3rd Ward Midrise Projects

[ES Charlotte]

I'm sure this has already been stated, but who owns this lot?

[CLTProductions]

I'm sure this has already been stated, but who owns this lot?

Preferred Parking

[AuLukey]

At the very least Preferred Parking should use this space as an open-air market on event days (which are becoming more and more frequent in uptown these days.)  Just look at the crowds at Taste of Charlotte, that was essentially just an open-air market with some extra flair and a little buzz.

 

I love the container idea. It isn't permanent so Preferred Parking could eventually sell the lot without any associated demo down the road.  That's assuming they would use that as an excuse for turning down the idea.  Plus, it still fits their business model, just make the spaces for containers instead of cars!  Also, would it not increase the land value around their lot, thus driving up the value of the lot itself?

 

Between it already being a paved lot AND it being in the middle of an urban park and a small business incubator, how could this spot be more prime for this type of retail?!?

 

Somebody here must know somebody that can make this happen.

[ah59396]

Mint Building nearing exterior completion:

Woodfield:

[Miesian Corners]

^ Man, the Presto Grill looks tiny against that thing.

[Niner National]

Looks so....plain.

[Rufus]

Looks so....plain.

Yea...while this was one of the few projects to come out of the post-recession slow period, I just can't believe this is being built so close to the main drag and it's at this quality.  At least, the exterior quality.  Just feels like a missed opportunity. 

[dubone]

The design is boring for sure, but I think it looks a bit higher quality than many of the new apartments in Southend.  

 

Midrise is not as exciting, but we need to fill up the empty zones as much as possible.    

[tozmervo]

^What he said. As otherwise bland as Mint looks, it's actually of fairly high material quality (especially along Trade St). 

[Spartan]

The Mint actually looks decent in person. You can't see the architectural details that well from those photos, but it's shaping up to be a solid infill building and a great addition to the beige district.

[CLTProductions]

Agreed that it looks nice in person. They finally have a website up livethemint.com

Pricing is $1400-$1900 for a one bedroom ranging from 672-1067 SF. $2200-$2600 for a 2 bedroom. I think they're nuts with this pricing but I'm sure it'll fill up. It looks very nice but they're still listing a Skylounge and terrace on the amenities. I sent them an email calling them out why they're advertising it since it was value engineered out a long time ago.

[CarolinaCrown]

Also, The Mint should be renamed "The Beige" based on how it looks.

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Woodfield looks promising right now, but I'm waiting for the beige to strike.

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Oh and Fountains has beige hardiplank all over it now. I know that's 2nd Ward, but whatever. All for beige, beige for all.

 

So far so good on The Mint. Can't say the same for Woodfield.

[CLTProductions]

What's wrong with Circa? (Aka woodfield)

[CarolinaCrown]

What's wrong with Circa? (Aka woodfield)

The beige has begun to strike on it is all. Hopefully it turns out not to be beige from the bottom up. 

[CLTProductions]

The "1000 Lot" (Bordered by Tryon, 5th, Sycamore and Irwin) has a sign up that as of today the lot is permanently closed.

 

As a remind an apartment complex with approx 300 units is being built with a parking garage and streetscape improvements.

[atlrvr]

The remaining surface lot on the other side of Irwin (between this site and the office building), is my 2nd pick of sites that Cousins will be developing for DFA Funds.  (1st choise I believe is stil most likely at the Skyhouse site).  Reading their transcripts again, the office project is listed at $75mm, implying probably 200-225k sq ft in total.

[grodney]

[dcharlotte]

We need an exec to start giving us weekly photos.

[Rufus]

Has there been any more word on the possible proposal for the lot behind Trademark?  And what about the lot that is across 4th?  I feel like those should be major opportunities for hotel/residential development because of their location. 

[Guest]

Has there been any more word on the possible proposal for the lot behind Trademark? And what about the lot that is across 4th? I feel like those should be major opportunities for hotel/residential development because of their location.

I have a theory that one of these lots will become the Canopy/Homewood Suites building that Levine is proposing... Once he fails and scares them away, that is...

[CLTProductions]

I have a theory that one of these lots will become the Canopy/Homewood Suites building that Levine is proposing... Once he fails and scares them away, that is...

Couldn't agree more. I see that happening as well. I am not sure how "binding" their "letter of intent" is but I would definitely agree Hilton moves them over here. I believe it is you who told me, but doesn't that lot across 4th require soil remediation? 

Edited July 1, 2015 by Jayvee

[dubone]

What ever happened to the hotel slated for Trade and Church next to Carillon?

[CLTProductions]

What ever happened to the hotel slated for Trade and Church next to Carillon?

Contract issues. Still planned but a bunch of issues right now.

[UPNoDa]

 

Anyone know what they are doing to the stadium's new sound system?  

I recall this being part of the Phase 1 project last season along with the new video boards and escalators so I can't imagine what they would be doing.

[SentioVenia]

This was discussed over in the BofA Stadium thread.  The scaffolding is around the flagpoles and there was a suggestion that it could be related to wi-fi/cell signal upgrades.