FNB Tower 401 S Graham St (29 floors - 365 feet)

[KJHburg]

20 minutes ago, TheOneRJ said:

^ is blocking that much of the road really necessary? 

I think they need to space as that tower is a tight fit.  MLK there by the ballpark is not too busy except on game days which start really soon. 

 

[reggie4417]

Took a few pics of this recently.

1st one is from ASG weekend and the last one is from Saturday after the Wake Forest/Furman game.

My teen son got a job working in the visitors clubhouse at BB&T, so this project is rising right in front of the door he uses to get into the ballpark, so he will have a cool perspective.

 

[dylansukkert]

This tower is starting at the perfect time to watch it grow over the Knights season!!

[CLT_King]

Still not much vertical growth. Hoping this move at a faster pace. 

[Guest]

6 minutes ago, CLT_King said:

Still not much vertical growth. Hoping this move at a faster pace. 

It'll move slow at first, since they have to add more parking adjacent to a massive parking deck, for whatever reason. Nice view though.

[DMann]

Perhaps the existing parking deck will be going away in the not too distant future????

[Guest]

1 minute ago, DMann said:

Perhaps the existing parking deck will be going away in the not too distant future????

One would hope. Though I could see certain companies buying Duke Energy and building their new HQ there and utilizing that deck.

[j-man]

46 minutes ago, DMann said:

Perhaps the existing parking deck will be going away in the not too distant future????

I think this would be a great space to just do the whole garage over and make it underground, and even  taller above ground. With a better shape and look, actually utilizing the space. This is great parking for the BOA stadium and BB&T ballpark. 

[49er]

Companies buying Duke or just buying their deck? 

[Urban Cowboy]

40 minutes ago, 49er said:

Companies buying Duke or just buying their deck? 

Buying this Duke building once Duke moves into the new HQ between Tryon and College.

Razing the structure below, and then building on the blank lot.

And then theoretically whoever decides to do so could utilize the parking deck that wraps FNB for parking. 

 

 

Parking deck - upper left. Duke building referenced - lower right.

 

Edited March 11, 2019 by Urban Cowboy

[CharlotteWkndBuzz]

I don't see that deck going anywhere anytime soon, however, I would be happy if they someday built a SpringHill Suites type of triangular tower right there on the corner. 

Then there was always this quote "Leary broached the idea of retrofitting the 2,200-space parking deck occupying 4.8 acres on Mint Street next to the stadium", when referring to Tepper and LU in general. 

I don't know the logistics of that parking deck, but it would be cool if they could add retail in there, especially if the future of those practice fields are multi-use development someday. I know when that electrical substation was built, ppl probably thought it was placed on the outskirts of Uptown at the time, but it is taking up some prime real estate now.

[j-man]

16 minutes ago, CharlotteWkndBuzz said:

I don't see that deck going anywhere anytime soon, however, I would be happy if they someday built a SpringHill Suites type of triangular tower right there on the corner. 

Then there was always this quote "Leary broached the idea of retrofitting the 2,200-space parking deck occupying 4.8 acres on Mint Street next to the stadium", when referring to Tepper and LU in general. 

I don't know the logistics of that parking deck, but it would be cool if they could add retail in there, especially if the future of those practice fields are multi-use development someday. I know when that electrical substation was built, ppl probably thought it was placed on the outskirts of Uptown at the time, but it is taking up some prime real estate now.

They should for sure convert the ground floor area of the parking deck into retail between FNB and that hotel along MLK. That area would be great seeing as though  the hotel doesnt have any and FNB won't have much. 

[KJHburg]

That huge Duke parking garage could go down in a New York minute.  It was way too low density for today's land values.  It is 4.65 acres and has less parking spaces than the Legacy MEGA deck.   I am betting Duke sells it to someone why have parking blocks away from your new HQ.  Though it maybe around awhile if they can lease out the spaces. 

[eastsider]

Not much construction progress but they did paint over the mural.

[Guest]

35 minutes ago, eastsider said:

Not much construction progress but they did paint over the mural.

they probably heard the Olsen rumors and panicked. 

[11 HouseBZ]

4 hours ago, eastsider said:

Not much construction progress but they did paint over the mural.

Jeez Charlotte, 2 for 2 this month. First Polk now this? 

[Guest]

11 minutes ago, 11 HouseBZ said:

Jeez Charlotte, 2 for 2 this month. First Polk now this? 

Whats next, Bank of America Corporate Center?

[11 HouseBZ]

1 minute ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

Whats next, Bank of America Corporate Center?

Nah Bank of America Stadium...

Edited March 14, 2019 by 11 HouseBZ

[Guest]

Just now, 11 HouseBZ said:

Nah Bank of America Stadium...

Writing on the wall.

[11 HouseBZ]

Yup, unfortunately everything I like gets torn down or is no longer. If they reskin Black Monday Tower (400 Tryon) I'm done. 

[CTiger]

Walked over to the FNB site today to check on progress and to feel my teeth chatter.  If you haven't watched crews drive piles before, its a pretty cool sight.  It looks like they have a pretty good amount of vertical steel already and a big hole in the ground.  They are moving over here.

[Mgelbach]

They're still driving piles in today. 

[captainjack]

Oh look, a new crane!

[CarolinaDaydreamin]

3 hours ago, cjolley92 said:

Oh look, a new crane!

Is Charlotte on the semi annual crane count list? If not, why?

[KJHburg]

Drive bys today.   This tower would be the tallest building under construction in NC outside of Charlotte of course.   the 29 story 365 foot tall FNB Tower.  Charlotte Rising (on a small lot)