Legacy Union (former Charlotte Observer redevelopment)

[JorgiPorgi]

This week’s update: more concrete. More glass. More pyramid. 

[Guest]

37 minutes ago, JorgiPorgi said:

This week’s update: more concrete. More glass. More pyramid. 

and WAY more parking deck lol

oh and Ally Center popping up.

Edited December 17, 2018 by Guest

[Boricua]

50 minutes ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

and WAY more parking deck lol

oh and Ally Center popping up.

Please tell me that hideous, heinous , monstrosity of a deck isn't  getting another level.  I didn't think it was gonna be that MASSIVE

[Dale]

2 minutes ago, Boricua said:

Please tell me that hideous, heinous , monstrosity of a deck isn't  getting another level.  I didn't think it was gonna be that MASSIVE

Australia has Ayers Rock. We have Legacy Union Parking Garage.

[CTiger]

1 hour ago, Boricua said:

Please tell me that hideous, heinous , monstrosity of a deck isn't  getting another level.  I didn't think it was gonna be that MASSIVE

I believe they are building the last level now.  If you look to the left of the structure, you can see how its one step higher than the side fronting 277.  That level will extend accross, and be the last one.

[SgtCampsalot]

The Lincoln Harris CEO wanted the deck to have the very bold characteristic of emulating his favorite tie (file photo):

(Can I be as funny as Tyrone and Trickbot?)

[Guest]

24 minutes ago, CTiger said:

I believe they are building the last level now.  If you look to the left of the structure, you can see how its one step higher than the side fronting 277.  That level will extend accross, and be the last one.

I really think there is two more levels to go. Though its unclear whether they ended up expanding to 14 floors or not.

[Dale]

Just for bragging rights (Austin and Nashville are getting intense), can we consider the garage another highrise ?

[CTiger]

5 minutes ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

I really think there is two more levels to go. Though its unclear whether they ended up expanding to 14 floors or not.

Woops, I think you are right.  I always forget that there is a level on the bottom that I can't see from my view.  I just re-counted and it looks like they are just starting on floor 13.  

[Guest]

16 minutes ago, Dale said:

Just for bragging rights (Austin and Nashville are getting intense), can we consider the garage another highrise ?

I mean hey, how many people have 160' tall 1/2 block parking garages? Jesus, what an abomination.

Edited December 17, 2018 by Guest

[pathb]

Sometimes it takes something extremely excessive to make you realize a change is needed (e.g., eating a whole box of oreos leads tot he conclusion that it really would be a good time to start eating healthy and back in shape).  Maybe this exorbitant parking garage is the equivalent and we'll never build another deck in Uptown?  

[Tyrone Wiggum]

23 minutes ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

I mean hey, how many people have 160' tall 1/2 block parking garages? Jesus, what an abomination.

The Lord bless you

The Lord keep you

The Lord maketh the parking garage cast shadows down upon 277

And give you rage

[Hushpuppy321]

10 minutes ago, pathb said:

Sometimes it takes something extremely excessive to make you realize a change is needed (e.g., eating a whole box of oreos leads tot he conclusion that it really would be a good time to start eating healthy and back in shape).  Maybe this exorbitant parking garage is the equivalent and we'll never build another deck in Uptown?  

Only reason the deck excites me is because I believe it's a harbinger of more dense high-Rise development to come at the Legacy site.  If not then why build it so large?

[Tyrone Wiggum]

Just now, Hushpuppy321 said:

If not then why build it so large?

[KJHburg]

2 hours ago, Dale said:

Australia has Ayers Rock. We have Legacy Union Parking Garage.

at least we don't have the flies like Ayers Rock LOL  I had to wear a net when visiting there.

I hear the pyramid will be topped out in the next week! 

Edited December 17, 2018 by KJHburg

[Nick2]

3 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

at least we don't have the flies like Ayers Rock LOL  I had to where a net when visiting there.

I hear the pyramid will be topped out in the next week! 

All the cranes are probably eating them.

[Miesian Corners]

Pity the visitor who gets trapped on the top level at rush hour. 

[11 HouseBZ]

Don't pity them if they're prepared. I'd have a lawn chair an a couple cans of my favorite beer in a yeti cooler ready for my daily wait to leave the garage. That or I'd just take the train. I like beer though.

[NCMike1990]

Is there a comparably sized parking garage anywhere else in the country? 

[Nick2]

The largest is for Disneyland in Anaheim. 10,000 spaces

[SydneyCarton]

1 hour ago, Miesian Corners said:

Pity the visitor who gets trapped on the top level at rush hour. 

I agree.  I also think that garages and especially parking lots should be eliminated from Uptown and located exclusively outside of 277.  Shuttles can continuously go between the lots and Uptown.  

Those who live in big cities with mass transit have to walk or take a subway or bus from the train station to their office.  These lots, etc. are a waste of space.

[KJHburg]

1 hour ago, NCMike1990 said:

Is there a comparably sized parking garage anywhere else in the country? 

The garage at CLT airport is 7000 spaces and holds all the rental cars as well as hourly.    In terms of one huge garage location think of this way if that much parking is not needed 30-40 years from now you can plow it over and build another tower there. 

[NCMike1990]

23 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

The garage at CLT airport is 7000 spaces and holds all the rental cars as well as hourly.    In terms of one huge garage location think of this way if that much parking is not needed 30-40 years from now you can plow it over and build another tower there. 

Thanks but I meant is there a parking garage this size in another downtown?

[KJHburg]

Just now, NCMike1990 said:

Thanks but I meant is there a parking garage this size in another downtown?

that would be a No.  the tallest garage is the BB&T Center garage but it hidden by the building and other buildings.    The garage at Gateway Center is the largest OPENED garage uptown it is a couple thousand spaces but wrap with condos and apartments all around it.  

[JorgiPorgi]

Im assuming, according to the original plans, the west facing side of the deck - facing the stadium will be hidden by retail and a residential tower? 

Edited December 18, 2018 by JorgiPorgi