Montford Drive

[NCMike1990]

Some new aerials of Montford and Park Rd. areas. https://photos.clearskyimages.com/2020-03-1520-mockingbird-charlotte-nc-pln

 

[KJHburg]

Novel Montford must be for sale with those photos above.  

[EllAyyDub]

New stoplight going in at Montford & Woodlawn.  Lights are up, not sure when they will get turned on.

[jordan704]

Signs are up for a new Chase at the corner of Park and Woodlawn where Mcdonalds and the gas station use to be.

[KJHburg]

CHA aka Inlivian new redevelopment project.

""Horizon Development Properties has filed a rezoning petition to build up to 205 residential units at 1509 Seneca Place, the site of the Seneca Woods affordable-housing development that Inlivian owns and manages today. The 3.5-acre site is near the intersection of Seneca Place and Park Road, in the Madison Park neighborhood.  Seneca Woods includes 49 units and was built in 1992. Inlivian acquired the property in 2006.   Cheron Porter, a spokeswoman for Inlivian, confirmed Monday afternoon the plans to redevelop Seneca Woods. She said the rezoning will allow the site to achieve its highest and best use.   "The current site is underutilized at 50 units and has some age-related deficiencies that make it a good candidate to redevelopment versus rehabilitation," Porter said.  The new development, which Porter said would include 205 units, is modeled to provide 50 units at 30% to 60% of the area median income, to preserve the ability for the displaced households to return to the new community. The rest of the units would be for households earning 80% to 120% AMI, Porter said.""

subscriber article

https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2020/06/08/housing-agency-plans-madison-park-redevelopment.html

[QClifer]

2 new construction trailers showed up at park and mockingbird the last 2 days. Anybody know what these would be for? The apt complex across mockingbird appears to be finished, the Pfeiffer tower has been renovated?  
are they getting ready to build on the parking lot on the corner now?  
this is directly across park rd from Brawleys beverage
thanks

[drawscape]

 There seems to be a decent amount of activity at the corner of Mockingbird Ln and hedgemore Dr, any body know what is being built here?

[KJHburg]

^^^^ Yes more apartments by Grubb called Link something or other.  They own the office building as well and will be a garage for both to use. 

[Bikeguy]

2 hours ago, KJHburg said:

^^^^ Yes more apartments by Grubb called Link something or other.  They own the office building as well and will be a garage for both to use. 

oooh..just more thirsty customers for Mike Brawley...

[Bikeguy]

It's snowing at the Park Abbey renovation

[tozmervo]

12 hours ago, Bikeguy said:

It's snowing at the Park Abbey renovation

I strongly recommend filing comment with Charlotte stormwater. They will send someone out quickly to make sure that crap isn't getting washed into storm drains. 

https://servicerequest.charlottenc.gov/service/POLLUTION

[Bikeguy]

^ done.  + They have already responded... 

[KJHburg]

Levine Properties in conjunction with Akridge out of DC gets their rezoning for adding another office building and some apartments.

Here is the old Parsons bldg on Hedgemore Drive

4701 Hedgemore Drive Akridge Invested - Commercial Real Estate Services

here is the community meeting report and the rezoning was approved.

Official Community Meeting Report_Levine_Hedgemore (00239523.DOCX;3) (charlottenc.gov)

Do I think this will get done? Yes because of Akridge development out of DC they will get it done.

[KJHburg]

I have not been in this area probably in  a year (only at Park Rd Shopping Center and its backside where BBQ is)  Looks like a 2nd phase of the Grubb apartments behind the older office tower that was renovated.  The Link Grubb's apartment have a south Florida vibe in their coloring.  Much higher density in this area for sure with walkable bar restaurant area nearby.  

 

[go_vertical]

Not quite Montford, but this seems the most relevant thread to ask.  The church at the corner of Woodlawn and Selwyn just to the east of Park Road Shopping has fencing up and there has been some considerable demo going on.  It appears the main building is untouched but everything else, bible study classrooms, rec space, any administrative space, is down.  Does anyone know if this is just a church rebuild or are we looking at some potential residential? 

[CLT2014]

11 minutes ago, go_vertical said:

Not quite Montford, but this seems the most relevant thread to ask.  The church at the corner of Woodlawn and Selwyn just to the east of Park Road Shopping has fencing up and there has been some considerable demo going on.  It appears the main building is untouched but everything else, bible study classrooms, rec space, any administrative space, is down.  Does anyone know if this is just a church rebuild or are we looking at some potential residential? 

Per Accela, looks like 34 townhomes called "Selwyn Towns." Good Properties as developer. 

Given the Nolen Townhomes just down the street are selling from $950k - $1.1 million, I'd expect something pricey. 

Edited February 3, 2022 by CLT2014

[sclark]

4 minutes ago, CLT2014 said:

Per Accela, looks like 34 townhomes called "Selwyn Towns." Good Properties as developer. 

Given the Nolen Townhomes just down the street are selling from $950k - $1.1 million, I'd expect something pricey. 

I believe they merged congregations with the Methodist church down the road on Woodlawn and sold that property. 

[ArchiCLT]

4 hours ago, go_vertical said:

Not quite Montford, but this seems the most relevant thread to ask.  The church at the corner of Woodlawn and Selwyn just to the east of Park Road Shopping has fencing up and there has been some considerable demo going on.  It appears the main building is untouched but everything else, bible study classrooms, rec space, any administrative space, is down.  Does anyone know if this is just a church rebuild or are we looking at some potential residential? 

3 hours ago, sclark said:

I believe they merged congregations with the Methodist church down the road on Woodlawn and sold that property. 

Yes, Selwyn UMC merged with Grace UMC in 2020 to become Woodlawn Community Fellowship, located at Grace's campus at 737 E Woodlawn Road.

https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2021/10/04/church-merger-leads-to-new-townhome-community.html

[Zeitgeist_4131]

15 hours ago, theronhobbs said:

Yes, Selwyn UMC merged with Grace UMC in 2020 to become Woodlawn Community Fellowship, located at Grace's campus at 737 E Woodlawn Road.

https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2021/10/04/church-merger-leads-to-new-townhome-community.html

Speaking of the E. Woodlawn campus, the church is actively working to redevelop that into mixed use. 

[KJHburg]

this 1960s 1970s building looks great after renovation along Park Road. 

[videtur quam contuor]

There may be a Park Road thread but I will take this one. Out for gas yesterday at Park and Woodlawn and the gas station/C store, not next to the Chick-fil-a but catty-corner is closed and windows covered, maybe plywood. Pump nozzles with sleeves and yellow chain at entry. This looks more than a rebrand. Is it disappearing for other use?

Also, and if so, there have been several gas stations lost in the Tryon to Selwyn (roughly) corridor over the past few years and only the QT at South and Clanton to take their place. 

[nicholas]

On 3/22/2022 at 1:00 PM, tarhoosier said:

There may be a Park Road thread but I will take this one. Out for gas yesterday at Park and Woodlawn and the gas station/C store, not next to the Chick-fil-a but catty-corner is closed and windows covered, maybe plywood. Pump nozzles with sleeves and yellow chain at entry. This looks more than a rebrand. Is it disappearing for other use?

Also, and if so, there have been several gas stations lost in the Tryon to Selwyn (roughly) corridor over the past few years and only the QT at South and Clanton to take their place. 

On a related note, the Shell on Graham at the I-85 interchange closed a couple weeks ago.  Think there is at least one closed gas station on Sugar Creek at I-85 interchange as well but that has been closed for a while now (also the Taco Bell next to it was recently torn down).

[RANYC]

On 3/22/2022 at 1:00 PM, tarhoosier said:

There may be a Park Road thread but I will take this one. Out for gas yesterday at Park and Woodlawn and the gas station/C store, not next to the Chick-fil-a but catty-corner is closed and windows covered, maybe plywood. Pump nozzles with sleeves and yellow chain at entry. This looks more than a rebrand. Is it disappearing for other use?

Also, and if so, there have been several gas stations lost in the Tryon to Selwyn (roughly) corridor over the past few years and only the QT at South and Clanton to take their place. 

The very earliest signs of the electric vehicle takeover?

[videtur quam contuor]

I think that tipping point will come later. My guess is that higher land value required other use. On the third of those corners was a former Cstore/McDonalds/gas station and it is now Truist. Station on the point in front of Zacks at Scaleybark and South is part of development planned there. Can someone confirm the station on South Blvd that is nearly across from the Aldi  (or Lidl, I forget) just south of Greystone has closed? With all the construction on South I avoid that route.

I have always called that one the Namaste station. Behind the glass cashier window was a South Indian man and when I purchased something there he gave me the palms together with fingers upward and head bow gesture and I responded in kind with Namaste. The Namaste gas station.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namaste

Edited March 27, 2022 by tarhoosier

[deleted account]

While we are talking about closed gas stations, I'll mention that two stations directly across from each other closed within months on the main intersection in downtown Matthews. One is completely gone and an office/retail development is advertised on a sign on site. The other is apparently in the process of demolition but I haven't seen what will eventually be built there. Nearby is an old BB&T bank building also waiting for something new. It's obviously fantastic to see the gas stations replaced with development more fitting for the site. There are only a couple of buildings left (non-historic and far from the best use) in this downtown area that need to be replaced/redeveloped. When I arrived 18 years ago, Matthew's was quiet at night. Weekend nights in Matthews now are very busy and the downtown area is fantastic (and waiting for the Silver Line eventually).