1200 Broadway (27 stories, 313 residential units, 66,000 sq. ft. office, 46,000 sq. ft. Whole Foods, 485 capacity garage)

[MLBrumby]

Just as exciting is the future view depicted by the first rendering that will contain the twin 300'+ towers of Broadwest.  Said many times here, there's no other midsize city with this much urbanity under construction. So what if the height is not as great as most here would like; it's the street activation that will add much more to the feel of downtown. 

[Buildtall]

Pic from church street today.

[Mr_Bond]

^^^ At least 4 more towers are going between the Capstar Bank building and the Endeavor.

[titanhog]

2 hours ago, Mr_Bond said:

^^^ At least 4 more towers are going between the Capstar Bank building and the Endeavor.

3 at Gulch Union...and what else?

[e-dub]

I'm thinking that hotel... that I can't think of the name of. The design of it is polarizing on here.

[smeagolsfree]

Broadway Hotel, I think is the name.

[e-dub]

That's the one!

[titanhog]

6 hours ago, Mr_Bond said:

^^^ At least 4 more towers 

[Nashcago]

I agree with MLBrumby's comment. I've lived in Chicago now for 5 years, and as much as I love the height of some of the existing, under construction, and proposed buildings, they don't necessarily make for great neighborhoods. The loop, Streeterville, River North, etc. are great, but by far the best neighborhoods are Lincoln Park, Lakeview, West Loop , Wicker Park, etc. which are full of midrise buildings and lots of good urban density. The sidewalks are busy, there's ample street activity and businesses, and it feels the most lively, inviting, and walk-able. Though some new height would be great for Nashville, I LOVE how large the walk-able, urban area extends out from downtown. It makes for a much more interesting and lively city than having a handful of taller buildings in the core.  Look at European cities... very few true skyscrapers compared to American cities, but they're often times much more "alive" and pedestrian friendly and memorable because of the density and street activity. I'm beyond thrilled that Nashville continues to add density and urbanity. Now if we can just get something other than boxy buildings... 

[FromParkAveToTN]

8 hours ago, Nashcago said:

I agree with MLBrumby's comment. I've lived in Chicago now for 5 years, and as much as I love the height of some of the existing, under construction, and proposed buildings, they don't necessarily make for great neighborhoods. The loop, Streeterville, River North, etc. are great, but by far the best neighborhoods are Lincoln Park, Lakeview, West Loop , Wicker Park, etc. which are full of midrise buildings and lots of good urban density. The sidewalks are busy, there's ample street activity and businesses, and it feels the most lively, inviting, and walk-able. Though some new height would be great for Nashville, I LOVE how large the walk-able, urban area extends out from downtown. It makes for a much more interesting and lively city than having a handful of taller buildings in the core.  Look at European cities... very few true skyscrapers compared to American cities, but they're often times much more "alive" and pedestrian friendly and memorable because of the density and street activity. I'm beyond thrilled that Nashville continues to add density and urbanity. Now if we can just get something other than boxy buildings... 

I totally agree.  My favorite cities in the United States and Europe don't have any skyscrapers.

[e-dub]

I didn't really acknowledge this until today, but when driving on West End into Downtown it looks like you're heading straight to the AT+T building on West End. That won't be the case once this one is finished and I only noticed earlier this afternoon as I was doing my rounds.

[markhollin]

Up to 19th floor.  8 more to go.

Looking NW from intersection of Broadway and 12th Ave:

Looking south along12th Ave. North, near intersection with Porter St:

Looking south from alley running between 12th and 13th Ave. South, 1/2 block east of 13th:

Looking north from intersection of 12th Ave. South and McGavock:

Looking NE from Roundabout Plaza Garage at intersection of 17th Ave. South and Division St:

 

Looking west along Broadway from intersection with 10th Ave:

[markhollin]

Up to 21st floor.

Looking NW from intersection of Broadway and 12th Ave:

Looking west along Broadway from intersection with 10th Ave:

[archilove]

On 12/13/2018 at 5:42 PM, FromParkAveToTN said:

I totally agree.  My favorite cities in the United States and Europe don't have any skyscrapers.

Tall buildings are best seen from a distance and give an assessment of the size and wealth of that city. European mid-rises are often older buildings and come with architectural niceties not seen in our newer mid-rises.

[markhollin]

Up to the  21st floor now.

Looking NW from intersection of Broadway and 12th Ave:

Looking south along 12th Ave. North, near intersection with Porter St:




Looking north from McGavock St., just west of 12th Ave. South:

Looking east from intersection of Broadway and 14th Ave. North:

Looking SE from 14th Ave. North, 1/2 block north of Broadway:

Looking SE from intersection of 10th Ave. North and Commerce St:

Looking NE from Roundabout Plaza Garage at 17th Ave. South and Division St:

[nashvylle]

that last image is my favorite. Incredible views. 

[Mr_Bond]

The drive up West End/Broadway from Vandy into downtown will be completely transformed by the Graduate Hotel/apartments, Broadwest and Endeavor.  And these buildings will make Nashville look like a city who has outgrown its downtown as you drive into downtown on I-40 East.

[titanhog]

2 hours ago, Mr_Bond said:

The drive up West End/Broadway from Vandy into downtown will be completely transformed by the Graduate Hotel/apartments, Broadwest and Endeavor.  And these buildings will make Nashville look like a city who has outgrown its downtown as you drive into downtown on I-40 East.

Just wait until a couple of other projects are announced on that corridor.  Gonna be a nice change if they all come to fruition.

[e-dub]

Are these the things you teased a few weeks ago, @titanhog?

[Vrtigo]

36 minutes ago, titanhog said:

Just wait until a couple of other projects are announced on that corridor.  Gonna be a nice change if they all come to fruition.

*COUGH* Beaman! *COUGH*

[titanhog]

1 hour ago, e-dub said:

Are these the things you teased a few weeks ago, @titanhog?

Could be.   Still waiting for the developer to go public.

[Mr_Bond]

13 hours ago, titanhog said:

Could be.   Still waiting for the developer to go public.

So, does anyone want to play a game while we wait?  Oh, I know!  Let's play "Name the Next Project on West End"!  @titanhog, why don't you go first?

[titanhog]

I will say this much...one is on West End and the other is not (but you can see it from there).  Both will be very nice if the developer gets what they are looking for. 

[donNdonelson2]

My guess is a Taco Bell Cantina at street level with a fifty floor hotel/office/condo/apartment tower above,  topped by a revolving observation deck. (Oh, and a dock for flying cars) 

[PruneTracy]

34 minutes ago, donNdonelson2 said:

Flying scooters

FTFY. They're called Bird for a reason.