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[BnaBreaker]

These projects would look so nice on the beaman parking lots on West End. Too bad, traffic in Green hills is horrendous and these projects will only make it worse.

The only sure fire way to reduce traffic congestion is to build environments in which people can move about freely without having to rely on an automobile, and that is exactly what is being done in Green Hills.

[Neigeville]

Really happy to see the Woodland st workforce housing back on track, that's one I'm looking forward to. We need a lot more of this kind of thing east and north.

[bwithers1]

The only sure fire way to reduce traffic congestion is to build environments in which people can move about freely without having to rely on an automobile, and that is exactly what is being done in Green Hills.

To my mind, part of the problem with Green Hills traffic is how so many of the roads near the mall T onto Hillsboro, so that everyone has to try to zoom over into a center lane, and then try to make a quick left in order to continue going east or west across that area. This is largely bad design, or lack of foresight on the part of Metro in not acquiring rights of way in order to to make better east-west connectivity in Green Hills.

Part of what would make Green Hills traffic better is precisely this kind of right-of-way acquisition in key areas. Yes, we might have to sacrifice a Chipotle or something, but the ease of traffic would only make the retail environment for Green Hills better, not worse. So theoretically, stores could get more customers because the customers could actually get there in a reasonable amount of time. There are very few stores/buildings in these right-of-way areas that I can think of that couldn't be demolished to make room for an effective street and then relocated to another area, with perhaps better car and foot traffic.

Having effective cross streets would make traffic better for cars, buses, bicycles, and even pedestrians.

[BnaBreaker]

To my mind, part of the problem with Green Hills traffic is how so many of the roads near the mall T onto Hillsboro, so that everyone has to try to zoom over into a center lane, and then try to make a quick left in order to continue going east or west across that area. This is largely bad design, or lack of foresight on the part of Metro in not acquiring rights of way in order to to make better east-west connectivity in Green Hills.

Part of what would make Green Hills traffic better is precisely this kind of right-of-way acquisition in key areas. Yes, we might have to sacrifice a Chipotle or something, but the ease of traffic would only make the retail environment for Green Hills better, not worse. So theoretically, stores could get more customers because the customers could actually get there in a reasonable amount of time. There are very few stores/buildings in these right-of-way areas that I can think of that couldn't be demolished to make room for an effective street and then relocated to another area, with perhaps better car and foot traffic.

Having effective cross streets would make traffic better for cars, buses, bicycles, and even pedestrians.

Very well said.

[e-dub]

just a couple i snapped on my mobile phone while walking from the farmer's market to midtown liquors to home that caught my eye:

coming in from the west on church or charlotte is easily my favorite angle of viewing the skyline.

eric b

Edited November 24, 2012 by e-dub

[timmay143]

Oooo, I love how 11 N looks in that last shot. Residence, what, in DT? Never heard of it!

[smeagolsfree]

Tower crane now up at the West End Village site. A surprise for sure as I had been told they would not need one.

[East Side Urbanite]

Yes. Surprising. Need to check it out.

 

WW

[smeagolsfree]

Crane at Elliston 23 coming down today.

[smeagolsfree]

Made a few quick shots last week and forgot to post.

 

Hill project 12 South form the rear.

West End Village and new tower crane

 

Belmont Close

Hodgepodge of new homes and renovations in the 12 S area

Hillsboro Row

 Elliston 23 tower crane now down

 

Hyatt Place

[UTgrad09]

Nice shots, Ron. Looks like things are coming along pretty well on Hyatt Place.

 

 

And I like a lot of the 12th South (and other areas, like Germantown and EN) new single family construction. It's a far cry from some of the abominations that were put there from the mid century and beyond. This stuff really fits the neighborhood fabric well.

[East Side Urbanite]

Well done, Ron.

 

WW

[East Side Urbanite]

Crane at Elliston 23 coming down today.

 

We "crane nerds" will take a pause to collect ourselves.

 

WW

[ariesjow]

It looks like work is about to begin at the new commercial center at Lions Head Village on White Bridge Pike at the site of the old Calhouns. I don't know what retailers and restaurants will be included in the center, but I recall reading that there would be a couple of fast casual dining options. 

[smeagolsfree]

 

It looks like work is about to begin at the new commercial center at Lions Head Village on White Bridge Pike at the site of the old Calhouns. I don't know what retailers and restaurants will be included in the center, but I recall reading that there would be a couple of fast casual dining options. 

 

 

From what I have heard is that there is a Panera Bread and a Chipotle Grill planned in the building. There is also space for another small restaurant and two more retail slots available. I do not know how much is leased. Equipment has been on the site for a couple of weeks.

[smeagolsfree]

Permits issued for the Seven Springs apartments. 2 four story buildings with the Life Point Complex.

[dmillsphoto]

Permits issued for the Seven Springs apartments. 2 four story buildings with the Life Point Complex.

 

Speaking of which. Final floor was completed last week. Forgot to post. Cell phone shot.

 

[UTgrad09]

 

From a friend's facebook page.

 

It would be nice to see what it looks like a couple of years from now when (hopefully) WES, Hensler's tower, the Vision hotel on Division, and the residential project on Demonbreun are built. It's obvious to see the potential that lies in Midtown, The Gulch, and SoBro as far as building our up our core.

 

Now if we could only get Beaman to consolidate that lot...

 

 

 

I would love to see the density we see in the CBD expanded throughout the core...perhaps not as much in height as in just the built environment. Still, tons of surface parking that could eventually be developed.

 

 

Downtown & SoBro

Edited January 3, 2013 by UTgrad09

[Nathan_in_DC]

Great shots! Such a pretty city, really.

 

Although, it is disappointing to see all that surface parking just west of Downtown.  Either go away or integrate yourselves into the city, car dealers!

[TNinVB]

 

From a friend's facebook page.

 

It would be nice to see what it looks like a couple of years from now when (hopefully) WES, Hensler's tower, the Vision hotel on Division, and the residential project on Demonbreun are built. It's obvious to see the potential that lies in Midtown, The Gulch, and SoBro as far as building our up our core.

 

Now if we could only get Beaman to consolidate that lot...

 

 

 

I would love to see the density we see in the CBD expanded throughout the core...perhaps not as much in height as in just the built environment. Still, tons of surface parking that could eventually be developed.

 

 

Downtown & SoBro

 

I can't wait to see what is developed in SoBro along KVB and the roundabout.  There is so much potential for a nice urban neighborhood with residential, shopping, and entertainment.  I hope the city gets this right. 

[BnaBreaker]

Excellent shots!  Thanks so much for sharing them.  Is the city still planning on reconnecting 7th Ave. underneath the MCC? 

[Neigeville]

  Is the city still planning on reconnecting 7th Ave. underneath the MCC? 

My understanding is no, only 6th avenue will pass thru the building.

[UTgrad09]

My understanding is no, only 6th avenue will pass thru the building.

That is correct. I believe where 7th would run on the KVB side is the loading dock entrance.

[BnaBreaker]

That is correct. I believe where 7th would run on the KVB side is the loading dock entrance.

 

Ahh, that makes sense.  It lines up almost perfectly with 7th so I guess I just assumed that it was to connect the two.  Thanks for the clarification guys.

[UTgrad09]

Ahh, that makes sense.  It lines up almost perfectly with 7th so I guess I just assumed that it was to connect the two.  Thanks for the clarification guys.

I recall seeing the original proposals, and one idea was for both streets to go under...but because of the elevation difference between 6th and 7th, the exhibition hall would have to be raised to accommodate the tunnel...and that would make the exhibition hall a little bit above 8th ave on the end, instead of nearly level. So basically, it would throw all of the levels/alignments off.

 

 

7th is a good 12-15' higher than 6th.