NoDa (N Davidson St Arts District) Projects

[nicholas]

A few pics from the walking tour earlier today.  Even though I am in the area regularly, I've sort of become numb to how much development is actively happening but it's just staggering, especially with even more in the pipeline to come.

[KJHburg]

The growth is that area is really unbelievable from Parkwood along N Davidson and Brevard through NoDa and out both directions on 36th St.  

[KJHburg]

here are some of my photos from the NoDa Mill District tour and I am trying not to duplicate any from above.  Spacecraft is going on a building spree in this area with 2 large apartment buildings on N Brevard and 22nd St underway and has multiple other sites underway and under contract.  Their 36th St apartment building is in the 2nd photo.  I did not know of this corner bakery bistro at 35th and McDowell and is it a nonconforming use.  But a true neighborhood hangout.  

[DJ8hep]

Great photos [mention=31050]KJHburg[/mention] !

[NCMike1990]

A new aerial video of construction progress has been posted today. The project is the 3214 N. Tryon project.

 

[Reverie39]

Feels like all these developments will boost BL ridership significantly and make 36th street station one of the major stops.

[3397char]

On 3/18/2023 at 6:11 PM, KJHburg said:

here are some of my photos from the NoDa Mill District tour and I am trying not to duplicate any from above.  Spacecraft is going on a building spree in this area with 2 large apartment buildings on N Brevard and 22nd St underway and has multiple other sites underway and under contract.  Their 36th St apartment building is in the 2nd photo.  I did not know of this corner bakery bistro at 35th and McDowell and is it a nonconforming use.  But a true neighborhood hangout.  

" I did not know of this corner bakery bistro at 35th and McDowell and is it a nonconforming use.  But a true neighborhood hangout.  "

 

The property that Local Loaf leases had been a neighborhood convenience store for decades and thus had been grandfathered to allow for commercial use.  During COVID they created a more organized form of outdoor dining, as Charlotte allowed for many restaurants to adapt to COVID restrictions.  Last year the Local Loaf parcel successfully went through a specialized conditional rezoning (MUDD-O) recently to allow for continued outdoor dining. Limitations in the new zoning limit development to the current building footprint (roughly), but they can build additional outdoor dining in the rear yard. 

https://charlottenc.gov/planning/Rezoning/RezoningPetitions/2021Petitions/Pages/2021-242.aspx

https://charlottenc.gov/planning/Rezoning/RezoningPetitions/2021Petitions/Documents/Approved_Plans/2021_242_SitePlan_APPROVED.pdf

[3397char]

On 3/21/2023 at 11:45 AM, Reverie39 said:

Feels like all these developments will boost BL ridership significantly and make 36th street station one of the major stops.

US Census population of Charlotte census track 14 (Roughly NoDa but not a road-by-road border match)

• 2000: 2,653
• 2010: 2,607
• 2020: 3,594

In 2020 census that was a little less than 2 residents per residential unit

New construction completed, under construction, or officially announced within NoDa's boundaries (E Sugar Creek Rd, The Plaza, Matheson Ave, N Tryon St) since 2020 will add 4920 units (plus 950,000 sq ft commercial).  These are units I have counted up across almost 30 projects.  It does not include multiple parcels purchased recently for development, but with no announced plans as of yet (like the Johnston YMCA, Southern Resources Scrapyard, or Metromont Concrete Yard , plus others). It does not include multiple projects just across the street from these boundaries that add over 1000 more units. 

Assuming all 4920 units are built, and the trend of a little less than 2 people per unit continues, that is approximately 9000 new residents for 12,600 total, or an 250% increase in NoDa population before the decade is out. 

My math may be  off, and there are estimates used here both by developers and me, but you get the scope of change.

Note that NoDa has two light rail stations: 36th St Station and Sugar Creek Station.  Both will be busier.

Edited March 29, 2023 by 3397char

[NYtoCLT]

45 minutes ago, 3397char said:

US Census population of Charlotte census track 14 (Roughly NoDa but not a road-by-road border match)

• 2000: 2,653
• 2010: 2,607
• 2020: 3,594

In 2020 census that was a little less than 2 residents per residential unit

New construction completed, under construction, or officially announced within NoDa's boundaries (E Sugar Creek Rd, The Plaza, Matheson Ave, N Tryon St) since 2020 will add 4920 units (plus 950,000 sq ft commercial).  These are units I have counted up across almost 30 projects.  It does not include multiple parcels purchased recently for development, but with no announced plans as of yet (like the Johnston YMCA, Southern Resources Scrapyard, or Metromont Concrete Yard , plus others). It does not include multiple projects just across the street from these boundaries that add over 1000 more units. 

Assuming all 4920 units are built, and the trend of a little less than 2 people per unit continues, that is approximately 9000 new residents for 12,600 total, or an 250% increase in NoDa population before the decade is out. 

My math may be  off, and there are estimates used here both by developers and me, but you get the scope of change.

Note that NoDa has two light rail stations: 36th St Station and Sugar Creek Station.  Both will be busier.

It did feel like the 2010s was the decade of the South End whereas the 2020s could be for the neighborhoods Northeast of Uptown -- Optimist, Villa, Noda, Belmont, Plaza.  Granted, I am biased because I live and go out here.

[JRCLT]

It did feel like the 2010s was the decade of the South End whereas the 2020s could be for the neighborhoods Northeast of Uptown -- Optimist, Villa, Noda, Belmont, Plaza.  Granted, I am biased because I live and go out here.

“Let’s round out that core”

[kermit]

It looks like construction has begun at 36th/Cullman/NCRR tracks. Last I heard this was planned as mid rise office. (The Southendification of NoDa continues).

I can’t get a good look because the tracks obscure my view from the train. There is fencing up and heavy equipment is doing site prep.

 

 

Edited March 30, 2023 by kermit

[Blue_Devil]

I feel like SouthEnd has no signs of slowing down, its just other areas are speeding up. Up Town is going to be cheap to develop soon compared to these other areas and probably very desirable due to proximity to it all. 

[jf430]

On 3/30/2023 at 10:00 AM, kermit said:

It looks like construction has begun at 36th/Cullman/NCRR tracks. Last I heard this was planned as mid rise office. (The Southendification of NoDa continues).

I can’t get a good look because the tracks obscure my view from the train. There is fencing up and heavy equipment is doing site prep.

 

 

 

[KJHburg]

^^ This is being built there an apartment building by Avery Hall and it is great looking.

https://www.averyhallinvestments.com/300-east-36-street/

the office building will be across 36th St in front of the apartments Grubb is building.  It is a midrise 5-6 story building and don't think it has started yet. 

Edited April 3, 2023 by KJHburg

[jf430]

15 hours ago, KJHburg said:

^^ This is being built there an apartment building by Avery Hall and it is great looking.

https://www.averyhallinvestments.com/300-east-36-street/

the office building will be across 36th St in front of the apartments Grubb is building.  It is a midrise 5-6 story building and don't think it has started yet. 

 

Related - Avery Hall itself seems to be moving right along....

[KJHburg]

Avery Hall's apartments at N Tryon and 36th St looking good.  Can't wait to hear the official announcement of your grocery tenant.  

[kermit]

New crane on Cullman. Looks to be mid block, so I don’t think this is the office project on the corner. 
 

 

[KJHburg]

^^ that is the 2nd Avery Hall apartment project.  https://www.averyhallinvestments.com/300-east-36-street/

[CLT Development]

4 hours ago, kermit said:

New crane on Cullman. Looks to be mid block, so I don’t think this is the office project on the corner. 
 

 

the office project is across the street 

[SgtCampsalot]

So this was news to me today:

"Johnston YMCA will close after selling iconic NoDa property"

https://charlotte.axios.com/328023/johnston-y-will-close-after-selling-iconic-noda-property/

By Katie Peralta Soloff | May 2, 2023

 

The YMCA of Greater Charlotte is selling the Johnston YMCA property to a developer, and the Y will no longer maintain a presence in NoDa as previously planned, the organization said via a statement Tuesday.

Details: The decision was made after consideration of the branch’s limitations, plus the association’s “overall financial needs.”

Why it matters: The Johnston Y is a community institution, serving for decades not only as a gym but also as a child care facility, gathering place and host of all sorts of local functions and classes. The iconic brick building was built in 1951.

The Johnston Y currently has about 1,500 members, according to Y spokesperson Heather Briganti.

Context: The Y has engaged with the community for the last several years to determine a plan for the redevelopment of the 5.8 acres the Johnston Y occupies on North Davidson.

The organization worked with broker partner CBRE to review several proposals and select a developer for the property.

“Our current building … does not serve current market expectations for flow and function, and has a growing list of deferred maintenance needs,” Briganti told Axios in 2021.

The Y had said that the NoDa area’s growth reinforced the need for the Y to maintain a presence in the neighborhood.

Yes, but: The pandemic crushed the local YMCA, one of the largest gym networks in the region. At one point, more than half of Y members had either canceled or frozen their memberships, resulting in millions in lost revenue, I reported in 2021.

In 2021, the YMCA of Greater Charlotte announced it received its largest gift — a “transformational” sum of $18 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

The other side: In a statement, the NoDa Neighborhood & Business Association said they’ve been “ignored and pushed aside” when it comes to collaborating with the Y on the redevelopment plans.

“We can only hope that whatever developer that has purchased their lot will be more willing to work with the NoDa community and will work to uphold some of the very valuable community amenities that are so desperately needed in our neighborhood,” the statement read in part.

Of note: There’s a giant willow oak in front of the Johnston Y that textile magnate Horace Johnston planted years ago, back when the building was a community center for the mill families who lived and worked in the area.

It’s unclear what will happen to the tree.

What’s next: The current facility will continue to operate through the end of 2023.

It’s unclear who the developer is or what their plans are. Briganti said they’ll make their own announcement at another time.

What they’re saying: “This decision, while in the best interest of our Y, was extremely difficult for us to make, and we know that many community members will share in our disappointment,” the Y’s statement read.

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[Madison Parkitect]

Rumors are going around online saying the Y strung the community and possibly even their own Board around and lied to them about the possibility of remaining on the site, when the truth is that the Y is in such dire financial straits that they needed to sell this property to keep the other locations going. Don't know how true any of that is, but that's what people are saying.

[CLT Development]

2 hours ago, Madison Parkitect said:

Rumors are going around online saying the Y strung the community and possibly even their own Board around and lied to them about the possibility of remaining on the site, when the truth is that the Y is in such dire financial straits that they needed to sell this property to keep the other locations going. Don't know how true any of that is, but that's what people are saying.

I am on the neighborhood board and I can confirm they strung along the community, however... I have talked to 5 people that worked on this project, every one of them was planning on a YMCA being there. From traffic planners, to residential developers, to landscape architects to financiers to YMCA board members. Every single one of them confirmed that as of a month ago there was a YMCA going here. Even 3 weeks ago their Exec. Director was asking for a letter of recommendation on a Placemaking Grant they were putting in on outdoor furniture to be used at the current and future site.

Edited May 4, 2023 by CLT Development

[CLT Development]

2 hours ago, Madison Parkitect said:

Rumors are going around online saying the Y strung the community and possibly even their own Board around and lied to them about the possibility of remaining on the site, when the truth is that the Y is in such dire financial straits that they needed to sell this property to keep the other locations going. Don't know how true any of that is, but that's what people are saying.

That said yes, I can confirm they were in such dire straights that they cannot afford to keep this one going. However, they also never even tried to do a capital campaign to cover, and this lot will go for probably 5M a acre.

[Madison Parkitect]

11 minutes ago, CLT Development said:

I am on the neighborhood board and I can confirm they strung along the community, however... I have talked to 5 people that worked on this project, every one of them was planning on a YMCA being there. From traffic planners, to residential developers, to landscape architects to financiers to YMCA board members. Every single one of them confirmed that as of a month ago there was a YMCA going here. Even 3 weeks ago their Exec. Director was asking for a letter of recommendation on a Placemaking Grant they were putting in on outdoor furniture to be used at the current and future site.

So what do you think changed?

[CLT Development]

18 minutes ago, Madison Parkitect said:

So what do you think changed?

I think that honestly what you said, is exactly what happened. The regional Y obfuscated the situation and kept it from the executive staff and board at the Johnson Y as well as the neighborhood. The crazy thing is most of the people I have talked to live in the greater "Mill District" and were real stakeholders in the success of this project.