Stonewall Street Projects in 2nd Ward - Northwood Ravin, Proffitt Dixon, Walton Plaza

[Hunted]

On 11/20/2018 at 5:35 PM, Nick2 said:

So much construction is going on but you've got to keep an eye out and stay alert because the activity is different than the norm.

 

Probably the same guy who did this a few months ago. https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/watch-dump-truck-takes-down-traffic-light-in-uptown/810480484

[KJHburg]

550 Stonewall today and I think I found my favorite floorplan the OLD Fashioned check it out the ones on the end cap.   KJ could be moving on UP! 

https://www.uptown550.com/uptown-550-on-stonewall-charlotte-nc/floorplans

[CharlotteWkndBuzz]

Yeah, those balconies are badass!  Going to feel like you're floating...The Old Fashioned says it has an outdoor fireplace and tv on the balcony...that sounds awesome.  

[navigator319]

[Hugo704]

[cltcane]

On 12/13/2018 at 10:34 AM, navigator319 said:

Does the awful “UPTOWN 550” signage ruin this for anyone else?  Makes this building go from classy to cheap, IMO.

[JorgiPorgi]

Awesome floor plan- crappy signage. We can’t have it all I guess. Ugh- and they definetly value engineered the fin on top to be shorter. Oh well, still a cool building. 

[nicholas]

Oh shoot lol I seriously thought the 'Uptown 550' signage was photoshopped...

Edited December 15, 2018 by nicholas

[KJHburg]

8 hours ago, nicholas said:

Oh shoot lol I seriously thought the 'Uptown 550' signage was photoshopped...

I did at first too and I shot a photo at the light and didn't notice it until I looked back.

[15895]

15 hours ago, cltcane said:

Does the awful “UPTOWN 550” signage ruin this for anyone else?  Makes this building go from classy to cheap, IMO.

It makes me happy it’ll drive folks against the name “uptown” annoyed  lol

[Eightane]

On 12/14/2018 at 8:41 PM, cltcane said:

Does the awful “UPTOWN 550” signage ruin this for anyone else?  Makes this building go from classy to cheap, IMO.

Nah, it's just you that it "ruins" it for. I don't mean to be rude, but for me architectural merit and great lines on a building don't hinge on the sign. I'll agree that portion could look better but it has no bearing on anything beyond itself.

We're lucky; one day corporations might get cheeky and start making signage in comic sans. Hah.

I do have one (very minor) complaint about the tower itself, and it's so minor it doesn't even take away from its "great" status to me, it's still a wonderful addition to our queen. I wish there was a splash more colour on the sides, in a perfect world it would have a well-integrated mural commissioned to be done by opening date. As it is, something about it makes me feel it wouldn't look out of place in Myrtle Beach, albeit it would still be the nicest building there were it plopped down in that resort mecca.

[KJHburg]

Those Savoy apartments really turned out pretty nice and so has 550 Stonewall. Photos today. 

[NY+SC=NC]

On 12/14/2018 at 8:41 PM, cltcane said:

Does the awful “UPTOWN 550” signage ruin this for anyone else?  Makes this building go from classy to cheap, IMO.

Idk if its the color, font, or combination of the two, to me, it makes the building look like a hotel. 

[CLTNative]

It didn't need the signage at the top, its the address. But that's what we have. The building texture is neat, but I don't think I could walk out on one of those balconies on Caldwell.

Edit: 550 is the address on Stonewall.

Edited December 20, 2018 by CLTNative

[CharlotteWkndBuzz]

21 hours ago, NY+SC=NC said:

Idk if its the color, font, or combination of the two, to me, it makes the building look like a hotel. 

Yeah, agree...Little combo of everything...I do think even if the color/font stayed the same, that 'Uptown 550' looks better.  Even the website has it like that and not CAPS.  I think a lighter color too would've looked better.  I would have preferred the style like how the Kimpton did with 'Tryon Park' and keep the signage towards the bottom (plus it's creative and looks cool).  

*Being right off of 277, I get the high signage for visibility...will the letters light up at night?

Edited December 20, 2018 by CharlotteWkndBuzz

[NY+SC=NC]

On 12/20/2018 at 1:32 PM, CharlotteWkndBuzz said:

Yeah, agree...Little combo of everything...I do think even if the color/font stayed the same, that 'Uptown 550' looks better.  Even the website has it like that and not CAPS.  I think a lighter color too would've looked better.  I would have preferred the style like how the Kimpton did with 'Tryon Park' and keep the signage towards the bottom (plus it's creative and looks cool).  

*Being right off of 277, I get the high signage for visibility...will the letters light up at night?

Well, they do light up...

[SpiritOf76]

Quick ride through this morning. Might walk around later 

[NCMike1990]

From June 2009. Not the same city.



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[KJHburg]

Photos I took this morning today.  Amazing transformation of this street.  

[rancenc]

I wish another name other than "Uptown 550"!!!  Sounds like a late 1970's disco in Manhattan!!

[Matthew.Brendan]

[JFerreira91]

Pretty nice transformation over the years. There will be quite a lot of people around when all this project is ready, so adapting the sidewalks and road layout will surely help.

[enicideme]

A couple of night time shots.

 

 

[J-Rob]

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[KJHburg]

Drive by shots today.  They will have a good bit of retail on the ground level.  This is a great apartment complex.  Today. 

and one of the Wanderwall which I still like too.