CONSTRUCTION THREAD: Riverplace

[goodbye]

Is it not funny that the City of Greenville touted the subject of this design competition as the "RiverPlace Carillon?"

I would be all for the city purchasing a special bell to complete the set, but make it somehow the centerpiece of the collection. A unique bell representing unity among many different people in Greenville. Perhaps even a green bell? Okay, a little overboard there, but you get the idea.

[GvilleSC]

Is it not funny that the City of Greenville touted the subject of this design competition as the "RiverPlace Carillon?"

I would be all for the city purchasing a special bell to complete the set, but make it somehow the centerpiece of the collection. A unique bell representing unity among many different people in Greenville. Perhaps even a green bell? Okay, a little overboard there, but you get the idea.

THat's a good idea! maybe a bell that has cast into it something about 2006 being the city's 175th anniversary.

[erm1981]

An emerald green bell?

[carolinadude9409]

The really neat thing is that the fountain is going to be open in time for the US Pro Cyling Championships, so we and all of those people from out of town can see it.

[carolinadude9409]

If you look on the Riverplace webcam right now, it looks like their installing some green mesh or something over the musical dancing water jets right next to where the orange and white construction barriers are along the riverwalk: http://riverplace.suitt.com/1/control.html

Edited August 21, 2006 by carolinadude9409

[RestedTraveler]

Or something. Looks like a giant lid to something to me.

[RestedTraveler]

Has anybody checked out the Falls Park Webcam lately? http://www.reedyriveronline.com/

It looks like someone has hacked the site.

[Greenville]

Has anybody checked out the Falls Park Webcam lately? http://www.reedyriveronline.com/

It looks like someone has hacked the site.

Communists!

[carolinadude9409]

Has anybody checked out the Falls Park Webcam lately? http://www.reedyriveronline.com/

It looks like someone has hacked the site.

-If you cache the website, it still works, even though the pic in the webcam is from this past winter seeing how the bright red thing isn't up yet and all of the leaves are off the trees.

Edited August 22, 2006 by carolinadude9409

[carolinadude9409]

The lights and nice looking garbage cans are now going in along the new Riverwalk between the Main St. bridge and the Hampton Inn and Suites.

Edited August 23, 2006 by carolinadude9409

[distortedlogic]

Carolinadude, see if you can find out anything on phase 3

[carolinadude9409]

Carolinadude, see if you can find out anything on phase 3

Ok, i'll try.

[charlie swords]

i heard some rumblings that the fountain might not be open by the first due to the purifying system not being up to snuff for the areas with the jets that people can walk through....supposedly they were called out on it, we shall see....

Edited August 24, 2006 by charlie swords

[erm1981]

It is supposed to sound like a train comming through a tunnel and the water jets will be synchronized with music playing.

[carolinadude9409]

i heard some rumblings that the fountain might not be open by the first due to the purifying system not being up to snuff for the areas with the jets that people can walk through....supposedly they were called out on it, we shall see....

Erm, is this true?

[goodbye]

That would be quite disappointing, since so many visitors will be in town that weekend.

[tablrock]

That would be quite disappointing, since so many visitors will be in town that weekend.

very true

[charlie swords]

They painted some railroad tracks over the jets......makes since with the train sounds.

[tablrock]

it's my hope that one day this whole area will become another san antonio riverwalk

[RestedTraveler]

it's my hope that one day this whole area will become another san antonio riverwalk

I could see this as well, starting with the Swamp Rabbit Bridge and continuing North into the new "Cleveland Park West", past the Camperdown, the Kroc Center, etc. That'd be pretty nice. I'd rather it be more unique and specific to our region of the country though.

[goodbye]

'Art Crossing' at RiverPlace opened this evening to a great crowd of people. It is so exciting to see so many artists so close together and in such an awesome and prominent location. I look forward to next weekend when visitors from around the nation will be able to visit these new studios along the Reedy River. Hopefully they will have plenty of work left to sell. I noticed many were buying pieces for their homes or offices. Greenville is so exciting it gives me chills of utopian delight.

[goodbye]

The base of the interactive centerpiece fountain. Can't wait to see children of all ages having fun in the bursts of water!

The lamp posts are now up along the riverwalk!

I love the ones under the Main Street Bridge!

From across the Reedy River. The Terrace at RiverPlace is really moving along!

Edited August 27, 2006 by Skyliner

[GvilleSC]

That looks great! The terrace is getting close to topping out. What, 2 more floors? I can't wait for the fountain and the Terrace to be up and running.

Thanks for sharing.

[tablrock]

i have VERY mixed feelings about the train tracks at the fountain! i'll just keep my mouth shut on this one.

[adrockc2]

i have VERY mixed feelings about the train tracks at the fountain! i'll just keep my mouth shut on this one.

Same here, I find it kind of cheesy.