Davidson East: East Nashville, Inglewood, Madison, Donelson, Hermitage, Old Hickory

[CandyAisles]

All you need to know is the Perkins Eastman is perfect for this job and will drastically alter (and improve) the east side of the river for years to come.  This is not simply a project but an undertaking of a huge amount of land.

[markhollin]

1 hour ago, MLBrumby said:

Not a subscriber, but what particular area does this cover?  That's a  huge swath of land.  And can someone in-the-know (about the firm named) give an example of the sort of work they do and how that might be applied to the 338 acres.  I really want to see this as a game changer, but didn't Metro hire a firm to do the riverfront about 15 years ago? 

 

Here is the map layout that was posted on this thread March 4th:

 

[bwithers1]

1 hour ago, MLBrumby said:

Not a subscriber, but what particular area does this cover?  That's a  huge swath of land.  And can someone in-the-know (about the firm named) give an example of the sort of work they do and how that might be applied to the 338 acres.  I really want to see this as a game changer, but didn't Metro hire a firm to do the riverfront about 15 years ago? 

 

Metro has worked on several plans for the East Bank over the decades. The urban renewal project that created James Robertson Parkway even envisioned progress for the East Bank.
 

Then the East Bank Redevelopment District  was created in the mid-1990s prior to the stadium construction that cleared most of the area not including PSC. 
 

The Civic Design Center included the East Bank in their Plan of Nashville project in the early 2000s. The Metro Parks Riverfront Park Master Plan also included some recommendations for the East Bank. The construction of the Gateway (now KVB) Bridge also renewed interest in the East Bank somewhat. 

Sadly, none of these plans have really been built out. Former District 6 Council Member Mike Jameson did get Cumberland Park constructed and the historic Bridge Building rehabbed. The only new buildings constructed in 20 years were the relocated Gerst Haus and the new LaQuinta that is under construction. 
 

This East Bank Planning Study will be more focused on infrastructure and connectivity to make sure that things work well holistically as development occurs, which appears likely to happen soon, particularly with the Titans exploring development opportunities. I anticipate that the final report will include a feasibility study probably similar to the River North Urban Design Overlay. 

 

59 minutes ago, CandyAisles said:

All you need to know is the Perkins Eastman is perfect for this job and will drastically alter (and improve) the east side of the river for years to come.  This is not simply a project but an undertaking of a huge amount of land.

I am really looking forward to working with Perkins Eastman. One of the runner-up firms was SOM, which would also have been a great choice. It’s fantastic to have this kind of National-level attention competing for opportunities in Nashville. 

[markhollin]

The unknown project at the SE corner of Ellington Pkwy and Ben Allen Rd. shows grading expansion.

Looking SW from Ben Allen Rd., a hundred yards east of Ellington Pkwy:

[smeagolsfree]

Mark, Is this the area you are talking about?????

If it is, there are zero active permits. If this is not the location, then let me know.

[markhollin]

2 minutes ago, smeagolsfree said:

Mark, Is this the area you are talking about?????

If it is, there are zero active permits. If this is not the location, then let me know.

Yes, that is the spot.

[smeagolsfree]

Someone seemingly is working without a permit, unless it is the telecommunication permit that I found which is nothing.

[WebberThomas4]

I want to say this is where they dumped all the excess rock from the Hart Lane widening. 

[bwithers1]

The Metro Historic Zoning Commission staff report for the mixed-use project proposal for the vacant parcel at 201 N 11th Street (northeast corner of 11th/Forrest next to PizzaReal) posted today https://www.nashville.gov/Portals/0/SiteContent/MHZC/docs/2021 Meetings/04-21/SR-201-N-11th-Street-April.pdf. The proposal includes a corner ground-floor commercial space with some attached townhomes facing the Forrest Ave frontage. The staff recommendation is for approval with some conditions.
 

I have worked extensively with the property owner, Powell Architects, and the MHZC staff on fine-tuning this proposal for several months. I am pretty happy with the results and hope that it moves forward after the public hearing next Wednesday.
 

When combined with the 1012 Main Street project at Main/Forrest, which is presently under construction,  this project would help to solidify the massing and street activation of the Forrest Ave northern entrance to Five Points in accordance with the vision that the community had expressed 20-some years ago in the Five Points Redevelopment District design guidelines. 

[Rockatansky]

On 4/9/2021 at 3:03 PM, markhollin said:

The 39 acre trailer park at 500 Cheyenne Blvd. in Madison known as Old Hickory has sold for $14.5 million to an unknown LLC.  My guess is some sort of new residential community will be built here eventually.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21147046/new-images-released-for-river-north-project

 

This is a shame. These and the trailer parks along Dickerson in EN are sorely needed affordable housing.

On 4/9/2021 at 4:36 PM, smeagolsfree said:

Actually the guy that bought it owns more trailer parks.

Well maybe he won't tear them down then.

[markhollin]

Cherokee Place (2 stories, 16 units) update.

Looking north from Cherokee Ave., 1/4 block east of Jones Ave:

[Nashville Cliff]

It looks like they have started setting foundations for the new houses at Eastwood Village (the old Hobson UMC site and Chapel and Greenwood).

[markhollin]

Lindsley Place (2 & 3 stories, 20 units) update: I believe folks are starting to move in.

Looking NW from intersection of Cleveland St. and Meridian St:

[markhollin]

108 Douglas (3 stories, 4 units) update: nearing completion.

Looking SW from intersection of Douglas Ave. and Joseph Ave:
 

[markhollin]

The Ellwood (rehab/update of office building) update: exterior nearly complete.

Looking west from Dickerson. Pike, 1/4 block south of Homestead Rd:

Looking SW from Dickerson Pike, 1/4 block north of Homestead Rd:

[markhollin]

Home Work East LLC has applied for a Water & Sewer availability permit for 3930 Gallatin Pike.  They paid $1.25 million for the site in Feb.  At one time a 4 story structure was being planned for the site.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21147194/freeman-webb-pays-183m-for-kentucky-apartment-complex

 

[WebberThomas4]

1201 Gallatin Ave (HG Hill) had a demolition permit issued today.

[CandyAisles]

2 hours ago, WebberThomas4 said:

1201 Gallatin Ave (HG Hill) had a demolition permit issued today.

Parking lot as a replacement?

[WebberThomas4]

43 minutes ago, CandyAisles said:

Parking lot as a replacement?

More than likely for now, but I hope they have some long term plans for the site. 

[CandyAisles]

18 minutes ago, WebberThomas4 said:

More than likely for now, but I hope they have some long term plans for the site. 

@bwithers1 would a change in use here require sidewalk improvements?

[smeagolsfree]

No plans for now from what I have heard but that could have changed.

 

[bwithers1]

10 hours ago, CandyAisles said:

@bwithers1 would a change in use here require sidewalk improvements?

Yes, typically it would. The Zoning Administrator would have to confirm, but I believe that you are right. My understanding is that a structure is planned here, although the mix of uses and design have not yet been finalized. There were originally 80 apartments planned for this site and that was reduced to 24 townhomes, I would love to get some of those apartments back at this corner near the bus stop. The. Um er of pedestrians using the new crosswalk at West Greenwood Ave is strong.  That crosswalk was needed.

It might make sense to leave the sidewalks as-is for the moment if a temporary surface parking is planned while a building is being designed.. The portions of the site abutting the sidewalks were surface parking anyway.

I live a block away from the Hill Center Greenwood and the main complaint that I hear from neighbors on Sharpe is that cars line up on Sharpe trying to get in to the Starbucks drive through, which already wraps all the way around the Starbucks outbuilding. I try to advise my neighbors on Sharpe that I would trade the traffic congestion - and therefore calming - on Sharpe for all of the increased cut-through traffic on Granada.

But the lines also speak to the popularity of the Starbucks location with a drive through lane for commuters.

Edited April 20, 2021 by bwithers1

[markhollin]

Blue Hills Apartments (2, 3, & 4 stories, 140 units) update: Topped-out across the site.

Looking SE from Lebanon Pike, 1/4 block east of Briley Parkway:

Looking SW from Lebanon Pike 1/2 block east of Briley Parkway:

Looking NW from back parking lot of Donelson Presbyterian Church:

[CandyAisles]

1 hour ago, bwithers1 said:

Yes, typically it would. The Zoning Administrator would have to confirm, but I believe that you are right. My understanding is that a structure is planned here, although the mix of uses and design have not yet been finalized. There were originally 80 apartments planned for this site and that was reduced to 24 townhomes, I would love to get some of those apartments back at this corner near the bus stop. The. Um er of pedestrians using the new crosswalk at West Greenwood Ave is strong.  That crosswalk was needed.

It might make sense to leave the sidewalks as-is for the moment if a temporary surface parking is planned while a building is being designed.. The portions of the site abutting the sidewalks were surface parking anyway.

I live a block away from the Hill Center Greenwood and the main complaint that I hear from neighbors on Sharpe is that cars line up on Sharpe trying to get in to the Starbucks drive through, which already wraps all the way around the Starbucks outbuilding. I try to advise my neighbors on Sharpe that I would trade the traffic congestion - and therefore calming - on Sharpe for all of the increased cut-through traffic on Granada.

But the lines also speak to the popularity of the Starbucks location with a drive through lane for commuters.

Hill Center Greenwood was desperately needed for pedestrian-sake.  I've noticed a bunch more pedestrian activity down Greenwood as well due to this.  Would be lovely to have a cross walk at either 12th or 14th and Greenwood.

[markhollin]

Aloft Hotel (5 stories, 125 rooms) update: Elevator shaft topped out.

Looking west from intersection of McGavock Pike and Lakeland Dr: