222 2nd Ave. South, 25 Stories|305 Feet, 391,000 sq. ft., $100 million

[smeagolsfree]

Patience Grasshoppers!!

[bigeasy]

Edited October 30, 2015 by bigeasy

[Paramount747]

Okay, it's November. How soon does this get fenced off and start.

[smeagolsfree]

The one thing I keep hearing that is delaying some of the projects start is the fact that codes is slammed, NES is slammed, and public works is slammed with all of the utility work that has to be done prior to start. Things like disconnecting the water, power, and gas. Not only does it have to be turned off, it has to be totally disconnected.

So, a number of these delays are not the fault of the developer.

[wmaddbb2018]

The one thing I keep hearing that is delaying some of the projects start is the fact that codes is slammed, NES is slammed, and public works is slammed with all of the utility work that has to be done prior to start. Things like disconnecting the water, power, and gas. Not only does it have to be turned off, it has to be totally disconnected.

So, a number of these delays are not the fault of the developer.

So are we talking a week or a few weeks? Any idea?  I know it may be hard to judge.

[smeagolsfree]

I have heard middle of the month.

[MLBrumby]

Are you sure this isn't Nashville's notorious fear of heights causing the powers that be to get cold feet? 

Edited November 3, 2015 by MLBrumby

[smeagolsfree]

Heaven forbid!

[Paramount747]

Are you sure this isn't Nashville's notorious fear of heights causing the powers that be to get cold feet? 

Although he has Hines and GSP, he has never done a development let alone a 25 story 305 foot building before. That is my only concern. It's like going from high school football to the NFL. No football player has ever done that, and I don't know of any developer whose first building is a major large scale project. Even Tony was involved with low rise shopping centers in Florida before he moved up here.

[Pyramid Scheme]

Although he has Hines and GSP, he has never done a development let alone a 25 story 305 foot building before. That is my only concern. It's like going from high school football to the NFL. No football player has ever done that, and I don't know of any developer whose first building is a major large scale project. Even Tony was involved with low rise shopping centers in Florida before he moved up here.

How much of a nerd am I to know who "Tony" is. But lets root for'em! And....see what else he proposes.

[Paramount747]

I think it may happen at some point, but I am not as optimistic as some others on the forum. I am so excited 505 is starting.  That is a focal interest of mine. This is another 25 story building, another sub 400 foot building, and another glass box. Nice in itself, but nothing to get me as excited as I am with The Sobro, Bridgestone, and 505. Those are all unique buildings. It may be another year before the JW Marriott starts.

Edited November 4, 2015 by Paramount747

[MLBrumby]

My only lament is that this plain box will cover up the dramatic curves of Sobro and the fins of B'stone from the prototypical vantage point where most skyline shots are taken. 

[Pyramid Scheme]

Both the Sobro and Bridgestone are taller than this, so it's not a total loss. Also, it'll be impressive as heck at street level (for Narshvlle anyway).

[titanhog]

I still think they should wrap the garage portion facing the amphitheater with a huge LED ribbon board...ala Times Square.

[TheRaglander]

Have been informed from our facilities team that a "20 month construction project" is to start this week in the parking lot across from our Malloy Entrance... which is the lot for this new building.  (Be aware of heavy construction, sidewalks closed, etc)  Anyone know of things kicking off this soon or maybe it's something else.  Can't imagine it being a 20 month utility project.

[smeagolsfree]

The timing is right, so 222 is about to start.

[Nathan_in_DC]

The timing is right, so 222 is about to start.

[Paramount747]

Talked to WW and he thinks this may signal the start. However, the utility project Verizon is doing all around the core, including East Nashville, may also have something to do and it is a 2 year project.

[TheRaglander]

Surveyors on site. Put stakes and paint marks around the perimeter. Maybe for a fence?

[smeagolsfree]

Jersey barricades up and fencing starting for project.

[Paramount747]

Saw the barricades last night. Glad to see another surface parking lot be filled. Now only 1000 more to go around the city! If we could fill up every empty surface lot with a 5+ story building it would be awe inspiring density.

[Paramount747]

Drove by again last night and the final cars were being removed. One lane of Malloy street is inside the fencing as well. It appears they are ready to go full swing on this.

Edited November 18, 2015 by Paramount747

[bhibbs]

just adding more photos I havent seen in this thread

[titanhog]

^^I think what would have really helped the design would have been to go ahead and have retail/restaurants for 2 stories instead of one...which would help to draw the pedestrian eye away from the huge garage wall.

[Guest]

^^I think what would have really helped the design would have been to go ahead and have retail/restaurants for 2 stories instead of one...which would help to draw the pedestrian eye away from the huge garage wall.

Hard to rent two story retail. Very hard.