Misc. Uptown Projects/News

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12 hours ago, Nick2 said:

Fair enough. Maybe it's not random but it's a little ridiculous and completely unnecessary bringing so much negativity to this forum. I mean come on dude:

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[CLTProductions]

Uptown is getting a Chipotle. I am v excited. Where Rite Aid used to be. 

*preps for anti chain internet warriors*

Edited April 20, 2019 by Jayvee

[kermit]

9 minutes ago, Jayvee said:

Uptown is getting a Chipotle. I am v excited. Where Rite Aid used to be. 

*preps for anti chain internet warriors*

No jihadist here. Since they are likely to be open after 6 I would say this is a pretty good choice for that Tryon st frontage.

The explosion of office space on S Tryon is going to send lunch demand through the roof -- at least Chipoltle is good at moving people through the line quickly.

Edited April 20, 2019 by kermit

[Desert Power]

12 hours ago, kermit said:

No jihadist here. Since they are likely to be open after 6 I would say this is a pretty good choice for that Tryon st frontage.

The explosion of office space on S Tryon is going to send lunch demand through the roof -- at least Chipoltle is good at moving people through the line quickly.

yep.  Hate losing a pharmacy, but this is a giant upgrade to lunch options (along with nearby potbelleys)

[CLT>]

22 hours ago, Desert Power said:

yep.  Hate losing a pharmacy, but this is a giant upgrade to lunch options (along with nearby potbelleys)

As busy as the Walgreens in BofA Plaza stays, I bet we see another pharmacy on South Tryon somewhere. Maybe even the 'express' Walgreens where they have most things but lack a Full service Pharmacy.

[KJHburg]

Miscellaneous new retail spots with retail coming soon all food related.

1. Latta Arcade spot will be Chipotle  as reported

2. in historic Johnston Bldg comes a Starbucks and Chopt 

 

[SgtCampsalot]

31 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

 

2. in historic Johnston Bldg comes a Starbucks and Chopt 

This is super cool! Anything using historic buildings is a +1.

However I am hoping they build the entrance onto the sidewalk. Otherwise it's just a building employee amenity.bim not sure whether there are rules about this building, historically-speaking.

Edited April 22, 2019 by SgtCampsalot

[KJHburg]

2 minutes ago, SgtCampsalot said:

This is super cool! However I am hoping they build the entrance onto the sidewalk. Otherwise it's just a building employee amenity.

Pretty sure that is the plan for both tenants. 

[DMann]

I believe they put in doors to the street.

[KJHburg]

some kind of window emergency at 230 South Tryon 4 Glass Doctor trucks.

Miscellaneous uptown photos from above.  

[KJHburg]

1 hour ago, DMann said:

I believe they put in doors to the street.

Yes the doors are inset a little bit so under the awning but both tenants on either side of the foyer will have doors from the street. 

[TheOneRJ]

Another Starbucks? 

[KJHburg]

1 hour ago, TheOneRJ said:

Another Starbucks? 

Yes and not because I me last time I went to a Starbucks and made a purchase was a couple of years ago.  

[Urban Cowboy]

Stumbled on this. Haven't listened to it yet, but the topics covered seem interesting. I'm particularly interested in "the influence of Walt Disney and EPCOT on his ambitions" #levineland

https://www.onlifeandmeaning.com/podcast-episodes/daniel-levine

IN THIS EPISODE

• Daniel explains the challenges to developing nine blocks of First Ward in the center of the City of Charlotte.

• He reveals what he is committed to building in First Ward.

• He imagines First Ward in the year 2030.

• He describes what he is building now and how it is setting the stage for a different building pattern in First Ward.

• Daniel explains how his master plan for First Ward works in concert with the City of Charlotte North Tryon Vision Plan.

• He considers the weight and consequence of his development decisions.

• He answers whether he feels overwhelmed by the responsibility of developing a new neighborhood in the center of a city.

• He responds to whether any one person or family should control so much land in the center of a city.

• Daniel shares how he goes about his work and what informs his vision of development.

• He reveals what neighborhood in the United States is the model for the neighborhood he wants to develop in First Ward.

• He outlines his philosophy of real estate development.

• He tells the story of the Levine family, the retail stores they built, and how he came to study city and regional planning.

• Daniel talks about the influence of Walt Disney and EPCOT on in his ambitions.

• He shares the 'pearls of wisdom' that guide Levine Properties.

• He discusses a recent change in his development approach and whether he thinks about the time he has left to realize his vision for First Ward.

• He identifies the two developers in Charlotte that seeks to emulate.

• Daniel answers how he wants to be remembered.

Edited April 29, 2019 by Urban Cowboy

[JRNYP2C]

Are we sure this isn't from The Onion?  This is the most ridiculous reading I have seen in a LONG time.  I'm sorry, I cannot even prod myself to even remotely want to listen to this.  GOFUNDME from UP to buy up all the land from him and develop it ourselves!

[Urban Cowboy]

I listened to the whole thing, and have mixed feelings.

Daniel seems to really get it - says the right things, and seems to understand planning challenges and the weight of his decisions. And he clearly has a love for our city. He seems to WANT to develop the land. 

My issue with Daniel is he seems to be all talk, no action. He seems to be waiting for the development to come to him and his many acres. I get the sense he's unable to secure financing or he isn't willing to risk developing all of the land himself. Which is why he sold the one tract to Lennar. This interview was over 9 months ago and there's been no action on the parking garage or redesigned apartments since that time. I just wish he would either do something or sell off more land. He's holding first ward hostage at this point and stunting its potential. He even says in the interview he can't take the risks because he's his company's fiduciary, and they're actively looking for more joint venture projects...

Edited April 30, 2019 by Urban Cowboy

[tozmervo]

I missed this bit of news during the Christmas season - ASC is moving from Carillon to Packard Place. https://www.artsandscience.org/packard-place-announces-arts-science-council-as-a-new-tenant/

[DMann]

Yeah, and they kicked me out of my office overlooking Romare Bearden!!!!!

[Scribe]

Not sure if it is the Jazz Festival but the huge amount of families with kids Uptown in the middle of lunch hour was pretty cool to see.

The attached image is from last night, but today around lunch the scene was almost identical.

[Matthew.Brendan]

Awesome! Any idea how long those will be around?

[Guest]

48 minutes ago, Scribe said:

Not sure if it is the Jazz Festival but the huge amount of families with kids Uptown in the middle of lunch hour was pretty cool to see.

The attached image is from last night, but today around lunch the scene was almost identical.

Its for the like month of celebration they are doing for the 250 year anniversary of the city.

[CLTNative]

It’s part of a revamped Charlotte Shout from CCCP. Along with the bunnies on The Green. And yes they are tying into the 250 anniversary. They’ve got got some pretty big dog sponsors.

[tozmervo]

There's a lot more art coming, too, including installations at 1st ward park and over the square.

[CLTNative]

I hope some of it can remain in place after the event period. They did that Xmas market and Ferris wheel at 7th and Tryon. That was all rented unfortunately.

[sakami]

5 hours ago, Scribe said:

Not sure if it is the Jazz Festival but the huge amount of families with kids Uptown in the middle of lunch hour was pretty cool to see.

The attached image is from last night, but today around lunch the scene was almost identical.

CMS and Union county schools were all out today for the Teacher March in Raleigh. While I think families will continue to come Uptown this weekend I expect you will see a bit of a drop off in attendance.