3rd Ward Midrise Projects

[rockhilljames]

The first condo tower will be named Overture.

[swh1972]

The first condo tower will be named Overture.

Now, all we need is a tower named Eighteen...

[TowerRooster]

Now, all we need is a tower named Eighteen...

clever... that would be amusing.

While we're at it we could name the park Pyotr Park. And have swan sculptures surrounding a pond (Swan Lake) and Nutcracker decor for Christmas. Then come up with answers for thousands of puzzled citizens and press members as to what in the world Charlotte has to do with a 19th century Russian composer....

[PwC Keith]

Well just in case anyone missed it, here are the stats for the first two towers Novare has announced.

Twelve:

150 room hotel

400 condos

6,000sq.ft. restaurant space

5,000sq.ft. ballroom

construction Winter '07 to Winter '08

Yet-to-be-Named Condo Tower:

27 floors with 462 condos

10,000sq.ft. of retail

construction Summer '07 to Winter '08

Is this insider information or has one of Novare's websites been updated? Also any word pricing? or when they'll open a sales office? I think I read on UP that they might just use the Avenue sales office.

[queensguy06]

That's just updated info on a couple of Novare's webpages. Also, in one of the press releases Novare said sales information should be out by early Summer; I would imagine a sales center would be open around the same time.

[TONYCLT]

Clean up is almost done all they have left is a little pile of concrete.

[BUILDIT]

so if the site is clear why do they have to wait until winter to start construction

[Charlotteman]

Speaking of the new 3rd Ward park, I have a suggestion for it's name: Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr. Park.

[jednc]

Speaking of the new 3rd Ward park, I have a suggestion for it's name: Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr. Park.

That sounds like a bad idea. How about naming the park for someone from Charlotte?

[uptownliving]

Speaking of the new 3rd Ward park, I have a suggestion for it's name: Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr. Park.

We already have a MLK Jr park. It was decided earlier that this will be named Romare Bearden Park. He was born in 3rd Ward and is the only artist from Charlotte to win the National Medal of Arts presented by Ronald Reagan in 1987.

[BUILDIT]

Romare Bearden is a very talented artist

[Charlotte_native]

so if the site is clear why do they have to wait until winter to start construction

i don't think they are waiting until winter. They have already started a waiting list for people that want to be first in line when they begin taking reservations and contracts, and from what I was told they will continue site work, moving from demo to foundation (which takes plenty of time)

[BUILDIT]

i don't think they are waiting until winter. They have already started a waiting list for people that want to be first in line when they begin taking reservations and contracts, and from what I was told they will continue site work, moving from demo to foundation (which takes plenty of time)

sounds good I cannot wait to see it go up!

[PwC Keith]

i don't think they are waiting until winter. They have already started a waiting list for people that want to be first in line when they begin taking reservations and contracts, and from what I was told they will continue site work, moving from demo to foundation (which takes plenty of time)

Do you know how to get on the waiting list is? I wanted to sign up on that.

[jfuptown]

Do you know how to get on the waiting list is? I wanted to sign up on that.

You can use the form on the Novare website or web or call the Avenue sales office 704.887.0588 (ph)

http://www.novaregroup.com/portfolio_o_charlotte.html

[grodney]

I work on the 19th floor of 400 South Tryon. I took some pictures this morning. Sorry some are a little blurry, I'm still figuring out the best way to take pictures through a window on a rainy day.

I hope it's okay to link to an album instead of embedding the pictures. Sorry if not.

http://picasaweb.google.com/rodney.gardner/NovareProject

As you can see, after they cleared the rubble from the implosion, they had to dig out the cement floor to get to dirt. They appear to be finishing that up. But they still have cement walls from the basement that I assume they'll need to get rid of. And the parking lot too?

[AuLukey]

Based on those photos, they are digging at more than twice the rate that the BoA project is. At this rate they could have already finished the underground deck before BoA even finishes digging.

[New Name]

Based on those photos, they are digging at more than twice the rate that the BoA project is. At this rate they could have already finished the underground deck before BoA even finishes digging.

I counted 8 excavators/bulldozers working simultaneously, and quite furiously at the foundation today. Diggin like CRAZY! Great!!!

[UrbanCharlotte]

Nearly ready for construction?

[queensguy06]

Are they going to bring dirt in to flatten this site, or are they planning on doing a little excavation for foundation work? And if so, how far down are they supposed to go?

[Charlotte_native]

Charlotte developers take note: projects don't have to progress at a snails pace!!! Novare proves it. Announce then build....

[uptownJim]

Charlotte developers take note: projects don't have to progress at a snails pace!!! Novare proves it. Announce then build....

I wish the folks at First Colony would take note of this and clean their $*#t up at the old Renaissance Place site! ! There has not been any progress seemingly made there since mid-March!

On another note -- great to see this activity and quick pace at the location of the old Duke building !

[grodney]

Pictures from today, taken from 19th floor 400 S Tryon.

3 other closer-ups in my album:

http://picasaweb.google.com/rodney.gardner/NovareProject

The D. H. Griffin signs came down off the fencing late last week. I think it's still Griffin working on site, but they're obviously winding down with their wrecking.

[cltheel.sdl]

Looks like they're about ready to begin some serious digging.

My dad used to work on the 26th floor of 400 S. Tryon. Unfortunately, a couple years ago his company relocated to the burbs. I sure would love to get back up there some time.

[rooster8]

Didn't realize they're putting in lakes.