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[cityboi]

Thanks guys! I'm not sure exactly what the timeline is for the Rail Yard Park/ waterway project is but I do know a committee for the park has been put together.

[triadguy37]

cityboi, on Apr 17 2005, 07:25 AM, said:

Thanks!actually its still very affordable. There are some pricier units at about $375,000 but thats still a bargain compared to cities like Atlanta or Charlotte where you'll find million dollar penthouse units. but at the low end, You can buy condo units in downtown Greensboro at about $175,000. But over time, it will eventually get expensive to live downtown. Thats why its a good idea to by property now so when you sell it, you'll make a very large profit! Property value will shoot through the roof!

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I live in Southside and those numbers reflect last years prices.  At the present the cheapest townhome is around 225,000, and the most expensive is 432,000.  I believe the live/work units are running around 350,000.

Edited by triadguy37, 18 April 2005 - 01:05 PM.

[DCB]

I'm surprised to see more contruction, I thought that Southside was completed. Any idea on how many phases they're building?

[49er]

the first phase was ok, but im really digging the new orleans french quarter style buildings. greensboro is looking good these days.

[cityboi]

I like the fact that there are different styles. There is a total of 4 phases and they are constructing the fourth phase now which includes more townhomes and live-work units plus two large commercial buildings. I like the New Orleans Style housing as well. The only things that are missing are the horse and carriages But not  only are the styles different but there are different forms of housing that are being developed and redeveloped in the Southside Neighborhood. There are townhomes, live-work units, apartments that look like Charleston homes, new single family homes and restored single family homes.

Edited by cityboi, 18 April 2005 - 02:20 PM.

[cityboi]

BTW Triadguy, How do you like Southside?

[malvern]

cityboi, on Apr 17 2005, 08:15 AM, said:

here is a map I drew that will show where southside is and the ballpark. Downtown is one sqaure mile. Southside is the larger purple area on the bottom right and you can see the ballpark icon. You can also see where Railyard Park and the waterway will go. What is intereating is that Railyard Park will eventually become a greenway that will encircle downtown. It will provide an easy and attracte way for Southside residents to walk to the ballpark which would be about a mile walk along the greenway.

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Where did you get your information for RailYard Park, NC Technology Center, ACC Museum and King Cotton Hotel?  I know some of these have been proposed from Action Greensboro Master Plan, but have not heard any specifics of them going ahead.  Last  I heard ACC Museum was being planned for next to the coliseum after they tear down the old Canada Dry factory.

[cityboi]

There is a proposal on the table for a NC Tech Science Museum in downtown Greensboro but I havent heard anything about it recently. I first heard about it early last year. I added question marks on the map to indicate that the project or its location were just ideas for downtown. no one has proposed the rebuilding of the King Cotton Hotel  but I wanted to throw the idea out there where it could be built next to the depot. It certainly appears now they ther are going to build the ACC Hall of Fame next to the Coliseum but some still speculate downtown hasnt been counted out. I know the Greensboro News & Record has been pushing for a downtown location but as it stands, next to the coliseum is the most realistic choice.

Edited by cityboi, 18 April 2005 - 02:47 PM.

[Beany]

cityboi, on Apr 18 2005, 04:41 PM, said:

There is a proposal on the table for a NC Tech Science Museum in downtown Greensboro but I havent heard anything about it recently. I first heard about it early last year. I added question marks on the map to indicate that the project or its location were just ideas for downtown. no one has proposed the rebuilding of the King Cotton Hotel  but I wanted to throw the idea out there where it could be built next to the depot. It certainly appears now they ther are going to build the ACC Hall of Fame next to the Coliseum but some still speculate downtown hasnt been counted out. I know the Greensboro News & Record has been pushing for a downtown location but as it stands, next to the coliseum is the most realistic choice.

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I got an idea!      How about the News & Record building a new facility on South Elm below Lee Street.  Then they could sell their currently property for the ACC Museum.  That would solve two problems: redeveloping that section of Elm and bringing the museum downtown.  OR.... build the ACC Museum on S. Elm below Lee.  Someday though I would like to see the N&R sell their prime piece of real-estate.  They are hogging a large tract of land downtown with their unattractive, low-rise office building and parking lot.  Errr...!!!  So if the N&R wants to play a role in boosting downtown, there is an idea for them.

[orulz]

Beany, on Apr 18 2005, 07:25 PM, said:

I got an idea!      How about the News & Record building a new facility on South Elm below Lee Street.  Then they could sell their currently property for the ACC Museum.  That would solve two problems: redeveloping that section of Elm and bringing the museum downtown.  ....  They are hogging a large tract of land downtown with their unattractive, low-rise office building and parking lot.  Errr...!!!  So if the N&R wants to play a role in boosting downtown, there is an idea for them.

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I've noticed that before, and worst of all... the N&R building is RIGHT IN FRONT of the depot. It really kills that extremely valuable space. However, I don't believe that a monolithic museum would be a good thing there either. Mixed-use is absolutely essential. A mixed-use mid/high rise building with pedestrian activity on the ground plus an office/residential/hotel component in the air would be great. Perhaps it could be called the "ACC building", with the ground level housing the ACC museum and some restaurants/stores, and the ACC offices and a hotel above it would be great.

I think you might be on to something here At any rate, maybe something will happen there once the station is complete.

Edited by orulz, 18 April 2005 - 05:45 PM.

[triadguy37]

DCB, on Apr 18 2005, 01:49 PM, said:

I'm surprised to see more contruction, I thought that Southside was completed. Any idea on how many phases they're building?

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They are working on Phase 4 right now.  It includes a combination of townhomes, live/work units, and a commercial building.  They are also planning a row of townhomes right behind 107.5 studio.  The area around the rail yard  just on the other side of Gorrell Street will be developed next year.  They are planning 55 townhomes for this area.  There are also some new townhomes going up on the corner of Macdoo and Murray.  These are going to be called The Towers @ Southside.  They will be 3 stories with roof top patios.

[triadguy37]

cityboi, on Apr 18 2005, 02:27 PM, said:

BTW Triadguy, How do you like Southside?

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Seems to be ok so far. I really like the location in relation to downtown.

[cityboi]

Southside like you never seen it before. Located in the southeastern side of the central business district in Greensboro, this neighborhood is a combination of townhomes, apartments, single family homes, live-work units, historic renovations and commercial space. The majority of the neighborhood is new construction even though all the single family homes look like historic renovations. There are a varity of architectural styles such as Charleston, English Tudor, Georgetown, New Orleans and early 20th century Greensboro. The neighborhood has already won national awards from Washington DC and is the perfect template for taking a blighted neighborhhood and transforming it into something special. The residential development in downtown Greensboro is a direct result of all the great things that are happening downtown such as the new ballpark, new restaurants, bars, nightclubs, theaters and museums going up. Within 5 years downtown has gone from completely dead after hours to having the 2nd most vibrant nightlife in North Carolina after Charlotte. Thats a big feat for a city that was notoriously known for being slow to change. The train station will be opening in a couple of months at the downtown multi-modal transportation center and it will be the new stop for Amtrack. I look foward to the 10 acre Bellemeade Village project that will be next to the ballpark and will have over 300 townhomes, condos, apartment and live-work units. Most of those building will be around 5 to 6 stories and it will add a mid-rise skyline on the northwest side of downtown. There may be a building in the project thats taller! I also look forward to the opening of the center-city park, Rail yard Park and the greenway loop.

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These townhomes will have rooftop decks!

[cityboi]

This is a commercial building under construction

[cityboi]

[moonshield]

I like this area... how much does a residence run for here?

[cityboi]

It depends on the size home or townhome. The live-work units are a little more expensive and can be in the range of 250,000 - 350,000. other townhomes are around 180,000 and im not sure what the single family homes are. I'm sure they vary becasue some homes are bigger and fancier than others.

Even the apartments are nice. These apartments looks more like a Charleston/Colonial home.


What I love about this neighborhood is the range of architectural styles and how they all fit together in harmony. Its really interesting to just walk the streets of this downtown neighborhood and look at the styles.

CHARLESTON STYLES




NEW ORLEANS STYLE


EARLY 20TH CENTURY GREENSBORO STYLES



ENGLISH TUDOR STYLE


GEORGETOWN STYLE


VICTORIAN STYLE



These townhomes look interesting. They havent been built yet and they have rooftop decks which is very unique to the Triad. They start at $180,000.

Edited by cityboi, 17 July 2005 - 07:09 AM.

[cityboi]

Breathtaking view from Southside


Southside residents will have a beautiful view of the future Railyard Park which will have a mile lon waterway/mini-lake

[ezcheese]

cityboi, on Jul 16 2005, 04:23 PM, said:

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this was the old run-down house by the overpass. the renovation looks GREAT!

here are a couple of before pics:





what is happening with this one across the street?

[cityboi]

It does look great! The one across the street is still undergoing renovation