Jt282506 3852 Report post Posted March 25, 2015 Surveyors and construction guys in the lot today. I would imagine this parking lot won't be open much longer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dale 2684 Report post Posted March 25, 2015 Git 'er done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MazzoMedia 153 Report post Posted March 26, 2015 Since the name change to the Ascent, I dont recall if anyone has noticed, but Greystar has an Ascent tower in McLean, Va near DC. If its a cookie cutter design, then she will look like this--> http://www.theascenttysons.com/photos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted March 26, 2015 Since the name change to the Ascent, I dont recall if anyone has noticed, but Greystar has an Ascent tower in McLean, Va near DC. If its a cookie cutter design, then she will look like this--> http://www.theascenttysons.com/photos No need to Fret my friend. The rendering we posted has been confirmed by Greystar to be the design of the tower, except there will be minor color changes to the facade. I have the Construction Documents on my computer and I can confirm that this will not be a generic cookie cutter building like Ascent in McLean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tozmervo 8366 Report post Posted March 27, 2015 Memo To: Our Valued Monthly Parkers From: LAZ Parking Date: 3/27/2015 Re: Poplar Street Surface Lot Beginning next week construction of a new high-rise behind Packard Place will begin. Due to this construction they will prepare for the first phase of the project by placing barriers in our surface lot in the parking spaces closest to the fence. The plan is to keep both drive lanes open during the project with only a few interruptions for loading in material. Please be aware that this may add to the already congested traffic on 3rd Street. You may want to consider using the Church Street Entrance as an alternate. Best Regards, Greg Smith Parking Services Manager LAZ Parking, Inc. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jt282506 3852 Report post Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) Memo To: Our Valued Monthly Parkers From: LAZ Parking Date: 3/27/2015 Re: Poplar Street Surface Lot Beginning next week construction of a new high-rise behind Packard Place will begin. Due to this construction they will prepare for the first phase of the project by placing barriers in our surface lot in the parking spaces closest to the fence. The plan is to keep both drive lanes open during the project with only a few interruptions for loading in material. Please be aware that this may add to the already congested traffic on 3rd Street. You may want to consider using the Church Street Entrance as an alternate. Best Regards, Greg Smith Parking Services Manager LAZ Parking, Inc. Like x10000000000000. I am assuming this isn't the actual lot though? I would assume they got messages saying, don't park here anymore.. Edited March 27, 2015 by Jayvee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tozmervo 8366 Report post Posted March 27, 2015 The LAZ parking deck at 4th and Church has a small area of surface parking on Poplar St that borders the surface parking being taken for the project. That's what they're referring to Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirNostrumMAD 2692 Report post Posted March 29, 2015 My favorite feature by far is the greenery at the base. I pray they do that. That makes the building for me 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
go_vertical 1229 Report post Posted March 29, 2015 I agree. All that green really sets this tower apart from the rest of the pack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
navigator319 2135 Report post Posted April 1, 2015 Parking lot is closed off as of this morning. Some equipment is being offloaded as well. I guess they wanted to get the last bit of money from the NC State game at BB&T last night 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
navigator319 2135 Report post Posted April 1, 2015 The fencing around the site is going up. Interesting thing I never realized before is the site footprint actually extends above and beyond the retaining wall of the parking lot into the driveway of the autopark by a good 10 feet or so. This is so exciting, yes I guess I'm a big geek. Can't wait for this to begin to rise even though going to loose the view of the upper half of the park. My only slight concern is the blank 10 story wall facing Trademark. Fingers crossed the planned mural happens and that it works Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Jt282506 3852 Report post Posted April 1, 2015 This is awesome!! They should get vertical rather quickly right (all things considered)? Since they don't need to go that far down for parking??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 1, 2015 This is awesome!! They should get vertical rather quickly right (all things considered)? Since they don't need to go that far down for parking??? two floors of underground parking I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HopHead 1395 Report post Posted April 1, 2015 Another parking lot that won't be missed... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ah59396 3255 Report post Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) Another parking lot that won't be missed... We should start an endangered parking lot foundation for uptown. "People for Pavement" Edited April 1, 2015 by ah59396 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jt282506 3852 Report post Posted April 1, 2015 We should start an endangered parking lot foundation for uptown. "People for Pavement" Hahahah great idea. I'm glad we have photographic evidence, otherwise I would say they're just fooling us and the "fencing" would be taken down tomorrow and cars would be back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hambone931 295 Report post Posted April 1, 2015 Until this project gets its own webcam, it can be seen in the top right corner of the 300 South Tryon cam with some manipulation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jt282506 3852 Report post Posted April 1, 2015 How long do you think it would be until something is officially announced with renderings? Since this is an apartment and nothing they immediately need to market, I imagine it could be a while? But hopefully not..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRNYP2C 603 Report post Posted April 2, 2015 This apartment tower going up in Dallas has a VERY similar look to Ascent. http://www.dfwurbanrealty.com/blog/one-dallas-aims-to-add-200-more-luxury-rentals-in-uptown.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarhoosier 5371 Report post Posted April 2, 2015 This is a general question relating to all apartment projects. Are there standard smoking policies in these buildings? Is private space open for any smoking? Are there ever non smoking units desginated. As a non smoker this would interest me more than you might think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jt282506 3852 Report post Posted April 2, 2015 This is a general question relating to all apartment projects. Are there standard smoking policies in these buildings? Is private space open for any smoking? Are there ever non smoking units desginated. As a non smoker this would interest me more than you might think. I think in most new complexes they're mostly smoke free in public areas with a large number of non smoking rooms. I know at post (where I live) you can technically smoke anywhere, but its very frowned upon basically anywhere except one particular spot. But yes to your point, it's disgusting and of interest to me as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HopHead 1395 Report post Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) A little blurb in the Observer today about fencing going up and imminent construction... Few pics too. http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/development/article17298734.html Edited April 3, 2015 by wend28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jt282506 3852 Report post Posted April 7, 2015 https://aca.accela.com/charlotte/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=LandDevelopment&TabName=LandDevelopment&capID1=15LDU&capID2=00000&capID3=00023&agencyCode=CHARLOTTE&IsToShowInspection= New plans were posted/submitted today for Ascent. Not sure if much of anything is different from when it was 3rd and Poplar though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
