tallguy81" 6 Report post Posted November 25, 2015 i was hoping for some better looking spanish steps, but that hope because of the rendering of them above has now faded. if it rises at least 100ft. then its a highrise. it will definitely add to the skyline. think about how it will look going down 264 east at witchduck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carolinaboy 198 Report post Posted November 25, 2015 I really like the design of this building. Fits well at pedestrian level to the streets/foot traffic around it. I wouldn't mind seeing some design like this in DT Norfolk tbh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BFG 588 Report post Posted November 25, 2015 Looking at the renderings again and getting a better idea of where this building is going, it definitely needs a little more height IMO. Maybe raise it to 12-15 stories. By my count, the Cosmopolitan is 14 stories, including retail, so I think it should be closer to that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyPy 8 Report post Posted November 26, 2015 Yeah Cosmo is 14 on the N and 12 on the S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalman 53 Report post Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) I think the name of this theater is quite funny in that my favorite band is called Dream Theater! hahaha. They are named after a now closed theater in California...though they are from Long Island. :/ Does anybody else know who they are? Edited November 28, 2015 by metalman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFKjeff 242 Report post Posted December 2, 2015 This project received a preliminary positive vote of 9-2 tonight by city council. I know the final vote for the arena is next Tuesday, so I'm assuming the final vote for this will be held at the same meeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
urbanvb 114 Report post Posted April 6, 2016 Anyone have an update? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdogg 514 Report post Posted April 6, 2016 It's progressing. They're still ironing out some final details but construction is slated to begin in June. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFKjeff 242 Report post Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) According to southsidedaily.com the block 9 development has been green lighted. This looks like a great mixed use development encompassing residential, retail, entertainment, and public art and greenspace. Kudos to VB City Council on this one! http://southsidedaily.com/2016/05/18/votes-send-nine-story-town-center-development-on-to-construction/ Edited May 18, 2016 by NFKjeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Virginia City 131 Report post Posted May 22, 2016 Looks really good but i wish it was taller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
urbanlife 152 Report post Posted May 23, 2016 20 hours ago, Virginia City said: Looks really good but i wish it was taller. I agree, the design of the building would actually look even better if it was 12-18 stories tall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalman 53 Report post Posted May 23, 2016 Hopefully they'll add some more apartments to increase the floors if demand...well...demands it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalman 53 Report post Posted October 4, 2016 There is a perimeter fence up today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdogg 514 Report post Posted October 4, 2016 Wth are they calling his thing again? Guess I should make this a progress thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalman 53 Report post Posted October 5, 2016 Deep breath- "Zeider's American Dream Theater and Cabaret lounge public plaza retail restaurants and trendy apartments with a cool pedestrian bridge" 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdogg 514 Report post Posted October 5, 2016 On 10/4/2016 at 11:21 PM, metalman said: Deep breath- "Zeider's American Dream Theater and Cabaret lounge public plaza retail restaurants and trendy apartments with a cool pedestrian bridge" Block 9 it is. Think I'll just call it "Block 9 Progress" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BFG 588 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 Groundbreaking is scheduled for next Monday morning. Apparently, two big tenants will be announced. Crate & Barrel as one of them, maybe? http://pilotonline.com/inside-business/groundbreaking-set-for-newest-town-center-project/article_c4e94fcc-7eab-5838-93e6-e3a24c66255d.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baobabs727 322 Report post Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) Didn't see any media coverage of yesterday's groundbreaking and announcement re: the two new, upscale retailers. Any word? Edited October 25, 2016 by baobabs727 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baobabs727 322 Report post Posted October 25, 2016 Nevermind. Despite what appears to be a media blackout...so far, I was able to find a video of the groundbreaking ceremony. I don't know how to link it here. It's on Facebook. In any event, there is nothing to report. For contrary to last week's news reports indicating that A/H would be announcing tenants at groundbreaking, Mr. Lou Haddad failed to do so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BFG 588 Report post Posted October 25, 2016 Inside Business says the tenants apparently asked Armada Hoffler to hold off on the announcement. Two “well-known, upscale tenants" were to be announced during the groundbreaking ceremony, Armada Hoffler said in a news release earlier this month. But the new retailers that will occupy space in this new mixed-use development asked to hold off on announcing their store openings, Armada Hoffler said Monday. http://pilotonline.com/inside-business/news/commercial-real-estate/newest-town-center-project-breaks-ground/article_04ac9d43-9940-5b00-8182-ca9583e8024b.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalman 53 Report post Posted March 9, 2017 If you haven't been past it, a quite obvious orange tower crane is now doing it's thing on site. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baobabs727 322 Report post Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) http://pilotonline.com/business/consumer/armada-hoffler-to-open-next-phase-of-town-center-by/article_182e4101-f502-5153-9910-20e84b836671.html Along with financials, AH is reporting that Block 9 is on schedule for a Summer 2018 delivery. Edited May 2, 2017 by baobabs727 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baobabs727 322 Report post Posted June 7, 2017 Has anyone heard anything more about the retailer/restaurant list for Block 9...or been by to see how things are looking? Even though it's not a skyscraper, this project is significant in terms of massing, new-to-market retail and overall $$ investment. Plus I think the architecture is refreshing for this area. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baobabs727 322 Report post Posted June 7, 2017 Couldn't resist. Plus it gave me an excuse to go to The Cheesecake Factory. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BFG 588 Report post Posted June 8, 2017 They're moving quickly on this, it seems. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
