CONSTRUCTION THREAD: The Camperdown

[Greenville]

And some seem like they will never become a reality, like the Gateway/Federal Courthouse building.

I know that they are supposed to get some sort of approval and won't start building until 2007 or something, but do we know when to expect some architectural renderings of the Gateway site?

I am hoping that the wait will cause it to be even better and grander than it would've been if they had been able to start construction immediately.

[RestedTraveler]

Well, the ballpark (PLEASE lets cease using the term "stadium" ) had one singular tenant: the Drive. Greenridge was a pretty well-organized effort which had major tenants lined up prior to announcing the project. ICAR is your typical research park. There's an overall master blueprint for what the site will become and some big names are anncouned early on when the project is announced and others sign on over time.

Piazza Bergamo is being re-worked at the behest of the City of Greenville's Design and Preservation Committee, having given into the wishes of Dog Owners; hence, the delay.

Unlike the ballpark, Greenridge, and ICAR, the condo/office tower projects (Pinnacle on Main, the Camperdown, the Tower at Falls and Broad, etc.) require some interest (and a certain % of spaces reserved at auction) before construction can begin; otherwise, it's not worthwhile for the developer.

[g-man430]

And some seem like they will never become a reality, like the Gateway/Federal Courthouse building.

I know that they are supposed to get some sort of approval and won't start building until 2007 or something, but do we know when to expect some architectural renderings of the Gateway site?

I am hoping that the wait will cause it to be even better and grander than it would've been if they had been able to start construction immediately.

Good question. My guess would be sometime between now and the middle of this year. I hope it's by the middle of this year at least.

[RestedTraveler]

With some patience and fortitude, all will come together nicely in the end.

[Greenville]

The Gateway site can help downtown take the next step. It can really help connect the arena to the CBD. Currently, that empty spot of prime real estate breaks things up too much.

They can either be bland and create a boring box, or go for something great and make an impact. It will be important, not only for the skyline, but because it truly will be the "gateway" to Greenville via I-385.

[g-man430]

With some patience and fortitude, all will come together nicely in the end.

I sure hope so.

[GvilleSC]

I'm curious becuase of the rendering... what will be the gray areas? Like on both ends? Concrete? This may be a stupid question, but the way that it looks in the renderings kind of scares me aesthetically.

[RestedTraveler]

Those ends look like balconies and windows to me. Is it the balconies that you're asking about? I suppose they could be concrete, yes.

[RestedTraveler]

This rendering isn't as large, but it's perhaps more detailed:

[GvilleSC]

This rendering isn't as large, but it's perhaps more detailed:

Yea, perfect. There's brick in the middle- the red. and then on the right there's glass and between that is... concrete? The coloring in the other image kind of looked like metal. Haha, thanks

[goodbye]

It could be a precast concrete or maybe even limestone.

[goodbye]

Anyone see/hear news of a possible construction timeline?

[g-man430]

Anyone see/hear news of a possible construction timeline?

Not yet, except for the one on their website saying it was supposed to start in the winter of 2005 even though it is now winter of 2006. These development companies need to update their websites more often and tell us when the construction of these things are actually going to start.

[goodbye]

Until the residential momentum begins to pick up its pace, we'll continue to be frustrated by delays. I would love for this project to get out of the ground, as it will ring in a new era for these types of developments in Greenville.

[Greenville]

Are Camperdown developers waiting on a certain number of units to be sold before starting? Have they even put any of the units up for sale yet? What is the delay?

[goodbye]

They've been selling since November or December, I think. They are waiting on a certain level of lease signees, I believe. Hopefully people will take advantage of the opportunity to be one of the few to dwell in a highrise in Greenville at present.

[gs3]

Are Camperdown developers waiting on a certain number of units to be sold before starting? Have they even put any of the units up for sale yet? What is the delay?

Last I heard, a couple of weeks ago, there are a total of 81 units and 47 had been sold....more that half. Should be starting soon.

[goodbye]

Wow, that's more than I realized, and a very good sign! It should be plenty to get started since I'm sure the interest level will skyrocket once a crane is erected.

[RestedTraveler]

Had the property been surveyed previously and were there survey stakes, or are those new? I can't recall, but I did notice survey stakes today as I drove by the site.

[goodbye]

It had been surveyed early last year.

[RestedTraveler]

Thanks for the confirmation. That's pretty much why I didn't take photos. Nothing's changed there. I'm a kid on a tricycle sitting on the sidewalk outside of Mr. & Mrs. Parr's house and I'm getting anxious for something to happen...

[goodbye]

And I'm the kid next to you nervously jumping up and down there.

[GvilleSC]

Last I heard, a couple of weeks ago, there are a total of 81 units and 47 had been sold....more that half. Should be starting soon.

That's pretty impressive, I'd say.

Am I correct in remembering something about a phase 2 or something? Does anyone know details?

[goodbye]

I have no details to give on this, but there is land for a phase II of The Camperdown. We'll just have to wait and see....

[btoy]

Is it the balance of the Reedy River Investments Site? I called on it before the new year and they said it was under contract.