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[Andrew_3289]

Really like how this building will contour with the road

Edited October 23, 2015 by Andrew_3289

[Nathan_in_DC]

That's going to be awesome. Can anyone get a shot looking north up 12th?

[chris holman]

 Pics from the Gulch

Edited October 25, 2015 by chris holman

[chris holman]

[Pyramid Scheme]

Was there a special occasion for that huge crowd on Broadway, or is that how it always is there? I'm asking because it's been years since I've been there.

[chris holman]

I believe sobro will be a Beast of a building

Was there a special occasion for that huge crowd on Broadway, or is that how it always is there? I'm asking because it's been years since I've been there.

that was a Friday night I believe Taylor Swift was in town but it's always something going on now

[CenterHill]

Was there a special occasion for that huge crowd on Broadway, or is that how it always is there? I'm asking because it's been years since I've been there.

Pretty much the new normal on Lower Broad.     I was down there last night for an event at Acme and it was the same scene.   

[Pyramid Scheme]

Pretty much the new normal on Lower Broad.     I was down there last night for an event at Acme and it was the same scene.   

I need to move back. I miss Nashville. All this amazing stuff is going on there without me.

[MidTenn1]

A couple of enhanced photos of the SoBro apartments..

 

[MLBrumby]

Once again, another great pic. Thanks all, and keep 'em coming. 

Note: Look at the crane for the Westin, between the Pinnacle and Encore... and it will rise taller than the present height of the boom.  Even with Bridgestone, that should be visible, and probably be a solid "wall" of buildings from Pinnacle (moving leftward), Westin, B'stone, sliver of Encore, SoBro. 

[Pyramid Scheme]

Once again, another great pic. Thanks all, and keep 'em coming. 

Note: Look at the crane for the Westin, between the Pinnacle and Encore... and it will rise taller than the present height of the boom.  Even with Bridgestone, that should be visible, and probably be a solid "wall" of buildings from Pinnacle (moving leftward), Westin, B'stone, sliver of Encore, SoBro. 

I love those walls and canyons of buildings too. I can't wait to see what it looks like when it's all done, as well as the rest of Sobro when the other potential hotels like the Holiday Inn, Marriott, Hard Rock Hotel and that green gridiron thing, and the residential buildings like Olmstead and City Lights. It'll be like a whole different Nashville. Or if you're from Louisiana, Narshvull.

Edited October 26, 2015 by Philip

[chris holman]

[rookzie]

Brilliant and Sinister "Gotham Bell" -==-

[titanhog]

Chris...the photo with the fireworks is amazing!  The AT&T shot is awesome, too.

[GreenHillsBoy]

Was there a special occasion for that huge crowd on Broadway, or is that how it always is there? I'm asking because it's been years since I've been there.

I took some workers from Columbus Ohio there two weeks ago on a Tuesday night and they could not believe how alive and busy the crowds were.  From my experience lately, crowded is the norm, just wish they would do some enhanced landscaping and rework the sidewalks to take in the area now using temporary fences.  It could be really so much better.  And why is there no landscaping on the Bridgestone Plaza, it it just a big concrete pad. 

 

[Pyramid Scheme]

I took some workers from Columbus Ohio there two weeks ago on a Tuesday night and they could not believe how alive and busy the crowds were.  From my experience lately, crowded is the norm, just wish they would do some enhanced landscaping and rework the sidewalks to take in the area now using temporary fences.  It could be really so much better.  And why is there no landscaping on the Bridgestone Plaza, it it just a big concrete pad. 

 

They could perhaps have it tree-lined like 2nd Ave with dogwood or cherry trees.

[Nathan_in_DC]

It is criminal that there is not any landscaping along Broadway. It's just all crumbling concrete, shabby brickwork, and asphalt. Even nicer brickwork could spruce it up.

[chris holman]

[Nathan_in_DC]

Those are incredible pictures, Chris. Thanks!

[CenterHill]

Strong stuff, Chris.    

If you don't mind my asking, what time of day was it with zero cars or persons on Lower Broad and all of the neon still on?    

[bigeasy]

What time did you take some of those last few photos for there to be few people/vehicles?

 

Great pics

[MidTenn1]

It is criminal that there is not any landscaping along Broadway. It's just all crumbling concrete, shabby brickwork, and asphalt. Even nicer brickwork could spruce it up.

 

It does not need a major, long-range street beautification plan prepared; just some simple fixes. It needs to retain as much of the 'grit' as possible. Several points..

> No trees. The quaint and unique signage should not be obscured at all. 

> Remove the on-street parking and widen the sidewalks.

> Replace the temporary fencing with something more permanent and appropriate (and no, not split-rail, cattle fences or barbed-wire). Something basic and utilitarian would work just fine. The ped barriers used in London would work just fine. See below.

> Some low level planters located away from the intersections where major pedestrian traffic will be funneled by the barriers.

 

Keep Austin weird, but keep Nashville Country.  

[chris holman]

Strong stuff, Chris.    

If you don't mind my asking, what time of day was it with zero cars or persons on Lower Broad and all of the neon still on?    

right after every thing shuts down early Sun morning 

[Vrtigo]

I'm not sure if I agree with a complete lack of trees on Broadway, but I do see your point. How about a happy medium between the two? Maybe having trees only to frame major intersections, or trees lining a median that replaces the center turn lane (and provides a much-needed buffer space for crossing pedestrians).

In my opinion, trees wouldn't kill the vibe or remove the grit as much as they would break up said grit in a tasteful way, as well as provide a sense of scale to the streetscape. Take 2nd Avenue for instance--plenty of grit and country vibe, but the trees, brick sidewalks, etc. make it much more pleasant to walk through at the same time.

Edited October 27, 2015 by Vrtigo

[CenterHill]

> Replace the temporary fencing with something more permanent and appropriate (and no, not split-rail, cattle fences or barbed-wire). Something basic and utilitarian would work just fine. The ped barriers used in London would work just fine. See below.

 

> Some low level planters located away from the intersections where major pedestrian traffic will be funneled by the barriers.

 

 

 

Agree with you on the need for an improved sidewalk situation.    The current sidewalks are not wide enough to handle the crush of crowds on LB these days.   I've tried to navigate those congested sidewalks several times in the last month - both day and night - and it's quite difficult to make your way up the street.    It seems like eliminating on-street parking (as the temp fences do now) and adding another 10 ft. of sidewalk will dramatically improve the situation.    I don't know about adding fences.  Tasteful ones like London do look nice, but look at the low level planters and iron fences that were installed on Church St. during the last renovation.   Many of the iron fences are gone now, victims of drunks and texters driving over them.   On the other hand, if you eliminate on street parking, you do need some physical barrier to separate bar patrons from traffic.        .                    

 

 And why is there no landscaping on the Bridgestone Plaza, it it just a big concrete pad. 

 

I've wondered this many times.   Look at how the MCC plaza one block down was handled with landscaping and seating.    It makes such a difference.     

 

Edited October 27, 2015 by CenterHill