Ascent Uptown - 33 stories (3rd and Poplar)

[jednc]

Was excited to see this topic was "HOT" only to get here for the Gardeners Corner...

[KJHburg]

and no I am not over the lush greenery promised at the Ascent.

Take note Greystar it can be done and of course only in Texas (Dallas) that will have the tallest living wall in the North America! 

https://www.bdcnetwork.com/continent’s-tallest-living-wall-could-soon-sprout-dallas?oly_enc_id=8019B2501789I8C

[dylansukkert]

This is the best place I thought to ask this but today I believe I saw the lot at S Mint & 3rd fenced off, it was from a distance so I may be mistaken. Anyone know about this? 

[CLT @❤️]

ACC championship game, fan fest event 

[KJHburg]

Dear Greystar,

Your relatively new apartment tower is fading in uptown Charlotte.  I noticed the blue the vibrant blue is fading in the Carolina sun.  Please take care of this.  Notice the 3rd photo.  And your lush foliage  that was supposed to cascade down on the parking deck level?  

Charlotte UP 

[go_vertical]

I gave up on this building once they gave up on the greenery for the garage.  

[RANYC]

36 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

Dear Greystar,

Your relatively new apartment tower is fading in uptown Charlotte.  I noticed the blue the vibrant blue is fading in the Carolina sun.  Please take care of this.  Notice the 3rd photo.  And your lush foliage  that was supposed to cascade down on the parking deck level?  

Charlotte UP 

Building looks awful to me, blue and all, but alas, I realize there must surely be a corner of the market which doesn’t care.  This is Carolina and the bottom third of this thing should be encased in some sort of rustic brick - why is that so hard to understand.  Embrace the Carolina.  It’s enchanting and it’s elegant.

[15895]

At what point (if any) is this also a failure of Charlotte’s standards or codes or whatever? 

I realize Greystar has a reputation; however, if the building has strong leases & is performing, why paint the entire building or add foliage to the deck unless required by Lender? 

I don’t say that as rhetorical, but to some of you who have experience or deep knowledge with charlottes local zoning, etc? People are quick to slam design reviews but maybe this is an example of the importance of those seemingly pesky review boards or you know. Building “cheap” (if it was but that parking deck…) is never cheaper in the long run. And what if the stuff in SouthEnd all start to look like this in 5-7 years? 

I’m really asking  just because I’m interested from knowledgeable people whereas I know next to nothing about this topic particularly with Charlotte 

[RANYC]

1 hour ago, AirNostrumMAD said:

At what point (if any) is this also a failure of Charlotte’s standards or codes or whatever? 

I realize Greystar has a reputation; however, if the building has strong leases & is performing, why paint the entire building or add foliage to the deck unless required by Lender? 

I don’t say that as rhetorical, but to some of you who have experience or deep knowledge with charlottes local zoning, etc? People are quick to slam design reviews but maybe this is an example of the importance of those seemingly pesky review boards or you know. Building “cheap” (if it was but that parking deck…) is never cheaper in the long run. And what if the stuff in SouthEnd all start to look like this in 5-7 years? 

I’m really asking  just because I’m interested from knowledgeable people whereas I know next to nothing about this topic particularly with Charlotte 

Valid question.  I’ve read somewhere that Austin has a design review process, although I’m not sure of its scope.  Charlotte appears to informally weigh in on design during rezonings.  I suppose one should clarify / define “design” as well.  I’m not referring to siting or connectivity to pedestrian pathways.  I’m speaking of building materials used, and various exterior and structural accoutrements visible to onlookers.

[Poo Diddy]

Does anyone remember what material those blue panels are?  I don't have the plans to this one on my server any longer to check.  I hadn't noticed how much those had faded

[KJHburg]

Not sure what those panels are made up.

Someone needs to look for blue rain in the vicinity of this building. 

[elrodvt]

5 hours ago, RANYC said:

Valid question.  I’ve read somewhere that Austin has a design review process, although I’m not sure of its scope.  Charlotte appears to informally weigh in on design during rezonings.  I suppose one should clarify / define “design” as well.  I’m not referring to siting or connectivity to pedestrian pathways.  I’m speaking of building materials used, and various exterior and structural accoutrements visible to onlookers.

We sorely need this. I saw it's effects in Burlington which were very positive. It draws a lot of hate and discontent from developers including pointing out inevitable inconsistencies over time and between projects. I had to go through it once and I thought it was a great experience - we both left happy. Need people on the board who're able to compromise and not interested in politics. 

Edited March 1, 2023 by elrodvt

[Miesian Corners]

I’m still waiting for all those cascading plants which were supposed to cover up much of that screening. 

[Prodev]

FYI - Greystar sold this last year.

[ClassicColtrane]

On 3/1/2023 at 7:03 PM, Miesian Corners said:

I’m still waiting for all those cascading plants which were supposed to cover up much of that screening. 

Currently live in this building and uhhh yeah flower beds are still empty lol

[11 HouseBZ]

On 3/2/2023 at 7:44 PM, ClassicColtrane said:

Currently live in this building and uhhh yeah flower beds are still empty lol

The slight anarchist in me says to stay mum on the issue. If I lived there, I'd claim a few flower beds for myself for flowers/ veggies. If they won't use them, I would. You could start a community garden group with your neighbors and have quite a few beds to work with. It might not be the best aesthetically, but it's no worse than now.

[Madison Parkitect]

On 3/2/2023 at 7:44 PM, ClassicColtrane said:

Currently live in this building and uhhh yeah flower beds are still empty lol

Nothing better than multiple unmaintained damp mulch containers just holding water on the exterior of a building.

[DonkeyKong]

On 3/2/2023 at 7:44 PM, ClassicColtrane said:

Currently live in this building and uhhh yeah flower beds are still empty lol

Throw some vine seeds in there.

[Bikeguy]

kudzu would resolve this issue in 18 months..  

 

Edited March 9, 2023 by Bikeguy

[videtur quam contuor]

Ther was an active discussion here on a thread about the apartments that abut the Stonewall station at the light rail station level where a resident planted peas which climbed her balcony and did what pea vines do. It was glorious. Cannot find it with limited search here at this moment. It brought life to the concrete station environment.

[KJHburg]

2 minutes ago, tarhoosier said:

Ther was an active discussion here on a thread about the apartments that abut the Stonewall station at the light rail station level where a resident planted peas which climbed her balcony and did what pea vines do. It was glorious. Cannot find it with limited search here at this moment. It brought life to the concrete station environment.

Yes I remember those and she or he must have moved because I have not seen those vines recently in walking by there.