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[titanhog]

^^That swimming pool is pretty nice.  Love the blue light.  Gives it a great vibe.

[PillowTalk4]

One thing that I noticed in looking at some of the skyline photos is how squatty (yes I know that's not a word), the skyline looks.  The CBD really needs some height.  505 might help a little, but the skyline is in a desperate need for a couple of 50+ story office buildings and not the type that takes up a whole city block.  I truly hope developers push for more height in SoBro.  I'm still reeling over the missed opportunity for the trolly barn development.

Also, when I was in Nashville in few weeks back, I noticed on the I-24/40 west approach into the CBD how the Rutledge Hill developments are giving a new look to the skyline as you approach the city before the split.  While I don't dislike it, I noticed that even though the buildings under construction are not tall, they will block some of the taller buildings planned for SoBro as you make that approach into the city core.  Have any of you guys noticed that?

The other thing that I noticed was how the walkway bridge over I-65 on the south of town is really in need of a face lift.  I think it would be cool to do it up in lights and have "Nashville" spelled out on it.  Same thing with the walkway bridge over I-40 near the Jefferson Street exit.  It just makes sense to me if you're going to have those type of structures convert them into a piece of art or do something that takes away from the wire fencing.  I believe there's one on Ellington Parkway as well that could be transformed.  Orlando has done a really nice job in bridge art.  in some cases it was as simple as adding on a facade not building a new bridge.  I think Nashville could do the same.  Maybe a project for the art commission???  Or are you guys still upset with Stix?  Which when I saw it in person I thought it was okay.  Not wowed by it though.  It seems like it's missing something.  It definitely could use better lighting and maybe a water feature.  Of course it should have been a fountain.

[markhollin]

[smeagolsfree]

8 hours ago, PillowTalk4 said:

One thing that I noticed in looking at some of the skyline photos is how squatty (yes I know that's not a word), the skyline looks.  The CBD really needs some height.  505 might help a little, but the skyline is in a desperate need for a couple of 50+ story office buildings and not the type that takes up a whole city block.  I truly hope developers push for more height in SoBro.  I'm still reeling over the missed opportunity for the trolly barn development.

Also, when I was in Nashville in few weeks back, I noticed on the I-24/40 west approach into the CBD how the Rutledge Hill developments are giving a new look to the skyline as you approach the city before the split.  While I don't dislike it, I noticed that even though the buildings under construction are not tall, they will block some of the taller buildings planned for SoBro as you make that approach into the city core.  Have any of you guys noticed that?

The other thing that I noticed was how the walkway bridge over I-65 on the south of town is really in need of a face lift.  I think it would be cool to do it up in lights and have "Nashville" spelled out on it.  Same thing with the walkway bridge over I-40 near the Jefferson Street exit.  It just makes sense to me if you're going to have those type of structures convert them into a piece of art or do something that takes away from the wire fencing.  I believe there's one on Ellington Parkway as well that could be transformed.  Orlando has done a really nice job in bridge art.  in some cases it was as simple as adding on a facade not building a new bridge.  I think Nashville could do the same.  Maybe a project for the art commission???  Or are you guys still upset with Stix?  Which when I saw it in person I thought it was okay.  Not wowed by it though.  It seems like it's missing something.  It definitely could use better lighting and maybe a water feature.  Of course it should have been a fountain.

As far as the pedestrian bridges over the interstates, they have already been updated in the last couple of years........believe it or not.

[markhollin]

TBT: Second Avenue North, 1905:

 

[wmaddbb2018]

A shot I snapped from the 19th floor of 1212.

[BnaBreaker]

I really hope that the Comfort Suites in that shot is approaching its shelf life.

[smeagolsfree]

12 hours ago, BnaBreaker said:

I really hope that the Comfort Suites in that shot is approaching its shelf life.

If it does go down, at some point, the apartment prices at Element will drop a lot after a 20 story is built on the hotel lot.  With the guy that owns the hotel, money talk and you know what walks. This is the same guy that owns the Best Western on Division and the same guy that owns the old HH Mall, now Global crossings Mall.

[markhollin]

[smeagolsfree]

Hey guys,

I have some photos I want to post but nothing seems to be working. It has been a while since I have posted photos but my links are not working. Tell me what link you are posting from Imugr.

[21jump]

22 hours ago, BnaBreaker said:

I really hope that the Comfort Suites in that shot is approaching its shelf life.

I can't imagine the amount of protest that will take place if a proposed new building blocks downtown views from the apartment behind the CS in that picture.

[dmillsphoto]

16 hours ago, smeagolsfree said:

Hey guys,

I have some photos I want to post but nothing seems to be working. It has been a while since I have posted photos but my links are not working. Tell me what link you are posting from Imugr.

Do it like this:

[donNdonelson2]

Unless somebody has purchased air rights above the CS, all the sqwaking in the world won't prevent their losing that view!

[Nashtitans]

[LA_TN]

**If you like this pic, you're a geek!!! Hahaha

[LA_TN]

Sobro/downtown
Gulch/mid-town

**This is per request. I visited this site a few years ago and was not impressed. The view has changed!!

Edited November 5, 2016 by LA_TN

[Pyramid Scheme]

2 hours ago, LA_TN said:

**If you like this pic, you're a geek!!! Hahaha

I like to imagine a giant Mario jumping from crane to crane.

[markhollin]

A little private garden along the west side of First Avenue North, on the other side of the street from Ft. Nashborough:
 

[smeagolsfree]

A walk I did yesterday.

505

Westin

2nd and Madison, Four different corners

Grove Park

Broadstone

Lifestyle communities

Storage facility Demo

A block away, two projects Payton Stakes and Price Development

Capital view/ Parallon, Lifeway, Solis

Fourth Ave  Fairlane hotel

The Bobby

Carillon Apartments

The Gossett

[bigeasy]

Walked around downtown today but really didn't take many pictures. I was just amazed how busy it was. I guess it is always like that, but since I never venture to Broadway I just never experience it.

Edited November 6, 2016 by bigeasy

[Neigeville2]

5 minutes ago, bigeasy said:

Walked around downtown today but really didn't take many pictures. I was just amazed how busy it was. I guess it is always like that, but since I never venture to Broadway I just never experience it.

 

 

It looks empty, from your pictures.

[dmillsphoto]

1 hour ago, Neigeville2 said:

It looks empty, from your pictures.

It wasn't. When we did our walk there were probably several thousand mulling about around 11:30

[UTgrad09]

1 hour ago, Neigeville2 said:

It looks empty, from your pictures.

If anyone is like me, they intentionally exclude plebeians from their pictures.

[markhollin]

During our Meet-Up walkabout yesterday, we came across a crew that was lifting more ballast to the end of the tower crane over the Tribute Hotel addition (former Noel Building). Because Church Avenue slopes towards the river at the juncture with Printers Alley, they had to crank-up the entire massive crane base at one end to keep it from tipping as it lifted the huge weights.

 

[grilled_cheese]

21 hours ago, markhollin said:

A little private garden along the west side of First Avenue North, on the other side of the street from Ft. Nashborough:
 

I can't remember the name but it's an event space.  I attended a wedding reception there.  Very nice.  It looks very similar to Cannery Ballroom on the inside.