Jt282506 3852 Report post Posted April 27, 2015 I think this building deserves its own thread (mod's can you move the posts of mine from the retail center city thread here) and I have gotten some word that may make a thread deserving at this point. Contact of mine said that the work on the 5th street improvements is scheduled to start in May (apparently it was supposed to start early April but was delayed for some reason) with site work for this building to start in summer. To summarize what is known about the 5th Street building 5 story 74' building Will have an elevator access lobby with entrances to 5th st, Connolly's and the new building 3rd and 5th floors will have access to outdoor areas Connolly's submitted to add a rooftop deck on top of the pub which will be accessible from the 3rd floor almost 13k sq ft of space 2800 sq ft 5th floor roof deck According to the plans a "nightclub" will take over the 3rd and 4th floor (probably with access to the roof deck) About 2000 sq ft first floor and 2650 sq ft 2nd floor Along with the building they will be widening the sidewalk (to the existing white line that exists now) and The Local MAY try to add a bit of outdoor seating. https://aca.accela.com/charlotte/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=LandDevelopment&TabName=LandDevelopment&capID1=14LDU&capID2=00000&capID3=00046 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirNostrumMAD 2692 Report post Posted April 27, 2015 So this building will most likely be a club and a restaurant Or 2 I gather? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jt282506 3852 Report post Posted April 27, 2015 So this building will most likely be a club and a restaurant Or 2 I gather? My guess is ground floor and 2nd will be a huge restaurant, and 3 and 4 will be a huge club. Granted these are my assumptions based off the plans (they say "nightclub") however this could likely change. Perhaps each floor will be something different or something like that...I would prefer that and it would be super unique. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MazzoMedia 153 Report post Posted April 27, 2015 this reminds me of a place in DC that is about to open named "Prequel". It's designed to house "Pop-Up" resturants, bakery, club, coffee shops, etc. By rotating new entities in the space, the goal is to retain the "Honeymoon phase" of each place and maximize profits. I wonder if we'd be as lucky to get something that innovative here in Charlotte. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jt282506 3852 Report post Posted April 27, 2015 Woah that sounds like a really cool concept. Given the cities current standing of generic bars and even worse execution I highly doubt it, but that would be really cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spartan 1504 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 Given that this is attached to Connolly's, and the row of 'historic' buildings that continues around to RiRa, (etc) - I have to wonder why they chose to ignore the architectural context that those buildings set. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jt282506 3852 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 Given that this is attached to Connolly's, and the row of 'historic' buildings that continues around to RiRa, (etc) - I have to wonder why they chose to ignore the architectural context that those buildings set. Because Charlotte..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 28, 2015 Given that this is attached to Connolly's, and the row of 'historic' buildings that continues around to RiRa, (etc) - I have to wonder why they chose to ignore the architectural context that those buildings set. I honestly love the stark contrast. My favorite things about walking around the Meat Packing district and Dumbo in NYC is the stark dichotomy between each and every building. Its something Charlotte should strive for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spartan 1504 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 I think that stark contrast works well when you have a rich environment of historic buildings from which that contrast is created. In uptown it feels like every new building is trying to create contrast with the adjacent building, and that gives me a headache more often than not. The Hearst Tower architecture would also be acceptable to pull from in this location. The Founders Hall/Blumenthal... not so much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MilZ 282 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 I would fear faux historic buildings beside real older buildings much more than uber-modern ones. This little strip will be a cool section to take visitors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jt282506 3852 Report post Posted May 19, 2015 This was filed today "recombination plat to combine 3 parcels into 1" for this property. Should know more information in early June, but this thing is definitely a go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spartan 1504 Report post Posted May 20, 2015 I would fear faux historic buildings beside real older buildings much more than uber-modern ones. This little strip will be a cool section to take visitors. There's a difference between 'faux-historic' and architectural context. You can build a new building with appropriate architectural details that allow it to blend in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jt282506 3852 Report post Posted June 4, 2015 Ready for this.........wow 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirNostrumMAD 2692 Report post Posted June 4, 2015 Ready for this.........wow I hope there is some retail. But it's a really nice project either way. we need like 20 more Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 4, 2015 I hope there is some retail. But it's a really nice project either way. we need like 20 more Its ALL retail Brother. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirNostrumMAD 2692 Report post Posted June 4, 2015 (edited) Its ALL retail Brother. I thought it was 2 floors of a night club. And I meant retail stores as in a place you can go shopping or pick things up Edited June 4, 2015 by AirNostrumMAD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 4, 2015 I thought it was 2 floors of a night club. And I meant retail stores as in a place you can go shopping or pick things up Meh, I'd rather it be restuarant/nightclub/bar everywhere. Soft Good Stores should go on Tryon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jt282506 3852 Report post Posted June 4, 2015 Agreed. 5th street is definitely restaurant/bar row. And I love it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtmonk 1053 Report post Posted June 4, 2015 Very nice, i always like wood accents on buildings. Nice touch!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crown 492 Report post Posted August 10, 2015 Couldn't find a thread for this anywhere, feel free to delete if it's a duplicate http://www.charlotteagenda.com/12047/the-b-tower-changing-everything-you-know-about-5th-street/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jt282506 3852 Report post Posted August 10, 2015 Couldn't find a thread for this anywhere, feel free to delete if it's a duplicate http://www.charlotteagenda.com/12047/the-b-tower-changing-everything-you-know-about-5th-street/ Here is the thread http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/topic/117243-5th-street-retail-infill-building/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spartan 1504 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 I think it's called B Tower because that's the grade the architecture should get. It gets good marks on urban design even if it's not all that attractive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norm21499 721 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 It is more attractive than most of the apartment buildings going up! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AppState92 55 Report post Posted January 29, 2016 Any word on the lot between Connollys and Sea Level? Seems like there were plans for a 4 story building, but haven't seen an update in awhile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) Just now, AppState92 said: Any word on the lot between Connollys and Sea Level? Seems like there were plans for a 4 story building, but haven't seen an update in awhile. Its still a go. They've just been battling with CDOT and with parking requirements, that they obviously cannot meet. Edited January 29, 2016 by Guest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
