Gibbs at Westfield Street condos

[gman430]

104 units:

http://www.greenvillesc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/8558?fileID=41955

Edited June 30, 2021 by gman430

[Danmire]

Wimbledon Heights as it overlooks the tennis courts, I'm sure.

[GVLover]

[gman430]

https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2021/07/06/developer-proposes-104-condos-southernside-greenville-sc-gentrification-affordable-housing/7841650002/?fbclid=IwAR3M0XtSE2vnKd2kgN-fSNfjwhPLBkp0WppusRwHISdq41qhjgnGr3AlzRM

[ingvegas]

That's a big lot with a lot of potential. Rendering looks cheap.  Too bad it couldn't be a District West - Phase II.

I hope they at least include some street level retail along Westfield Street,  even if it is just a local walk-in corner-mart for all the condo residents in the area. Kind of a dead-zone between downtown and The Commons. 

[GvilleSC]

This location, up on the hill, would have been great for a taller midrise to overlook the skyline and Unity Park (I won't dare explore the thought of a highrise here). Townhouses could have been accommodated behind. I hope the City denies their monument sign they're showing in the rendering. 

[gman430]

Latest plan: http://www.greenvillesc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/8622?fileID=44011

[johnpro318]

2 hours ago, gman430 said:

Latest plan: http://www.greenvillesc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/8622?fileID=44011

This is honestly a thousand times better. Just wish wr could get some sort of density in this area. 

[distortedlogic]

We've definitely seen worse. I wouldn't mind seeing a variability in height for this; say b/w 4 and 7 stories, but not bad.

[vicupstate]

Planning Commission - Mayberry Village

Architecture has changed again.  Not crazy about these changes.

[GvilleSC]

43 minutes ago, vicupstate said:

Planning Commission - Mayberry Village

Architecture has changed again.  Not crazy about these changes.

It will fit in with the other townhouses nearby. The rear elevations are incredibly boring. I’m glad they must have had guidance on naming of streets. The tennis theme will not be missed, though Mayberry Village needs work. Why not use Gibbs or Westfield, instead of a street you don’t even touch?! The amateur aspect of their submissions make me wonder how successful it will be. It’s a fantastic location. 

Edited September 1, 2021 by GvilleSC

[gman430]

Project moving forward: https://www.postandcourier.com/greenville/business/greenville-condo-project-near-unity-park-moves-ahead-swaps-tennis-theme-for-local-history/article_d059d54e-1739-11ec-9450-b394cb25fb3f.html

[distortedlogic]

4 hours ago, gman430 said:

Project moving forward: https://www.postandcourier.com/greenville/business/greenville-condo-project-near-unity-park-moves-ahead-swaps-tennis-theme-for-local-history/article_d059d54e-1739-11ec-9450-b394cb25fb3f.html

An improvement in my mind, I like the more traditional look.

[gman430]

This project is about to start construction. 

[GvilleSC]

7 hours ago, gman430 said:

This project is about to start construction. 

I haven't thought about this project for a good while. 

[rabbit seisin]

Hmm, I wonder if there's been any tinkering with the site plan. At one time, I believe the developer had considered a mix of condos and townhomes.

I say this because last year's rendering shows uniform four-story massing with brick on the bottom half and vinyl on the upper half. It's okay, but it would be nice if they would mix it up a bit and provide some vertical and horizontal interest. This is a pretty big city block near Unity Park that's also walkable to downtown. People would pay top dollar to live in this location, there is no reason to go cheap/institutional on any detail. 

[GvilleSC]

22 minutes ago, rabbit seisin said:

Hmm, I wonder if there's been any tinkering with the site plan. At one time, I believe the developer had considered a mix of condos and townhomes.

I say this because last year's rendering shows uniform four-story massing with brick on the bottom half and vinyl on the upper half. It's okay, but it would be nice if they would mix it up a bit and provide some vertical and horizontal interest. This is a pretty big city block near Unity Park that's also walkable to downtown. People would pay top dollar to live in this location, there is no reason to go cheap/institutional on any detail. 

To clarify -- there is no vinyl siding. It's cementitious siding. 

[gman430]

Major construction equipment (backhoes) now arriving on site where the old body shop was.

Edited March 6, 2023 by gman430

[gman430]

Site grading permit issued. Trees now coming down on site. 

[gman430]

[gman430]

[GvilleSC]

Street trees and perimeter landscaping has been installed. It appears that these should be going vertical any day now.