Downtown Winston-Salem Developments

[twincity]

Plans for the MLK Blvd. extension to Reynolda Road are moving foward. Diagrams of alternative routes will be available to the public at the YWCA on Glade street. Some of you might remember this as the last segement of the "downtown loop" that was envisioned years ago.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

4pm-7pm

[twincity]

Elevation drawings of the downtown school expansion on Trade Street...single story retail space with a 3 story school in the rear. Its small but very urban and fits the scale of the Arts District nicely.

[cityboi]

very nice building! and it fits in perfectly.

[suburban george3]

I like the design for this building, it should fit into our urban fabric nicely..

[twincity]

2 interesting rezoning requests to look out for:

http://www.cityofws.org/Assets/CityOfWS/Do...y2009/w3032.pdf

http://www.cityofws.org/Assets/CityOfWS/Do...y2009/w3035.pdf

[twincity]

coming soon to 4th street...

Von Leake condos on Main St. are wrapping up

The Mediterranean Cafe on 4th and Liberty looks much better!

[twincity]

2 interesting rezoning requests to look out for:

http://www.cityofws.org/Assets/CityOfWS/Do...y2009/w3032.pdf

http://www.cityofws.org/Assets/CityOfWS/Do...y2009/w3035.pdf

So the rezoning request made by Winston Tower Church is for the County...as expected. Judging from recent articles, it sounds like they're pretty much set on using the Phillips Building for the Sheriff's Office/911 center, and eventually the jail expansion. Honestly, I cant think of a better use for this building, and it pretty much guarantees new construction for the Hall of Justice.

[twincity]

Senor Bravo on South Marshall St.

Edited May 1, 2009 by twincity

[suburban george3]

Senor Bravo on South Marshall St.

Has worked stopped on this project?

[twincity]

I dont know. Not too long ago, it was reported that its just about ready to open.

[twincity]

Downtown Deli is moving to a larger space on the ground floor of One West Fourth Street. The new location is nearly twice as large, and gives them an opportunity to expand their Fat Dawg catering services. 4th and Liberty was the original site for the Downtown Deli, formerly TJ's Deli, before Magnolia demolished the structure for OWF. The owners consider the move a homecoming.

http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2009/ma...-move/business/

[twincity]

Gotham Park in the Arts district is closing. Owner, Chris Teague said that business has been good but he's moving to California and plans to open a store there. He wouldnt be able to run the two.

[winston's finest]

i hate that Gotham Park is closing because it was a cool home store but this is prime property in a good location....it probably wont be vacant long. I would like to see another retail store there or a cool bar with a different vibe.

[twincity]

A Tapas bar is planned for the Speakeasy Jazz space. Restaurant owners, Terry and Freddy Lee, (Bernardin's and Bleu) plan to open, Tonic in early June. Expect lots of natural light, sofas, chairs and an open, airy feeling to the new restaurant. Glad to see this space get occupied in no time!

See the new signage on Jason's blog.

http://downtownwinstonsalem.blogspot.com/

[davieguy]

I read in the WS Journal and the Triad Business Journal that there is a building on Fourth Street that is to be auctioned. Evidently, they need to settle an estate. The location is nice on 4th St across from the Chamber of Commerce and next door to Foothills Brewery. It will be interesting to see how the auction fares in this economy. Anyway, here is the Journal article and a website about the auction.

http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2009/ma...to-be-auctioned

http://triad.bizjournals.com/triad/stories...ml?surround=lfn

http://www.bolichbuilding.com

Edited May 22, 2009 by davieguy

[JerseyBoy]

A Tapas bar is planned for the Speakeasy Jazz space. Restaurant owners, Terry and Freddy Lee, (Bernardin's and Bleu) plan to open, Tonic in early June. Expect lots of natural light, sofas, chairs and an open, airy feeling to the new restaurant. Glad to see this space get occupied in no time!

See the new signage on Jason's blog.

http://downtownwinstonsalem.blogspot.com/

A photo of Tonic taken this afternoon:

Level 23 appears to be ready to open soon:

[twincity]

I like both storefronts. Really impressed with Level 23, overall. I hope theyre able to stick around for a while.

[twincity]

Jason's blog is about the best downtown news site follow these days. Read updates on the Sushi Bar, Level 23, Tonic, and even the possiblity of a 2 screen Independent Movie Theater.

http://downtownwinstonsalem.blogspot.com/

[DCMetroRaleigh]

That's what I'm talking bout. Oooh, I am loving Tonic and the clothing store. Very hip, very DC Gallery Place. More, more, more!!

[twincity]

updates on Kernel Kustard, a new bar in the Arts District, strollway extension and Mountcastle Insurance Branch.

http://downtownwinstonsalem.blogspot.com/

Edited June 2, 2009 by twincity

[twincity]

Level 23 opens tomorrow. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

[twincity]

Good news! Ground floor retail space at the Loewy building is now fully occupied. Jason Thiel's blog reports that Brandmind, an integrated marketing communications company, is taking over the former DWSP space.

[JerseyBoy]

Level 23 opens tomorrow. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Great news! Judging from walking by, this is going to be a very nice addition to downtown! I wonder what brands they will carry? Will it be indie designers or luxury brands?

http://www.brandmindgroup.com/

Another relocation from the suburbs/office parks! Downtown seems to be a hotbed for advertising agencies.

[JerseyBoy]

Level 23 opens tomorrow. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

A message from DWSP regarding Level 23's grand opening tomorrow:

"The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership is pleased to announce the Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Level 23 Fashions, a new trend setting fashion destination!

You're invited to the ceremony that will take place tomorrow (Friday) at 11:00 a.m. Level 23 is located at 500 W. Fourth St. in the historic Loewy Building at the corner of Fourth & Poplar Streets.

Scheduled to speak are Mayor Allen Joines from the City of Winston-Salem, James A. Rousseau- Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem, Angela Pereira of Level 23 Fashions, and Rence Callahan - Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Downtown W-S Partnership.

Thanks! See you downtown!

- DWSP"

[twincity]

retail news...

Rana Loca will be opening on July 13 in the former Cat's Corner Cafe space at 4th & Poplar. The restaurant will feature Central and South American dishes...something new to downtown.

Tonic's opening date has been pushed back to late this Summer.

Nu Shoes is aiming for opening by the end of Summer.

The Arts District gets a new store. H20 Tie Dyes has opened at 621 North Trade Street.

www.h2otiedyes.com

Oval Office, a full service spa for men will be opening at 628 W. 4th Street in the Bolich Building. The space is currently being upfitted.

Edited July 1, 2009 by twincity