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[urbanlover568]

1 hour ago, lit said:

Seems inappropriate...

My question was about the Jesus comment. Not the before. Dandy Chiggens is a joke to the forum. Who downvotes a question? Right, dandy the troll. 

[videtur quam contuor]

I asked a one sentence question in February of last year. In June Dandy Chiggens  downvoted it.

[CarolinaDaydreamin]

3 hours ago, tarhoosier said:

I asked a one sentence question in February of last year. In June Dandy Chiggens  downvoted it.

I've been lobbying mods to ban him for a while. Not even a troll, doesn't even provide relevant troll material.

[KJHburg]

Here is a Ledger story about the state of Epicenter now from some of the tenants.  I do think a major overhaul will happen after RNC the reason being all the media need temporary TV studios and so forth just like with the DNC this is the perfect location for that.  (so some big bucks can be made for a short term lease really short term) 

https://charlotteledger.substack.com/

[CLT2014]

I wonder if Studio Movie Grill will be around much longer.... opening a new location in Prosperity Village might be a strategic shift to maintain a location in Charlotte after closing the Epicentre at some point. They often are running Groupon discounts. Midday business must be rough if they aren't keeping families and retirees (bread and butter for the mid week matinee business). I'm guessing this is the group they are losing based on the manager's comments in the article. 

Edited January 6, 2020 by CLT2014

[Temeteron]

On 1/6/2020 at 10:31 AM, CLT2014 said:

I wonder if Studio Movie Grill will be around much longer.... opening a new location in Prosperity Village might be a strategic shift to maintain a location in Charlotte after closing the Epicentre at some point. They often are running Groupon discounts. Midday business must be rough if they aren't keeping families and retirees (bread and butter for the mid week matinee business). I'm guessing this is the group they are losing based on the manager's comments in the article. 

I miss Mez/Kazba! Now that was a place to be!

Edited January 11, 2020 by Temeteron

[KJHburg]

Hopefully this is true,  a plan is announced by the owners on a turnaround  for the Epicenter.

https://www.wfae.org/post/bizworthy-uptowns-epicentre-looking-plan-bring-back-customers#stream/0

Edited January 10, 2020 by KJHburg

[Madison Parkitect]

23 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

Hopefully this is true,  a plan is announced by the owners on a turnaround  for the Epicenter.

https://www.wfae.org/post/bizworthy-uptowns-epicentre-looking-plan-bring-back-customers#stream/0

"Afshin Ghazi developed it about 10 years ago, it was really sort of his brainchild. He lost control of it in 2012 after the recession. There were some financial issues, it took over other ownership."

Sure, I guess that's one way to put it.

[turbocraig]

6 minutes ago, Madison Parkitect said:

"Afshin Ghazi developed it about 10 years ago, it was really sort of his brainchild. He lost control of it in 2012 after the recession. There were some financial issues, it took over other ownership."

Sure, I guess that's one way to put it.

What struck me was the part that he “doesn’t talk much publicly.”   He sure loved talking to every media outlet in (and out of) town back in the day.  He was in the paper and the Biz Journal every other week it seemed.  What a difference a decade makes. 
 

(photo credit: bizjournal)

[CarolinaDaydreamin]

3 minutes ago, turbocraig said:

What struck me was the part that he “doesn’t talk much publicly.”   He sure loved talking to every media outlet in (and out of) town back in the day.  He was in the paper and the Biz Journal every other week it seemed.  What a difference a decade makes. 
 

(photo credit: bizjournal)

Well he certainly wasn't spending much time putting together a good looking outfit. He looks like a low grade bank clerk.

Edited January 10, 2020 by CarolinaDaydreamin

[tozmervo]

39 minutes ago, CarolinaDaydreamin said:

Well he certainly wasn't spending much time putting together a good looking outfit. He looks like a low grade bank clerk.

He looks like a used car salesman about to sell you a lemon. 

 

 

Oh wait.

[CharlotteWkndBuzz]

There is no reason why the Epicentre can't support retail.  I hope they keep the rumored office to a minimum (top floor) where checkers office etc are.  It is surrounded by 5 plus hotels in every direction, including the Ritz right across the street that will provide it constant influx of visitors.  It's the closest destination to the arena.  I mean, if they choose the right tenants in this shakeup, this could be huge.  Underground parking can allow for validation for shoppers.  It needs an extreme makeover, yes (before the commentators start on how shoddy it is).  The CTC is another concern for some, but they said they will address security (development will help too).  Along with the makeover, I'd do a whole re-brand/marketing of the Epicentre.  Name it something else.   Change the perception of only nightlife/bars/clubs.  

Put in a Dave n Busters (type place) where the old golds gym was.  Put in family oriented stuff.  Shops and boutiques will attract foot traffic during the day.  With SMG possibly leaving and all the vacancies...you have a blank canvas to work with. Epi gets crapped on hard, but I'm sure when this thing was proposed back in the day, it was highly regarded as a game changer for uptown.  

Edited January 10, 2020 by CharlotteWkndBuzz

[KJHburg]

44 minutes ago, tozmervo said:

He looks like a used car salesman about to sell you a lemon. 

 

 

Oh wait.

He sold my friend a lemon up in Lake Norman but she finally fixed it up and sold it. 

[15895]

It'd be nice if they could knock down CTC and expand the epicenter area. Wish Westfield would build a mall uptown. Extremely unlikely but still. Fantasy of mine would be to knock down CTC, rename the Epicenter, and have a mix of retailers and places to eat.  I think Retail would do better here if it were a bigger complex. 

 

I assume the Legacy Union's Urban Mall concept by Simon never panned out to be true or just fell through if there were any rumors behind it. Right now, feel like it's gonna be Starbucks and Dry cleaning.

Edited January 10, 2020 by AirNostrumMAD

[Miesian Corners]

The current layout of SMG makes no sense to me. All that unused space that used to be a restaurant/bar (which also made no sense to me when it opened as a movie theater/nightclub) makes it kinda creepy. Reconfigure the space and make it Charlotte's art house theater. 

[SgtCampsalot]

45 minutes ago, Miesian Corners said:

The current layout of SMG makes no sense to me. All that unused space that used to be a restaurant/bar (which also made no sense to me when it opened as a movie theater/nightclub) makes it kinda creepy. Reconfigure the space and make it Charlotte's art house theater. 

The first time I went to SMG on a Friday night and had to go through the very crowded loud Mez... Disaster.

A theater at the epicenter is truly great, but that catacomb/labyrinthian vibe they've created... Disaster.

Edited January 11, 2020 by SgtCampsalot

[TheOneRJ]

1 hour ago, Miesian Corners said:

The current layout of SMG makes no sense to me. All that unused space that used to be a restaurant/bar (which also made no sense to me when it opened as a movie theater/nightclub) makes it kinda creepy. Reconfigure the space and make it Charlotte's art house theater. 

They’re trying to bring in more visitors, not keep them away. 

[Miesian Corners]

30 minutes ago, TheOneRJ said:

They’re trying to bring in more visitors, not keep them away. 

Seeing as we're the largest city in America without a decent independent/art house theater, I would think it would be quite the opposite. The Manor only has two screens and is soon to be demolished.

[CarolinaDaydreamin]

1 hour ago, Miesian Corners said:

The Manor only has two screens and is soon to be demolished.

That is a rumor which has been around for a long time. I find it nearly impossible that Myers Park and Eastover residents let this happen. It is Charlotte, but I just don't see this happening.

[Miesian Corners]

35 minutes ago, CarolinaDaydreamin said:

That is a rumor which has been around for a long time. I find it nearly impossible that Myers Park and Eastover residents let this happen. It is Charlotte, but I just don't see this happening.

With the zoning that's already in place (B-1), there's not much they could do about it. 

[KJHburg]

6 hours ago, Miesian Corners said:

Seeing as we're the largest city in America without a decent independent/art house theater, I would think it would be quite the opposite. The Manor only has two screens and is soon to be demolished.

are we sure about the Manor that will be very sad to see it go.  My parents went on their first date there. 

anyway a photo of the dual brand Marriott hotels which is the current tallest hotel in NC.   The Epicenter needs to succeed as it is home to 3 hotels with over 400 hotel rooms. 

[Yeahdoug]

There’s a lot of retail potential there imo. Uptown lacks good shopping options. Something like Birkdale level of stores would probably do decent. A few name brands like banana republic, lucky brand, etc. mixed with some boutique places. I hate having to drive out of uptown to get jeans, Shirts and shoes. 

Also easy for everyone to get to by rail. 

Edited January 13, 2020 by Yeahdoug

[RANYC]

30 minutes ago, Yeahdoug said:

There’s a lot of retail potential there imo. Uptown lacks good shopping options. Something like Birkdale level of stores would probably do decent. A few name brands like banana republic, lucky brand, etc. mixed with some boutique places. I hate having to drive out of uptown to get jeans, Shirts and shoes. 

Also easy for everyone to get to by rail. 

Retail would be nice and convenient, both for Uptown and surrounding neighborhoods like South End.  Even an Uptown Barnes & Noble would be nice (yes, I still go quite a bit even though I ordre off Amazon as well).  Regardless of what gets built, I hope Epicenter and its establishments are re-designed to open up to the street quite a bit more.  Perhaps a large pedestrian Plaza or Square visible from a Main Street and then flanked by Retail and Restaurant options.

[tozmervo]

Pertinent. https://www.citylab.com/life/2020/01/baltimore-harborplace-inner-harbor-shopping-mall-attractions/604735/

[videtur quam contuor]

^^^

Rouse was the developer of Charlottetown Mall (1959)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlottetown_Mall