nothing comes to my mind.

[PaulChinetti]

48 minutes ago, DeemonBruhn said:

What actual improvement has Cooper been in favor of in his time in Metro Government? Nothing comes to my mind.

 

NEIGHBORHOODS!!! (eye roll)

Whatever the hell it means. I seriously don't know what it means.

[Bos2Nash]

On 8/25/2019 at 1:59 PM, nashvylle said:

I think CSX has slowed it down, and politically it’s not good press to be the mayor authorizing this construction during budgetary issues

If I had this conversation with someone from the board, I apologize for the redundant information. I was talking about the CSX land deal for a new development along Pine Street (which would also shorten the bridge) and I was told that the deal had fallen through and the CSX tracks were going to remain for the time being. That's not to say another potential partner comes along, but that will certainly slow the bridge  project down. 

FWIW, I believe the bridge is an essential part of infrastructure that definitely should be built. I have no idea how to fund it, but I would prefer a private/public partnership (*cough* station district owner *cough*) to help fund the bridge. 

[japan]

2 hours ago, PaulChinetti said:

NEIGHBORHOODS!!! (eye roll)

Whatever the hell it means. I seriously don't know what it means.

Sounds like Purcell 2.0? 

[markhollin]

Broadstone Stockyards Flats (4 & 5 stories, 310 units, ground floor retail, internal garage) update.  Up to 2nd and 3rd levels on southern end surrounding the garage.

Looking north from the intersection of 3rd Ave. North and Harrison St:

Looking NW from 2nd Ave. North, 1/2 block south of Stockyards St:

Looking SW from intersection of 2nd Ave. North and Stockyards St:

Looking west from intersection of 2nd AVe. North and Stockyards St:

Looking west from 2nd Ave. North, 1/4 block north of Stockyards St:

Looking SW from 2nd Ave. North1/2 block north of Stockyards St:

Looking SE from 3rd Ave. North, 1/4 block north of Stockyards St:

[Mr_Bond]

Does anyone have an update on the Voorhes building?  I think that would be posted in this thread, right?

Never mind.  Just found the new thread @markhollin started on August 20.  Love this development!

Edited August 28, 2019 by Mr_Bond

[markhollin]

First Baptist Church expansion (5 stories) update. Foundation walls taking shape. Rebar for columns rising.

Looking south from intersection of Broadway and 6th Ave. South:

Looking west from intersection of Broadway and 6th Ave. South:

[downtownresident]

DGX in the base of the Sobro is almost complete. Items starting to be stocked on the shelves. Can’t wait for it to open!

[markhollin]

Market Street Enterprises is going to take a portion of one of their empty lots in the Gulch and turn it into a dog park.  The 12,000 sq. ft. green space will be at 1218 Pine St. and back up against the I-65 inner loop.

More behind the NBJ paywall here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2019/08/29/the-gulchs-newest-amenity-is-for-the-dogs.html?iana=hpmvp_nsh_news_headline
 

[e-dub]

That store is going to CLEAN UP.  I was surprised how much I went to the HG Hills when I lived on Church Street.

[LA_TN]

On 8/26/2019 at 1:40 PM, Baronakim said:

No, not new at all my friend.  Maybe you have spent too much time fixating on Tony G and the Church Street Park to notice the 30 to 40 homeless usually at Drexel Street and 8th Avenue S. sitting on the sidewalks of Drexel and 8th overflowing from the Mission and Room at the Inn.  It has been that way for years.  The area at Music City Center and the JWMarriot is considerably more upscale and less attractive for the homeless to hang out comfortably.   And the pedestrian bridge never was $20 million either.  It was originally $18 million reduced to about $12 million with the current design.  Reducing the span and redesign should allow it to be built for under $10 million.

I would absolutely love to see this design built, which I saw in Incheon (Seoul) South Korea:

But, regardless of design, most anything should be better than walking along 8th or Demonbreun. As long as the bridge doesn't become a homeless camp, protest site, etc