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Updating/Creating Nashville Wikipedia articles

smeagolsfree — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:07:04 +0000

Good idea. I have never worked on updating any info that way, however if you soem some pictures, I have a lot of photos as do some of the other guys here. Maybe if you can give us a list of what you would need to get started.

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West End Village apartments

smeagolsfree — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:02:37 +0000

Good find. They are also doing Note 16 as well.

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Richmond in Pictures III

mikeas — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:44:13 +0000

burt, on 30 January 2012 - 01:04 PM, said:

Here's a rather hazy aerial picture of Metro Richmond by MartinAir that is in today's RVANews:

http://rvanews.com/f...erial-rva/55972

That's a rather neat picture more so than hazy. Just flew into Norfolk the other night from the midwest and easily spotted downtown Richmond in the dark as we were decending from the pattern of the bridges that cross the James

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West End Village apartments

BnaBreaker — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:30:12 +0000

I found a rendering I hadn't seen posted here on the Davis website. The rendering itself still isn't very revealing, but in it, the project looks far more attractive than I had previously thought based on that initial rough sketch.

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Norfolk Stores and Retail and Resturants

mikeas — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:26:21 +0000

jeffconn, on 03 February 2012 - 01:53 AM, said:

It's gonna be awhile before they open. For one thing, they're gonna have to have a real floor! It's dirt inside there now.

That's actually a good thing. Plumbing requirements vary greatly by occupancy use so having a dirt floor to install drainage pipes for restaurant equipment and sinks is always easier than busting up concrete.

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Traffic Congestion, Highway Construction, Urban Planning

Shawn&Zae — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:28:14 +0000

This story doesn't sound so thorough, it was always said that the current widening project will have room for whatever transit mode in the middle of Independence and that each new interchange particularly Sharon Amity will have room for a possible platform within the median as well as room for park and ride lots within or around the interchanges. Commuter rail doesn't make since along or within Independence Blvd, the spacing of the station now whether it's BRT or LRT is ideal for those modes, commuter rail tend to have more park and ride lots and stations are spread out farther. However it would be the MTC deciding the fate of the Silver Line, not City Council nor the County Commission. Then again we do not take the local news station so seriously as they always pointed out the obvious or lead to more confusion regarding transportation issues in Charlotte, the news media often refer the Red Line as light rail, WSOC-TV said we have secured funding for BLE, and etc.

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Economic developments in the Midlands

krazeeboi — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:31:47 +0000

Unfortunately, there's some not-so-good news: Bose Corp. is laying off 200 workers from its speaker plant near Blythewood as it transitions jobs to Malaysia.

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Traffic Congestion, Highway Construction, Urban Planning

Third Strike — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:30:29 +0000

Looks like construction on Independence might get delayed until 2013. The city wants to add a mass transit corridor down the middle of Independence (like the original Silver line), possibly using commuter rail. I wonder how this hypothetical line would look like. Would it be the same as the original LRT/BRT, merging off Independence Blvd, on to Independence Pointe Pkwy, then out to CPCC Levine? Or maybe, try to work with Union County, and have the rail go out to Indian Trail or Monroe, straight down US-74. Either way, I hope we'll get to hear something about the fate of the Silver line.

http://www.foxcharlo...-138300989.html

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Main Street Developments

krazeeboi — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:22:34 +0000

Chick-fil-A on Main Street will shut down at the end of the month after more than 17 years as lease negotiations with the building’s owner have failed. The 4,000-square-foot restaurant space is for lease for $19.95 a square foot per year – or roughly $80,000, according to the Arnold Cos. website. The development-and-property -management company is in the midst of redeveloping the entire property, renamed The Palms on Main.

The company is looking for another restaurant to lease out the ground-level space at 1301 Main St., according to its website, which also lists a 470-square-foot second-floor patio as available at no extra charge.

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Restaurant Development in NW Arkansas

strmchsr77 — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:38:59 +0000

A new Jammin' Java location will be opening on the southside of Fayetteville in the Research and Technology Park. This will be the third location in the city.

A little more info from the Fayetteville Flyer: http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2012/02/03/jammin-java-to-open-new-location-in-south-fayetteville/

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The West End

citylife — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:35:47 +0000

Skyliner, on 03 February 2012 - 07:00 PM, said:

I agree that Chipotle and Moe's are affordable, but how much do you typically pay to eat there? "Name a restaurant..." Handi has a hot lunch buffet that you can start eating immediately.

Around $9-$10 with a drink and chips/salsa. Handi sounds good.

Just another reason why we need more Chick-Fil-A's in this area: http://www.wyff4.com...il.html#comment

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North Boulevard

richyb83 — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:30:48 +0000

North Boulevard Town Square Nears Completion
Take Pride in Your Park

The new North Boulevard Town Square is nearly complete and it is quickly becoming a popular gathering area as visitors flock there on a daily basis.
The DDD has recently installed 3 dog waste bag dispensers and have attached litter grabbers at every trash can in the square. We encourage everyone to please help us keep the new space clean and presentable as it is becoming downtown's premier urban gathering center.
North Boulevard Town Square is going to be planned with much activity in Galvez Plaza and Town Lawn in the coming months. We invite you to visit the square on your lunch break, in the evenings or whenever to enjoy the music as well as the moveable tables and chairs. Check out all the events going on this Spring at our website.

Click on map to download full version of North Boulevard Town Square

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College Avenue Developments

strmchsr77 — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:19:43 +0000

We had Shipley's down in central Texas. I was shocked to see that sign today. I'm not a donut fan so I can't say too much about them.

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Carrboro's Shelton Station

DCMetroRaleigh — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:47:31 +0000

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted on Tuesday 1/24/2012 in support of rezoning to permit the permitting to begin for SHELTON STATION, a mixed use development for downtown Carrboro. Forward looking live and work, the development is supported by downtown businesses and local residents, and will provide 96 workforce and low income rentals, along with 24,000 square feet of retail and office space. The LEED equivalent green development will meet a list of 13 conditions imposed by the Town. Permitting should be completed this year, with occupancy likely by the end of 2013.

http://sheltonstation.info/

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New U.S. 311 Strip Center for High Point

DCMetroRaleigh — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:34:44 +0000

HIGH POINT — With the fate of Oak Hollow Mall still up in the air, developers may be starting to make room for another shopping center in High Point.

Recently, CBL & Associates asked the N.C. Department of Transportation if it could buy surplus right-of-way near U.S. 311 at Old Plank Road and N. Main Street. The area is 17.8 acres.

Project Manager and Director of Sustainable Initiatives Mike Phillips also asked for a break in the existing control of access along Old Plank Road.

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Columbus Projects & Developments

danielrhodes — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:04:27 +0000

Sonohagun112, on 03 February 2012 - 08:24 PM, said:

Whatever happened with Super Target? That was supposed to happen in that area a few years ago. I also keep hearing that there might be a Cheesecake Factory coming here. Anyone else hear this? I think it would do very well. Restaurants seem to thrive in Columbus.

It is highly unlikely that we will get a Super Target in the forseeable future simply because there is not enough land in North Columbus near Veterans and other major arteries to build one. And of course South Columbus would never land one. The Cheesecake Factory will not be coming anytime soon either simply because this chain almost always opens in a higher end lifestyle center such as The Summit in Birmingham. The only hint at one has been from the manager at Peachtree Mall saying he is trying to land one during his tenior there. We shall see.

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Columbus Projects & Developments

Sonofagun112 — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:24:40 +0000

SouthEnd Midrise Projects

kermit — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:19:38 +0000

REeyes, on 03 February 2012 - 05:14 PM, said:

Speaking of beer and this could just be a rumor, but does anyone have any more info on the brewery that is supposed to be built in South End? Triple C - or something to that extent?

Quote

Harker hopes construction will begin in the next couple of weeks with an opening date now set for early summer.

from WCNC yesterday: http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/New-Brewery-Opening-Near-Light-Rail--138582449.html

Their facebook page has demolition picts: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Triple-C-Brewing-Company/298665250171614 Looks like it will be a while.

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Richmond International Airport

crashvt03 — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:14:43 +0000

The rumors that I've been hearing is that it will be Spirit Airlines which will start service to Newport News. Guess we'll just have to wait and see...

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Greenfire's revitalization plan for Downtown Durham

NCMike1981 — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:28:51 +0000

I love Open Durham (and the former Endangered Durham) but frankly this particular feature made my heart ache a bit:

http://www.opendurha...t-building?full

it's amazing seeing some of the shots from 50/60ish years ago which reflect how densely developed downtown used to be. I used to think that the demolition of the Washington Duke (http://www.opendurha...duke-hotel?full) in itself was one of Durham's biggest blunders but it appears as if folks got a little surface parking lot crazy over the years.....Imagine if downtown still had all of the buildings from the aerials in the 1st link.....and what bugs me the most is that most of the buildings demolished were torn down to become empty lots, "plazas" or surface parking!

*ends rant* :-)

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The West End

Skyliner — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:00:03 +0000

I agree that Chipotle and Moe's are affordable, but how much do you typically pay to eat there? "Name a restaurant..." Handi has a hot lunch buffet that you can start eating immediately.

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Retail in Richmond

RVA-Is-The-Best — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:25:58 +0000

540_804, on 03 February 2012 - 10:08 AM, said:

More Froyo! Has this already been mentioned?

http://www.richmondb...dup-for-2-3-12/

I'm pretty sure I've mentioned it once or twice, but if not, then it is a really good find! Of course now some people will start thinking the market is saturated with this, with like 20 here now and 5 coming or u/c. But with a pop. of 1.2 mil and growing, I'm pretty sure that it is safe to say that the market can handle all of these fro-yo eateries. This is Zinga's main webpage. It's locations page has no place anywhere that says it is coming to RVA.

http://www.zingafroyo.com/

Edit: Okay, I don't know how that font change happened, but in regular readable font, here is the website for Zinga.

http://www.zingafroyo.com/

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The West End

citylife — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:20:49 +0000

Skyliner, on 03 February 2012 - 04:21 PM, said:

You don't "have to" drive away from downtown to eat lunch. You choose to drive instead of walking to one of several decent (and affordable) options nearby. If money is the primary issue, then you probably shouldn't be purchasing food at any restaurant—especially cheap/unhealthy fast food.

Find me a restaurant downtown where I can something to eat that's not a pizza or deli sandwich for under $10 within 10 minutes of placing my order.

I agree with StrangeCock. More quick affordable eating options are sorely needed downtown. Pita Pit, Cosi, Back Yard Burgers, Fazoli's, Boston Market, Chipotle, Five Guys, Moe's, Chick-Fil-A, etc. would be awesome.

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SouthEnd Midrise Projects

ah59396 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:56:53 +0000

REeyes, on 03 February 2012 - 05:14 PM, said:

Speaking of beer and this could just be a rumor, but does anyone have any more info on the brewery that is supposed to be built in South End? Triple C - or something to that extent?

I heard about that place as well, not sure when it opens. I know Heist Brewery opens in NoDa next week, it's going into that mill at the corner of Mallory. Add triple c's and Charlotte is now home to 5 full fledged breweries! Sorry to get off topic.

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Columbus Projects & Developments

amyers — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:48:24 +0000

Cherry Berry is going with Zoe's, Peach Mac and Five Guys
Sweet Frog is going in The Landings

Something is going next to New Life tan, not sure what yet.
CHILL Yogurt Cafe is opening soon on Bradley Park next to Publix.

YMCA on Warm Springs Rd has started Phase 1 of it's renovation, filed $1.3 million permit with city.
Publix has started remodels of Bradley Park and Woodruff Farm Rd stores, filed $350,000 permit with city.

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SouthEnd Midrise Projects

REeyes — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:14:15 +0000

Speaking of beer and this could just be a rumor, but does anyone have any more info on the brewery that is supposed to be built in South End? Triple C - or something to that extent?

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The West End

StrangeCock — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:07:41 +0000

I did not say restaurants should be forced to sell cheap food. And I did not say every restaurant downtown should close and turn into Cook Out. I just want more OPTIONS. Not sure how many different ways I can say that.

I absolutely love The Trappe Door, Lemongrass, Sassafras, Pomegranate, and restaurants of that sort. Downtown is overflowing with options like those. And if a more affordable place can also serve great food...even better. Bao? Sure, I love Wow Bao in Chicago. They are both delicious and mind-bogglingly cheap. Unfortunately, we don't have much like that here.

Even the more affordable restaurants downtown operate with a "downtown premium" tacked on. So can't we just have a few more options? A new Chick-fil-a isn't going to turn Main Street into 8 Mile. Have you ever even been in a Chick-fil-a? They're almost nauseatingly polite, clean, and upscale (for a fast food joint).

We have approximately 9 galleries and "pink and green" boutiques for every 1 Augusta Road woman in town. Can't we get just 1 Chick-fil-a for the other 50,000 of us?

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New Greenville developments

GvilleSC — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:39:52 +0000

I wish they were going to be taking up more office space. Being a distance learning operation, this is a lot less exciting than I anticipated it to be...

I guess we'll take every square foot of leased office space we can get.

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The West End

Skyliner — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:21:10 +0000

StrangeCock, on 03 February 2012 - 03:39 PM, said:

I work downtown and am constantly having to drive to Cherrdrydale to eat lunch.

The West End

gsupstate — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:11:14 +0000

Just wondering out loud here.....

Should the builders in Thornblade be forced to build homes for under 150,000? Should Neiman Marcus be forced to sell affordable clothing? Hmmmmm....... So why, should downtown private business offer cheap lunch places? If downotown has those places great, if not great. If I worked downtown, and couldn't afford the lunches, then I would pack my lunch, take it with me and spend an hour having lunch in one of the many beautiful spots in Falls Park or along the river....have my lunch on a bench along beautiful Main Street....any of a number of places that taxpayer dollars provide that make Greenville's downtown unique and exceptional. Cheap lunches are available downtown....anywhere....anytime.

I'm also curious why this "gated community" talk. Greenville's downtown is unique and exceptional....why muck it up with bland, common, suburban, Camry driving stuff like Chick-Fil-A, McDonald's, etc, etc for the sake of cheap? It certainly wasn't Dollar General and Chick-Fil-A that made downtown Greenville unique and cool. It was Soby's and High Cotton and Trio and Blueberry Frog and Nantucket, etc, etc, etc.

If we need cheap, why not have places that are both unique and cheap, since unique and cheap can coexist in the same business (Trader Joe's and H&M are proof of that). How about cheap lunch places that are cool....a place that sells Hong Kong Pork Buns or Bao....a place like a Soup "Nazi" place....salad creations.....cool, unique and cheap, all in one. Heck, for those of us that didn't grow up around here, we find Duke's Sandwich Shops unique and cool....I mean a place that makes sandwiches on loaf bread? The first time I went in, I thought how cool. With a bit of marketing help, Duke's could be a incredibly cool downtown place, filled with the the history of Greenville and selling cheap lunches.

Given the choice of cool and unique OR cheap, humans tend to clamor toward cool and unique, but many times must accept cheap. I want a downtown that people clamor to be in, not a downtown that people must accept.

My 2 cents.

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The West End

StrangeCock — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:39:39 +0000

I work downtown and am constantly having to drive to Cherrydale to eat lunch.

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Downtown Greensboro Developments

cityboi — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:29:19 +0000

I think if we want this to be a done deal for downtown Greensboro, the performing arts center must be built with some private dollars. Greensboro voters have already rejected bonds to upgrade War Memorial Auditorium twice. Then again, if the city wants a venue greater than Durham's, it will have to take a combination of public and private money. Some estimates for a downtown venue reach $70 million. Durham's was about $48 million. Its possible that a bond could pass this time around if its a new facility downtown because of the excitement level. City Leaders need to make the case to tax payers that if we don't do this, War Memorial will eventually close due to lack of events. This would open the door for other cities in the Triad to build a major regional PAC. Greensboro has lost a lot of events due to the obsolete War Memorial Auditorium. It stands out like a sore thumb at the coliseum because everything else at the complex is upgraded. But I will only support a bond if this is built downtown. Whenever the city gets a new venue, War Memorial Auditorium will be torn down. Coliseum director talks about lack of parking at the coliseum. Build a parking deck in its place.

War Memorial Auditorium (compare this with Durham's.....this is why we are losing events to Durham. This facility hasn't changed since it was built in the 1950s)

War Memorial Auditorium with the old coliseum arena before expansion

renderings of renovation voters rejected several years ago...not bad at all, but this belongs downtown. However it would not likely look like this because they would tear down War Memorial and build a new venue from ground up if the downtown plan fails. Furthermore, downtown groups want a venue downtown that is "architecturally significant". These designs below are great but we can do better.

This rendering shows a bigger facility than Durham's. There are three balcony levels as oppose to Durham's two. This would be great for downtown Greensboro. I believe a downtown performing arts center of this caliber would have a greater impact on downtown Greensboro than the ballpark. There are only a limited number of home games a year at the ballpark during the spring and summer months, but with a performing arts center attracting 200 events throughout the year, that's getting close to having something going on almost every day of the year. Plus many events held here would attract people from other cities outside of the Triad. We are talking about famous actors, music artists, and comedians such as Steve Harvey and Aretha Franklin performing in downtown Greensboro along with broadway productions and traveling shows like Tyler Perry. Local orchestra productions would be held here too. With a state-of-the-art venue, Greensboro won't have trouble at all attracting a lot of events with the city's central location. This would only help attract further development downtown and make it even more feasible to add more hotel rooms in the center-city. If Greensboro does this right, we can have the best performing arts center in the state for many years to come. We have to build this bigger and better if we want to have the highest attendance venue in North Carolina. By comparison, Charlotte's uptown Blumenthal PAC seats 2,100. Durham's PAC seat 2,800. Greensboro is looking at a venue that will seat as many as 3,600. Touring shows evaluate locations based on potential gross revenue assuming sold out shows. Therefore, a larger theater will be more effective in competing for acts and will have greater revenue potential. As far as downtown locations, Action Greensboro has identified a number of potential sites for a PAC including: (The Weaver property or old Duke Power site next to the Children's Museum, the current city owned Greensboro Transit Authority property between E Market Street and Friendly Ave., News & Record lot across from the depot and a triangular area between N Elm, Summit Ave and Lindsay Street) The architecture would likely reflect the area of downtown it would be located. A venue built on the north end of downtown would be sleek and ultra modern. A venue closer to the southern end of downtown would have a more historic look. I'm in favor of a sleek contemporary design.

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Tony Giarratana's Park 25

smeagolsfree — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:16:16 +0000

Elliston 23 is under construction now with a nice tower crane on site. That will be a very larg building for that area for sure and a welcome addition.

Site B is suppose to start soon and that will be a 7 stroy Homewood suites

Site D was a 6 story building at Centennial just completed

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Richmond Dining-Out scene

burt — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:46:58 +0000

Backstage at BLOWTOAD. Pictures from the new restaurant's facebook page.

Jimmy Snead opens his new restaurant across West Cary Street from The Byrd Theatre TONIGHT.

http://www.facebook....&type=1

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Norfolk Stores and Retail and Resturants

zeppelin14 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:40:23 +0000

The Chipotle in Ghent opened a few days ago too.

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Richmond Sports

burt — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:27:50 +0000

Aaron Williams writing in RVANews discusses the status of basketball teams in Virginia:

http://rvanews.com/s...ry-uva-vt/56170

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The Rumor Mill

citylife — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:24:20 +0000

JHM is just going to hold onto the site for now. There's enough hotel supply in the market at present and they have their hands full with the Hyatt.

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Greenville Annexations

vicupstate — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:23:56 +0000

Excellent news.

Between Property taxes, Business License fees, Sunday Liquor sales licenses, and Prepared Food taxes, it will be a nice payday for the city. Additional expenses to the city should be minimal.

It also brings the city limits contiguous to Montebello, in case the city were to pursue that option.

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Greenville Annexations

citylife — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:07:10 +0000

Looks like the Cherrydale Crossings shopping center is going to be annexed into the city: http://www.greenvillesc.gov/PlanningZoning/PlanningApplications/Applications/2012/MARCH/PlanningCommission/03-8-2012/AX-03-2012-2541NorthPleasantburgDrive.pdf If nothing else, this should give the city additional tax revenue.

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Downtown Greensboro Developments

DCMetroRaleigh — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:04:03 +0000

Go Greensboro! Awesome idea.

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Ninth Street changes to come?

DCMetroRaleigh — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:56:07 +0000

wow, this looks like a huge development. I am shocked I haven't heard about it before.

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John Marshall Hotel

burt — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:48:43 +0000

While new residents move into the spanking new apartments on upper floors, it appears The Residences at The John Marshall is launching itself as a new downtown entertainment center.

Its considerable size and capacity could put it in music hall competition with The National, Richmond CenterStage and Capital Ale House.

On Saturday, February 11th, from 7:30PM until 1AM, a group called THE LOVE BOAT LAND CRUISE will be performing in The Virginia Room which is the larger of the former hotel's ballrooms.

http://www.mytickets...nt=340&venue=43

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The Rumor Mill

gsupstate — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:43:30 +0000

Urban Infill, on 03 February 2012 - 08:45 AM, said:

I have confirmed that JHM in the developer who has the site under contract. I'm not sure how I feel about the Hilton Doubletree.

I'd be quite shocked if it were the Doubletree brand as Hilton is doing almost zero new builds with that brand. 95% of the growth in the Doubletree brand is taking existing hotel properties (with an affection toward mid century 50's, 60's and some early 70"s properties) and remodeling them. Hilton is using Doubletree as a brand to target much of the same demographic that currently prefers Starwood properties.
JHM's tighest relationship is with Marriott Corp.

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Clemson Area Updates

citylife — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:36:40 +0000

Clemson University is building high-end apartments as part of a $123.5 million student village that will accommodate students studying at a nearby technical college planning to transfer to Clemson.

Upperclassmen and graduate students will fill 700 beds at the apartments. Students participating in the Bridge to Clemson program will fill an additional 700 beds, said Gerald Vander Mey, director of university planning and design.

More info: http://www.independe...ds-campus-2015/

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BREC

Antrell Williams — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:36:22 +0000

Twelve to fifteen exhibits sure is small.

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National Theatre

burt — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:21:14 +0000

According to a squib in Richmond dot com, the Brian Johnson concert which had been scheduled for Saturday, February 11th at The National has been cancelled.

http://www.thenationalva.com

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Bellevue Center For Sale

Volanova — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:13:50 +0000

Interesting to see these ideas being banded about, especially with the office park/lifestyle center proposals. If and when the RTA's Western Corridor (be it train or BRT) opens up, I wonder if that will help spur development if they place a stop within a reasonable walking distance of the former mall area.

I do miss Bellevue Center though. I remember it opening up when I was a kid. Used to be such a nice place, with lots of great stores that couldn't be found anywhere else in the area. It's unfortunate that it never worked out. Bellevue could have been a great resource for those of us that live between Nashville and theJackson along the I-40 corridor that wanted something more convenient than downtown, and with better options than Jackson, and without the likelihood of getting shot in Memphis.

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The Rumor Mill

citylife — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:10:52 +0000

Didn't realize the federal government closed on the site for the courthouse in December. Great news.

Also great news that it's JHM as the developer of the hotel. Don't have to worry about it stalling then like some other hotel project just one block away. While I love the Courtyard by Marriott and Hampton Inn downtown, i'm really hoping to see more height with this project than what those have. Something 15-20 stories tall would be perfect in my opinion.

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Greenfire's revitalization plan for Downtown Durham

DanRNC — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:46:02 +0000

Looks like most of the loop activity is renovation of existing space but not much in the way of new construction from scratch. The educational institution is the Art Institute-this is supposed to be some kind of housing for them. Considering DT Durham has become a tech/startup powerhouse, its amazing housing is still so limited.

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BREC

steve3n8 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:40:55 +0000

BREC, Knock Knock Children’s Museum seek public input

As fundraising efforts continue, BREC and Knock Knock Children’s Museum are holding an open house Tuesday to get public input as they bring the vision for the estimated $14 million project into clearer focus. “We’re going through design development now, which means we’re taking the master plan and the grand vision, and we’re starting to boil it down to what we can do in this first phase,” says Ted Jack, BREC assistant superintendent of planning, operations and resources. “In the master plan there were a lot of options, and what we’re looking for now is a sense of which exhibits and features people feel most strongly about.” Roughly $5 million for the children’s museum has been raised to date, says Kelli Harton, chair of the museum’s board of directors. Jack says $3 million of that is coming from BREC, a partner in the project. Another $365,000 is earmarked for the museum in the state budget, he adds, and additional state funds are also being sought. The museum will be located in the City-Brooks Community Park, on the hill nearest Interstate 10 westbound. The 30,000-square-foot facility will feature 12 to 15 exhibits, with an aim of delivering “extraordinary learning experiences through child-directed play.” Jack says a second open house will be held in the next four to six weeks. Tuesday’s meeting takes place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at BREC’s administrative offices, 6201 Florida Blvd. For more info on the project, visit its website here.

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