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[titanhog]

Would love to know what you guys consider you're Top 5 Favorite Projects that are either under construction or proposed.

For me:

1. Old Convention Center site: I think if this project, as proposed, comes to fruition, it will be a game-changer downtown.  It will bring in high-end retail that is non-existant downtown, resulting in a more diverse group of visitors in the area, including locals.  And...to add the African-American Music Hall of Fame will make that area even more diverse.  Plus...I think this could help to bookend the old Lifeway area very nicely.

2. Paramount:  If this was being constructed at the original height and with the original design, it would easily by my #1.  However, as is often the case in Nashville, the design became safer and smaller.  Still will be a stunning tower that will probably give us the perception of a "new tallest."

3. JW Marriott Hotel: No surprise I love this project...mostly for the design of the tower, which is something new for this city and gets us away from the "box."  Plus...the street level design is really nice, from what I've seen in renders.  Also...if they actually include the rings of LED lights around the building, what a site that will be!

4. Buckingham Gulch Tower: If this gets off the ground at 38 stories and 450'+...suddenly, we will have REALLY stretched downtown.  Not just a couple of blocks into SoBro...but all the way to the edge of the Gulch, which will be one of the biggest visual impacts we've seen since the Batman building was constructed.  Plus...I really feel this will continue to help grow the Midtown / Music Row area and help with infill and hopefully push us towards a better walking environment and inner-city mass transit.

5.  (TIE) Bridgestone Tower and Lifeway land redevelopment: If I knew more about what was actually going to be built on the Lifeway land, I may have this project above Bridgestone...but for now, they're kinda equal to me.  Though Bridgestone is basically a box, it's a pretty box...with enough style that it will be an eye-catching addition.  Hope the street-level activation is good.  As for Lifeway...I'm just hopeful they'll keep the great structures with architectural significance and use the remainder to give downtown something it doesn't have...that's walkable. 

[UTgrad09]

1) Paramount -- this is simply because I've anxiously been waiting for something to go on this site. It's been in all kinds of forms for more than a decade. We might not get a new tallest, but we'll get a new tallest floor height. And while I like some of the previous incarnations better, I think this building will be subtly attractive.

2) Buckingham Gulch Tower -- this came out of nowhere. I, of course like that it is tall....but more importantly, I think the slender design and the stacked boxes gives it a very interesting shape. I like the design.

3) Convention Center hotels -- I know this is a bit of cheating, but I'll just say that if all of these get built (yes Westin, almost certainly JW Marriott, and possibly the tri-brand hotel and others....they will completely transform the SoBro cityscape. Yes, it will be mostly new and shiny, but it will make that whole area feel very urban.

4) Printer's Alley area hotels -- yes, another multiple project list. Individually, they wouldn't make it, but as a collection, I'm very excited to see the adaptive reuse of several older buildings, as well as some new construction additions to the Printer's Alley area. I do want to see Printer's Alley retain some of it's more...alternative appeal. It's not Lower Broad. I do think the hotels will give it a different vibe, but I'm OK with that....because they'll be conserving some pretty cool buildings while they are at it. I think boutique is the way to go here, and I'm happy it isn't going to be muddied by a bunch of common national brands....it will be a who's who hotel district of boutique brands, and I think it will be very unique to Nashville.

5) Convention Center redevelopment -- if it can be done, I think this could be a game changer to downtown retail. Sure, it's got an office and residential component, but I'm more interested in the 200k sq ft of retail. It's not mall-sized, but it could bring enough critical mass of retail to downtown to actually make it a shopping destination.

HM - Capitol View -- a huge mixed use project that will add plenty of downtown residents to support more retail, and could land some more resident-friendly amenities (as opposed to destination shopping).

[Nashville Cliff]

Excellent lists and I agree with all of the reasoning, so not a whole lot to add in my own list.  But what the heck:

1. Convention center redevelopment. For all the reasons listed above.

2. Capitol View. This will make the North Gulch an extension and connection of downtown just like the Gulch has been to the south.  It will populate what had been underutilized and mostly empty land and provide an attractive, walkable connection to or nearly to Hope Gardens, Marathon Village, and Bicentennial Mall/Sulfur Dell.

3. 505 CST (Paramount). For the reasons listed above and because I can't wait to see that gap in Church Street's smile filled.  Similarly, I'm eager to see the federal courthouse start construction (meh design and all).

4. LIV East (Cleo). I'm hoping this large project at Eastland and Gallatin is the spark that helps draw even more walkable, dense development north along Gallatin.

5. Greenwood Villages at Hobson. Because it is 100' from my house, will be an impressive historic adaptive reuse, and should draw a very nice restaurant to the neighborhood.

[wmaddbb2018]

1) 505

2) 505

3) 505

4) 505

5) Old Convention Center

[MidTenn1]

I have ten, not necessarily in order, although my top three include Buckingham Gulch, The Aertson and Utopia Hotel.

The Thompson just so elegantly fills up a negative space with its curvature and massing on 11th. It will activate the street in that part of town even more.

The Noel Place addition is incredible. It is as if the building walls were torn away to reveal the steel skeleton beneath. It's almost art.

The Utopia should get national recognition for its re-use of two of the finest 19th century structures in the City. It should keep Printers Alley going strong.

The Bridgestone will change the skyline with both its height and bulk. It will be a metaphor for Nashville's growth as a home for business and technology and not just tourism related development.

The JW Marriot will also be a skyline changer with its 'South Beach' look on a prominent hill.

The Buckingham in the Gulch is yet another skyline changer. The SOM designed building presents an almost corporate office look in the Gulch, but I find the massing and height to be appropriate for this game changing project. I hope this has burst the glass ceiling of height restrictions for the entire City.

The ten story Capitol View Office/Hotel is another 'filling the negative space perfectly' project. The use of durable materials on the facade gives it a more urban presence than a glass box.

And the Aertson/Kimpton Hotel project is another game changer for Mid-Town. The massing along the street is unlike any building in town or few if any in other towns. There are three different architectural designs at play with the five story section shown in the being my favorite.

I really like the Crescent Apartments. I know its a 'stick and stucco' type building, but the impressive rendering indicates possible extensive use of brick or stone. A major appeal is the location; this really ties Mid-Town to Downtown. It would be on my recommended walking tour as it avoids the urban deserts just north.

The Virgin Hotel is back and its appeal is not just the funky Euro look, but the notion that its a Richard Branson favorite. It gives major validation to the notion that Nashville is an international, cosmopolitan player in the world and more than just the home of 'Country and Western' music. We are the third coast. This building makes a nice trophy in the City's trophy case.

And finally....no further comment. We all know where we stand on this.

Edited November 4, 2015 by PHofKS

[Nashville Cliff]

I have ten, not necessarily in order, although my top three include Buckingham Gulch, The Aertson and Utopia Hotel.

And the Aertson/Kimpton Hotel project is another game changer for Mid-Town. The massing along the street is unlike any building in town or few if any in other towns. There are three different architectural designs at play with the five story section shown in the being my favorite.

I love the mass of this project.

[dmillsphoto]

1. 505 CST - Because that's one less parking lot downtown, even if this isn't my favorite incarnation of the building.

2. JW Marriott - Design, street activation, not a box.

3. Bridgestone HQ - This thing is gonna be a beast, and I, for whatever reason, like cutouts in buildings. Also adds tons of massing to SoBro.

4. Noel Hotel - Brilliant.

5. One C1ty - It might as well be Bucksnort, but I think One C1ty has massive potential to draw some of the healthcare out of WillCo and into Nashville. While not as grandiose as Capital View, I think there is serious potential for a very visible project from 440.

Edited November 4, 2015 by dmillsphoto

[rookzie]

Had to share this one look at the clouds

You must be snappin' "literally" from the cloudz, in order to catch such drama in split time..

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[rookzie]

Excellent lists and I agree with all of the reasoning, so not a whole lot to add in my own list.  But what the heck:

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5. Greenwood Villages at Hobson. Because it is 100' from my house, will be an impressive historic adaptive reuse, and should draw a very nice restaurant to the neighborhood.

As obscure as it is to most posters and to the UP audience as whole, that Hobson thing really fascinates me, even though I don't live anywhere close to it.  I've passed it way too many times during the last 14 years to not want to keep track of if. -==-

[smeagolsfree]

I have 57 favorites. This is the total amount of buildings from 7 to 45 either under construction or proposed in Davidson County. I will post the list this weekend or Monday. I have it, but I need to wait for something to happen first.

[Titans10]

I have 57 favorites. This is the total amount of buildings from 7 to 45 either under construction or proposed in Davidson County. I will post the list this weekend or Monday. I have it, but I need to wait for something to happen first.

so you saying there's something to add to the list soon??

[wmaddbb2018]

I have ten, not necessarily in order, although my top three include Buckingham Gulch, The Aertson and Utopia Hotel.

The Thompson just so elegantly fills up a negative space with its curvature and massing on 11th. It will activate the street in that part of town even more.

The Noel Place addition is incredible. It is as if the building walls were torn away to reveal the steel skeleton beneath. It's almost art.

The Utopia should get national recognition for its re-use of two of the finest 19th century structures in the City. It should keep Printers Alley going strong.

The Bridgestone will change the skyline with both its height and bulk. It will be a metaphor for Nashville's growth as a home for business and technology and not just tourism related development.

The JW Marriot will also be a skyline changer with its 'South Beach' look on a prominent hill.

The Buckingham in the Gulch is yet another skyline changer. The SOM designed building presents an almost corporate office look in the Gulch, but I find the massing and height to be appropriate for this game changing project. I hope this has burst the glass ceiling of height restrictions for the entire City.

The ten story Capitol View Office/Hotel is another 'filling the negative space perfectly' project. The use of durable materials on the facade gives it a more urban presence than a glass box.

And the Aertson/Kimpton Hotel project is another game changer for Mid-Town. The massing along the street is unlike any building in town or few if any in other towns. There are three different architectural designs at play with the five story section shown in the being my favorite.

I really like the Crescent Apartments. I know its a 'stick and stucco' type building, but the impressive rendering indicates possible extensive use of brick or stone. A major appeal is the location; this really ties Mid-Town to Downtown. It would be on my recommended walking tour as it avoids the urban deserts just north.

The Virgin Hotel is back and its appeal is not just the funky Euro look, but the notion that its a Richard Branson favorite. It gives major validation to the notion that Nashville is an international, cosmopolitan player in the world and more than just the home of 'Country and Western' music. We are the third coast. This building makes a nice trophy in the City's trophy case.

And finally....no further comment. We all know where we stand on this.

Has the Utopia hotel project already started? And what is it's address?

[bhibbs]

are there any photos of Noel Place and the Utopia?

 

[titanhog]

Had to share this one look at the clouds

So...I'm guessing the final height of the Westin will be about where the very top of the crane is positioned in the photo...at the top of the vertical portion?

[dmillsphoto]

So...I'm guessing the final height of the Westin will be about where the very top of the crane is positioned in the photo...at the top of the vertical portion?

About 20' taller. 

Edited November 4, 2015 by dmillsphoto

[Paramount747]

1) 505 for the tallest occupied floor, and architectural elements.

2) Bridgestone for the architectural elements, and mass at the street level along with the sheer size of the curtain wall.

3) Sobro for the curvilinear design. Its very European and gets us out of the proverbial  Nashville Glass Box

4) Pedestrian Bridge for a multitude of reasons.

5) Sticks for a multitude of reasons.

 

Buildings I left off:

1) Westin. Nothing very special about it. It's utilitarian .

2) JW Marriott. Architecturally significant, but not a done deal yet.

3) 222 2nd Avenue. Nothing very impressive in height or design. Not a done deal.

4) 38 Story Buckingham Tower. Not a done deal.

[Nashville Cliff]

Not a building, but definitely significant on my list, is the Division Street extension.

[chris holman]

Heres a wider shot and HCA

[wmaddbb2018]

Heres a wider shot and HCA

How many floors until it is topped out?

 

 

[chris holman]

How many floors until it is topped out?

 

 

How many floors until it is topped out?

 

 

looks like maybe 6

[Andrew_3289]

View from my office on park plaza (behind Centennial Park) 

Edited November 4, 2015 by Andrew_3289

[smeagolsfree]

so you saying there's something to add to the list soon??

I just keep a very detailed list of projects and I just ran the numbers. I should have done this a while back but just thought it would be too much work, however it only took me about 15 minutes, mostly from memory. This would include all proposed and under construction.

I did include the second and Demonbreun project as well as the Mazda site, which we do not have the floor count but will be large either way.

[chris holman]

Midnight Thompson hotel concrete pour

[rookzie]

Midnight Thompson hotel concrete pour

Careful, Chris.  I just might have to steal that concrete-pumper snorkel pic (with photo creditz).  I might even blow it up and mount a print of it in my den, along with some of the other drama you've "generated", so to speak..
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[Vrtigo]

Can't let Chris have all the fun here...