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

[WebberThomas4]

4 minutes ago, MVF said:

What??? I thought that was going to be a cool new bar/restaurant?? 

I think that’s what they’re marketing the metal building as.

[markhollin]

The Briar, Phase II (2 stories, 13 homes) update: exterior work nearing completion.

Looking NW from intersection of Worth St. and Royal St:

[Nashville Cliff]

23 hours ago, CandyAisles said:

Since this is the East Nashville thread, I'll say the Fond Object site's current design has yet to materialize after many discussions with public input.  But, a City Architect could do many things apart from just "weighing in" on specific developments.  They could be an advocate for the profession in a political sense (think health, safety, and welfare of the general public).  They could be the individual tasked with interpreting gray areas of code and even updating the Downtown Code along with the Planning Department.

The Fond Object site's design will be something complying with existing zoning since there was such a public outcry over the (better) design that would have required an exception.  I don't necessarily disagree with the idea of a city architect, but one problem with giving any one appointed official too much influence is the danger of getting a bad one, a Robert Moses if you will.

[CandyAisles]

7 hours ago, Nashville Cliff said:

The Fond Object site's design will be something complying with existing zoning since there was such a public outcry over the (better) design that would have required an exception.  I don't necessarily disagree with the idea of a city architect, but one problem with giving any one appointed official too much influence is the danger of getting a bad one, a Robert Moses if you will.

There's danger in just about everything, but great cities don't avoid doing something because "something bad might happen". 

[markhollin]

The Eagle (3 stories, 20 units) update: windows installed, cladding underway.

Looking SE from intersection of Gallatin Pike and Inglewood Dr:

Looking SW from Inglewood Dr., 1/4 block east of Gallatin Pike:

[smeagolsfree]

That name always makes me laugh.. The Eagle is always the name of a Gay Leather Bar in any other large city... Its just funny to me !

[Nashville Cliff]

15 hours ago, CandyAisles said:

There's danger in just about everything, but great cities don't avoid doing something because "something bad might happen". 

I'm not saying avoid, I'm saying ensure there are proper checks and balances in place. Great cities also don't wonder blindly forward.

55 minutes ago, smeagolsfree said:

That name always makes me laugh.. The Eagle is always the name of a Gay Leather Bar in any other large city... Its just funny to me !

When are they breaking ground on its sister building, The Bear?

[markhollin]

The Link (5, 4, and 3 stories, 221 units) by Bristol Development will break ground in July at 51 Lucille St. (at 
NW corner. of Dickerson and Lucille). Smith Gee is the architect; Catalyst Design is the civil engineer; and Highland Building Group will serve as contractor.  A mid-2023 completion is planned. 

More behind the aNashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/july-start-slated-for-east-side-residential-project/article_629f4bb4-c3e8-11eb-aaa3-33ec344c5b9a.html
 

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

[Flatrock]

1 hour ago, markhollin said:

The Link (5, 4, and 3 stories, 221 units) by Bristol Development will break ground in July at 51 Lucille St. (at 
NW corner. of Dickerson and Lucille). Smith Gee is the architect; Catalyst Design is the civil engineer; and Highland Building Group will serve as contractor.  A mid-2023 completion is planned. 

....and cue a plethora of new projects and firm start dates in EN, particularly along the Dickerson corridor (I reckon), with Oracle's closing on its land purchase. Buckle up folks; Nashville has got the hammer down.

[smeagolsfree]

Yep, I noted that in the tweet this morning from the Nashville Urban Planet Twitter Page...First of a bunch.

This one has been gaining momentum for the last three months or so, but was announced almost 5 years ago.

I am waiting to see the next land transaction on Dickerson to see the increase PSF.

[Bos2Nash]

2 hours ago, smeagolsfree said:

This one has been gaining momentum for the last three months or so, but was announced almost 5 years ago.

[bwithers1]

7 hours ago, smeagolsfree said:

That name always makes me laugh.. The Eagle is always the name of a Gay Leather Bar in any other large city... Its just funny to me !

Yup! At least for us gays “of a certain age.”

[donNdonelson2]

7 hours ago, smeagolsfree said:

That name always makes me laugh.. The Eagle is always the name of a Gay Leather Bar in any other large city... Its just funny to me !

If developers are looking to cater to nostalgia by conjuring project names from some notorious times in Atlanta’s gay scene, can a new condo called The Heretic be far behind? You must be muscled and shirtless, or else wearing chaps or a biker jacket to enter the lobby.

[markhollin]

Amplify on Main continues its repair/reconstruction after significant damage from the March, 2020 tornado.

Looking NE from Mian St., 1/4 block west of Mcferrin Ave:

[markhollin]

1800 Gallatin Pike Retail Center update.

Looking NW from Gallatin Pike, 1/2 block north of Myatt Drive:

[markhollin]

Liberty Christian Bible Church rebuild continues from damage incurred during March, 2020 tornado.

Looking NE from intersection of Fatherland St. and South16th St:
 

[markhollin]

Highland Station @ Cleveland Park (3 stories, 13 units) update: Up to 2nd level.

Looking SE from intersection of Douglas Ave. and Montgomery Ave:

Looking SW from Douglas Ave. at CSX tracks:

[markhollin]

Envision Cayce, Kirkpatrick Park:
 

[DJIII]

On 6/1/2021 at 8:32 AM, CandyAisles said:

Since this is the East Nashville thread, I'll say the Fond Object site's current design has yet to materialize after many discussions with public input.  But, a City Architect could do many things apart from just "weighing in" on specific developments.  They could be an advocate for the profession in a political sense (think health, safety, and welfare of the general public).  They could be the individual tasked with interpreting gray areas of code and even updating the Downtown Code along with the Planning Department.

The Ivy Drive fiasco is actually a great example of what a Town Architect could bring to the table. A position that had discretionary power could have unilaterally vetoed the original 32 home plan & talked with potential buyers/developers on what middle ground compromise would have been reasonable for that area. 

Instead, we’re stuck to a strict reading of zoning rules which includes the cluster lot option that allowed 32 homes, a huge leap in density for that area

This resulted in a knock-down drag-out battle with lawyers and tons of wasted effort on all sides. Nobody wins. Residents end up more suspicious of developers. And developers are left frustrated having spent money and time without getting clear concise guidance. 

Town architect could have ‘Split the baby in half’ & we’d probably already have 12-16 new homes on the market instead of nothing.

[DJIII]

16 hours ago, markhollin said:

Envision Cayce, Kirkpatrick Park:
 

Such a great development. Can’t be replicated by market rate developers in 97% of East Nashville due to single family zoning & minimum parking requirements. Unless of course you want to go in front of a NIMBY firing squad to try for an SP.

[markhollin]

The Link (5 stories, 221 units) update: erosion barriers up, all structures on site razed. 

Looking NW from intersection of Dickerson Pike and Lucille St:

Looking NE from intersection of Lucille St. and Elmhurst Ave:

[Bos2Nash]

12 hours ago, DJIII said:

Such a great development. Can’t be replicated by market rate developers in 97% of East Nashville due to single family zoning & minimum parking requirements. Unless of course you want to go in front of a NIMBY firing squad to try for an SP.

This is the example of a P3 project that needs to be followed for the "useless" studies that the city does. Also look what happens when private entities works with public entities for affordable housing (granted this isn't enough affordable housing).

[markhollin]

Highview Flats (4, 3 & 2 stories, 163 units) update: up to 2nd level on northernmost section.

Looking SW from East Trinity Lane at Oakwood Ave:

Looking SE from intersection of East Trinity Lane and Edwin St:

Looking north from Edwin St., 1/2 block south of East Trinity Lane:

[markhollin]

Lyric @ Cleveland Park, Phase II  (3 stories, 20 units) update: topped-out.

Looking SE from Cherokee Ave.,  1/2 block east of Jones Ave:

Looking south from Cherokee Ave., 3/4 block east of Jones Ave:

Looking SW from Cherokee Ave., 1/4 block west of Ellington Pkwy:

[DJIII]

On 5/11/2021 at 8:00 AM, andywildman said:

I agree with you! I’d love to see Gallatin in Inglewood as a mix of 3-4 story mixed use buildings while keeping some of the old converted houses sprinkled in for character (El Fuego, Beck & Beck, Inglewood Dentristy)... 

But is there demand to fill new-build commercial space up here? From the old piggly wiggly to some of the converted houses, I plenty of signs saying commercial space for lease. It doesn’t surprise me that a developer would opt for more ground floor residential. Once we’ve got more residents, I think we’ll see future projects go the mixed-use route.

I think if Gallatin became much more friendly to bikes and pedestrians, it could support a lot more businesses along the roadway.  I’m talking 8-10’ sidewalks with street trees shading ppl from the brutal sun, and physically (with cement) separated bike lanes. Providing safe cycling and walking amenities has been shown to increase business.