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[steve_o]

22 hours ago, CharlotteWkndBuzz said:

Wish we weren’t so restricting/limited in regards to casinos and sports books here in Nc.  Entertainment district could be sponsored by Draft Kings and the epicentre could be anchored by an upscale place  like Sports & Social and have a state of the art sports book.  Surrounded by shops, restaurants, and music venues. Coupled with the potential CTC renovation and hornets practice facility, would be game-changing imo. 

Not disagreeing but PLEASE let's start with "legalizing"  Happy Hour.  Maybe that will save it. 

[JRCLT]

Not disagreeing but PLEASE let's start with "legalizing"  Happy Hour.  Maybe that will save it. 

Social district?

[go_vertical]

9 hours ago, steve_o said:

Not disagreeing but PLEASE let's start with "legalizing"  Happy Hour.  Maybe that will save it. 

It's interesting that you post this today because House Bill 94 was just filed yesterday in Raleigh which will do exactly that.  It has bipartisan support and I believe it is expected to pass. 

[RANYC]

45 minutes ago, go_vertical said:

It's interesting that you post this today because House Bill 94 was just filed yesterday in Raleigh which will do exactly that.  It has bipartisan support and I believe it is expected to pass. 

Whatever happened to social districts here?  Will the happy hour legislation leave it in individual business owners’ hands to implement, or will Charlotte City Council have to engage a commission, perform a study, and come up with its own local implementation framework that businesses can then study and figure out before executing on their own plans?

[turbocraig]

32 minutes ago, RANYC said:

Whatever happened to social districts here?  Will the happy hour legislation leave it in individual business owners’ hands to implement, or will Charlotte City Council have to engage a commission, perform a study, and come up with its own local implementation framework that businesses can then study and figure out before executing on their own plans?

Yeah, what about that???  Here’s a pic a friend sent to me last week.  From the social district in downtown Mooresville.  MOORESVILLE I said.   I wish we were as cosmopolitan and forward thinking as Mooresville.  

[go_vertical]

1 hour ago, RANYC said:

Whatever happened to social districts here?  Will the happy hour legislation leave it in individual business owners’ hands to implement, or will Charlotte City Council have to engage a commission, perform a study, and come up with its own local implementation framework that businesses can then study and figure out before executing on their own plans?

I'm not sure how the bill will affect social districts.  Nothing I've read about it has even mentioned them so that will be interesting to see how that might change things.  It seems the main focus is to allow business owners to be able to offer deals (such as a 2 for 1 type thing) and sale prices for alcohol during the happy hour.  I think there are a couple of other things that generally give bars more freedom and flexibility, but the bulk of the bill is to allow price adjustments and deals. 

[RANYC]

29 minutes ago, go_vertical said:

I'm not sure how the bill will affect social districts.  Nothing I've read about it has even mentioned them so that will be interesting to see how that might change things.  It seems the main focus is to allow business owners to be able to offer deals (such as a 2 for 1 type thing) and sale prices for alcohol during the happy hour.  I think there are a couple of other things that generally give bars more freedom and flexibility, but the bulk of the bill is to allow price adjustments and deals. 

I’m not expecting this piece of legislation to impact Charlotte’s as of now non-existent social districts once passed.  Rather, I was referencing the fact that the last bit of state-passed legislation liberalizing alcohol consumption has yet to deliver in Charlotte because the city needed to implement, and the casual observer might conclude that we are slow-moving.

Edited February 15, 2023 by RANYC

[go_vertical]

Ahh, OK, I see what your saying. 

[KJHburg]

12 hours ago, turbocraig said:

Yeah, what about that???  Here’s a pic a friend sent to me last week.  From the social district in downtown Mooresville.  MOORESVILLE I said.   I wish we were as cosmopolitan and forward thinking as Mooresville.  

 

Many of NC cities have figured out how to do a Social District  Kannapolis, Mooresville, Greensboro, Durham, Raleigh but somehow it is harder here in Charlotte and not sure why. 

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2023/01/14/nc-social-districts-

[turbocraig]

It’s like they’re rubbing it in our faces.  From today’s Axios newsletter.  Does anyone know what the hold up is here?

[SgtCampsalot]

I remember when North Charlotte/NoDa was an unofficial social district, aka: people would carry their beers from one bar, to another, to art gallery, to coffee shop, and nobody cared.

[turbocraig]

18 minutes ago, SgtCampsalot said:

I remember when North Charlotte/NoDa was an unofficial social district, aka: people would carry their beers from one bar, to another, to art gallery, to coffee shop, and nobody cared.

That's how it was when I first moved here.  Drum circles and barrel fires.  You had to drive 2mph through there because of all the people crossing the streets randomly.  Good times.  But I digress...

[RANYC]

Horrific news out of Plaza Midwood from this past weekend as Charlotte chef, Ken Ross, was killed when a speeding and impaired driver rammed into the car he was driving alongside his wife.  She had to be cut out of the passenger seat.  They were both married last year.  Ken was 29.  I post this here as I’m trying to assess the impact social districts may have on impaired driving here, especially given so many roads are designed to encourage speeding, and given we are densifying even as there’s more impaired driving, and given DUI enforcement appears to be way down.  Would speed cameras essentially disallowed by the state legislature have acted as a deterrent in this case?  This idea of plentiful drinking and watering holes as defining urban vitality is so played out for me.  Too many people I know have been victims of irresponsible drinking.

Edited March 21, 2023 by RANYC

[CLT2014]

12 hours ago, RANYC said:

Horrific news out of Plaza Midwood from this past weekend as Charlotte chef, Ken Ross, was killed when a speeding and impaired driver rammed into the car he was driving alongside his wife.  She had to be cut out of the passenger seat.  They were both married last year.  Ken was 29.  I post this here as I’m trying to assess the impact social districts may have on impaired driving here, especially given so many roads are designed to encourage speeding, and given we are densifying even as there’s more impaired driving, and given DUI enforcement appears to be way down.  Would speed cameras essentially disallowed by the state legislature have acted as a deterrent in this case?  This idea of plentiful drinking and watering holes as defining urban vitality is so played out for me.  Too many people I know have been victims of irresponsible drinking.

Absolutely terrible tragedy caused by selfish and irresponsible behavior.

Re: Speed Cameras ; I don't think a person driving under the influence is going to slow down for a speed camera. Responsibility and logic goes out the window. Drunk drivers can't even follow basic actions like staying in their lane, stopping at stop signs, following light signals, et... 

The problem is so bad in this country given the amount of people with drinking problems that having breathalyzers required to start a vehicle should be a requirement. Drunk driving impacts all of us, including sober people... so the inconvenience of needing to use a breathalyzer to start a car would be possibly offset by less drunks behind the wheel of a car. 

Edited March 21, 2023 by CLT2014

[KJHburg]

Some new leases signed at the Epicenter aka QC Quarter

https://charlotte.axios.com/324174/epicentre-queen-city-quarter-redevelopment-new-businesses-charlotte/

[go_vertical]

What the hell is an Instagram museum?  Is that where you pay an entry fee to have access to colorful walls to take pictures in front of?  I'm getting too old. 

[AltNative]

Last line from the axios article:

 

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What’s next: CBRE is starting renovations to the property, mainly in its plaza, later this spring.

• Work includes repainting the entire building, replacing the walkway pavers, and installing benches and planters in the main common area.
• It will repair the exterior staircases and interior façades as well.

 

Benches and paint! And an Instagram museum!

Sorry to be a pessimist but this place is going to be dead on arrival.

[CLT2014]

Portal 123 will basically be another Museum of Illusions. So Charlotte will have two actual art museums Uptown and TWO museums to post pictures on social media! #Culture

Example of previous Portal 123 Museum exhibit:

[Madison Parkitect]

22 minutes ago, go_vertical said:

What the hell is an Instagram museum?  Is that where you pay an entry fee to have access to colorful walls to take pictures in front of?  I'm getting too old. 

Pretty much, yes.

[CharlotteWkndBuzz]

I like the description of Nostalgia…

• “The small retailer sells goods including apparel, kitchen and bar items, and gifts.”

Pretty big for uptown imo to sell stuff like that. It’s a start. Looking forward to hearing what takes some of the bigger spots like the old gym, Enso, suite, etc. I think more video boards inside the plaza or interactive things would be cool to bring some energy there. That was one of my favorite upgrades to the epicentre back in the day when they installed the video ribbons and video boards facing the intersection. 

 

Edited March 21, 2023 by CharlotteWkndBuzz

[JRCLT]

What the hell is an Instagram museum?  Is that where you pay an entry fee to have access to colorful walls to take pictures in front of?  I'm getting too old. 

I’m “young” and I’m right there with you…no idea either

[navigator319]

Prediction you can take to the bank... All those will be closed within 12 months of opening.  

[Temeteron]

1 hour ago, navigator319 said:

Prediction you can take to the bank... All those will be closed within 12 months of opening.  

I agree. They sound like B- and C tenants.  We need something more appealing, like an aquarium or Lego store, Apple Store, H&M, etc.  maybe when H&M closes at Northlake they can move uptown! Lol

[TheMightyBK]

In Munich I remember gawking at the sight of a multi-floor car dealership downtown….how about furniture showrooms?  NC has cars and furniture in its roots…seems like a natural fit

[Temeteron]

14 minutes ago, TheMightyBK said:

In Munich I remember gawking at the sight of a multi-floor car dealership downtown….how about furniture showrooms?  NC has cars and furniture in its roots…seems like a natural fit

Meh…we don’t use the word “car” on this site!