55 West

[radiostatic102]

Agreed. And besides, it's not exactly like they've been twiddling their thumbs recently. See photos above. Yes, they took their dear sweet time and caused major angst/panic attacks on all sides, but the cranes should be standing in short order. Better late than never.

And welcome to the forum, patriot06!

[speck76]

55 West ready to rise

Work gets under way on the project as nearly three-quarters of the condos are already sold.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/or...iness-headlines

Three years after it was first proposed, construction of the 55 West condominium tower in downtown Orlando is under way and headed for completion in spring 2008.

[orlandonative]

There is a great aerial photo of the site on the Sentinels website. I would post it but im not sure we're allowed?

Edited February 24, 2006 by orlandonative

[prahaboheme]

courtesy EuroAmerican Advisors via Orlando Sentinel

[WeNeed2Progress]

courtesy EuroAmerican Advisors via Orlando Sentinel

Does anyone know if there is going to be retail space lining the RR tracks parallel to the empty storefronts of Gertrude's Walk? If so, perhaps among other things this will help to rejuvenate ol' Gertrude's retail.

[GregoryMCSE]

does anyone know if any site work is being done right now...on this the worlds slowest project....

[SammyL]

Good things come to those who wait. Didn't you know that??? 55 West is the perfect example; it takes some time but once it goes vertical, let alone once it's up ....... HELLO!

[facilities man]

does anyone know if any site work is being done right now...on this the worlds slowest project....

Not even close. Look at rhe Super Channel building in Altamonte Springs for the slowest project ever.

[GregoryMCSE]

I forgot about that one... your right

[JRS1]

the lot is clear save for 2-3 truckloads of rubble. 1/2 of Pine st. is cordoned off.

[Hard Hat Girl]

The foundations for the old building are almost out. Soon you will see crane excavating piles.

[cwetteland]

The foundations for the old building are almost out. Soon you will see crane excavating piles.

Nice handle. Welcome to the forum!

[JRS1]

Nice handle. Welcome to the forum!

ditto that...

[JRS1]

yeah, the foundations are being dissected out of the ground by those tractors and what not-- the lot is really clearing up well.

55W should break ground before Paramount and Dynetech, right?

[orlandonative]

yeah, the foundations are being dissected out of the ground by those tractors and what not-- the lot is really clearing up well.

55W should break ground before Paramount and Dynetech, right?

I drove by last night and they have the heavy machinery out. I dont see the tower cranes being erected this month as I was previously told, but it shouldn't be long before we see the newly famous augercast pile drill doing its thing.

As far as Dynetech and Parmount go, it should definetly breakground first *stops to remember which project he's comparing them to* .

Dynetech is litterally down to days. There were some last minute abatement issues that were being handled, but it's all good now.

Edited March 9, 2006 by orlandonative

[JRS1]

I drove by last night and they have the heavy machinery out. I dont see the tower cranes being erected this month as I was previously told, but it shouldn't be long before we see the newly famous augercast pile drill doing its thing.

As far as Dynetech and Parmount go, it should definetly breakground first *stops to remember which project he's comparing them to* .

Dynetech is litterally down to days. There were some last minute abatement issues that were being handled, but it's all good now.

down to days? holy S**t! that's exciting. I used to use Auger on Twisted Metal.

[orlandonative]

*fingers crossed*. You know how it goes.

[Metro]

There is now a boom crane on the site, so they might be drilling for the pilings soon.

[cwetteland]

There is now a boom crane on the site, so they might be drilling for the pilings soon.

"Oh boy, this is going to be great!" Flounder 1978

[FrigginGr8est]

There is now a boom crane on the site, so they might be drilling for the pilings soon.

I heard that due to soil conditions they need to go down 200 feet for the pilings.

[orlandonative]

I heard that due to soil conditions they need to go down 200 feet for the pilings.

It depends on the engineering.

Edited March 9, 2006 by orlandonative

[JRS1]

Are they to demolish the bldg. across the street on Church where the skybridge connects to? (or did someone already answer that question?)

[orlandonative]

Up until now, I was always under the impression that they were going to demo the whole thing. Now it looks they have started building small planters in the area right in front of there? I guess if money was an issue they might have thought about refurbishing what they had? It might explain some of the recent delays in the design phase.

[corpkid]

Up until now, I was always under the impression that they were going to demo the whole thing. Now it looks they have started building small planters in the area right in front of there? I guess if money was an issue they might have thought about refurbishing what they had? It might explain some of the recent delays in the design phase.

It does seem that we here in orlando prefer to demolish anything and everything rather than refurbing. Not that I'm against demo/leveling when appropriate (eg. that church of Nazzerine (sp) on Jackson), but look at Lou Pearlman's new lounge on Church St. It's got a very old-world (at least old-world to me ) feeling. I like that place a LOT. I'm all for modern, hip spaces. But variety is key IMO.

Okay, I'm getting off my horse now!

[Hard Hat Girl]

It does seem that we here in orlando prefer to demolish anything and everything rather than refurbing. Not that I'm against demo/leveling when appropriate (eg. that church of Nazzerine (sp) on Jackson), but look at Lou Pearlman's new lounge on Church St. It's got a very old-world (at least old-world to me ) feeling. I like that place a LOT. I'm all for modern, hip spaces. But variety is key IMO.

Okay, I'm getting off my horse now!