Main Street/CBD Developments

[krazeeboi]

I really think the McCrory building redevelopment project is at a standstill. It's got to be. I just rode past it Sunday and it looks the same as it did several months earlier.

[CorgiMatt]

I really think the McCrory building redevelopment project is at a standstill. It's got to be. I just rode past it Sunday and it looks the same as it did several months earlier.

Far from it. I drive past it every day to and from work. Last week they were lifting in bundles of sheet rock with a crane as I drove by. The scaffolds on wheels were in the same place for weeks on the top floor and you could see it from the ground because it was next to one of the open windows. It has been moved.

[krazeeboi]

So I guess it's just been held up. I really hope they get the interior upfitted soon so that they can begin the much needed work on the exterior.

[CorgiMatt]

They changed construction companies and are back on track now.

[krazeeboi]

^I didn't know that. Thanks for the update.

[comingtocolumbia]

Pic of the new Nickelodeon when it moves to Main Street near corner of Taylor. That should really help the evening activity on Main Street. Someone told me that they want to put a coffee shop there during the day.

[waccamatt]

Pic of the new Nickelodeon when it moves to Main Street near corner of Taylor. That should really help the evening activity on Main Street. Someone told me that they want to put a coffee shop there during the day.

That would be cool - a coffee shop and Ben & Jerry's stand. One of my favorite things about going to a movie at the Nickelodeon is that they have Ben & Jerry's - and beer and wine. The Nick will have 2 screens at the new location, which will be awesome. I think with the completion of the next part of the Main Street beautification and the Nick's relocation, this part of Main Street will become a nightlife destination.

[krazeeboi]

Now if we could only do something with the facade next door...

[Captain Worley]

^Like this??

Edited March 10, 2008 by Captain Worley

[krazeeboi]

LOL, not quite what I had in mind.

[waccamatt]

^Like this??

Is Worley's on Main a pirate's shop? Arrrrrrrrrrgh, mateys!

[emerging.me]

Is Worley's on Main a pirate's shop? Arrrrrrrrrrgh, mateys!

Hilarious. Maybe someone from there can save those ghostly people (and car) in the rendering from Davey Jones' locker...

[comingtocolumbia]

Jammin Jazz - The Underground Lounge has now opened in the old Jammin Java Location. Walked by a grabbed a menu - the best thing is that they are open until midnight and the owner said they will be soon serving adult beverages. It is suppose to have live Jazz and open breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Once I try it out - I will report back - and if someone does please let us know

[waccamatt]

Jammin Jazz - The Underground Lounge has now opened in the old Jammin Java Location. Walked by a grabbed a menu - the best thing is that they are open until midnight and the owner said they will be soon serving adult beverages. It is suppose to have live Jazz and open breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Once I try it out - I will report back - and if someone does please let us know

That's good news and there will now be 2 places on Main Street featuring live jazz. Maybe this will be a future trend.

[comingtocolumbia]

Someone told me the work is happening at that 1556 Main building (corner of Main and Taylor) and Sherlock Holmes is scheduled to be moving in basement and another restaraunt opening on ground floor. This building has been silent for awhile - but good to hear work has started again.

[krazeeboi]

^Good to hear. Thought that project was dead for a second there.

[mainstreeter]

I heard that Wachovia is suppose to announce on April 1 some MAJOR exterior and interior renovations to 1441 Main (across from Art Museum) and making it their HQ for Cola

Edited March 31, 2008 by mainstreeter

[CorgiMatt]

I heard that Wachovia is suppose to announce on April 1 some MAJOR exterior and interior renovations to 1441 Main (across from Art Museum) and making it their HQ for Columbia.

I also heard that a couple of months ago at a downtown meeting I attend each month. I've kept it mum so as not to have disappointment follow. I heard they are going to reskin the exterior and do some pitched roofing.

[krazeeboi]

When is the Sheraton set to open?

[BryCola]

When is the Sheraton set to open?

I still can't imagine the opening of the Sheraton is close. It's still a mess from the street view.

As for Wachovia renovating 1441 Main, that will be exciting. As a matter of fact, pretty much the ONLY view I have out of my office window is this building...so I'll have a close up view of the renovations. I'll be sure to post some pics when they get started.

[waccamatt]

Hmmm, I wonder how much height the pitched roof would add to the building? An additional 50 or a hundred feet would be nice. I know, I know, I'm unrealistic as always.

[Firefox]

It will be intresting to see what they redo to 1441, if anything they need to reclad 1401 main and clean or reclad Capital Center. I think 1441 is one of the best buildings in downtown, clean blue simplistic

[mainstreeter]

I heard that Wachovia is suppose to announce on April 1 some MAJOR exterior and interior renovations to 1441 Main (across from Art Museum) and making it their HQ for Cola

From thestate.com

[emerging.me]

From thestate.com

i love the recladding, but am i the only one that thinks whatever that is up top ruins it??

[Spartan]

Well, I'm glad they are going to jazz it up a little. I'm not sure what this does for the functionality of the building, but it will be more visually appealing. Is the brighter glass exterior just a factor of the computer rendering or is the glass going to be replaced as well?