SouthEnd "Gold District"

[KJHburg]

40 minutes ago, CLT Development said:

That's their internal name.

the real Clayton has rebranded himself as CLT Development speaking of rebrands. 

[deleted account]

1 hour ago, KJHburg said:

the real Clayton has rebranded himself as CLT Development speaking of rebrands. 

He'll always be Ricky Davis Fan to me...

[KJHburg]

more of the GoDi the Gold District.  The mother lode of gold was really under this area.  This is the shaping up to be a very interesting neighborhood with more to come. 5 years ago probably would have never walked around this rapidly changing area.  2 new apartment complexes rising. 

Saturday photos. 

[Reverie39]

Love that old school Panther logo mural

[TGIBridays]

On 2/26/2022 at 12:24 PM, KJHburg said:

the real Clayton has rebranded himself as CLT Development speaking of rebrands. 

I thought he just accidently logged into one of his other 3 UP accounts.  

[InSouthPark]

I think HopFly (and Resident Culture) are going to have a big impact on that area as far as getting people in the area that aren't already in SouthEnd. 

HopFly is definitely more than "just another brewery" as they already have a following (and distribution) in other parts of the state with a great reputation.   We have lots of great local breweries but honestly we don't really have a regional brewery like I think HopFly will be once they scale up.

[kermit]

8 minutes ago, InSouthPark said:

 We have lots of great local breweries but honestly we don't really have a regional brewery like I think HopFly will be once they scale up.

I agree, but I will say I saw quite a bit of NoDa on tap at places in downtown Raleigh and Chapel Hill on a recent visit. It felt like the big Triangle breweries of a few years ago (Lonerider, Fullsteam, Aviator etc.) had faded a good bit in terms of share of taps (but this was a short visit so I didn't have a ton of datapoints). Foothills also seems to be less prominent.

[sorry, just realized this is not the beer thread]

[kermit]

Mint and Palmer — nice wires…

(Hopfly was busier at 6pm on a Friday than I ever saw Unknown on a non-gameday)

 

 

Edited March 5, 2022 by kermit

[videtur quam contuor]

That garbage can sized thing hanging from the pole (?!) is a transformer. I have seen one blow behind my DIlworth house several times, sadly. An explosion, and no power for quite some time after. Also seen one burn with a good flame and light, not enough to light my house, but a solid yellow flame. Aerial electrical service has educated me more than I wanted to know. 

[KJHburg]

6 hours ago, tarhoosier said:

That garbage can sized thing hanging from the pole (?!) is a transformer. I have seen one blow behind my DIlworth house several times, sadly. An explosion, and no power for quite some time after. Also seen one burn with a good flame and light, not enough to light my house, but a solid yellow flame. Aerial electrical service has educated me more than I wanted to know. 

During Hurricane Hugo from my Southpark area apartment it was like being at Fort McHenry in Baltimore in 1814 transformers were blowing all over town.  Still the most destructive weather event to hit Charlotte.  

I too was in the Gold District and it was insanely crowded.  

[KJHburg]

some drive by Gold District shots and the Spectrum properties apartment complex will be the Prospect but I still like the Nugget name. 

[utcltjay]

Crane came down yesterday at the Prospect (not the Nugget). 

 

They picked the windiest day to do it too! 

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jfzcxtedULBAqmbjIiCcTlsxWLn7Jrev/view?usp=drivesdk

 

 

[KJHburg]

The Gold District apartments rising and Hopfly site of next UP meetup this Saturday at 1 pm (new time!)

 

[AP3]

On 2/27/2022 at 7:56 PM, Reverie39 said:

Love that old school Panther logo mural

Heard this is being demo'd for redevelopment...

[a2theb]

Noticed on the March HDC docket that 1501 Mint is up for demo. Proposal is full demolition of the 3 buildings on the parcel which includes the renovated max & lolas/1501 space. Any clue whats is being proposed here?

 

https://charlottenc.gov/planning/HistoricDistricts/Documents/HDC_Cases_2022_2022-00122.pdf 

[RANYC]

1 hour ago, a2theb said:

Noticed on the March HDC docket that 1501 Mint is up for demo. Proposal is full demolition of the 3 buildings on the parcel which includes the renovated max & lolas/1501 space. Any clue whats is being proposed here?

 

https://charlottenc.gov/planning/HistoricDistricts/Documents/HDC_Cases_2022_2022-00122.pdf 

Does a demolition application with no replacement proposal mean this could just sit vacant for several years or just be used as surface parking? 

Edited March 25, 2022 by RANYC

[atlrvr]

Project Description:

1501 S Mint St A group of visionary developers, along with the current landowner and ODA Architecture is proposing a compromise that would become an iconic destination for residents and visitors to the area. The developers are proposing a mixed-use development that will celebrate Charlotte’s Gold Mining History and help to tell her “Story”. The mixed-use development is in a TOD-NC Zone and will need height and density to be viable. While the development’s exact programmatic elements have not been finalized, potential uses include, retail, boutique hotel, office space, residential, an underground Speak-Easy and a large rooftop terrace with Restaurant / Bar, Meeting Space and an abundance of exterior roof terraces.

[a2theb]

25 minutes ago, RANYC said:

Does a demolition application with no replacement proposal mean this could just sit vacant for several years or just be used as surface parking? 

My assumption is that they were told prior that there would be a 365 day stay so there isnt really a rush to propose something else.

 

Could be completely wrong but I have yet to see a proposed new build submitted the same month as demolition application for either residential or commercial.

[CLTProductions]

1 hour ago, atlrvr said:

Project Description:

1501 S Mint St A group of visionary developers, along with the current landowner and ODA Architecture is proposing a compromise that would become an iconic destination for residents and visitors to the area. The developers are proposing a mixed-use development that will celebrate Charlotte’s Gold Mining History and help to tell her “Story”. The mixed-use development is in a TOD-NC Zone and will need height and density to be viable. While the development’s exact programmatic elements have not been finalized, potential uses include, retail, boutique hotel, office space, residential, an underground Speak-Easy and a large rooftop terrace with Restaurant / Bar, Meeting Space and an abundance of exterior roof terraces.

Where is this from? 

[atlrvr]

The online HDC filing on Accela under the planning tab.  They've officially filed.  They aren't able to get a hearing until 90 days after the demo permit filing.  

It sounds like they are still consulting (though at this stage they should have a prelim package submitted to Planning Staff (the Historic District group) with the city on what might be acceptable before they go before the commission.

[AP3]

Wish this was the Grainger or Caliber Collision site...1501 Mint is always pretty vibrant when I pass it.

[KJHburg]

Come to the UP meetup tomorrow at Hopfly on S Mint and we can walk over to this site and look the buildings.  1 pm tomorrow. 

[Guest]

Is this not the site of the old Rudisill Mine? They should unearth the shaft if possible and cover it with glass and incorporate it into the development in someway, maybe a small museum?

Edited March 25, 2022 by Guest

[KJHburg]

10 minutes ago, MothBeast said:

Is this not the site of the old Rudisill Mine? They should unearth the shaft if possible and cover it with glass and incorporate it into the development in someway, maybe a small museum?

Yes I love this idea and have said we need more Gold mining history especially in Charlotte.  

[Reverie39]

Charlotte needs more iconic cultural landmarks. The city is booming economically but a criticism I hear from some visitors is the lack of interesting things to see or do in town when not working. And the answer can't just be "shopping". The sports teams, NASCAR hall of fame, whitewater rafting, etc. are good starts but there needs to be more stuff, on a smaller scale, and easily accessible to many people in the urban core. I love the mineshaft idea.