tozmervo 8551 Report post Posted July 17, 2020 5 hours ago, Nathan2 said: You definitely can. Many of the surrounding towns have brick only districts or a certain number of buildings must be brick. It just seems like Charlotte doesn't care enough. It is also contrary to the practice of providing affordable housing. If you require more expensive materials, the rent/purchase cost will go up accordingly. You will find "minimum house size" requirements in a lot of subdivisions, and I think it's a gross way to keep out people that can't afford gargantuan homes. (I would also offer that just making the building brick doesn't make it attractive.) 5 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CLT> 1680 Report post Posted July 18, 2020 Crane from Above 13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hushpuppy321 1752 Report post Posted July 19, 2020 The Altura Townhomes under construction have like a non-existent backyard. I was shocked to see just how close the framing is to the existing neighboring building. I guess everyone is paying for the SF and location. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j-man 1652 Report post Posted July 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Hushpuppy321 said: The Altura Townhomes under construction have like a non-existent backyard. I was shocked to see just how close the framing is to the existing neighboring building. I guess everyone is paying for the SF and location. I thought the same thing. Literally both sides have terrible views imo. But I guess that’s what townhome living gets you. Not for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 19, 2020 (edited) 14 hours ago, j-man said: I thought the same thing. Literally both sides have terrible views imo. But I guess that’s what townhome living gets you. Not for me. "The Worst View Ever" Literally will be able to see uptown from every unit's living room sized rooftop deck. Edited July 19, 2020 by Guest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j-man 1652 Report post Posted July 19, 2020 5 minutes ago, Tyree Ricardo said: "The Worst View Ever" Literally will be able to see uptown from every unit's living room sized rooftop deck. I’m talking about the views from the backyard. As in eye level view of what’s behind you not view of the city from above 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utcltjay 97 Report post Posted July 19, 2020 8 minutes ago, Tyree Ricardo said: "The Worst View Ever" Literally will be able to see uptown from every unit's living room sized rooftop deck. This is going to be my exact view. Wasn't at all worried about the back yard. Most townhouses don't even have ground level patio space when they have garages. I'll be spending most of my outdoor time up here. 6 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, utcltjay said: This is going to be my exact view. Wasn't at all worried about the back yard. Most townhouses don't even have ground level patio space when they have garages. I'll be spending most of my outdoor time up here. ditto, I'm looking for a view and space to relax. If I buy one I'll put planters along the railing, and a green wall of lettuce and herbs. No need for a fussy yard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarhoosier 5610 Report post Posted July 19, 2020 (edited) Each to his own. This is my view from the back door of my condo. I find it relaxing. Many birds, squirrels, owls, raccoons and occasionally the sound of deer in the wood at the bottom of the fence. There is a house in that distance just visible. This is in the Freedom Park area. A view of the buildings does so much less for my soul. The garden area is comfortable for up to four which is the limit of my outdoor entertaining. Edited July 19, 2020 by tarhoosier 8 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 19, 2020 1 hour ago, tarhoosier said: Each to his own. This is my view from the back door of my condo. I find it relaxing. Many birds, squirrels, owls, raccoons and occasionally the sound of deer in the wood at the bottom of the fence. There is a house in that distance just visible. This is in the Freedom Park area. A view of the buildings does so much less for my soul. The garden area is comfortable for up to four which is the limit of my outdoor entertaining. love this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theronhobbs 302 Report post Posted July 20, 2020 If I see ONE more commercial for Altura on YouTube, I'm going to lose it! I've practically memorized the renderings during the first 5 seconds before the skip button appears. 1 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hushpuppy321 1752 Report post Posted July 23, 2020 I don’t know how people can afford them (Altura) - I guess folks are making serious bank here in the QC to afford high 600’s 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QCxpat 10037 Report post Posted July 24, 2020 (edited) Today 9:35 a.m. - Spectrum Cos. and FCA Partners 303 unit, 8 story multifamily project - S. Mint St. btw. W. Carson Blvd. and W. Palmer St. Altura SouthEnd Townhomes - S. Mint St. btw. W. Carson Blvd. and W. Palmer St. Edited July 24, 2020 by QCxpat 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CLT> 1680 Report post Posted July 29, 2020 Some more retaining wall progress 11 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hushpuppy321 1752 Report post Posted August 17, 2020 Tower Crane going vertical at the Spectrum Apts. Sorry didn’t have my camera... 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjwilli 672 Report post Posted August 17, 2020 From the Little Hardware parking lot over the weekend. Crane for the Spectrum apartments right in front of LU. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AP3 1622 Report post Posted August 17, 2020 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utcltjay 97 Report post Posted August 21, 2020 Happy Friday everyone! Ground work is really moving at Spectrum. Fence is up around the lot for Grubb Link apartments. 16 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEnd 242 Report post Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) On 7/19/2020 at 5:25 PM, tarhoosier said: Each to his own. This is my view from the back door of my condo. I find it relaxing. Many birds, squirrels, owls, raccoons and occasionally the sound of deer in the wood at the bottom of the fence. There is a house in that distance just visible. This is in the Freedom Park area. A view of the buildings does so much less for my soul. Wait you can see a house from your back yard? Jeez, how on earth do you live like that? I can't see any: Also the best part is I'm only 6.5 miles from the center city... Of Shelby. Edited August 22, 2020 by DEnd 5 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mgelbach 4445 Report post Posted August 22, 2020 Couple pictures of the fresh crane over at Spectrum, and the townhouses with terrible terrible views. 14 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJHburg 69646 Report post Posted August 23, 2020 Your drive by ground views of the apartment site and the new townhomes. Today. 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AP3 1622 Report post Posted August 26, 2020 Sweet lighting on the crane for Spectrums project. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 14 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJHburg 69646 Report post Posted August 27, 2020 Gold District rising with new Spectrum apartments do we have any more renderings than those black and white ones? Stiles office project on the hill. 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted September 1, 2020 On 8/27/2020 at 7:53 PM, KJHburg said: Gold District rising with new Spectrum apartments do we have any more renderings than those black and white ones? Stiles office project on the hill. oh heavens I'm terrible. I put them on instagram in MAY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue_Devil 783 Report post Posted September 2, 2020 15 minutes ago, Tyree Ricardo said: oh heavens I'm terrible. I put them on instagram in MAY I thought this was 8 stories, the renderings look like 6. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
