Inside 440 - Berry Hill, Midtown, Vanderbilt, 12S, WeHo, Fairgrounds, etc.

[smeagolsfree]

I may be sitting on another project. I have to see what happens. You know how the rumor mill is.

[MLBrumby]

Eakin's new office building block from West End on Vanderbilt Place gets approval. 

From the Tennessean...  http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/real-estate/2015/08/28/west-end-office-building-gets-planning-commissions-nod/71283916/

[markhollin]

You are such a tease, Ron!  

[smeagolsfree]

Just bucking for a free lunch....Just kidding.... I will tell you about what I know when we next talk.

[smeagolsfree]

According to Chanel 4, groundbreaking today on the additional 4 stories to the Children's Hospital.  Another crane,  another week.

[smeagolsfree]

Here is the rendering that is being run in the Post for the Vandy Project.

http://nashvillepost.com/news/2015/9/3/early_winter_start_eyed_for_vanderbilt_childrens_hospital_expansion

Edited September 3, 2015 by smeagolsfree

[rookzie]

I don't believe anyone else has referenced this release yet, on the disposition of Hillsboro Village property recently tossed back and forth here,  I'm not wanting to rekindle any barking dog-eat-dog opinions for or against the saving/razing structures ─ just mentioning:

from Hysteric Nashv'll:
https://www.facebook.com/historicnashvilleinc/photos/a.396295648287.174628.334374968287/10153591496493288/?type=1&fref=nf

from the Post:
https://www.nashvillepost.com/blogs/postbusiness/2015/9/4/hillsboro_village_buildings_hit_market

-==-

[smeagolsfree]

Panattoni has land under contract on the Row for a possible office building.

 

http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/blog/real-estate/2015/09/panattoni-eyes-second-midtown-office-building.html

[markhollin]

Got this message sent out to we Belcourt Theater members this morning about the long-rumored upgrades/expansion of Nashville's most historic theater...

This morning, we share some very exciting news for the Belcourt and its future. Today, we are publicly announcing the Belcourt Campaign, a $4.5 million fundraising effort to restore, refurbish and preserve our 90-year-old building. It’s been over 50 years since any major work was done on the Belcourt’s building. Resources have certainly been devoted to our programming and our education and engagement work. We’ve invested in exhibition, with new seats, draping, carpeting, and aisle lighting—and the installation of 4K digital cinema projection systems in both halls. And again and again, we’ve patched and repaired old HVAC, plumbing systems and roof leaks (fixes that have been increasingly expensive). At the same time, however, audiences are growing for all our programming, membership is at an all-time high, and the Belcourt is recognized regionally and nationally.   Now, it is time to meet the responsibilities of caring for the Belcourt’s aging structure—and making sure this vital part of Nashville’s past can continue to serve film fans for decades to come.  For example... The theatre’s historic gem, the 1925 Hall, needs preservation and renovation—including the original proscenium arch and wooden fly loft. Our restrooms. As you know firsthand, they’re too small. But even worse, they are inaccessible to our patrons who use wheelchairs. We must address that. Given its age, the building lacks key accessibility and safety features—and core systems like HVAC and plumbing need replacement and upgrades. A new 2nd floor classroom/meeting space and a small screening room are part of the plans. This flexible screening room (with seating capacity of about 45) will be outfitted with a digital projection system and used for public screenings—as well as Belcourt classes and education programs, private screenings, and test screenings for local filmmakers. This plan will not change the Belcourt's current footprint or parking.

We anticipate starting this project at the beginning of 2016. Both our architects (Tuck-Hinton) and builders (R.C. Mathews Contractor) estimate a five-month timeline, a period when the Belcourt will close its building. There’s simply no way to effectively “phase” a project in a building this old, and the January-June period is actually the most ideal time to undertake this work—it’s the most “quiet” period for new releases, and a time when film viewership is at its lowest. But we won’t be entirely “dark.” We’re already planning a series of pop-up screenings around town with community partners, and we’ll have our annual Red Carpet Evening event on February 28, 2016—just off-site. And for you, our members, we’ll of course extend memberships for the time period while we are closed. You can read more about the campaign and its plans through our campaign website (including blueprints and additional renderings), and you’ll see it featured on the cover of today’s Nashville Scene. The Belcourt Campaign will fund a vision that both preserves the past and embraces the future. The plan is practical, and the budget is thoughtful. As of today, we’ve reached over half of the $4.5 million goal, thanks to the generosity of early leadership gifts and pledges, including those from our board of directors. We are now reaching out to other individuals, foundations and businesses to ask for leadership gifts. And we hope you will consider giving to the Belcourt Campaign. This is an extraordinary time in the Belcourt’s long history, and these plans are the culmination of long-held dreams. Fifteen years ago, the many dedicated Nashvillians who helped save this building envisioned a nonprofit cultural organization that would grow, adapt and evolve to meet the needs of our thriving city. They saw then what the Belcourt could become. The Belcourt is here today because of those early, dedicated visionaries—and because Nashville film fans like you have continued to support this cultural gem. This campaign is our next chapter, built on an amazing past and vital to the Belcourt’s and Nashville’s exciting future!

[markhollin]

More renderings, layouts, photos, and solutions for Belcourt Theater upgrades at this link:

http://www.belcourtcampaign.org


 

[smeagolsfree]

I think the rendering below is one we had not seen.

 

[chris holman]

http://m.bizjournals.com/nashville/blog/real-estate/2015/09/developer-pays-10m-for-midtown-tower-site.html

land has been bought for the 19 story tower

[smeagolsfree]

1901 Church about to be demolished.

 

http://nashvillepost.com/blogs/postbusiness/2015/9/16/midtown_building_on_possible_redevelopment_site_to_be_razed

[MLBrumby]

I may be sitting on another project. I have to see what happens. You know how the rumor mill is.

Any updates on this Smeags? 

[smeagolsfree]

That may have been a false alarm after doing a little more research. There was a group of buildings that were close to being purchased, but as far as I know, it did not happen. I will say this, many parcels all over midtown are being looked at, and developers are knocking on doors several times a week. That is happening all over town. My only concern is the prices some of these people are wanting and some of the prices these developers are willing to pay.

[bhibbs]

GBT Realty Corp. has paid $3 million for the 1.03 acres where it plans the $45 million Village 21 at Regions Park mixed-use development in Hillsboro Village.

 

http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/real-estate/2015/09/17/hillsboro-village-get-45m-mixed-use-project/32554985/

 

 

Edited September 17, 2015 by bhibbs

[Will]

Falling facade fracas at Village Cleaners; no injuries:

http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2015/09/17/front-portion-hillsboro-village-dry-cleaner-collapses/32562553/

GBT Realty Corp. has paid $3 million for the 1.03 acres where it plans the $45 million Village 21 at Regions Park mixed-use development in Hillsboro Village.

 

http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/real-estate/2015/09/17/hillsboro-village-get-45m-mixed-use-project/32554985/

 

 

The preliminary site plan for this development retained a surface parking lot on Wedgewood. I hope that's not part of the final plan. For reference: https://www.nashvillepost.com/sites/default/files/attachments/86397/Village%2021%20art.png

[RonCamp]

 

The preliminary site plan for this development retained a surface parking lot on Wedgewood. I hope that's not part of the final plan. For reference: https://www.nashvillepost.com/sites/default/files/attachments/86397/Village 21 art.png

Agreed - that corner is already way under-activated considering the dead bank branch on the SW corner that probably won't be going anywhere for a while.  Hopefully the new site plan incorporates a multi-story facade on the NE corner with full retail wrapping it... with large sidewalks and maybe some patio dining to boot.    

[Nathan_in_DC]

Falling facade fracas at Village Cleaners; no injuries:

http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2015/09/17/front-portion-hillsboro-village-dry-cleaner-collapses/32562553/

The preliminary site plan for this development retained a surface parking lot on Wedgewood. I hope that's not part of the final plan. For reference: https://www.nashvillepost.com/sites/default/files/attachments/86397/Village 21 art.png

Ugh! Of all corners to put it on, too. Flop it, put the building on the 21st/Wedgewood corner, the garage on the north side, and the street parking somewhere in the back. It wouldn't be too terrible if they just turned it 90 degrees.

[CenterHill]

Ugh! Of all corners to put it on, too. Flop it, put the building on the 21st/Wedgewood corner, the garage on the north side, and the street parking somewhere in the back. It wouldn't be too terrible if they just turned it 90 degrees.

Wait, he was referring to the preliminary site plan from a few months ago.   The article says a two story restaurant will now occupy the corner of Wedgewood/21st.   I think that's what we see on the right half of the new rendering above (which appears to include rooftop seating).   Garage appears to be wrapped.   That's way better than the parking lot that occupied that corner in the preliminary plan.      

Would love to see the new site plan to confirm all this.   

Here's a better view (from Post) of how the project will address the corner.   And is that a, gasp, green wall?    Nashville's first?       

  

Edited September 17, 2015 by CenterHill

[Neigeville2]

I would assume the green wall is one of those titillating details they put in these renders before the bean counters come in and lower the boom. Still it's nice Nashville is even considered qualified for such an amenity. Apparently Paris is full of them but I don't think that'll be one of our peer cities any time soon.

[MidTenn1]

Looks like they are preparing to put up fencing around the Lennar, M-Residence site.

Various proposed and under construction projects in Mid Town. The M-Residence is in the yellow circle.

[wmaddbb2018]

The M Residences should loom large over that location.

[dmillsphoto]

Saw this and was reminded - I think we've mentioned this before. Apartment project for 15th & Church, This will go behind Clinical Research Associates and renovate 1505 Church... cool project for sure.

http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/real-estate/2015/09/22/midtown-building-include-more-apartments-commercial-space/72641448/

 

[Bezoar]

I suspect that the swath of land between Church and Charlotte will become a hot area soon.  Lots of unused buildings, parking lots, dilapidated houses in such a good location.