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Louisiana Weather

richyb83 — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:20:59 +0000

After a Spring-like several weeks(10th Warmest January on record?)...a quick Artic Blast racing down into the Gulf! Temps currently stuck at only 48 in the Sunshine w northerly wind gust 20+mph! Tonights lows in the Capital Region expected to plunge into the upper 20's! It won't last long w high temps in the 70's by Valentine's Day...

The rainfall has picked up some a past few weeks; nearly 5 inches in 2 1/2 weeks...In 2011... I only recorded (approx.) 46 inches of rain in the gauge; avg yearly rainfalls are closer to 62 inches...

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CONSTRUCTION THREAD: The Bookends Phase II

GvilleSC — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:17:16 +0000

The floor for the 6th floor is in place, so we basically have the complete massing for the first 5 levels in place. Two more to go! The metal studs for the exterior wall are also being installed.

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Parking Garages of Baton Rouge

Antrell Williams — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:43:30 +0000

How do you get in the one under City Hall? Thought you had to be a state or city employee.

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It's all about the bike

Quercus — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:40:19 +0000

I was near Monroe and Coldbrook on Thursday and I noticed many of the RR ties have been pulled up in preparation for the connection of the non-motorized trails between downtown and Riverside Park. The article I linked has a graphic labeling the land that (I assume) was acquired sometime last year. I wonder if and how the trail will cross the RR tracks near the Baker Furniture warehouse; notice the slight break in acquired land where the east/west RR crosses the Grand River.

Clearing the right-of-way:

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Parking Garages of Baton Rouge

buckett5425 — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:05:53 +0000

I parked in the II City Plaza Parking Garage yesterday. I was surprised at how nice it was. The exit leading from the garage to II city Plaza was very well designed. I also thought it was great that anyone can park in the garage and you can pay with a credit card to exit. Too bad the garage closes early in the night.

I really wish the State garage on convention was 24 hr and you could pay with a card. It would do a lot to help with accessibility of downtown.

Also, there is a massive three level parking garage underneath the City Hall that many people are unaware of. It's ALWAYS empty. The city completely underutilizes the structure. The new Courthouse is complaining of a lack of parking near their building and want to build ANOTHER garage downtown, meanwhile this other garage across the street sits nearly empty. I have begun parking in it when ever I am conducting business at either the clerk of court or that end of downtown. I hope I don't get a ticket!

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Richmond Developments

burt — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:56:13 +0000

burt, on 23 January 2012 - 09:03 AM, said:

Richmond dot com has one of its "Why, Richmond, Why" columns today with information on the old First & Merchants National Bank building conversion to apartments.

From writer Phil Riggan at Ric dot com:

http://www2.richmond...ank-ar-1626488/

It will have 154 units, including pent house level apartments. They will range between 562 s/f and 2,235 s/f. They are expected to be ready in late 2012.

Today, February 11th, 2012, the RTD Building Permits column included this:

"Rushmark FNB LLC, owner; Hitt Contracting, Inc., contractor; 823 East Main Street; alterations, $11,000,000."

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Richmond Developments

burt — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:47:08 +0000

Today's Building Permits column in the Richmond Times Dispatch includes this:

"Richmond Enterprises, owner, 213 East Broad; alterations, $982,779."

It refers, I believe, to an earlier announcement of a project at that address and at 214 East Grace Street.

Scroll to these addresses at the "There/Here" site below:

http://www.therehere...database?page=1

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CONSTRUCTION THREAD: RiverWalk

GvilleSC — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:28:57 +0000

I love this view on Augusta Street.

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2035 Triangle Regional Transit Vision Plan

Jones133 — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:04:41 +0000

I have been suggesting additional transit hubs for some time with express runs between the hubs. There is some magic radius where a single hub no longer makes sense and though I do not know exactly what that is, after spending some time on CAT, I feel like we are way past it.

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West Fulton Street

fotoman311 — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:51:52 +0000

pcdoctor, on 11 February 2012 - 06:13 AM, said:

Didn't Lexington used to go through to Butterworth?

Yes. Now Seward curves around the existing building to where Lexington was, dead ending Lexington between Fulton and Watson, and goes by the Atek Medical Manufacturing plant to Butterworth. The master plan is to purchase the old rail right of way that Padnos now owns (which they currently use as a parking lot for their big salvage trucks and dumpsters) and continue Seward all the way to Straight Ave, where it will effectively feed into Wealthy. I think the idea is that Seward will be the main N-S urban "arterial" for the near west side, going all the way from Leonard to Wealthy.

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Center City Development Maps

kermit — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:51:32 +0000

Thanks, fixed.

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Center City Development Maps

ricky_davis_fan_21 — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:47:47 +0000

Yes, Fountains in uptown is on the cresent shaped lot accross the street.

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Designed for Richmond

RVA-Is-The-Best — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:38:03 +0000

Now I know that it isn't currently there, but note the words "proposed" in the description.....

This interesting little sign has the current Carytown logo on it, and has a grand entrance sign that could possibly greet drivers and pedestrians as they cross the Downtown Expressway/I-195 and into C-town. It has two designs, one with the VCU French Film Festival, and another with a glass of wine and bottle. Depending on the event, the sign could advertise many Carytown related events, such as the Watermelon Fest. in August, or VCU in the NCAA Tourney in March (if they get that far again ) This sign is very much matching with the style of Carytown, and I think someone should actually propose it to the city for review. It would be quite grand for someone entering the district for the first time (2015, anyone? )

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=257f82325e67f41d6270c4dc1a5a444c&ct=mdsa&prevstart=0

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Downtown Projects & Developments

new prospect — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:26:33 +0000

roads-scholar, on 08 February 2012 - 02:06 PM, said:

Several obstacles inhibit redevelopment of these motels:

The property footprint for each of these motels does not bode well for quality redevelopment. A developer may have to purchase adjacent properties in order to ensure an acceptable return on investment. The City of Spartanburg would probably need to get involved with incentives to assist a developer.
These properties are probably mortgaged to the hilt meaning that the asking price is higher than most developers are willing to pay, at least in a soft commercial real estate market.
A couple of these properties, while highly visible, lack good street access.
The geometry of the Pine / E. Main intersection is poor and further complicates access.

For all these reasons, the best thing that could happen to this area is for the City to somehow acquire some of these properties, tear down the motel between E. Main and St. John, realign that segment of Pine Street to take out the bend (run it through where the motel is now), and use the space freed up where Pine is now for improved parking and access for the strip mall, Fed Ex, Chamber of Commerce, or some new development. Wishful thinking, I know!

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CONSTRUCTION THREAD: RiverWalk

GvilleSC — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:14:45 +0000

krazeeboi, on 10 February 2012 - 10:39 PM, said:

I'll be fair and withhold final judgment until the building is completed, but thus far, I'm a little underwhelmed with how this is turning out. The windows seem disproportionately small relative to the overall building.

Yea, the brick to glass ratio doesn't seem quite like it did in the renderings. Also, the spire on top seems kinda thin. It's easy to miss, IMO.

Nonetheless, the new artist studios, the small amount of office space, and the new apartments are definitely a welcomed addition to the West End! Now, we just need more apartments...

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Pete Hollis Gateway

RestedTraveler — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:49:28 +0000

scgubers, on 31 January 2012 - 07:02 PM, said:

Another circle . . . . . . .

What shape are bicycle tires?

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North Carolina Intercity Rail Transit

cowboy_wilhelm — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:24:48 +0000

The Draft Recommendation Report for Raleigh to Richmond has been released by North Carolina and Virginia. This includes the recommended alternative for each section (and a bridge over Capital Boulevard).

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West Fulton Street

pcdoctor — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:13:18 +0000

Didn't Lexington used to go through to Butterworth?

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Center City Development Maps

C_C_Planner — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:24:57 +0000

Very helpful; thanks. I think the Fountains is on the opposite side of McDowell from the County parking lot.

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San Francisco Photo of the Day

Zahc — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:48:41 +0000

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Baton Rouge Photo of the Day

dan326 — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:26:55 +0000

hagetaka, on 08 February 2012 - 11:55 PM, said:

Interesting building indeed, what is it used for?

Repentance Park, I'm happy that fountain is going away, it wasn't maintained. Hopefully they can do something with the set up by the brick pyramid. Keep the pyramid, remove the other stuff.

I don't know what it was for. It was empty and there was a for sale sign up

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San Francisco Photo of the NIGHT

Zahc — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:00:13 +0000

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CONSTRUCTION THREAD: RiverWalk

krazeeboi — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:39:36 +0000

GvilleSC, on 26 January 2012 - 12:14 PM, said:

Balcony railings were being installed today.

Either this building looks better in its more completed state, or the gloomy weather just makes it seem more attractive. I can't tell yet...

Center City Development Maps

kermit — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:18:13 +0000

Thanks. Updated (I think).

Also added the still fuzzy Mecklenburg Mills project in NoDa.

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PROPOSED: AI Tech Center

mikel — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:10:56 +0000

We got fooled again, Hartford. Another empty hole downtown. We never learn.

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Orlando transit

Downtown Steve — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:10:40 +0000

Gertrude's walk/LYNX Orlando Trail is out for bid for design/build up to Amelia and design up to Colonial. That's your connection!

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Orlando transit

smileguy — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:09:14 +0000

This is great, especially as a cyclist in the area. I know it is supposed to come down the back-side of Steel House, and I would imagine it follows the Railroad tracks from Magnolia. Any idea where it officially goes from there? I know there is supposed to be integration into Creative Village, but I would love to see it continue down the track and connect up with Gertrude's walk, bringing it all the way down to South St and the Church St. SunRail station.

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Moving to Florida, HELP

smileguy — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:06:25 +0000

Orlando is a great city -- look at neighborhoods such as Thornton Park, College Park, Audubon Park (there are a lot of Parks) Park Lake Highland, Delaney Park and Lake Lawsona/Ferncreek. All very close to Downtown with a good mix of historic and modern housing.

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Center City Development Maps

rjp212 — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:36:43 +0000

There's the apartments going in on 7th in Elizabeth, Mercury NoDa, Mosaic Village in Seversville and then a 6 or so story apartment complex going in on Morehead I think near Berkeley.

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Old Sprint Nextel HQ Building

joeDowntown — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:03:02 +0000

I've been wondering about this building myself. Major facade change (it definitely needed it). No signs telling who is doing what.

Joe

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Pinnacle Hills Promenade

RAK — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:59:12 +0000

Okay, I think people here deserve to know. Scroll toward the bottom half.

http://reececampbell.com/Bids/Current_Bid_Schedule/

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Norfolk-Southern Intermodal Yard Relocating to Airport

ajfunder — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:30:58 +0000

I heard the date to break ground was February 13th (monday), I wonder if that is true or not.

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New "12 South Lofts"

samsonh — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:46:20 +0000

No it's very close to it though. Speaking of urban grub, it's amazing to me how long construction there has taken.

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Germany lost WWII, but apparently the NAZIs didn't.

Charlotteman — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:31:49 +0000

Another highly prominent American swastika can be seen at the new Denver International Airport, and it can be seen by everyone who flies in. The Denver Airport is also highly suspicious itself, but that's another post.

A stylized swastika on American soil, for everyone to see. Are "they" trying to tell us something?

http://blogs.westword.com/latestword/2007/09/government_buildshides_swastik.php

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Norfolk-Southern Intermodal Yard Relocating to Airport

thetrick — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:17:50 +0000

Look s like construction on the intermodal yard at the airport will start this month. (near the bottom)

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/03/2980840/global-entry-program-to-speed.html

I also noticed on the NS facebook page they are hiring. The railroads are a good bellweather of the economy. They want to get a jump on their capital improvements before it gets too buisy, but they still try and hold off as long as posible for big projects like this.

TH

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New "12 South Lofts"

insulin9846 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:55:55 +0000

Are you referring to the construction of Urban Grub? http://www.facebook.com/pages/Urban-Grub/184750908245893

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Filming in Charlotte

ah59396 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:28:33 +0000

Did anyone catch "Drinking Made Easy: Charlotte". The host is Zane Lamprey if you're familiar with his previous show "Three sheets".

Anyways, I was really excited until I watched it, but it really put Charlotte in a bad light. Not that they bashed the city or anything, they just went to a lot of awful spots (in my opinion) that made Charlotte look boring and culture-less.

Honestly the end of the episode was Charlotte's saving grace. They ended at P-stone and the two lady bartenders there drank Lamprey and his buddy under the table. They had a good time and make that area look good.

Rant of the day.

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Parking Garages of Baton Rouge

itsjustme2 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:21:26 +0000

buckett5425, on 10 February 2012 - 02:44 PM, said:

Good to see so many responses! I am glad y'all play along with my sarcasm

So we are allowed to make bogus threads? Good to know. I'll bookmark this thread for future reference.

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The State of Downtown Retail

Greenville — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:10:20 +0000

gsupstate, on 10 February 2012 - 06:32 AM, said:

Haven't seen this reported anywhere......Landry's Corporation looking at downtown Greenville. Which of their numerous brands / formats......I have no idea, as they have so many. Anyone have info? I have trouble believing they would bring one of their Oceanaire, Morton's or McCormick & Schmick's chains. Perhaps the Bubba Gump or original Landry's format?

McCormick & Schmick's would be nice! You can't beat their happy hour menu!

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Moving to Florida, HELP

k.renee514 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:53:44 +0000

My husband will be getting out of the Army in about a year or so & we're looking for a place to settle down. I would absolutley love to be in Florida with the sunny skies & palm trees. Anyone have any suggestions for nice areas in Florida with lower costs of living, good housing, good job market, low crime, etc. We're in our lower 20's but very laid back & calm so don't be afraid to include the more "boring" towns lol.

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CONSTRUCTION THREAD: Main @ Washington

scgubers — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:28:46 +0000

And the anticipation builds . . .

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CONSTRUCTION THREAD: Main @ Washington

greenvilleguy — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:15:59 +0000

Who is it? Once its listed on a website its fair game...

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North Point Mall

ct36 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:46:18 +0000

Great news for Northpoint!

New, one level (12 screen) movie theatre for former Parisian space.
Michael Kors
Lego
Relocated Mayor's Jewelers

This is a great step in the right direction. Mall of Georgia has always been ahead, and IMO still is, but less now. It is newer, nicer looking, has Nordstrom, but NP isn't too far behind.
It definitely distinguishes itself from Town Center at Cobb. One day, I think that eventually NorthPoint will evolve into something like Mall of Georgia, and Mall of Georgia will evolve into something more like Perimeter (upscale), but still larger and more of a "mega-mall". Kind of like a mini Mall of America I suppose. Hopefully Lenox will evolve to be something like Houston Galleria (it already is, just with less upscale stores and smaller), just larger and more upscale, I suppose. Phipps I'm not sure about, but I'm hoping that the Saks/Nordstrom wings will become even more upscale and the Belk wing will just be kind of a midscale/more upscale children's stores and moderate price stores that aren't at Lenox, etc. Like maybe move Coldwater Creek, etc. to the Belk wing and put boutiques there or something.

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Center City Development Maps

kermit — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:23:57 +0000

The source I had for Seigle Point did not provide a start date or further details, it just listed it as "proposed"

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Riverdale area

schwilj — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:11:00 +0000

Work has begun on the Neighborhood Market, and this morning I noticed some signs advertising the coming store on the fencing they put up around the parking lot. Let's home they make the building look nice, the Riverdale Center could use some updating.

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Parking Garages of Baton Rouge

buckett5425 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:44:31 +0000

Good to see so many responses! I am glad y'all play along with my sarcasm

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Baton Rouge Photo of the Day

hagetaka — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:42:00 +0000

richyb83, on 09 February 2012 - 11:05 PM, said:

Wonder why the Beinville bldg lights were not on (right-side of Capitol Gateway)?? Maybe the budget cut$...

not sure buddy, but I haven't seen those lights on in a while, most likely its a part of the budget cut$

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Happenings

citylife — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:10:25 +0000

The Greenville International Film Festival is set for April 25-28, organizers announced today.

Miguel Berg, a filmmaker from Fair Play who is the festival’s executive director, said 185 films from 32 countries have been submitted for showing. That will be whittled down to 20-25 hours of film shown over three days during the festival.

Organizers are considering two event spaces downtown — Zen Greenville near Fluor Field and Huguenot Mill Loft at the Peace Center — as possible sites for film showings. Workshops in acting and directing will be held at Centre Stage theater.

Berg said the festival will include categories for green, Latino, spiritual and Native American films.

More info: http://www.gviff.com/

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Richmond Region Transportation

burt — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:07:19 +0000

Recent reports are that some trains on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor in Virginia have moved into the profit column. The round-trip Lynchburg/Charlottesville/DC trains are among them as are the Newport News/DC round-trips (via Main Street Station in downtown Richmond.) It is expected that the Norfolk/DC train (via Staples Mill Station in Richmond) which starts in December of 2012 will also prove to be a profitable run for Amtrak.

Meanwhile, the February 1st, 2012 report on Southeast High Speed Rail between Main Street Station in Richmond and downtown Raleigh has been released.

Warning: It is a long PDF document, but worth the effort and time required to access it.

Scroll down about half way to see maps in Section AA beginning with Exhibit 3.

http://www.sehsr.org/pdf/Report_020712.pdf

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Center City Development Maps

rworkman09 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:41:19 +0000

I see that you added Lofts at Seigle Point.

I just bought a place in Seigle Point so I was wondering how long it'd be before they developed the front two lots by the road. Any word on how many of those will be condo's vs apartments? The construction journal says it will be both, but doesn't specify quantity.

Thanks for the map, there is more going on than I thought.

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CONSTRUCTION THREAD: Main @ Washington

citylife — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:33:48 +0000

Picture taken January 28th: http://twitter.com/#!/ONE_Greenville/status/167327334553231360/photo/1/large

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Center City Development Maps

kermit — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:30:55 +0000

Since I am loosing track of the apartment projects announced in the South corridor I put together a map showing the locations of announcements I could find and any assoicated information like the number of units. I also added the uptown, Seigle Point and midtown projects which I knew about. I included the Strawn project not because it looks eminent, but I felt like it was important.

The map is available here: http://maps.google.c....022511,0.04416

It is very likely that 1) I missed some projects and 2) I messed up some project boundaries (I did not check Polaris for parcel ownership). I am happy to make any corrections requested.

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CONSTRUCTION THREAD: Main @ Washington

scgubers — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:09:17 +0000

I second that question

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Richmond in Pictures III

Oaktowntwinz — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:24:21 +0000

Hello again Miklos,
Your passion for cities is very evident in your art (work). I actually live in California but have visited Richmond often. I love it as well. I think it is very underrated. I understand your feeling lonely in your work but Burt and I can't be the only people appreciating what you do. Please don't stop.

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Charlotte Knights AAA Ballpark in Third Ward

ah59396 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:19:36 +0000

Spartan, on 09 February 2012 - 05:23 PM, said:

The key difference between baseball and football is that baseball has many more games each season, thus generating more foot traffic during. Many other cities have seen a lot of redevelopment centered around their downtown baseball stadia. Greenville, SC is a prime example of it. Just the prospect of Charlotte developing more retail/restaurant space in the way that Greenville has is very exciting to me.

That's a great point Spartan. Baseball culture is generally different as well. People tailgate for football and thus, bring their own items (food, beer, inflatable castle) whereas a group of baseball fans are more likey to pop into a restaurant/watering hole/hot dog stand to eat and drink. And hopefully purchase a hat with misting fan on it...

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SouthEnd Midrise Projects

ah59396 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:16:02 +0000

kermit, on 10 February 2012 - 07:35 AM, said:

Today's CBJ is reporting on what I believe is a new apartment project. 153 units in two buildings will go in behind Prices Chicken Coop in the space between Camden, Tryon, Kingston and Park called the Park and Kingston Apartments in South End.

Marsh Properties and Merrifield Patrick Vermillion are partnering on the project. Narmour Wright and LandDesign are designing. Groundbreaking is planned for this summer.

http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/print-edition/2012/02/10/more-south-end-apartments.html?page=all

Hooray for density!

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MLS in Charlotte?

ah59396 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:14:22 +0000

The irony of "Atlanta first" when teams find a place to plop in the south east is the Atlanta consistently has shown to be an awful sports town. Across the board.

Hawks attendance stinks-bobcats do better (seriously)
Lost 2! NHL teams
Braves made the playoff for basically 20 straight years and they still have trouble getting butts in the stands
Falcons made the playoffs this year and still finished 15th in the league (well behind the panthers)

Now I know attendance isn't everything, but at least in MLS it is more significant than the big 4 leagues.

Stats per ESPN for 2011-2012 seasons

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Richmond Dining-Out scene

burt — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:12:31 +0000

Just imagine a PETER CHANG CAFE on East Grace Street between 5th and 6th Streets. It would be the kind of "destination" restaurant that would attract heavy traffic to an area that is just starting to come alive.

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Richmond Dining-Out scene

burt — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:02:53 +0000

PETER CHANG is in town and he welcomed a house full of Richmond chefs to sample his World Class cuisine.

http://fatbackandfoiegras.blogspot.com/2012/02/peter-chang-descends-on-richmond.html

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Richmond Sports

burt — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:53:00 +0000

A high speed point guard named JeQuan Lewis has committed to The VCU Rams.

From today's RTD:

http://www2.timesdis...oin-ar-1677899/

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Richmond Sports

burt — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:52:50 +0000

Richmond Dining-Out scene

burt — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:31:22 +0000

C STREET in the old church space once occupied by Acacia before it moved a few blocks east is reviewed by the Nelson couple who awarded it 2 and 1/2 stars.

From today's Richmond dot com:

http://www2.richmond...iew-ar-1676656/

C STREET
Leah and Jon's rating: Two-and-a-half stars
3325 West Cary Street
804/355-2200

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MLS in Charlotte?

dbull75 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:29:35 +0000

^You could just as easily make the argument that the Charlotte area is more viable because it has a larger population and corporate base than the Triad or Triangle. But also consider the fact that Charlotte already has a lot disposable income tied up to the NFL, NBA, Nascar and PGA tournament. Additionally you have the Major League Lacrosse starting up a team here (though the league doesn't cost anywhere near those other leagues to support). So it really begs the question, how much more can the region take on? The MLS isn't exactly MLB either, which is frequently discussed here with the Knights stadium situation. MLB is a whole different animal and would not do well here in the present day because the area lacks the available disposable income. Utlimately anyone of the three areas in NC can support MLS, IMO. It would really come down who has the best bid, a prospective owner with the money, etc. Until Atlanta gets a team though, North Carolina will have to wait and see.

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Redevelopment of High Point Rd/Lee Street

cityboi — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:23:40 +0000

There appears to be a hotel going up on Meadowcroft Ct just off of High Point Rd. Its located near the I-40/High Point Rd interchange on the northeast corner. Its visible from I-40 and so far its 6 stories. Does anyone know about this?

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Hospitals

LDG — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:05:46 +0000

Orlando Health begins $4.8M Park Redevelopment

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Division / Wealthy and ICCF

MiGuyz — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:02:32 +0000

The addition will be built to the west of the current building at what is now a parking lot along Jefferson.

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MLS in Charlotte?

cityboi — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:54:34 +0000

It may be a while before North Carolina gets a MLS team particularly if Atlanta doesn't even have a team. Charlotte, the Triad and the Triangle could all support a team in my opinion. Its really a matter of which region steps to the front of the line and makes a real effort to land a team. The Triangle and the Triad have a stronger soccer following so it will be interesting to see what happens. I predict the Triangle will really push for a team more so than the Triad. The problem with Triad leaders is that they are thinking more long term for MLS as a part of it's "Heart of the Triad" development plan. Unlike Triad leaders, I'm sure leaders in the Triangle are working behind the scenes now getting their ducks in a row preparing for a future bid. Because the Triangle region has the highest income levels in the state, it just may be the best region in NC that can support MLS.

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History Of Charleston/North Charleston?

Spartan — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:50:06 +0000

I like the concept. Charleston and North Charleston would fare better if they were not competing with each other. For that reason, it makes a lot more sense for those two to merge. Mt Pleasant, Hannahan, etc are primarily residential suburbs. Most of the business and industry is in Charleston and North Charleston. It would be easy to set up boroughs (a-la New York) so that there remains some degree of autonomy in Charleston's various sections (which would do much to appease James Island and West Ashley).

Sadly, the premise is asking some politicians to voluntarily give up power. That hasn't happened in this country since the 1780s. While I'm not optimistic, I'll remain hopeful.

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Richmond International Airport

burt — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:45:10 +0000

Just a passing observation.

I talked recently to a Richmond friend and learned that there are many daily tour bus operations out of Richmond to gambling sites on the East Coast: Atlantic City, Charlestown WVA, casinos in Maryland, Pennsylvania, The Greenbrier, and even scheduled and charter flights to The Bahamas and Mississippi.

When I told my friend that Southwest may soon fly from Richmond to Vegas, he laughed and said he's be the first passenger.

My point is that I believe there is a pent-up passel of people in Central Virginia that may surprise Southwest when (and if) it inaugerates Vegas service.

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New Pocket Park!

Spartan — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:30:06 +0000

There is a cool article about the people who are bringing us this pocket park. The company seems to be dedicated towards making Spartanburg a better place. Definitely worth a read!

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20120210/ARTICLES/202101001/0/FRONTPAGE?p=1&tc=pg

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Nashville Bits and Pieces

smeagolsfree — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:27:08 +0000

I think it may depend on what location you are going to. There are several locations.

Here is a link.

http://us.megabus.com/busStops.aspx

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Nashville Bits and Pieces

timmay143 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:19:33 +0000

Good articles. I noticed that Berry Farms survived the downturn.

Does anyone know where the Megabus stops for pickup/drop off? I am assuming the MCC bus depot.

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Pinnacle Hills Promenade

comreguy — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:15:18 +0000

Mith242, on 09 February 2012 - 06:40 PM, said:

Thanks for your vague info. I guess the rest of us will here more about it in the near future.

Rumor is Whole Foods. Heard plans were presented to City of Rogers some time ago.

(edit) Also still hearing chatter about Fresh Market. I guess we'll see soon enough. GGP has been tight-lipped.

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Best/Most Likely Spot for an Ikea

Volanova — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:04:19 +0000

I think the draw of an ikea is the fact that it's a status symbol of sorts for a city, really.

They make decent stuff, I've bought a lot of things at the ones near me, mostly things like bookshelves, kitchen ware, etc.. I've certainly never actually spent more than an hour in the store, I figure out what I want before I go, or I'm going for a very specific things.

Oddly enough, of the two Ikea locations in the Philadelphia area, the one with a parking garage is the one in the suburbs. Both, however, have pretty expansive parking lots. The one in the city was built on old industrial land alongside a Lowe's, Best Buy and some other similar box stores.

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Columbia Photo of the Day

Spartan — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:52:57 +0000

CorgiMatt, on 21 December 2011 - 09:18 AM, said:

South Side of the capitol:

I've always loved that view. I walked down South Main almost every day when I was at Carolina.

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Five Points

Spartan — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:50:04 +0000

Waffle House in Five Points? Brilliant. I hope they make it a larger variety (if such a thing exists) to hold all the people.

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MLS in Charlotte?

rworkman09 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:48:50 +0000

You forgot Charlotte. Charlotte is ranked nearly every season and has the 7th best winning percentage in the nation over the last decade.

The 49ers just set a pre-season sales record for season tickets with about 1100 sold.

Attendance has steadily climbed and I believe another stadium expansion is planned for about 5 years down the road.

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CONSTRUCTION THREAD: Main @ Washington

StrangeCock — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:47:16 +0000

gsupstate, on 10 February 2012 - 06:22 AM, said:

One national retailer in addition to Anthropologie has officially leased and Greenville is already listed on that retailer's website as "future store opening".

Um, who?

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Historic Congaree Vista Developments

Spartan — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:46:49 +0000

krazeeboi, on 03 December 2011 - 08:56 AM, said:

EIFS is external insulation finishing system, also known as fake stucco. It's efficient for insulation purposes but compromises architectural integrity.

Plus is looks like doo-doo after about 2 or 3 years or weathering.

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VCU Developments

burt — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:42:25 +0000

Construction will begin in April on the resident housing for 388 students on the north side of Grace east of Shaffer Street. The ground level will reserve 6,000 s/f for an undergraduate curriculum in global education.

The building, expected to open in 2013, will not mirror the 459 bed hall across Grace Street which will receive students next fall.

Will the old Biograph Theatre building on Grace near the corner of Laurel be demolished for the new residence hall? It was Richmond's only art film theatre when it opened 40 years ago and subsequently became a night club. I'm told it is now vacant.

http://www2.timesdis...all-ar-1677840/

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Old Sprint Nextel HQ Building

EEKris — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:41:42 +0000

Anybody know what's going on with the old Sprint Nextel HQ building on 28th street?

It looks like a pretty major renovation and expansion.

6303 28th Street.

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Sparkle City Eateries

Spartan — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:30:38 +0000

I'd like to see it become something other than an 'upscale' restaurant. That location has proven to be unsuccessful over the years for that type of place. I'd like to see whatever it is embrace the "bank" theme somehow.

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Golden Gate Shopping Center

DigitalSky — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:24:11 +0000

Not a shocker, really. Thanks for the info!

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Eastland Mall

DigitalSky — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:07:56 +0000

Ideas like this have been put out before - but another group wants to redevelop Eastland into a town center. http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/local/group-wants-create-town-square-old-eastland-mall/nHYsX/

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Richmond in Pictures III

burt — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:59:55 +0000

Miklos, I hope you remember that I, too, have been a fan of your city photographic tours. We communicated several years ago on this site about our mutual fondness for theatre buildings.

I hope you don't mind my opening your site for all to see.

Thanks again for sharing.

http://picasaweb.google.com/108105681145100290369

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Raleigh Convention Center

orulz — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:40:07 +0000

ctl, on 09 February 2012 - 06:00 PM, said:

Ambient temperature doesn't have anything to do with photovoltaic output, at least at temperatures that we have in North Carolina. A clear sunny cold day will have just as much solar energy as a clear sunny hot day -- more, in fact, because there is less humidity in the air and therefore more of the direct sunlight makes it to the ground. Electricity consumption here does peak on hot summer days, but those days are often partly-cloudy for us (or even downright stormy). Different story in Nevada, Arizona, etc.

True that temperature has little or no impact on the operation of solar panels. But, what I was referring to, is that on summer days, the sun's apex is at a higher angle in the sky and it stays at a higher angle for longer in the day, thereby making solar panels work better.

I'll allow that the days that are the hottest outside are often partly cloudy and frequently have afternoon storms. However, during the cloudiest and stormiest hours, electrical consumption is probably not at its peak. I don't have any scientific studies to prove this, but it would certainly make sense that the absolute maximum electricity usage occurs on the hottest, brightest, mostly sunny days when the sun's radiative heating has the greatest impact. Radiative heating has an outsized impact on the cooling needed inside buildings.

Ask any power company what is the most expensive power is for them to generate and they will tell you it is not the base load, usually handled by coal or nuclear power, (which, as you point out, solar is terrible for), but the peak of the peak of the peak, because they have to invest capital in a plant with enough capacity to meet the absolute peak demand, even though that plant will almost never be used at full capacity. The fact that solar cells incidentally generate the most power when it's needed the most (without any need for storage whatsoever) certainly helps to balance out the cost of solar generation somewhat. I'm not saying it's equal with other peak load plants like natural gas, but maybe with increasing costs of fossil fuels it will be closer in the future.

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Nashville Bits and Pieces

smeagolsfree — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:22:58 +0000

Here are some great articles from the Nashville Ledger

Picking up where we left off as far as construction goes, especially commercial construction.

http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=57295

Retail trends towards mixed use

http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=57296

High end rental trends

http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=57298

Free Will Baptist College Marketing property again

http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=57299

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Charlotte Gateway Station

kermit — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:42:07 +0000

The CBJ is reporting that Gateway station "has become a top priority of N.C. and Charlotte transit officials in recent months." It appears that "DOT expects to ask the private sector for what it describes as requests for expressions of interest [in April], followed by a more traditional request for qualifications a month later." A developer for the complex will be selected in June.

Not much new news but it is good to hear that there is some momemtum now on the land side of this project. I was on the Piedmont yesterday and was (as usual) overwhelmed by the crappiness of our current station (particularly in comparison to great stations in Durham, Burlington Greensboro and even Kannapolis)

http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/print-edition/2012/02/10/pitch-for-gateway-station-in-works.html

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SouthEnd Midrise Projects

kermit — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:35:13 +0000

Richmond in Pictures III

Miklos14 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:30:58 +0000

Thanks so much for your very kind comments, Oaktownwinz. I do love cities and I enjoy taking pictures, but sometimes I feel that I am all alone in the wilderness, so it feels great to know that someone sees my pictures and appreciates them. I am just sorry that I can't figure out how to link some of albums to this site.
By the way, do you live in Richmond? I love that city.

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New "12 South Lofts"

smeagolsfree — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:39:20 +0000

samsonh, on 09 February 2012 - 04:59 PM, said:

Any idea whats happening nearby on the lot across from the Frothy Monkey? That sign had been proposed as something for awhile and there is work going on on the site but it I havent read about anything going in there. Also, noticed the abandoned little building next to Frothy is now on the market. I would expect to see quite a bit of development over the next 3-5 years on the little stretch of 12 South. There are quite a few buildings that ought to be torn down and lots that should be better utilized. Its quickly becoming a nice little neighborhood, very walking friendly.

I have asked William the same thing. I noticed it a while back. This is the lot on the corner of 12 South and Melrose. There had been a condo/mixed use building planned there several years ago but I think the property sold. There is an erosion barrier around the property with a huge load of gravel that had been dumped there last I saw. I searched the building permits going back a few weeks and didn't see anything but that does not mean the permit could have been pulled earlier. I normally see stuff on the key streets but every now and then I even forget to check the permits.

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Pillsbury Law firm close to moving into SoBro

smeagolsfree — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:33:17 +0000

This is from the NBJ. CB Ragland looks to be the wiiner of the prize.

http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/print-edition/2012/02/10/ny-law-firm-pillsbury-nashville.html

Very good for SoBro and the article also says it would be good for the old Vorhees building as this is its major competition. The Vorhees is on 8th and is expected to undergo a 10 million dollar renavation and small expansion.

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The State of Downtown Retail

gsupstate — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:32:00 +0000

CONSTRUCTION THREAD: Main @ Washington

gsupstate — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:22:15 +0000

Not sure why they aren't releasing additional retail tenant names. One national retailer in addition to Anthropologie has officially leased and Greenville is already listed on that retailer's website as "future store opening". Nice to see Anthropologie at the 9k plus size. Their average size is 7,400. Good to see this is no mini store as some had suggested it might be. Above average sized Antropologie....one of the largest Apple stores in the Southeast......good to see retailers strong belief in Greenville.

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San Francisco Photo of the NIGHT

Zahc — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:51:30 +0000

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San Francisco Photo of the Day

Zahc — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:26:46 +0000

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Baton Rouge Photo of the Day

richyb83 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:05:09 +0000

Man that's good stuff there LT! All the way live from the II City Plaza parking garage!

The new Courthouse really illuminates the southern-end of the skyline w the Shaw Center for the Arts! Wonder why the Beinville bldg lights were not on (right-side of Capitol Gateway)?? Maybe the budget cut$...

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SunRail: Central Florida Commuter Rail

ThatFloridaDudeJ — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:22:03 +0000

mrh3, on 09 February 2012 - 03:44 PM, said:

Washington, DC has the VRE: Virginia Railway Express serving Northern Virginia and MARC which covers the state of Maryland. Also, New York has NJ Transit and Metro-North. Both systems in NYC have individual names, i.e, Harlem Line, New Haven Line, Midtown Direct, etc...

And the Bay Area is perhaps the biggest klusterf-ck in the nation with BART, Muni, Aladmeda County, Caltrain, Santa Clara Valley Transit. I'm not sure if they fixed it yet, but when I lived there, there was no reciprocity between the systems so you needed a different fare card for each!!!

I meant Individual cities. Orlando is a stand alone city in it's Metro. Not extending into another state.

My meaning is like a Denver or a Phoenix or an Oklahoma city. cities like that don't have two commuter rail lines that are differently named!

So the Sun Rail People answered my questions today!

1. Will there be updated information kiosks at the stations while people wait or arrive? Such as what lymmo used to have. Shows a brief map of the Sun Rail system with an indicator of where the trail is and an estimated arrival time.. kiosks should be centrally centered in the play form so multiple users can use them at one time. I don''t know if it is possible but a penta shaped kiosk would be ideal. I suggest a central location for kiosks that way only one person will have their back turned to the tracks or if constructed right, none. Information such as time temperature, weather would be ideal for commuters as well. Yes. Each station will have variable message boards, as well as audible announcements for information such as train arrival times and so forth. Time and temperature could be programmed, as well. Information kiosks will include system maps and announcements. Generally, these kiosks will be centrally located at the center of the platform.

2. Will there be text marquees on the trains or at the stations? If so White Text as some of the Lynx busses and lymmos use would be ideal. since Sun Rail will be bright white, I think it would give off a last effect to spot a SunRail train from a far with both the lightning from the car lights and the white text which at night can be seen clearly or dark during thunderstorms, unlike the orange marquee during abundant sunshine and dark weather. There will be variable message boards on board trains, as well as at stations. The Department has been working closely with the transportation disadvantaged community and visually impaired through both MetroPlan Orlando and the Volusia County Transportation Planning Organization. Yellow or Amber text was selected based on their recommendations for ease of visibility.

3. Will SunRail do a monthly pass program such as Lynx? Will SunRail have Train-To-Bus tranfers such as the system in South Florida? It''ll be a nice thing to have riders get off Sun Rail and allowed to ride Lynx with a tain transfer to their destination. One issue will be costs and that is a great incentive to get people to ride. Yes, SunRail will offer monthly passes at discounted rates that have yet to be determined. And the Florida Department of Transportation is working closely with both LYNX and Votran to ensure a seamless bus-to-train transfer for passengers using the same fare card medium.

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Transportation Projects, Roads, Light Rail, etc

zman9810 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:54:21 +0000

As we all have heard, the State Highway Department is in the process of spending millions of dollars to install cable in the medians of divided multilane highways in the state in order to make them safer and reduce fatalities. This is a great idea and a very efficient use of taxpayer money. Now, the State Highway Commission has come up with the idea to raise the speed limit to 65 mph on undivided multilane highways in the state, whether they be 4 lane or 5 lane. This would include highways such as 412 east of Springdale to Sonora, 71 south of Greenland to West Fork and 167 south of El Dorado.

This is another example of the Commission being totally out of touch with the the real needs of the state. Why on earth would they want to spend millions to increase safety on one type of road and then decrease safety on another type? Raising the speed limit on undivided multilane roads has been shown to increase fatalities. Such roads are already inherently dangerous by design- you have vehicles passing each other just feet away at high speeds. Why would you want to increase that speed? The argument that drivers are already driving over the speed limit so the limit should be raised is false- if drivers are going 10 miles mph over now they will do the same at the new higher speed limit. 65 mph speeds will become 75 mph and accidents will be more deadly. It almost feels like the Commission sees an average number of fatalties as acceptable and because divided multilanes will be safer with the cables they can afford to let the number of fatalities on undivided multilanes rise- it will average out in the end. I can't imagine that actually is the case- the Commission is just clueless on how administer the state's highway network. It is another reason to do away with the Commssion and let the elected legislators and professionals at the highway department do their jobs.

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Columbus Projects & Developments

amyers — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:33:04 +0000

Yes, if you look at the pictures, they show entrances just like The Avenues in Atlanta, so they would probably be much like that.
This is the Adam's Family that is trying to sell this (aka Adams Farm Road, Adam's Family...) so hopefully we'll see more developments from them.

I wouldn't get excited because the same maps were around years ago for this project... when trees start to fall, i'll start paying more attention.

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Germany lost WWII, but apparently the NAZIs didn't.

Charlotteman — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:27:25 +0000

From Google Earth Images, a shocking building is seen in Coronado Base, San Diego. Why did no military personnel come forward to reveal this until somewhat recent times?

Nowadays space satellites expose the government's dastardly secrets.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/47/143053448_01c0320dcd.jpg

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"Green"ville to become a major world showcase energy efficient city?

citylife — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:03:21 +0000

GvilleSC, on 09 February 2012 - 07:31 PM, said:

They're entirely new fixtures of just new bulbs?

Same poles. Different fixtures and bulbs on top for the lights. Only the tall black street lights have them installed. Don't know if the pedestrian level ones will get them also.

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"Green"ville to become a major world showcase energy efficient city?

GvilleSC — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:31:41 +0000

motonenterprises, on 09 February 2012 - 07:17 PM, said:

I saw these tonight. They are very nice and modern looking. Can't wait until they add more.

They're entirely new fixtures of just new bulbs?

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Baton Rouge Photo of the Day

hagetaka — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:29:39 +0000

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"Green"ville to become a major world showcase energy efficient city?

motonenterprises — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:17:12 +0000

citylife, on 09 February 2012 - 02:48 PM, said:

LED street lights are now beginning to get installed on the Hyatt Main Street block.

I saw these tonight. They are very nice and modern looking. Can't wait until they add more.

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Columbus Projects & Developments

Sonofagun112 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:43:17 +0000

This is awesome. I was really hoping this land would be developed. There are so many retailers that would do well in columbus. I just hope they can have a development that is more of a walk able lifestyle center unlike Columbus park crossing. Something similar to atlantic station in Atlanta.

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Pinnacle Hills Promenade

Mith242 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:40:57 +0000

RAK, on 09 February 2012 - 04:55 PM, said:

Work being done inside the old Borders. I know what it is and others know what it is. Just not sure if I can say it officially for some reason.

Thanks for your vague info. I guess the rest of us will here more about it in the near future.

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Charlotte Photo of the Day

tozmervo — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:40:22 +0000

Thanks! We talked about the park when we were up there. If you look closely at Mint Street, you can see the fresh blacktop where it's about to be converted into a two-way road. I'm surprised there hasn't been more press/signage about the change, it looks like the two-way will open any day now.

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Charlotte Photo of the Day

dbull75 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:27:21 +0000

^Great photos tozmervo... That second to last pic makes me really want to see: 1) Romare Bearden Park about a year from now and 2) The Knights stadium, even though I was teetering on whether or not I wanted to see it in 3rd Ward at all anymore.

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Urban Apartment Boom

Jones133 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:26:20 +0000

^just a reminder that there is no proposal to build to build apartments on that corner. It was a rezoning to fix what the new comp plan changed. To wit, apartments *could* be built there but the LNR site plan called for offices if I recall and the only development proposal I have seen at all was just 8 more row houses over at Peace and Person.

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Spartanburg Off-Topic

westsider28 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:24:42 +0000

The City sent out a press release about the City Fire Department (posted on Spartanburg Spark) maintaining its Class 2 Public Protection Classification, which means that they provide an excellent level of fire protection. That's certainly good.

However, the main thing I noticed was later on where they mentioned that because of the high rating, city residents enjoy significant savings on property insurance premiums compared to non-city residents (several hundred $ per year). This is the sort of thing the City should really publicize to "sell" annexation to residents just outside the city limits.

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NC State Govt Complex: what are the plans?

Jones133 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:20:38 +0000

I walk past it every day and can confirm the construction sign says that is the case.

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Raleigh Convention Center

Jones133 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:15:10 +0000

Peswiki has the most complete list I can find though it does not confirm that the costs noted are life cycle which is the only relevant number. Scrubbers most certainly do have significant maintenance costs involving the ash landfills and subsequent wastewater treatment, but I admit I do not know the cost per kWh of desulfurization maintenance versus wiping bird poop off a solar panel. Though a squeegee seems a lot cheaper than maintaining a 40 acre ash pond.
I am straying way off topic but couldn't help but notice that the N&O noted wind potential off the NC coast at 20GW. That is right there with the 22GW capacity that PE has right now so it certainly seems like clean renewables have the ability to almost offset fossil fuels. Something that will of course have to happen...one day...provided disease, an asteroid, super volcano or the boogey man don't thin our numbers substantially first.

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1200 South Blvd Redevelopment (Simpson Lighting Site)

REeyes — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:06:55 +0000

BRS is only working on the 54" trans-main relocation. Once that scope is complete then work will begin on the intersection...but yes it is happening.

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Raleigh Convention Center

ctl — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:57 +0000

I don't think I'm exaggerating the cost because I recently looked into a reasonably sized solar energy installation. Sure, when you go from acres to square miles, the panels get cheaper -- but on the other hand, the electronics and the sheer amount of copper (in tons!) necessary to connect all those panels goes up.

I don't defend coal. I will say, however, that emissions scrubbers are mainly a capital investment not an operational expense. Scrubbing grime from solar panels is something that goes on forever, and it's proportional to how large the arrays are. By the way, arrays are quite susceptible to hail, tornado, and hurricane.

Nationwide about 35% of generated electricity is consumed in the residential setting.

Ambient temperature doesn't have anything to do with photovoltaic output, at least at temperatures that we have in North Carolina. A clear sunny cold day will have just as much solar energy as a clear sunny hot day -- more, in fact, because there is less humidity in the air and therefore more of the direct sunlight makes it to the ground. Electricity consumption here does peak on hot summer days, but those days are often partly-cloudy for us (or even downright stormy). Different story in Nevada, Arizona, etc.

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Germany lost WWII, but apparently the NAZIs didn't.

Charlotteman — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:40:32 +0000

Did the NAZIs really lose World War II?

Of course Germany lost the war, but it's common knowledge that scores of high ranking NAZIs, and NAZI war criminals were whisked away to South America. And who smuggled them out of Germany to safety? Well, American and British intelligence of course!

It's so well known that Israeli intelligence has been sniffing them out in Argentina for decades.

After the war, many German NAZI scientists were also secretly slipped into the Area 51 research facilities. A not so secret thing actually....almost everyone knows it.

And now...American marines in Afghanistan openly and proudly posing in front of a NAZI themed flag. Good grief, is anyone else as outraged as me? Is this not a strong hint re: the right-wing dictatorship we are headed to?

http://www.nypost.com/r/nypost/2012/02/09/news/web_photos/marines_flag144124--520x370.jpg

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Charlotte Knights AAA Ballpark in Third Ward

Spartan — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:23:48 +0000

Fayetteville, Arkansas

zman9810 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:10:18 +0000

Mith242, on 09 February 2012 - 04:12 PM, said:

News of this came out a little while back. Although mayors of both Fayetteville and Ft Smith have recently been addressing it. Both Fayetteville and Ft Smith will be working together on things like transportation. Makes sense because projects like I-49 will affect both areas. Most of the bigger transportation developments would probably have some sort of affect on each metro. Although you'd think both metros would have already been working together on things like I-49. So I haven't figured out if this is a bit of hype for both candidates. Or if they hadn't really been necessarily been working together on these issues already.

Regional cooperation and all is great but I agree that this is just for publicity. There's not much the individual mayors are going to do that is going to change things- it is just election year and this was a good chance to make a positive appearance in the news.

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New "12 South Lofts"

samsonh — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:59:43 +0000

Pinnacle Hills Promenade

RAK — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:55:58 +0000

Work being done inside the old Borders. I know what it is and others know what it is. Just not sure if I can say it officially for some reason.

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MLS in Charlotte?

Spartan — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:53:38 +0000

southslider, on 02 December 2011 - 10:26 AM, said:

But given the direction of baseball, newer markets really don't have much chance of MLB expansion.

You mean it's status as the second most popular professional sport?

cltbwimob, on 04 December 2011 - 06:44 PM, said:

If Charlotte is to get an MLB team it is true that it will most likely be a relocation rather than an expansion. If it were to happen I think it would most likely be Tampa Bay which could work out well especially since it's AAA team is the Durham Bulls...Think of the synergistic relationship between the Checkers and the Hurricanes.

I agree that a team would have to relocate, and I think that if/when an MLB team does come to Charlotte, it will be successful. To use the college comparison, baseball is incredibly popular in the Carolinas. Most of the college teams in both states are nationally prominent (ranked) year in and year out- especially USC, UNC, Clemson, and NC State.

ah59396, on 08 December 2011 - 10:00 AM, said:

Yeah, I can agree that the F.C. title is overused. But I also despise the general "mascotness" (not a word but it fits here) of American professional sports. I like simple names and concepts, names like "Reds" or "Leafs" have always appealed to me. I guess as long as we don't incorporate some terrible cat name into the title I'd be happy. So tired of that.

I agree that the "mascot" issue is a problem here. Why does every team have to have a dorky nickname? Case in point: Bobcats. I don't think the FC thing is over used (Charlotte FC would suit me fine), but I wouldn't mind something unique. Kansas City just changed from the Kansas City Wizards to Sporting Kansas City. The term "sporting" indicates that they will probably have multiple sports under that umbrella (soccer, lacrosse, etc).

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Traffic Congestion, Road Construction, & Improvement Projects

GvilleSC — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:41:19 +0000

citylife, on 09 February 2012 - 04:27 PM, said:

The archways are now almost completely installed on Brown Street.

WYFF had a story on the Salters Road widening project but I only caught the end of it. Can anybody tell more? Is it about to start construction?

No idea. Will Salters Rd become another street similar (aesthetically) to Church Street, Millennium Blvd, Fair Forest Way, Carolina Point Parkway, Market Point Drive, etc? Obviously the bike lanes will be nice, but I wonder if the similar landscaping and lighting systems will be incorporated...?

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Traffic Congestion, Road Construction, & Improvement Projects

citylife — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:27:54 +0000

Picture of the Day in Northwest Arkansas

Mith242 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:13:06 +0000

Another shot of the roof structure.

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Fayetteville, Arkansas

Mith242 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:12:29 +0000

The State of Downtown Retail

citylife — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:07:19 +0000

Sweet Dreams for old Lollipop Shop space.

Wool Over Your Eyes for 24 West North Street which is across from Rush Wilson.

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Picture of the Day in Northwest Arkansas

Mith242 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:06:15 +0000

thewizard16, on 09 February 2012 - 03:58 PM, said:

I believe I read that a grounding system was installed when they put in the extensive anchoring system, but that's been a while ago and I don't recall exactly. Considering he's done several similar sculptures I'm sure they have a system down for it by the time Yield was installed.

True, this certainly isn't his first metal tree-like sculpture. Although the tree does stand out in that particular area. There's a bit of a gap before you have other trees. But if I remember correctly although the sculpture is higher than the surrounding entrance area. I think the forested area further back is up a bit more in elevation. Not to mention some of those real trees are also much taller. So you'd think lightning would be more likely to strike one of those.

thewizard16, on 08 February 2012 - 03:44 AM, said:

Yeah, I saw that too... I'll stick to the metal trees.

Yeah can't argue with you there. I much prefer the metal tree sculptures of his as well. Have you actually had a chance to see it in person, or just judging from pictures?

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Mith242 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:59:39 +0000

I haven't heard what the next temporary exhibit will be after the current Wonder World comes down. But it sounds like in May they will have an exhibit based on the Hudson River School Art movement. The museum already has some nice examples of it. But this exhibit will display art on loan from the New York Historical Society. Personally I'll be looking forward to it. Although it's hard to really pick a favorite art period in the museum for me, this one is certainly up there for me. Although the museum is free, there will be a fee for this temporary exhibit.

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Picture of the Day in Northwest Arkansas

thewizard16 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:58:48 +0000

Mith242, on 09 February 2012 - 03:53 PM, said:

I hadn't thought of that. But overall I think most people would be safe. Although the main entrance is right there, I think a lot of people enter from the parking area off to the side. I haven't actually seen where it actually leads into the complex. I usually walk around to take a closer look at Roxy Paine's Yield. But I would hope that someone took the whole thing into account and properly grounded the sculpture.

Picture of the Day in Northwest Arkansas

Mith242 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:53:36 +0000

bubba72704, on 08 February 2012 - 10:02 AM, said:

I love the Roxy Paine piece, but I'm a little concerned about lightning. Is that thing designed to handle a lightning strike? Considering it sits up pretty high and is made of stainless steel I'm just curious how safe the museum entrance would be during a thunderstorm. Just an observation...

SunRail: Central Florida Commuter Rail

mrh3 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:44:24 +0000

ThatFloridaDudeJ, on 08 February 2012 - 01:05 AM, said:

I guess it does have a uniqueness. But I mean what city has two different or more commuter trains with different names entering in and out?

I'm not against it at all. Either would work for me.

Best/Most Likely Spot for an Ikea

nashbill — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:10:20 +0000

I had another thought about the location. Mt Juliet. That area seemed to have weathered the economic downturn. Interstate visibilty. A new exit off I40 could be built. Lots of empty land. Perfect.

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Golden Gate Shopping Center

AlmaPinnix — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:01:05 +0000

The Starbucks at the Golden Gate Shopping Center will be closing on 2/23/2012.

Just another tenant moving out of this shopping center.

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"Green"ville to become a major world showcase energy efficient city?

citylife — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:48:30 +0000

LED street lights are now beginning to get installed on the Hyatt Main Street block.

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Best/Most Likely Spot for an Ikea

nashbill — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:48:07 +0000

The reason I think Nashville's IKEA (if we get one) would not be built near downtown has everything to do with population density. The central city or near the central city of Charlotte, being around the same population as Nashville, was never considered. Hell, Charlotte's (2 or 3 years old) built them an exit off the interstate. Another reason, highway visibility. Pittsburgh's is right off the interstate as well. They can still buy empty land here. Dense areas, like Philly, I can see having one closer to the central city. I have to assume the one built in Philly has a parking garage. They have enormous parking lots.

I'm not a big shopper and do not get the fascination with these stores. I was dragged to them. They offer stylish furniture to take home and put together. What they offer is inexpensive & for new homeowners or apartment dwellers it is pretty good. I doubt it will survive a move after it's built. This is not stuff that will be handed down to your descendants. I'm not anti IKEA, I guess I just don't care enough about the places.

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Best/Most Likely Spot for an Ikea

BnaBreaker — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:46:09 +0000

smeagolsfree, on 09 February 2012 - 02:08 PM, said:

I didnt even know they had a restaurant. Interesting concept for a furniture store.

Yeah, I think it's pretty brilliant. I don't know if all Ikeas have a central restaurant, but the one's here in the Chicago area are so huge that going to IKEA is almost an all day event for a lot of people since there is so much to browse through, so they need a place where they can have a meal/snack break. I'm not one of those people mind you. There'd have to be something good in it for me if I were to spend all day shopping, but the food at Ikea almost makes it worth it. Really surprising quality.

Also it's worth mentioning that the IKEAs up here have a really unique design. It's basically a three story octagon shaped building where each floor funnels to and circles around an open central atrium, which is where the cafeteria is.

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Orlando transit

Downtown Steve — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:32:19 +0000

Orlando Urban Trail segment work starts

Orlando Sentinel - Chain Gang Blog

Clearing and paving has begun on a 1.2-mile segment of the Orlando Urban Trail from Magnolia Avenue mostly along the old Dinky Line rail bed to Lake Formosa, where the trail already circles the lake and heads north along Mills Avenue to Winter Park...

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The Cliffs at Mountain Park

Urban Infill — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:30:38 +0000

Great line from "A Christmas Story" Citylife! I have nothing but respect for Jim Anthony and this is a sad day for him. I would not want to be in the resort/high end second home development business right now....or for the next decade. I bet the Carilise's new strategy is going to be to start breaking up those lots and developing some smaller and more affordable cottage style housing. I dont understand golf course economics but I know they certainly arent a money maker so I find it interesting they are still pursuing a Tiger Woods course.

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The State of Downtown Retail

adrockc2 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:27:52 +0000

This is the type of retail that is in no way needed downtown. We already have The Cooks Station and Balllentine Equipment Company.

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Charlotte Photo of the Day

tozmervo — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:16:36 +0000

Had an unexpected treat today and got to head up to 46 in the Duke Energy Center. Got a few cell pics looking out across the city. Would love to go back with an actual camera and do some less "rushed" photography.

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Best/Most Likely Spot for an Ikea

smeagolsfree — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:08:38 +0000

I didnt even know they had a restaurant. Interesting concept for a furniture store.

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Greenville Annexations

vicupstate — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:04:51 +0000

12.79 acres of undeveloped land on Ridge Road

http://www.greenvillesc.gov/PlanningZoning/PlanningApplications/Applications/2012/MARCH/PlanningCommission/03-8-2012/AX-04-2012-RidgeRoad.pdf

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1200 South Blvd Redevelopment (Simpson Lighting Site)

Temeteron — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:47:25 +0000

So no intersection??

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Baton Rouge Events

byrde — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:45:43 +0000

I agree it sucks that pennington is pulling out of the Balloon event. It was a great location with plenty of room for activies, parking and vendors.

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Baton Rouge City Profile

byrde — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:40:30 +0000

I'd go with Zachary.

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The State of Downtown Retail

citylife — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:32:19 +0000

Charleston Cooks from Mavericks Southern Kitchen for old ABC space.

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Richmond Dining-Out scene

burt — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:28:27 +0000

Dana Craig bestows three stars on ARCADIA.

The new steak house is in the 2-story building formerly known as Cafe Gutenberg (and before that, the funky Main Street Grill.)

I dined there over the holidays and agree with everything Dana has to say. It and Julep's add class to The Bottom.

From Dana Craig in today's RTD: (Click on the "gallery" for photos.)

http://www2.timesdis...mak-ar-1674427/

ARCADIA
Dana's rating: 3 Stars
1700 East Main Street in Shockoe Bottom (valet parking available for $5.)
http://www.arcadiarichmond.com
Twitter: @ArcadiaRVA
Noise level: Average
Tab for two: $85

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Richmond Dining-Out scene

burt — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:12:19 +0000

540_804, on 08 February 2012 - 07:05 PM, said:

Peter Chang's Richmond Spot Now Open

http://www2.richmond...ove-ar-1584363/

Yes!!! And if it's successful in Short Pump, Chang may open a restaurant in the downtown area.

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Richmond in Pictures III

burt — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:02:11 +0000

burt, on 04 February 2012 - 02:23 PM, said:

If you want to enjoy a slew of Richmond photos you've probably never seen, hit all the highlighted links, including the last one titled Foursquare RVA List, in this Richmond dot com story:

http://www2.richmond...dge-ar-1659185/

Eric: I'm not exactly sure, either, of the significance of Foursquare but this story may clear it up somewhat.

Incidentally, if you go through all the pictures, a lot of them seem to be of cell-phone quality. In other words, not very good.

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Richmond Developments

burt — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:55:25 +0000

Soon you will be seeing a 24 foot hight and 59 foot long dimensional dinosaur on Route 30 near I-95 about 25 miles north of Richmond.

It will be a permanent structure advertising a new dinosaur exhibit at Kings Dominion Amusement Park in northern Hanover county.

From yesterday's RTD:

http://www2.timesdis...ark-ar-1674741/

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CONSTRUCTION THREAD: Main @ Washington

GvilleSC — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:29:46 +0000

Those numbers sound great! As of right now, as far as we know, the law firm is the only tenant to be vacating other office space downtown, correct?

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CONSTRUCTION THREAD: RiverWalk

GvilleSC — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:25:35 +0000

As expected! Great to see it officially!

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Best/Most Likely Spot for an Ikea

BnaBreaker — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:18:22 +0000

I've been to IKEA once to purchase furniture. I've been to IKEA four other times to eat. Not joking...best swedish meatballs w/ lingonberry sauce ever in their cafeteria!!

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nashvylle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:05:10 +0000

It's a destination store for many people. While I also have never shopped there, I know that a lot of people drive many many miles to the cities that do have one. Anything that brings out of towners to downtown Nashville I am in favor of.

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PROPOSED: AI Tech Center

Theophrastus Bombastus — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:56:17 +0000

I heard that also. Why the f do they tear down the old building when the new one is nowhere near ready to get started? City should fine them $1000/day for open pit.

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Best/Most Likely Spot for an Ikea

smeagolsfree — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:53:13 +0000

timmay143, on 09 February 2012 - 11:22 AM, said:

Ok, silly question here, but what's with the fascination of/with IKEAs?

I am sort of with you on this. I think it would be cool to have a store but I dont plan on buying anything there.

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Baton Rouge Photo of the Day

Antrell Williams — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:41:27 +0000

hagetaka, on 08 February 2012 - 11:55 PM, said:

Now that I know what you're talking about there is supposed to be a riverfront redevelopment that I think will begin after the other projects downtown and maybe before or after the I-110 greenway project is completed.

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Baton Rouge Photo of the Day

byrde — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:33:48 +0000

^{The "Red Stick" on the river front sits on top of the Brick Pyramid.}

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Carrboro's Shelton Station

RaleighRob — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:31:24 +0000

Yeah, that's downtown. Technically, the "city centerpoint" on maps is where Greensboro Street crosses Main Street (thus the determination for north/south and east/west designations). And I count about 4 blocks from that point to this project (5-10 minute walk?). So yeah...I'd call it downtown.

Anyway, to the project itself, it looks like a good infill project. Definitely more urban in scale than some of the stuff directly around it, and probably the most mixed-use project I've ever seen in Carrboro in recent memory.

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Urban Apartment Boom

RaleighRob — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:22:02 +0000

^ Oh trust me I know! Last time I tried to move back downtown I searched about 3 1/2 weeks almost 24/7 to find what I got now (and I still consider it on the far upper end of my affordability range). And you know the Glenwood south area apartments are gonna be high...just look at the rates for Tucker and Hue.
But like you said, more units available out there can only help the situation...even if by a slight amount. Love to see it get to a point of some competition.

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Best/Most Likely Spot for an Ikea

timmay143 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:22:00 +0000

Ok, silly question here, but what's with the fascination of/with IKEAs?

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The Cliffs at Mountain Park

citylife — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:21:22 +0000

With as much dignity as he could muster, the Old Man gathered up the sad remains of his shattered major award. Later that night, alone in the backyard, he buried it next to the garage. Now I could never be sure, but I thought that I heard the sound of "Taps" being played, gently: http://www.wyff4.com/news/30410916/detail.html

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CONSTRUCTION THREAD: Main @ Washington

dwfrp2010 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:55:52 +0000

citylife, on 09 February 2012 - 10:41 AM, said:

Looks like the future phase with the parking garage shows additional retail (hinted at by the artist rendering of Laurens street) and even an additional unknown building facing Washington st.

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Traffic Congestion, Road Construction, & Improvement Projects

dwfrp2010 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:52:18 +0000

Two of the new medians have been installed on Church St. I am not sure, but it looks like they are running wire for additional sidewalk lights. They had run what I thought was all of the connectors before they laid the sidewalk, but yesterday they were ripping up sidewalk and running more. Hopefully the lighting will go up soon.

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CONSTRUCTION THREAD: Main @ Washington

citylife — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:41:57 +0000

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Richmond in Pictures III

eandslee — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:40:24 +0000

burt, on 09 February 2012 - 06:12 AM, said:

Richmond is one of five sharing the top spot among Foursquare badge cities.

From today's Richmond dot com:

http://www2.richmond...dge-ar-1673740/

What does all of this mean - what's the big deal? Sorry, I don't know anything about Foursquare.

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CONSTRUCTION THREAD: Main @ Washington

scgubers — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:37:52 +0000

citylife, on 09 February 2012 - 10:31 AM, said:

Not sure at this time. Hughes is keeping it a very good secret.

That little booger.

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CONSTRUCTION THREAD: Main @ Washington

Lib — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:37:30 +0000

Beautiful website! First time I've seen someone put proper emphasis on the web presence of a development. Serious kudos to ONE!

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PROPOSED: AI Tech Center

Luca Brasi — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:35:05 +0000

There are three empty highrises downtown. Office vacancy downtown is the highest of any city in the northeast. No one will go near financing this. Word from the people at Constitution Plaza is that this project is dead in the water.

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Richmond in Pictures III

Oaktowntwinz — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:32:12 +0000

Hello Miklos,
I've admired your work for awhile now. I think your pictures are great and they've helped me visit cities that I've never been to. Your commentaries and appreciation of Richmond's historic fabric are very much appreciated. Please take more pictures.

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CONSTRUCTION THREAD: Main @ Washington

citylife — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:31:32 +0000

scgubers, on 09 February 2012 - 08:56 AM, said:

Who are the other tenants?

Not sure at this time. Hughes is keeping it a very good secret.

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CONSTRUCTION THREAD: RiverWalk

citylife — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:28:53 +0000

From the Greenville News:

All 44 apartments at RiverWalk now SOLD OUT. Sixth floor office tenants will be Raymond James and Britt Peters & Associates Inc. while the seventh floor office tenant will be Hughes Investments.

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1200 South Blvd Redevelopment (Simpson Lighting Site)

tozmervo — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:15:02 +0000

boo.

Street Closings

SOUTH BOULEVARD and LEXINGTON AVENUE 2/13/2012 7:00 AM 2/27/2012 7:00 AM

The outside lane of northbound South Boulevard at the intersection of South Boulevard and Lexington Avenue will close on Monday, February 13 at 7:00 a.m. and will re-open on Monday, February 27 at 7:00 a.m.
Lexington Avenue at the intersection of South Boulevard will also be closed during this time.
These closures are necessary for the South Boulevard and East Carson Boulevard 54” water main improvements project.
[etc]

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Urban Apartment Boom

NCMike1981 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:54:37 +0000

@RaleighRob sad thing is you know any apts built there would probably have jacked up rates lol. I wish downtown proper (not imcluding the shady areas near downtown but not in it) had more market value rental rates, although hopefully prices will get a bit more in line with other areas of Raleigh as availability of units increases.

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Sparkle City Eateries

hub-city — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:52:56 +0000

That is exciting!! I mentioned to my wife the other day how I wished a restaurant could come back to that building...

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Chinatown

NCMike1981 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:49:52 +0000

Are they planning on keeping the size of the interior of the existing mall in place and just remodel it? I'm just having a hard time envisioning all the spaces in this mall occupied, with or without asian themed stores....I bet the food court could be yummy though :-)

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1200 South Blvd Redevelopment (Simpson Lighting Site)

atlrvr — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:41:55 +0000

I'm not sure all that is true. The South End station area plan has that as a 4-way intersection, and the rezoning for the former plan from Harris had it as a 4-way intersection. The issue is Lexington is too narrow between South and Caldwell. The area plan has Lexington being widened to the south, which would require the demolition of the small office building at the corner of Lexington and South.

I suppose they could elimate on-street parking on Lexington, but the Y would probably have a fit.

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1200 South Blvd Redevelopment (Simpson Lighting Site)

Shawn&Zae — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:19:13 +0000

^ From a historical perspective, I find it crazy how that part of South Blvd and Carson used to be Independence Blvd, yet alone a mangled flawed interchange there decades ago.

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2035 Triangle Regional Transit Vision Plan

Green_man — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:16:04 +0000

With all the growth expected in Wake County and the current lack of reliable city and county-wide public transportation, I put together a map of what I thought would be the end-goal of an eventual public transportation system for a city that would not have to be so car-dependent.

A few points: Bus-rapid transit in dedicated lanes is used for most routes other than the light rail already planned by Wake County with the hope that this will keep costs down while still providing a reliable system to avoid car traffic. The plan also includes 4 transit 'hubs' (Fairgrounds, Crabtree, Atlantic Ave, and New Bern) in addtional to the downtown Union Station with the goal of giving North Raleigh residents (majority of population) the greatest number of origination and destination options.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=203547115201919631866.0004aad3a0e24725f7987&msa=0

Just a fun excercise out of curiosity I'd thought I'd share - not sure of how realistic a massive plan such as this is. The proposed expanded bus service, commuter line, and then light rail line are starts though! (as long as the funding plan makes the ballot and gets passed in November)

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1200 South Blvd Redevelopment (Simpson Lighting Site)

southslider — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:14:18 +0000

_{^Except Dilworth nixed the idea of Lexington tying into the intersection, due to their parochial cut-through traffic concerns. Kinsey echoed these concerns during the rezoning of the Simpson site. As a result, this traffic light may end up only providing access to/from the Carson Boulevard side. I'm sure the Dowd Y could use left-turn access to/from South Boulevard, but the powers in Dilworth thought differently.}

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NC State Govt Complex: what are the plans?

RaleighRob — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:57:26 +0000

RaleighRick, on 16 January 2012 - 09:59 PM, said:

It looks like this project has begun. Construction fencing is up and work has begun. Does anyone know if the project is still the same as rendered?

Also, what ever happened to the new State Bar headquarters building mentioned in the above post?

I think the construction that you're seeing IS the State Bar headquarters, not the visitor's center. http://dtraleigh.com/2011/12/new-nc-state-bar-hq-construction-begins-deals-final-blow-to-former-baptist-university/

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CONSTRUCTION THREAD: Main @ Washington

scgubers — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:56:20 +0000

Who are the other tenants?

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Ninth Street changes to come?

RaleighRob — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:53:48 +0000

^ I know! Seems to have just popped out of nowhere!

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Urban Apartment Boom

RaleighRob — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:49:51 +0000

Green_man, on 24 January 2012 - 10:06 AM, said:

I heard somewhere about a rezoning case to allow for a 5-story (maybe 200 unit?) apartment building at the corner of Wilmington and Polk. On its own, seems like a strange place for an apartment building, but combine it with the Blount Street Commons (if they ever proceed with all phases) and future Seaboard apartments, then this area becomes quite the active residential neighborhood. Near to a light rail station at Peace St too!

Not strange, but genius if you ask me. With the opening of Green Square, the upcoming Nature Research Center next to it, the new SECU building going up and the state bar building a new HQ on Edenton Street, any apartments going up on that corner would surely fill up fast (presuming they don't cost a ridiculous price). With all the talk of new apartments going up on the west side at Glenwood South and West Morgan areas, I was worried that areas east of the capital were being ignored, so it's a great idea to put something at this spot!

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Raleigh Convention Center

orulz — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:21:02 +0000

What solar really does have going for it, is that it works best when it's needed the most. Around here, peak electricity demand is in the middle of the day on the hottest, sunniest days of summer.

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The Man You're Going To Hate

Neo — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:33:43 +0000

Welcome to UP Billy!

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Greensboro restaurants

cityboi — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:28:36 +0000

Greensboro lands a national brand upscale Pizza restaurant. A Wolfgang Puck pizza bar will be opening at Friendly Center. Wolfgang Pizza restaurants typically have location in major cities such as Boston, Atlanta, Tampa, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Curenttly Charlotte is the only city in North Carolina that has one. This restaurant will add to the number of upscale restaurants at Friendly Center. Others include PF Changs and Chris Ruth's Steakhouse.

I'm still waiting on Cheesecake Factory and Rock Bottom Brewery Restaurant

http://www.bizjourna...-coming-to.html

http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/

Typical Wolfgang Puck Restaurants

One of their signature dishes. Not your typical Pizza joint.

Smoked Salmon Caviar Pizza

other dishes

Roasted Turkey

Chicken with garlic and parsley

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Nashville Bits and Pieces

smeagolsfree — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:22:36 +0000

Downtown to get Johnny Cash Museum on Third Ave.

http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/morning_call/2012/02/downtown-getting-johnny-cash-museum.html

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Richmond in Pictures III

Miklos14 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:19:54 +0000

For several sets of Richmond pictures,check out my site at www.picasaweb.google.com/miklospogonyi

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Richmond in Pictures III

burt — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:12:29 +0000

RVA-Is-The-Best, on 04 February 2012 - 03:55 PM, said:

And after checking the rankings so far, Richmond is in 4th place!!! We're lagging behind Philadelphia's Geekadelphia listing by a mere FOUR people, 431 to 435. If 4 more people on Twitter follow Richmond's nomination, we could tie for 3rd, giving us the coveted Foursquare city badge!!

Richmond is one of five sharing the top spot among Foursquare badge cities.

From today's Richmond dot com:

http://www2.richmond...dge-ar-1673740/

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San Francisco Photo of the Day

Zahc — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:26:55 +0000

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San Francisco Photo of the NIGHT

Zahc — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:04:00 +0000

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Baton Rouge Photo of the Day

Antrell Williams — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:18:05 +0000

Pyramid?

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1200 South Blvd Redevelopment (Simpson Lighting Site)

tozmervo — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:12:13 +0000

I think they are turning that into a four-way lit intersection. There were plans to do so with the original development of this property. This will make a HUGE difference in getting around that area and will hopefully slow traffic down barreling into and out of Uptown.

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Baton Rouge Photo of the Day

hagetaka — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:55:42 +0000

Baton Rouge Photo of the Day

Antrell Williams — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:45:23 +0000

Funny you mention Slaughter and Ethel, I have a step-unlce who lives in Ethel on Richmond Rd I believe, just off LA 955.

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Parking Garages of Baton Rouge

Antrell Williams — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:41:47 +0000

richyb83, on 08 February 2012 - 10:50 PM, said:

Eventhough it's ugly; the parking garage at the Belle of BR casino is an impressive structure...

Perfect spot to chillax and take in the sights, top deck is always empty.

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Rouses Looking To Expand Into BR In 2013

Antrell Williams — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:36:43 +0000

itsjustme2, on 08 February 2012 - 11:07 PM, said:

lol. Seriously?

Surprise!

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Rouses Looking To Expand Into BR In 2013

itsjustme2 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:07:43 +0000

yis2003yis, on 08 February 2012 - 06:03 PM, said:

I havent posted in a while...but i read all the time......itsjustme2...if i was from another place. After reading some of your posts id think downtown BR was the worst place ever...You are really over doing it....I was the 1st Manager at that Community Coffee House Downtown Cleaned it Put the Tables in and Jump started the store....Yes we had a few bums...But have you ever Talked to em?...Do you know their story?...Alot of em are people who went to war for you and Got messed up in the head.....Your reasons on why downtown is not booming are Wrong....85% of the reason downtown BR isnt booming is the Cost of getting a location downtown...it's real High.....and your going to take a big Hit on Sundays....It's Going to Come along....but it's going to take some of these Big Companies to Invest and ride out the storm to open the doors for the Smaller companies....I live in Houston now they have bums too it's not just BR

lol. Seriously?

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CONSTRUCTION THREAD: Main @ Washington

citylife — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:53:42 +0000

New updated website: http://www.onegreenville.com/index.php Phase I office is 95% leased and Phase II office is almost spoken for as well with only three 20,000sf floor plates remaining.

I am also proud to announce that Anthropologie will now be 9,500 square feet instead of the original 6,400 square feet. Regarding the rest of the spaces here: http://www.onegreenv...m/retailers.php

CertusBank will be 6,974 square feet.
Retail #1 will be 9,600 square feet.
Retail #3 will be 3,150 square feet.
Retail #4 will be 2,090 square feet.
Retail #5 will be 8,788 square feet on the first floor with 4,248 square feet on the second floor.

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