Legacy Union (former Charlotte Observer redevelopment)

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Blue_Devil said:

The Parking Asteroid should have probably had ground floor retail to give something to that side. 

It will have 15k of retail I believe.

[Blue_Devil]

1 minute ago, AirNostrumMAD said:

Judging based off what I’ve seen in person a few months ago. I realize that it’s obviously not completely built. But I’m having a hard time envisioning anything but huge sidewalks with trees at this point (Exaggerating obviously. I’m sure there will be some fabulous lobbies, maybe an Essex type restaurant here or there. A gym.) 
 

On the bright side, at least it won’t be scary like the epicenter I guess. 

 

 

I Think LU4 and 5 are going to demand ground floor retail, especially with hotel/apartment/condo mixed use. There will eventually be enough people on this block at any given time to support that from 7am to 10pm. Especially with MLS and concerts coming. It just makes sense...... 

[AuLukey]

I like the flat top much better.  Far less contrived looking IMO.  Looking at the side-by-sides, they also eliminated a couple of the vertical brick elements on the north and south sides.  I get that it’s more windows for the inside likely, but it looks a bit squattier to me with fewer vertical elements.  Overall I think it’s an improvement. 

I don’t know what to make of the ground floor downgrade; the awning disappeared and it looks overall less engaging.

[15895]

8 minutes ago, AuLukey said:

 

I don’t know what to make of the ground floor downgrade; the awning disappeared and it looks overall less engaging.

 

Oh snap, I didn’t notice that... looks like blank wall  replaced some windows also next to the garage entrance 

[NcSc74]

IDK, this building would be much better off in South End.  Or even mid town.

[CharlotteWkndBuzz]

From looking at the layout and the remaining, giant lot next to the parking deck along Mint...I would love to see an open-air complex that engages the street/pedestrian and especially along mint to the stadium. Would be integrated with the promenade. Multiple floors of retail and would have a hotel and condo tower above that...a mini LA Live vibe. 

Edited January 14, 2020 by CharlotteWkndBuzz

[CLT>]

9 hours ago, AirNostrumMAD said:

While I think these buildings look fabulous, and a huge economic boost to the city, and will ultimately lead to more people downtown....

 

This place gets a huge “F” on doing anything for the walkability  or anything pedestrian related. So far. 

From an active urban realm point of view, LU is probably the worst major project built in the southeast in the last 10 years.

[KJHburg]

15 hours ago, CLT> said:

From an active urban realm point of view, LU is probably the worst major project built in the southeast in the last 10 years.

I disagree and think that is a big overstatement.  LU is not even done yet and we have seen 3 office buildings and 1 mega garage all with ground floor retail.  Across the street Ally Center has a prefab garage that has ZERO ground floor retail and faces a 19 story office building and the largest hotel in the city College St side.   Charlotte has been used to having 1 tower on a block maybe two this first block of Tryon will have at least 3 towers of varying heights.  

[urbanlover568]

It's not all about height...

 

580ft 

[Temeteron]

3 minutes ago, mpretori said:

It's not all about height...

 

580ft 

That’s what she said lol

[Guest]

1 hour ago, KJHburg said:

I disagree and think that is a big overstatement.  LU is not even done yet and we have seen 3 office buildings and 1 mega garage all with ground floor retail.  Across the street Ally Center has a prefab garage that has ZERO ground floor retail and faces a 19 story office building and the largest hotel in the city College St side.   Charlotte has been used to having 1 tower on a block maybe two this first block of Tryon will have at least 3 towers of varying heights.  

Sure theres a lot of impact, but walk on Hill Street, for the entire two block stretch of Legacy Union, and behold, the ugliest backyard in the whole city, facing one of the most heavily travelled highways. 

Edited January 14, 2020 by Guest

[urbanlover568]

On 1/13/2020 at 2:53 PM, AirNostrumMAD said:

While I think these buildings look fabulous, and a huge economic boost to the city, and will ultimately lead to more people downtown....

 

This place gets a huge “F” on doing anything for the walkability  or anything pedestrian related. So far. 

"Walkability" to the elevator to the parking garage on the 4th floor.   Only thing there is benches ... to sit on.  Maybe we can organize a bench game to make it more fun!  

[KJHburg]

the Honeywell tower rising fast and I think the Legacy 2 Deloitte tower is almost topped off I counted up to 18 from Hill St.   Also for those concerned about the pedestrian experience remember Legacy is the only office tower plaza with hookups for food trucks on site on the lawn area on the Tryon side.  Today walk and drive bys.   That video wall inside of the BOAT is really something they should put out some couches and chaise lounge chairs out in the lobby for people to relax and watch the images. But alas no lingering allowed.  I saw a huge image of Luke Kuechly too but it disappeared so fast I could not get a photo. 

 

Edited January 16, 2020 by KJHburg

[j-man]

How many buildings do y’all think there will be to finishing up both lots for LU. I think there will be maybe 3/4 more. And hopefully only one more office because this area needs residential and maybe one hotel near the stadium. 

[KJHburg]

I think at least 3 more towers one on the Tryon block but room for 2 if hotel is involved and at least 2 more huge towers on the Church Mint block.   I think another office tower will go up on the corner of Stonewall and Tryon around the same height at the Legacy 2 give or take.  Photo today

[j-man]

21 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

I think at least 3 more towers one on the Tryon block but room for 2 if hotel is involved and at least 2 more huge towers on the Church Mint block.   I think another office tower will go up on the corner of Stonewall and Tryon around the same height at the Legacy 2 give or take.  Photo today

Hopefully they give more color variety 

[Urban Cowboy]

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Edited January 19, 2020 by Urban Cowboy

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[videtur quam contuor]

Welcome to the fray, ¡Yo diaz!

[Yo Diaz!]

56 minutes ago, tarhoosier said:

Welcome to the fray, ¡Yo diaz!

Haha! Thanks. Long time lurker.  Its just Yo Diaz! like - Hey Yo, Diaz! How you doin?  Figured I'd join and start posting pics on occasion.

[Yo Diaz!]

A little window installation. Once they got it rigged and started hoisting it they had it in place less than a minute to be shimmed and fastened.


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[SydneyCarton]

I really like that manicured, little lawn.  
 

On a side note, it reminds me of a Brazilian Bikini Wax.

 

 

Edited January 21, 2020 by SydneyCarton

[Crucial_Infra]

4 hours ago, SydneyCarton said:

I really like that manicured, little lawn.  

If only this lawn served as a replacement to all that useless anti-urban lawn along 277. 

[Mgelbach]

[j-man]

Is this topped out yet.?