NoDa (N Davidson St Arts District) Projects

[nonillogical]

On 6/18/2016 at 6:21 PM, HopHead said:

I would highly recommend trying their beer again. They are absolutely killing it right now. Especially with their New England style IPAs. They've temporarily cut off crowlers because they couldn't keep up with demand.

Agreed, I wrote the place off after my first visit (disappointed in the beers and had a horrible experience at the brunch buffet). I had my arm twisted into going back by a friend's party and holy cow, great food and I loved every beer and cocktail I had. They listened to the criticism and deserve the success they are having right now.

[cltbwimob]

The peaches and cream ale they had last year... One of the best beers I've had.

[UrbanGossip]

On 6/18/2016 at 3:59 PM, SgtCampsalot said:

They get the VIBE that people want right. I agree their food and beer has never been anything to write home about for me, but they have the right kind of hipster pretense and, honestly, their interior is among the most beautiful spaces in the neighborhood city. 

I fixed your sentiment for you.  It's really a fantastic space in there.

[lewy2000]

Lofts 34, the three story condo building across from the YMCA parking lot, has a new tenant. JuiceBox. NoDa no longer has a kale deficiency.

[SgtCampsalot]

^Interesting!
The real tragedy (maybe?) here is that I know Vivian B always wanted to make her store into a Bar-Boutique, but Blended Bartique just opened up next door, so that's a major kick in the groin. But hey, the early bird gets the worm.

[Crown]

3 hours ago, SgtCampsalot said:

^Interesting!
The real tragedy (maybe?) here is that I know Vivian B always wanted to make her store into a Bar-Boutique, but Blended Bartique just opened up next door, so that's a major kick in the groin. But hey, the early bird gets the worm.

just an interesting note- she changed the name on her twitter to juicebox so maybe this is a new concept by her? 

https://twitter.com/vivianbboutique

[SgtCampsalot]

^Oh word!

[SgtCampsalot]

Seems like it was in the last century since 36th St was last open. I got a little bit into the construction zone to peek at the bridge progress, looking from the N Davidson St side, with future Crecent sit to the left. Wanted to get closer but a bunch of workers were staring me down from down the tracks.

[rjp212]

Some updated renderings of the townhomes planned around Highland Mill Lofts.    Love the street presence.

http://ww.charmeck.org/Planning/Rezoning/2016/087-102/2016-091 site plan 2nd rev.pdf

[SgtCampsalot]

36 minutes ago, rjp212 said:

Some updated renderings of the townhomes planned around Highland Mill Lofts.    Love the street presence.

http://ww.charmeck.org/Planning/Rezoning/2016/087-102/2016-091 site plan 2nd rev.pdf

Heck yes. Parking issues or not, this is one of the smartest infill projects around. It's a relatively large amount of unused land sitting between the sidewalk and the parking lots of the Mill, in the central CBD of NoDa. I'm really excited for these.

On a side note, I'm grateful that the Brooks family has no intention of selling their land anytime soon, right acroas the street from some of these townhomes. Keepin' things gritty.

Edited July 6, 2016 by SgtCampsalot

[Matthew.Brendan]

Ehh the payout only increases the longer they hold out. 

[SgtCampsalot]

Yeah but in this case it's a family matter. Word is one of their daughters is lining up to de facto inheret the business (albeit probably in many years) and continue operations indefinitely. I see them selling off a portion of their lot before selling altogether.

Edited July 6, 2016 by SgtCampsalot

[kermit]

46 minutes ago, SgtCampsalot said:

On a side note, I'm grateful that the Brooks family has no intention of selling their land anytime soon, right acroas the street from some of these townhomes. Keepin' things gritty.

Brooks is a national treasure!

(obligatory substance: chili burgers are fantastic,  its the most diverse lunch crowd you will see anywhere and eating lunch while standing up is underrated)

[tozmervo]

Given the announcement today that NoDa Brewing's parking will become inaccessible at the end of the month, it sounds like construction is imminent on the Southern Apartment Group's parcel there. (first announced in Nov 2014: http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/real_estate/2014/11/southern-apartment-group-planning-complex-next-to.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2014-11-13&u=jDmEk+CKbYnAvaVfOFOlFGXcGSC&t=1415910464) 

[CLTProductions]

14 minutes ago, tozmervo said:

Given the announcement today that NoDa Brewing's parking will become inaccessible at the end of the month, it sounds like construction is imminent on the Southern Apartment Group's parcel there. (first announced in Nov 2014: http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/real_estate/2014/11/southern-apartment-group-planning-complex-next-to.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2014-11-13&u=jDmEk+CKbYnAvaVfOFOlFGXcGSC&t=1415910464) 

They're actually talking about the "lofts at 25th" project not this one. However this one is deep in permit review and is inevitable. Both are. 

[SgtCampsalot]

Their projected re-opening date is basically the opening of BLE revenue service.

[SgtCampsalot]

The Hair Boutique place across from Crepe Cellar, next to Whiskey Wine Room, will soon be "Popbar"

Their website linked on their Instagram page appears it to be a franchise from Hip New York (pic from nextdoor):

And down on 35th St, in that squat brick building that used to house NoDa Yoga and has had the Art Hole shows, will be a store location for Hart's Soda Shop (the quaint van parked around). Projected opening in August. (pic from Nextdoor):

 

Edited July 11, 2016 by SgtCampsalot

[Guest]

7 minutes ago, SgtCampsalot said:

The Hair Boutique place across from Crepe Cellar, next to Whiskey Wine Room, will soon be "Popbar"

Their website linked on their Instagram page appears it to be a franchise from Hip New York (pic from nextdoor):

And down on 35th St, in that squat brick building that used to house NoDa Yoga and has had the Art Hole shows, will be a store location for Hart's Soda Shop (the quaint van parked around). Projected opening in August. (pic from Nextdoor):

 

Aw man PopBar is the F'n Best!!!! Thats going to do very well. Its Gelato on a stick. I'm not one to celebrate chains, but the fact that NoDa is on the radar of a pretty popular NYC mini Chain, is pretty cool.

Edited July 11, 2016 by Guest

[SgtCampsalot]

Something is happening at Solstice today. Looks like they're changing the original paint? I'm holding out for 2nd floor residential, though it'll probably never happen.

Edited July 15, 2016 by SgtCampsalot

[archiham04]

Can't tell what they are up to.  Here is what it looked like before:

https://www.google.com/maps/@35.247558,-80.8048051,3a,75y,297.25h,84.15t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sZFyAd1SKfKhV-KCCYnyK3g!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

 

[SgtCampsalot]

^Yeah, for like a generation. We're seeing incremental growth before our eyes.

[CLTProductions]

"Noda Station" (project across the tracks from crescent noda) 

[HopHead]

^Would love to see the rest of this site plan... If nothing else, they had me at brewery with a brick facade near the 36th street light rail stop.

[CLTProductions]

13 minutes ago, HopHead said:

^Would love to see the rest of this site plan... If nothing else, they had me at brewery with a brick facade near the 36th street light rail stop.

The "brewery" part is probably just lip service. Don't see that actually happening, but the facade does look fantastic. 

[HopHead]

1 hour ago, Jayvee said:

The "brewery" part is probably just lip service. Don't see that actually happening, but the facade does look fantastic. 

I'm sure you're right. I doubt a brewery would pay the cost involved to lease this space when they can find some abandoned warehouse down the road for much less $. Would be awesome though.