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

[markhollin]

Exit/In outlines plan to purchase their property

More at The Nashville Scene here:

https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/features/article/21146156/the-exits-strategy-exitin-outlines-plan-to-purchase-property

[markhollin]

Vanderbilt University will begin the $55 million expansion/renovation of the 5 story Owens Graduate School of Management at 401 21st Ave. South in March. Square footage will increase from 32,000 to 48,000 to the circa 1982 structure. 

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/education/article/21146186/march-start-set-for-vanderbilt-business-building-project
 

This screen shot from Smeagolsfree's excellent development map shows the site highlighted in teal at the center of the frame:

[MLBrumby]

Long overdue. I recall thinking how ugly that building was from 21st Avenue the first time I drove past it. 

[markhollin]

17th & Grand (7 stories, 165,000 sq. ft., office space, internal garage) had its official groundbreaking yesterday, even though work has been underway for a month.  Cooper Steel has signed a lease for 18,000 sq. ft. 

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/events/media-gallery/21146239/17th-grand-groundbreaking

Photos courtesy of Hall Emery:

[nashvylle]

Love the density of these photos. 

[MLBrumby]

Going to get even more dense too with this one and the Panatonni building on 16th.  Also looks in the photo that there's work being done on the stalled hotel project at 16th and Grand. 

[markhollin]

21st & Linden will be a 7 story will have 180 residential units, a 1,000 sq. ft. ground level cafe, and 243 spaces in an internal garage at 2401 21st Ave. South. The 1.51 acre site has been sitting empty for 6 years.  Evergreen Investment Co. is the developer.  Smith Gee is the architect. It is currently zoned for 50,000 sq, ft. of office space. 

In exchange for a rezoning, Evergreen would update the intersection of West Linden and 21st with a signalized pedestrian crossing, provide a stormwater detention program to reduce downstream flows during peak weather events and exceed parking requirements to avoid the need for on-street parking.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21146235/residential-buildings-eyed-for-21st-avenue-south
 

This screen shot from Smeagolsfree's excellent development map shows the site highlighted in teal at the center of the frame:

[smeagolsfree]

Many of the neighbors were again worried about the height of a 7 story building. I just do not understand the fear of height. You have to look at the height of other buildings and not the number of floors. A four story office building can be taller than this and few people realize that a residential building is not nearly as tall as a office building. 

Also there is worry about traffic but all of the folks in a building do not leave a the same time of day. Yes, the traffic will dump onto Linden but that will be minimal in the grand scheme of things. there is a light proposed at Linden and 21st I believe as well. The one thing to note is a light will slow the traffic down on 21st. I do not know how many trips the per day the grocery store has but it is a lot more than this apartment building would ever have. The traffic study has not been done yet, but it will prove what I am saying.

[Nash_12South]

That stretch of 21st has needed a dedicated turning lane for years, well decades. This won't help, though I'm not opposed at all. I'd welcome a light at Linden, though I imagine the folks living on it wouldn't appreciate the increase in traffic.

[MLBrumby]

True that^

I believe there was a 4 (or 5) story office building at that location which was demolished sometime in the past 10 years. As an office building it had to be around 45-50' tall and was set back from 21st with a hideous parking lot IIRC.  A turnlane and traffic light are the TWO MOST NECESSARY things for any development at that corner. In fact, I'd like to see it studied to reduce each direction to one thru-lane with bike lanes and right/left turn lanes where appropriate along that very narrow strip of 21st between I-440 and Magnolia. 

[uberkarnie]

I'm on the HWEN board (obviously not commenting in that capacity here) and there seems to be strong opposition to this project. Primary concerns revolve around parking, traffic, density/massing, and stormwater. This plan represents a revision from one we saw last year and this is reflected in the step back in height on the back side of the property and the 10 fewer units from the initial proposal. Many seem to be concerned that the property is currently zoned for no more than 30 units so 180 seems like a huge jump, but there is evidence this spot can handle this development imo. The proposed traffic signal would just be a pedestrian crossing, not a full traffic light. I'm confident this will undergo several more revisions before it begins the zoning process with Metro. This certainly seems like a more thoughtful treatment of the lot than existing buildings between Blair and 440. Many in the neighborhood want expanded affordable housing options; that might be something the developers could use in their favor working towards a compromise.

Edited February 26, 2021 by uberkarnie
clarity

[smeagolsfree]

I agree as this will take some time to get the kinks worked out. I think run off from the lot is pretty bad and this project can help with that. Anything is better than what is there now. Well almost anything.

[markhollin]

Hutton Hotel renovations to ground level restaurant.

Looking north from West End Ave., 1/4 block east of 19th Ave:
 

[samsonh]

14 hours ago, uberkarnie said:

I'm on the HWEN board (obviously not commenting in that capacity here) and there seems to be strong opposition to this project. Primary concerns revolve around parking, traffic, density/massing, and stormwater. This plan represents a revision from one we saw last year and this is reflected in the step back in height on the back side of the property and the 10 fewer units from the initial proposal. Many seem to be concerned that the property is currently zoned for no more than 30 units so 180 seems like a huge jump, but there is evidence this spot can handle this development imo. The proposed traffic signal would just be a pedestrian crossing, not a full traffic light. I'm confident this will undergo several more revisions before it begins the zoning process with Metro. This certainly seems like a more thoughtful treatment of the lot than existing buildings between Blair and 440. Many in the neighborhood want expanded affordable housing options; that might be something the developers could use in their favor working towards a compromise.

Thanks Uber!

 

The planning commission listens to neighbors. This is why it is so important to go to meetings if you can if you live near a project and speak. Emails are great, but actually being there and speaking is best. Plus you’ll most likely get to meet the people behind the project.

[markhollin]

Not sure what is happening at SW corner of Broadway and Lyle, but fencing is up around the structure.  I know the land has been for sale.

Looking SW from intersection of Lyle Ave. and Broadway:

Looking NW from intersection of Division St. and Lyle Ave:

[gannman]

5 hours ago, markhollin said:

Not sure what is happening at SW corner of Broadway and Lyle, but fencing is up around the structure.  I know the land has been for sale.

Looking SW from intersection of Lyle Ave. and Broadway:

Looking NW from intersection of Division St. and Lyle Ave:

 

 

A Texas-based taco restaurant is opening in this building.

https://nashville.eater.com/2020/9/15/21438494/velvet-taco-nashville-midtown-blue-bar-coming-soon

[Andy20]

Interesting business decision trying to compete with Chuy's a block over.

[PaulChinetti]

Oh Blue Bar you will be missed. 

[markhollin]

Morningside of Belmont retirement home remodel update (courtesy of Aerial Innovations).

[downtownresident]

Sorry for the terrible picture, but fencing has been installed at the Broadway/West End split: 

[markhollin]

Some more details on the 2 story office building to be built at 2409 21st Ave. South that was announced last November: It will encompass 17,500 sq. ft. and its only tenant will be BluePearl Veterinary Hospital. Elmington Capital Group is the developer. Southeast Venture  is handling architecture and land-planning.  A rendering is now available.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21146332/pet-hospital-planned-for-future-villagearea-building

This screen shot from Smeagolsfree's excellent development map shows the site highlighted in teal at the center of the frame:

[rookzie]

22 hours ago, markhollin said:

Some more details on the 2 story office building to be built at 2409 21st Ave. South that was announced last November: It will encompass 17,500 sq. ft. and its only tenant will be BluePearl Veterinary Hospital. Elmington Capital Group is the developer. Southeast Venture  is handling architecture and land-planning.  A rendering is now available.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21146332/pet-hospital-planned-for-future-villagearea-building

This screen shot from Smeagolsfree's excellent development map shows the site highlighted in teal at the center of the frame:

 

The proposed structure is "cute", but it only perpetuates that suburban-like stretch between the fire station and I-440.

Worse than that though, for over 40 years the city and the state have failed to address the "constricted artery" effect along that course.  With constrained roadway width, it's far too narrow to configure a center turn lane, as was able to be done I believe during the Dean administration, on the section of the same thoroughfare (Hillsboro Pk), just south of I-440 between Lombardy/Sharondale and Crestmoor.  Allowing full-time left turns ─ especially during rush (which could be ANYtime during a given day) ─ only exacerbates the bad situation.  I've long gotten so  I avoid that section of 21st at any cost, just to eliminate the aggravation of someone turning left, which even disrupt the flow in the curbside lanes.

Just my rant, but I just can't really look forward to redev south of Blair, unless that issue finally gets nipped in the bud, which likely never will happen.

Edited March 4, 2021 by rookzie

[markhollin]

16th Ave. North between Broadway and Hayes St. is finally open with new surfacing, markings, curbs, and sidewalks along the east side of the Broadwest complex.

Looking south from the intersection of 16th Ave. North and Hayes St:

[smeagolsfree]

I can’t find the thread for the hotel at 50 Music Square  West, but permits have been pulled and this project seems to have started.

[titanhog]

22 minutes ago, smeagolsfree said:

I can’t find the thread for the hotel at 50 Music Square  West, but permits have been pu;;ed and this project seems to have started.

Was this the octagon building?  Have we seen updated renders?