Five Points Urbanite 2 Report post Posted January 29, 2013 Yeah, I think you're in the minority. I really like this design. With every project there's this question of how it addresses the street, which often comes down to small details you can't be sure about until it's built. I would hope this structure would truly tie the two levels together, providing another pedestrian connection between the two road levels. I've seen better looking stilts, though: I have been to this building, and it is stunning in person. As I recall this is an art college and the piles, or support columns represent either pencils or crayons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smeagolsfree 20216 Report post Posted January 29, 2013 Just another tidbit here is that there is now a core drilling rig and work being done at the Gulch Crossings site 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 29, 2013 Not sure this is the correct thread.... I spoke with PPG/Porter Paints on Charlotte today and they said their lease is up in October and they will be moving. I asked what was being developed and they have heard (as we have) IKEA, Target, Condos, Movie Theater. THey also heard of new interstate ingress/egress. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smeagolsfree 20216 Report post Posted January 29, 2013 The intersate news is interesting for sure. I would bet Porter will be out of there before October as they are already looking very hard. The want to be within a mile and a half of that location. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UTgrad09 4443 Report post Posted January 29, 2013 The interstate thing is interesting...and sort of hard to imagine.The only thing I can really see is adding a partial exit at Clinton St (north side only) and maybe extending George L Davis one more block to the north. That way it would give a boost to Marathon Village as well. Other than that, I would question the benefit of the cost involved. It's not like the Charlotte exit is uber far away...and I think a new ramp from 65 northbound off at either JoJohnston or Clinton (direct to Charlotte would be nearly impossible) would just add to the big ol CF of an exit system downtown, extending that to about a 1.5 mile hell of merging traffic. They really need to simplify the downtown exit system rather than add to it. Simplify it, and cap the interstate through the canyon. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 29, 2013 It maybe a some modification of the existing on/off ramps...maybe the I-40 East ramp adds a loop to land you Jo Johnston and there is a new merge onramp from the development for the existing I-40 west onramp... just guessing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmay143 1050 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 Can't wait to see some of these come online! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Five Points Urbanite 2 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 Spent a lot of time in the Gulch. In high school I worked for Ted R. Sanders Moving and Storage which was located as I remember close to the north side under the bridge. Those were the days over 35 years ago! I kept one of my drum kits there and practiced before work in the summers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdavidf 104 Report post Posted February 5, 2013 Noticed yesterday that the oriental market/Korean restaurant at 11th and Charlotte is coming down.. not much more to go in the way of demo around there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e-dub 3023 Report post Posted February 6, 2013 Noticed yesterday that the oriental market/Korean restaurant at 11th and Charlotte is coming down.. not much more to go in the way of demo around there! that sucks. i wanted to eat at manna one more time before they closed eric b Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smeagolsfree 20216 Report post Posted February 12, 2013 The Hensler tower will break ground as early as this Friday and it could be Monday, according to workers on site. Great News. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris holman 8934 Report post Posted February 12, 2013 YES!!!!!!!! WHOOOOOOO!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TNinVB 1661 Report post Posted February 12, 2013 YES!!!!!!!! WHOOOOOOO!!!! I love that your profile pic is still the crown of Signature Tower. Such a beautiful building. Too bad there isn't a chance that we will ever see it rise in Nashville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East Side Urbanite 550 Report post Posted February 13, 2013 The Hensler tower will break ground as early as this Friday and it could be Monday, according to workers on site. Great News. Big. I like it. WW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musiczealot 152 Report post Posted February 13, 2013 Rumours in the Icon building had a ton of people for some sort of soft opening, or something for employees, this evening. The restaurant/bar is literally right below my condo...and good news for me, I didn't hear a peep the entire night! Looking forward to some delicious cocktails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East Side Urbanite 550 Report post Posted February 17, 2013 Rumours in the Gulch is BIG for the Gulch. That place carries a lot of cache with many folks in this city. WW Save the Hull Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smeagolsfree 20216 Report post Posted February 18, 2013 Erosion barriers up at the Hensler site. Waiting for work to start in earnest. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris holman 8934 Report post Posted February 21, 2013 Erosion barriers up at the Hensler site. Waiting for work to start in earnest. Work at the site has begun right now! !! They are using Cat equipment to dig and break up some of the ground on the site 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 5th & Main Urbanite Report post Posted March 6, 2013 Walked by the site this past weekend. Evidently they have been working in full force and the foundation permits have been pulled. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TNinVB 1661 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 I wonder if there will be a construction cam? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 5th & Main Urbanite Report post Posted March 7, 2013 I also saw the progress of the mini hotel and restaurant. I am looking forward to seeing what this looks like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samsonh 1154 Report post Posted March 7, 2013 Wait, where exactly is the mini hoterl/restaurant? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 5th & Main Urbanite Report post Posted March 7, 2013 Next to The Station Inn. And next to the hotel will be the three story glass building. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smeagolsfree 20216 Report post Posted March 8, 2013 I have a rendering but I have trouble converting adobe to jpg. I will see if I can get it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samsonh 1154 Report post Posted March 8, 2013 Oddly enough I feel like that this project is a severe underuse of this property. I'm sure ill be in the minority here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
