Brooklyn Village Redevelopment in 2nd Ward

[15895]

Maybe it's because I haven't used the blue line in a while but I noticed at the Stonewall station, it looks like the have walled off and have construction fencing on where I imagine the new Whole Foods will join the new stonewall station 

[ajfunder]

^Are you sure that's not for the platform expansion work?

[15895]

^Are you sure that's not for the platform expansion work?

it's only on that one side and the work is on the back half.

 

I have no idea what it could be for

[Spartan]

So there's this.......remodel of 300 S Brevard Renderings....not bad, all the glass on the ground is great and the light rail side looks nice in the glossy rendering. This has got to be where the Observer will go.

 

Wow. I really didn't think this building could get any worse, but they've managed to do it. Not only are they removing the ONE retail space along the "Brevard Street retail corridor" (Lola's), they are removing the plaza, accompanying outdoor seating, and adding what appears to be a service entrance!

The only pro's for this project are that the main entry shifts to Brevard St and the architecture is actually improving (even though it looks like a generic South Park midrise).

 

EDIT: After looking at the renderings more, I see that they are preserving the Lola's space, but not taking advantage of the opportunity to expand retail in the building.

Edited September 9, 2015 by Spartan

[Guest]

Wow. I really didn't think this building could get any worse, but they've managed to do it. Not only are they removing the ONE retail space along the "Brevard Street retail corridor" (Lola's), they are removing the plaza, accompanying outdoor seating, and adding what appears to be a service entrance!

The only pro's for this project are that the main entry shifts to Brevard St and the architecture is actually improving (even though it looks like a generic South Park midrise).

 

EDIT: After looking at the renderings more, I see that they are preserving the Lola's space, but not taking advantage of the opportunity to expand retail in the building.

They are putting in 22,000 sq feet of retail. I think you are mistaken.

[atlrvr]

The lower rendering is the view from the LRT...that entrance is already there for the parking deck.

[RiverwoodCLT]

I hope it will pump life along that part of Brevard

 

Edited September 10, 2015 by RiverwoodCLT

[15895]

I hope it will pump life along that part of Brevard

 

I think at this point we should focus onStonewallgetting major pedestrian upgrades and streetscapes. 

[Skyybutter]

Wow. I really didn't think this building could get any worse, but they've managed to do it. Not only are they removing the ONE retail space along the "Brevard Street retail corridor" (Lola's), they are removing the plaza, accompanying outdoor seating, and adding what appears to be a service entrance!

The only pro's for this project are that the main entry shifts to Brevard St and the architecture is actually improving (even though it looks like a generic South Park midrise).

 

EDIT: After looking at the renderings more, I see that they are preserving the Lola's space, but not taking advantage of the opportunity to expand retail in the building.

With space uptown dwindling Im surprised that a building this small and this so out of place would even be considered.  The poster is right, this belongs in SouthPark or at least outside of 277. Council must be accepting anything that gets thrown at them. Charlotte is not a desperate city and something better would have come along.

[InSouthPark]

With space uptown dwindling Im surprised that a building this small and this so out of place would even be considered.  The poster is right, this belongs in SouthPark or at least outside of 277. Council must be accepting anything that gets thrown at them. Charlotte is not a desperate city and something better would have come along.

 

The building already exists (it is just a refurb).  Pretty sure we are not at that point of saturation to be blowing up 350k sf buildings uptown to build new ones. 

Edited September 10, 2015 by InSouthPark

[asthasr]

The building already exists (it is just a refurb).  Pretty sure we are not at that point of saturation to be blowing up 350k sf buildings uptown to build new ones. 

Well, we might, to avoid damaging the pristine surface parking lot directly across the street.

[Spartan]

Ok, I'm less irritated if they are including that much retail, though I think the sqft total has to include Lola's (which is losing its plaza). It's not clear to me how they are addressing Brevard St from a retail standpoint based on the renderings available.

[dubone]

"The papers report" and also 3 posts up scooping the news!  

 

I'd suspect they will just clad over or paint over the current material, though, so the cleaner the better.

[CarolinaCrown]

[Guest]

Granted I haven't seen it in person, but I'm very happy with the scale of this building. Adds a lot to second ward. I wish them luck filling the retail space however.

[CLTProductions]

I rode my bike by it the other day and truly admired the infill scale it has. It looks great and looks massive without actually being massive. I am a big fan of this project. 

As for the retail they've actually had a lot of interest in it. They're pushing it on the strength of development of the Stonewall corridor and proximity to Amelie's. 

[Rufus]

Someone refresh my memory, did Northwood Ravin win the deal for the lot across from Crescent?  

[rjp212]

Looks like the County is actively pursuing developers again for Brooklyn Village.  I would love for something to happen this cycle on this.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article40562019.html

 

[atlrvr]

Someone refresh my memory, did Northwood Ravin win the deal for the lot across from Crescent?

Yes they did.

[kermit]

Backside view of the Embasy Suites. It takes up much more space than it appears to from Caldwell.  (sorry about the crappy phone camera)

[zaxcom]

No more Chiquita.   They took the signs down today.  I have video too if anyone is interested. 

[SgtCampsalot]

So, does Chiquita have a work force that's just willing to move where-the-hell-ever every few years? Corporate relocation is such a scam.

[CarolinaCrown]

So, does Chiquita have a work force that's just willing to move where-the-hell-ever every few years? Corporate relocation is such a scam.

Not the second time around, the buyout was/is a completely different ballgame. 

[kermit]

I stumbled across these guys this afternoon in the parking lot of the ugly AT&T building at Davidson and 6th (from 300 S Brevard). They would look great in my backyard!

I am always messing up this parcel but I _think_ there is a new sign on the Stonewall parcel adjacent to Camden Grandview. Looks like the originally discussed apartment project is dead.

 

[go_vertical]

Those pics make it look like a construction worker wearing one stiletto lasso-ing the world. Art is always interesting kids.