I miss RVA Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 6 minutes ago, Child2021 said: Heavy construction continues. These are awesome!! Thanks SO much for taking and posting these! From this vantage point, can you imagine how the CoStar tower will play off of the Dominion Tower? Pretty robust, all the way around. I'm behind on getting the SILVER PORT-A-POTTIES awarded - real life has intervened the last couple of weeks on this end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hike Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 12 minutes ago, ancientcarpenter said: Is anyone else unable to view the attachments? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I miss RVA Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 5 minutes ago, Hike said: Is anyone else unable to view the attachments? Yep - I keep getting a "410 Error" ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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eandslee Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 hour ago, ancientcarpenter said: Here we go These are AWESOME! Love the perspective of that first photo! Dang, I wish we had a construction webcam!! Many thanks for snapping these and for posting. You work for CoStar? Just happened to be in the building? Or pleading the 5th?! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I miss RVA Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 4 hours ago, ancientcarpenter said: Here we go WOW-ZERSSSS!!! Carpenter - I honestly think this week's competition for the prestigious SILVER PORT-A-POTTY trophy for the RVA "YOU DA MAN" AWARD has been sealed up. I'm quick-polling everyone - I propose this week's award goes to @ancientcarpenterbecause these are nearly IMPOSSIBLE photos to come by for what is THE HOME RUN project happening in downtown Richmond right now - and these pix are AMAZING. That's not to take ANYTHING away from others who have been nominated for the prestigious silver port-a-potty trophy - but, gentlemen, I think Carpenter's efforts are above and beyond the call of duty, and more than worthy of just straight up securing this week's award. (Again, unless folks are okay with multiple winners sharing the trophy). I know -- I still have the previous weeks to account for - life has really intervened recently (long story) as to how/why/what. But everyone's nomination will be accounted for. ANYWAY - do I hear any second's to the motion? Discussion? Thoughts? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandslee Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, I miss RVA said: WOW-ZERSSSS!!! Carpenter - I honestly think this week's competition for the prestigious SILVER PORT-A-POTTY trophy for the RVA "YOU DA MAN" AWARD has been sealed up. I'm quick-polling everyone - I propose this week's award goes to @ancientcarpenterbecause these are nearly IMPOSSIBLE photos to come by for what is THE HOME RUN project happening in downtown Richmond right now - and these pix are AMAZING. That's not to take ANYTHING away from others who have been nominated for the prestigious silver port-a-potty trophy - but, gentlemen, I think Carpenter's efforts are above and beyond the call of duty, and more than worthy of just straight up securing this week's award. (Again, unless folks are okay with multiple winners sharing the trophy). I know -- I still have the previous weeks to account for - life has really intervened recently (long story) as to how/why/what. But everyone's nomination will be accounted for. ANYWAY - do I hear any second's to the motion? Discussion? Thoughts? These pics were pretty dope (is that a word that they use these days? I don't know...it used to be thing)! It is rare to get photos like these, especially that first photo. I have a submission this week too (or was it last week?), but I can concede to this submission easily. Edited February 16, 2023 by eandslee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I miss RVA Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 19 minutes ago, eandslee said: These pics were pretty dope (is that a word that they use these days? I don't know...it used to be thing)! It is rare to get photos like these, especially that first photo. I have a submission this week too (or was it last week?), but I can concede to this submission easily. Hmmm... Yeah - I do seem to recall you have a submission that's definitely silver port-a-potty worthy (and I'm thinking I nominated you! ) Soda Flats crane, I think, yes? If that's the one - then that's for last week (Saturdays are the seventh/final day of the week and I open new nominations up on Sundays - the first day of the week)- and I'm 2 trophies behind (life has intervened these last couple of weeks - long story). Child had some awesome CoStar site shots as well from Manchester - as did CitiWalker. I think what's setting Carpenter's apart (as you said - they're 'dope' ) is that they're on-site (so lots of closeups!) - AND - the first pic (with the wide-angle lens) also happens to include the Pinecrest/Parc View crane off in the distance. How about that! I just haven't had a chance to sit down and play with the site to put a poll together. (I'm changing location here in the next week and a half and my place is really topsy turvy right now as I pack stuff up and handle a bunch of logistical issues). I'm honestly in favor of going back and awarding everyone over the last two weeks who's been nominated a share of that week's RVA/UP YDM award and silver port-a-potty. Once I get settled, I'll be able to sit down and put some time into getting the poll to work correctly. Long answer to a short question. Short answer is - it was last week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I miss RVA Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) Has anyone noticed that the TV-8 weather cam at the Virginia War Memorial appears to have had its view adjusted/shifted just slightly WEST of the CoStar construction site? Meaning- it looks like the camera has been turned and is no longer pointing directly at the CoStar site. I'd be curious to know if this is just incidental or if it was done purposely (perhaps upon request by the developers - particularly if they are going to operate construction cams?) Notice how the view has changed from even just over two weeks ago to now: Picture 1 - January 30, 2023 Picture 2 - today - February 16, 2023 (It's been pointed in this direction all week) -- any thoughts or ideas? Edited February 17, 2023 by I miss RVA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandslee Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, I miss RVA said: Has anyone noticed that the TV-8 weather cam at the Virginia War Memorial appears to have had its view adjusted/shifted just slightly WEST of the CoStar construction site? Meaning- it looks like the camera has been turned and is no longer pointing directly at the CoStar site. I'd be curious to know if this is just incidental or if it was done purposely (perhaps upon request by the developers - particularly if they are going to operate construction cams?) Notice how the view has changed from even just over two weeks ago to now: Picture 1 - January 30, 2023 Picture 2 - today - February 16, 2023 (It's been pointed in this direction all week) I've noticed and don't like it! I need the entire site within the field of view! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I miss RVA Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, eandslee said: I've noticed and don't like it! I need the entire site within the field of view! It's been like this all week. Last weekend the view was from Rocketts. Prior to the shift over to Rocketts, the aim was to the "old" view from the War Memorial. Whatever the reason, it's new. I'm just curious that perhaps either CoStar or the developers maybe asked WRIC to adjust the camera angle to take the construction site out of the field of vision - particularly if they (CoStar or the developer) are running/planning to run their own proprietary construction cam. Edited February 17, 2023 by I miss RVA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hike Posted February 17, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 1 hour ago, I miss RVA said: Has anyone noticed that the TV-8 weather cam at the Virginia War Memorial appears to have had its view adjusted/shifted just slightly WEST of the CoStar construction site? Meaning- it looks like the camera has been turned and is no longer pointing directly at the CoStar site. I'd be curious to know if this is just incidental or if it was done purposely (perhaps upon request by the developers - particularly if they are going to operate construction cams?) Notice how the view has changed from even just over two weeks ago to now: Picture 1 - January 30, 2023 Picture 2 - today - February 16, 2023 (It's been pointed in this direction all week) -- any thoughts or ideas? Practicing my email to the GC. Dear Whiting Turner, We here at UP RVA are very interested in watching the progress of the Costar construction project. Please consider installing a job site camera for the benefit of viewing the work that is taking place. As you can see from the photos above, exhibit 1, we’re using other companies webcams to “peek” at the project and by doing so, it’s causing frustration due to the camera not being directly on the project anymore. We understand there’s some cost and inconvenience to installing a webcam, though the owner may find this advantageous and offer some assistance in setting this up. In conclusion, we hope you’ll find it in your heart to help this group of avid development followers by installing this in the very near future, we believe it will be a win win for all parties involved. Thanks in advance and our best regards, UP RVA 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post I miss RVA Posted February 17, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Hike said: Practicing my email to the GC. Dear Whiting Turner, We here at UP RVA are very interested in watching the progress of the Costar construction project. Please consider installing a job site camera for the benefit of viewing the work that is taking place. As you can see from the photos above, exhibit 1, we’re using other companies webcams to “peek” at the project and by doing so, it’s causing frustration due to the camera not being directly on the project anymore. We understand there’s some cost and inconvenience to installing a webcam, though the owner may find this advantageous and offer some assistance in setting this up. In conclusion, we hope you’ll find it in your heart to help this group of avid development followers by installing this in the very near future, we believe it will be a win win for all parties involved. Thanks in advance and our best regards, UP RVA Love it!! Now -- with THAT said... and PLEASE know I'm JUST KIDDING here... The email will be received... after which time, the TV8 camera view (what little view of the CoStar site we DO have right now) PROMPTLY goes from showing us video... ... to THIS THEN... finally - it goes to THIS Edited February 17, 2023 by I miss RVA 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icetera Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 15 hours ago, I miss RVA said: Has anyone noticed that the TV-8 weather cam at the Virginia War Memorial appears to have had its view adjusted/shifted just slightly WEST of the CoStar construction site? Meaning- it looks like the camera has been turned and is no longer pointing directly at the CoStar site. I'd be curious to know if this is just incidental or if it was done purposely (perhaps upon request by the developers - particularly if they are going to operate construction cams?) Notice how the view has changed from even just over two weeks ago to now: Picture 1 - January 30, 2023 Picture 2 - today - February 16, 2023 (It's been pointed in this direction all week) -- any thoughts or ideas? Uneducated thought, but perhaps they adjust it over time due to the angle of the sun changing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I miss RVA Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Icetera said: Uneducated thought, but perhaps they adjust it over time due to the angle of the sun changing? Anything's possible- but from as far back as I can remember from the first time seeing that particular camera view - the Federal Reserve Building has always been in the view in its entirety. Usually Riverfront Plaza, too. This is the first time I've seen this viewpoint adjusted like this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientcarpenter Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 I'm happy to take any awards....but you may want to hold your horses b/c I think the pictures are going to get even better as time comes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flood Zone Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 I walk by the site pretty much every day during lunch (no activity there today when I passed by). Today these two people walked by one of the promotional banners. I overheard one say to the other, "Oooh, they're getting a Riverside Pizza." I know that was a joke, but a part of me really hopes it wasn't. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hike Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 6 minutes ago, Flood Zone said: I walk by the site pretty much every day during lunch (no activity there today when I passed by). Today these two people walked by one of the promotional banners. I overheard one say to the other, "Oooh, they're getting a Riverside Pizza." I know that was a joke, but a part of me really hopes it wasn't. Nice daily walk location! It seems odd to me there’s no activity, thought it would be wide open getting this project rolling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandslee Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 36 minutes ago, Hike said: Nice daily walk location! It seems odd to me there’s no activity, thought it would be wide open getting this project rolling. For sure! I echo Hike here…why has the work stopped I wonder? A little concerning being a Thursday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hike Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 minute ago, eandslee said: For sure! I echo Hike here…why has the work stopped I wonder? A little concerning being a Thursday. I guess it could have been lunch and what’s going on is mostly still just pushing dirt and not a huge crew? Still, seems strange considering other projects I’ve seen at this phase and have seen trades tripping over each other. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flood Zone Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 Sorry, folks. I didn't mean to cause alarm. It certainly could have been lunch-related (although I pass by roughly the same time each day). Or something else that's relatively innocuous. I just didn't see any work or workers on-hand at the time I passed by; I didn't mean to imply work had stopped. Anyway, @Hike, you're right -- it's a great place to walk! Been doing it 15+ years. A fair bit of change during that time. Best addition: Potterfield Bridge. Worst: New Dominion building. Sorry, I'll never like its look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hike Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 6 hours ago, Flood Zone said: Sorry, folks. I didn't mean to cause alarm. It certainly could have been lunch-related (although I pass by roughly the same time each day). Or something else that's relatively innocuous. I just didn't see any work or workers on-hand at the time I passed by; I didn't mean to imply work had stopped. Anyway, @Hike, you're right -- it's a great place to walk! Been doing it 15+ years. A fair bit of change during that time. Best addition: Potterfield Bridge. Worst: New Dominion building. Sorry, I'll never like its look. When I worked in Manchester there was no Potterfield bridge, man, that would have been nice. I walked over to Hull street, on to the flood wall, up to the Manchester bridge and back down to porter street, was a decent loop during lunch. As for Dominion, the building looks good from a distance, get up close and it’s out of scale, no street presence, the crown looks unfinished from some angles, glad to have the building, but it has issues. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Flood Zone Posted February 24, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 Update: They were moving dirt when I walked by today. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandslee Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 29 minutes ago, Flood Zone said: Update: They were moving dirt when I walked by today. Nice! Good to hear! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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