Inner Loop - CBD, Downtown, East Bank, Germantown, Gulch, Rutledge

[Neigeville2]

You had me scared for a minute, I thought you were talking about that beautiful historic garage at Church and 3rd, but this is around the corner behind Hotel Indigo and on Banker's Alley, right?  Banker's Alley and 3rd ave both could use some street activation.  I'd love to see Nashville with a network of alleys like Melbourne Australia.  Hopefully they will redevelop with some vision and imagination.

[AronG]

2 minutes ago, Neigeville2 said:

...Banker's Alley and 3rd ave both could use some street activation.  I'd love to see Nashville with a network of alleys like Melbourne Australia.  Hopefully they will redevelop with some vision and imagination.

I love the Melbourne laneways. Something to aspire to.

[smeagolsfree]

Approved by MDHA.

[markhollin]

The MDHA Design Review Committee Tuesday gave approval to the addition of office space to a mixed-use Gulch building recognized as the home of Kayne Prime and Google Fiber.

Located at 1101 McGavock St. and owned by Nashville-based C.B. Ragland Co., the building stands four floors. The plan is to add about 7,000 square feet of office space to the top of the building. Currently, the structure (opened in the 1950s and was once home to Educational Networks of America) offers a partial fourth floor that spans about 4,000 sf with an additional 12,000 square feet of existing roof deck. The project will be similar to that of the addition to C.B. Ragland’s Asurion building in SoBro.

More info here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/20986547/gulch-building-home-to-google-to-see-addition
 

[archilove]

People love intimate alleyways (medieval Europe).

[markhollin]

The Duke (4 stories, 251 units) update.

Looking SE from intersection of Vantage Way and Great Circle Rd:

 

Looking NE from Great Circle Rd:

Looking NW from intersection of Great Circle Rd. and Cumberland Bend:

[markhollin]

Owners of Nashville's most prominent honky tonks joined together late Tuesday to announce their opposition to proposed downtown design guidelines that they are bashing as government over-reach. 

The Metro Historical Zoning Commission is set to vote on new design guidelines that would govern how new developments and changes to existing buildings downtown.

Seven owners represent 21 bars, restaurants and music venues, sent a letter to Historic Zoning Commission chairman Brian Tibbs asking for a delay and more collaboration.

With so many competing interests, it's not typical for the lower Broadway owners to reach such clear consensus. While they have previously called for delays and more meetings, this is the first time they spelled out their opposition....

http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2017/12/20/honky-tonk-owners-band-together-oppose-proposed-design-guidelines/968677001/

 

[PaulChinetti]

So they don't like 

"Those issues include exterior lighting, rooftop additions, signage and vacant lots." I wonder what specific issues they have, it would be nice to see their complaints. 

[MLBrumby]

This is an example of Nashville still being "on fire".  Near-record price for the 5/3 tower, a 31-year old (nearly 500,000 sf) building. And to a high profile buyer like Goldman Sachs. It is 85% leased. At $244/sf, this is second only to the 2013 deal in which Highwoods bought the Pinnacle tower for $292/sf.  Should open eyes to several potential backers for the Roundabout Tower and help prospects for the 5&B'way office tower. 

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2017/12/20/exclusive-goldman-sachs-paying-one-of-the-highest.html

[markhollin]

Pins Mechanical Company will be opening at the former Gibson Guitar warehouse near 11th Avenue in the Gulch. That description aligns with the 24,000-square-foot building at 1102 Grundy St., at the corner of Grundy and 11th Avenue North.  It will feature duckin pin bowling, pinball arcade, shuffleboard, bocce ball, and 36 craft beers on tap.  The venue is popular in entral Ohio.

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2017/12/20/bowling-alley-pinball-arcade-coming-to-the-gulch.html

 

[markhollin]

LifeStyle Communities Germantown (4 and 6 stories, 450 units, retail/restaurants) update:

Looking east from 2nd Ave. North half a block north of Madison St:
 

[markhollin]

A peek inside the Noelle Hotel:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2017/12/22/step-insidenashvilles-newest-downtown-hotel.html

 

[titanhog]

^^Gorgeous!

[e-dub]

wow!

[smeagolsfree]

The lobby looks very retro. Love it.

[markhollin]

Accent lighting behind trees along Bankers Alley.  Looking east from 3rd Ave. North:

[markhollin]

610 4th Ave. North (2 stories, 8 townhomes) update.  Starting on second floor.

Looking north along 4th Ave. North, half a block south of Garfield:

[Neigeville2]

Point of order, those aren't trees, it's bamboo, which is actually a grass.  But very cool nonetheless.  It really shows what you can do with a seemingly tiny space.

 

Edited December 24, 2017 by Neigeville2

[Pdt2f]

18 minutes ago, Neigeville2 said:

Point of order, those aren't trees, it's bamboo, which is actually a grass.

 

 

Edited December 24, 2017 by Pdt2f

[markhollin]

The Noelle Hotel is officially open.   

Boutique hotel Noelle opened Thursday at 200 Fourth Ave. N. within Nashville’s central business district.

The 224-room hotel is located at 200 Fourth Ave. North, and includes a new 11 story addition on the back that faces Printers Alley.

These notes from theNashville Post:

- Noelle will feature café Drug Store Coffee by Barista Parlor owner Andy Mumma and Keep Shop, a boutique clothing and accessories store curated by Nashville-based creative consultant Libby Callaway. Also in the mix is restaurant Makeready Libations & Liberation.

- Bryce McCloud of Isle of Printing provided art pieces for Noelle’s public spaces and guest rooms. He will also manage Little Prints, an experiential art space and print shop opening on the building’s ground floor this spring.

- Rockbridge oversaw the project and Dallas-based hospitality firm Makeready will serve as the hotel operator. Noelle is part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio collection.
 

[markhollin]

Goldman Sachs has purchased the Fifth Third Tower for about $120 million:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/20986818/goldman-sachs-to-buy-downtown-tower

[titanhog]

54 minutes ago, markhollin said:

Goldman Sachs has purchased the Fifth Third Tower for about $120 million:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/20986818/goldman-sachs-to-buy-downtown-tower

Wouldn't mind seeing Goldman Sachs signage on the tower.

[Pdt2f]

I’m assuming it’s just a GS investment, and not a sign that they’re opening up a big operation or something? 

[markhollin]

Pilcher Building renovations.  Looking east from Commerce St. near 2nd Ave. North:

[AronG]

On 12/14/2017 at 10:27 AM, nightranger36 said:

Is there any word on the gulch pedestrian bridge project? Its been very quiet for a long time now.

New MNPW site says Estimated Start: 1st quarter, 2018

https://mpw.nashville.gov/CapitalProjects/Project/InteractiveMap