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

[Paramount747]

I'd expect them to start coming up out of the ground shortly if they haven't already.

This will be exciting to see take shape over the winter and spring.

Edited December 11, 2013 by Urban Architecture

[Jamie Hall]

I wonder if they have some environmental clean-up to do?

 

The rain last week probably set them behind a few days, but they were back out there today with a lot of heavy equipment and big crew. Looks like they're having to dig through a lot of solid rock as part of the ground work.

[MLBrumby]

Saw where the platform/foundation permit was issued for around $3.5 million. 

[CandyAisles]

$3.2 million...but close enough.

 

http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/blog/2013/12/gulch-crossing-gets-foundation-permit.html

[Paramount747]

If they Fly Form this building, it is going to go up fast and by the shape of the building in the published rendering, I bet it will be fly forming. This building could be topped out in less than a year.

[Hey_Hey]

That article also confirms there will be more retail square footage on the 11th Ave side. I think everyone assumed it would have retail but I don't recall seeing any numbers. 16,000 sq feet should do a pretty good job activating 11th Ave. I also don't seem to recall that Cassidy Turley would be relocating from Maryland Farms. Having a commercial real estate group relocate to the core from the suburbs seems appropriate and, in my opinion, is another sign that real estate development in Nashville is hotter than in the suburbs. For a couple decades we saw businesses leaving Nashville to go to places like Cool Springs and Maryland Farms. The tide seems to have shifted and companies are returning to the city. Southern Land is also coming into Nashville when they relocate their headquarters to Green Hills once their tower is complete.

If they Fly Form this building, it is going to go up fast and by the shape of the building in the published rendering, I bet it will be fly forming. This building could be topped out in less than a year.

Just curious, do you know why all buildings aren't built using fly forming? Time is money, and if all buildings could go up as quickly as the Hensler building on 12th then it seems they would. Edited December 13, 2013 by Hey_Hey

[Paramount747]

I really could not give you an accurate answer, but here is a link: http://www.nationalforming.com/flyforms.html

[nashvillwill]

That article also confirms there will be more retail square footage on the 11th Ave side. I think everyone assumed it would have retail but I don't recall seeing any numbers. 16,000 sq feet should do a pretty good job activating 11th Ave. I also don't seem to recall that Cassidy Turley would be relocating from Maryland Farms. Having a commercial real estate group relocate to the core from the suburbs seems appropriate and, in my opinion, is another sign that real estate development in Nashville is hotter than in the suburbs. For a couple decades we saw businesses leaving Nashville to go to places like Cool Springs and Maryland Farms. The tide seems to have shifted and companies are returning to the city. Southern Land is also coming into Nashville when they relocate their headquarters to Green Hills once their tower is complete.

Just curious, do you know why all buildings aren't built using fly forming? Time is money, and if all buildings could go up as quickly as the Hensler building on 12th then it seems they would.

Scheduling needs are most likely the main decision. Others may include MONEY (fly forms aren't cheap), and safety expectations (some designers trust them, some don't).

[CandyAisles]

I would bet this is a poured concrete structure like the Hensler building since there is a garage underneath it.  You don't want much deflection at all in a garage.  Concrete is still cheap these days in middle TN, too.

[Paramount747]

I would bet this is a poured concrete structure like the Hensler building since there is a garage underneath it.  You don't want much deflection at all in a garage.  Concrete is still cheap these days in middle TN, too.

You don't bet, you KNOW!!!!!!

[CandyAisles]

You don't bet, you KNOW!!!!!!

 

I may or may not know, but I'm still willing to make a bet.

[nashvylle]

does anyone have any updates on this announcement from a few months ago? The area right now is just vacant parking lots and although the majority of us were disappointed that a full service hotel wasn't proposed here, I think two limited service hotels here would be great.

 

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130117/BUSINESS02/301170039/2-Marriott-hotels-share-site-near-Music-City-Center

 

construction on the first hotel was supposed to begin by year end, but we haven't really heard anything since.

[chris holman]

does anyone have any updates on this announcement from a few months ago? The area right now is just vacant parking lots and although the majority of us were disappointed that a full service hotel wasn't proposed here, I think two limited service hotels here would be great.

 

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130117/BUSINESS02/301170039/2-Marriott-hotels-share-site-near-Music-City-Center

 

construction on the first hotel was supposed to begin by year end, but we haven't really heard anything since.

Great on new hotels ! But I dont want to see Sobro develop in a bunch of suburb level Inn's ,hotels , like to see more Rental, entertainment, and highrise development

Great on new hotels ! But I dont want to see Sobro develop in a bunch of suburb level Inn's ,hotels , like to see more Rental, entertainment, and highrise development

Sorry, retail

[MidTenn1]

Here is an example of what Northpoint recently opened in Midtown Atlanta. It appears to be of a similar scale and size to what they specified for Nashville.

 

 

If something close to that were built here, it would have an impressive massing and presence on KVB. It's not exactly a Trump Tower, but I'll take it. Sure beats out the Hilton Garden Inn a block away and the police precinct.

[smeagolsfree]

does anyone have any updates on this announcement from a few months ago? The area right now is just vacant parking lots and although the majority of us were disappointed that a full service hotel wasn't proposed here, I think two limited service hotels here would be great.

 

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130117/BUSINESS02/301170039/2-Marriott-hotels-share-site-near-Music-City-Center

 

construction on the first hotel was supposed to begin by year end, but we haven't really heard anything since.

There may be an update in the new year. William has contacted them and there is no update just yet, but things are in the works. These projects rarely start when they say they will.

[chris holman]

Here is an example of what Northpoint recently opened in Midtown Atlanta. It appears to be of a similar scale and size to what they specified for Nashville.

 

 

If something close to that were built here, it would have an impressive massing and presence on KVB. It's not exactly a Trump Tower, but I'll take it. Sure beats out the Hilton Garden Inn a block away and the police precinct.

I do like that , if it looks similar hopefully

[dmillsphoto]

As I cannot embed tweets yet, the Preds announced that the SoBro entrance is officially open:

 

http://instagram.com/p/iMB1Jqyp04/

[timmay143]

As I cannot embed tweets yet, the Preds announced that the SoBro entrance is officially open:

 

http://instagram.com/p/iMB1Jqyp04/

Looks good so far!

[TheRaglander]

The only thing bigger than that entrance is the five-hole of the Pred's goalies. WTF

[dmillsphoto]

The only thing bigger than that entrance is the five-hole of the Pred's goalies. WTF

 

I LOL'd. Then I cried.

[Guest]

Great before and after that shows the development in SoBro...

[nashmoney]

Wow! What a transformation. In the next 5 years it will look even denser.

[fieldmarshaldj]

^Now if we could just do something about the church parking lot north of the Convention Center.

[donNdonelson2]

Great before and after that shows the development in SoBro...

I miss those majestic spotlights on the arena rooftop--beautiful beacons in the night!!!

[MidTenn1]

Perhaps in five more years:

 

From left to right...Hyatt Regency, Old Convention Center Site, The SoBro, Sheet Music, Northpoint Hotel Development, First Baptist Church Auditorium. Hilton Garden Inn not visible.