Myers Park / Eastover Projects

[t_money]

6 hours ago, tarhoosier said:

This is at Laurel and Cherokee, close to Laurel Market. 32 condos, 1.75mm and up. Sales center in small house across the street for those with investment ideas.

That little house across the street deserves a better life. Was empty for a long time, surrounded by giant condos, gas station, etc. I'm saddened when I go to Laurel market and think that some day it will probably be torn down as it seems like a nice little home Those condos with their office has given it some new life with the paint job (and probably remodel) though.

 

[atlrvr]

Was a toy store for many years.  I want to say Black Forest Toys maybe??? Anyway, Amazon ended all that.

Edit... actually after looking at your pic again, I realize that the toy store was in the other cottage that still stands immediately to the left of this one, between this house and the gas station.  

Both are probably not long for this world.

[turbocraig]

9 hours ago, atlrvr said:

Was a toy store for many years.  I want to say Black Forest Toys maybe??? Anyway, Amazon ended all that.

Edit... actually after looking at your pic again, I realize that the toy store was in the other cottage that still stands immediately to the left of this one, between this house and the gas station.  

Both are probably not long for this world.

The other house that was the toy store is now Isabella’s, a home furnishings store.  It’s a nice little operation.  Sad when/if that goes, but you’re probably right.  

[SydneyCarton]

10 hours ago, atlrvr said:

Was a toy store for many years.  I want to say Black Forest Toys maybe??? Anyway, Amazon ended all that.

Edit... actually after looking at your pic again, I realize that the toy store was in the other cottage that still stands immediately to the left of this one, between this house and the gas station.  

Both are probably not long for this world.

Black Forest was an amazing toy/kids bookstore.  I really enjoyed shopping there when my kids were little.

[videtur quam contuor]

After communication with Jane Myers at Trees Charlotte, her suggestion for most valuable urban tree, after the loss of the Charlotte Pipe tree on Randolph Road, is one of these trees. From the only perspective that can come close to showing the height and crown these two appear to be one. 

 

The girth of the one on the left suggests greater age, 300 years by Ms Myers. This left most tree has had surgery and extensive trunk work to my eye. Nonetheless, here it stands.

A shiny dime to whomever knows where these trees lend their grace and pomp. Answer tomorrow.

[videtur quam contuor]

Trees can live indefinitely. Without pests, fire, drought, external disease (and man, sadly) they have indefinite life span. There are trees into our time that are in favorable locations and alive for thousands of years.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/trees-have-the-potential-to-live-indefinitely/

Edited January 23, 2022 by tarhoosier

[videtur quam contuor]

This tree (trees) is (are) on the grounds of Duke Mansion. At the motor entrance before the valet/parking area and close to the street. I walked around enough of the property yesterday to be confident this was the tree(s) Jane was describing. 300 years is pre-European settlement. John Lawson time.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lawson_(explorer)

edit: I keep my dime.

Edited January 24, 2022 by tarhoosier

[KJHburg]

Went to Wing Haven for the first time today.  This is a hidden little treasure in the heart of Myers Park well worth a visit and to take out of towners to when in town.

https://winghavengardens.org/

On the way over there saw this new condo building yes condos 1500 Queens. 

""1500 Queens is a 5-story luxury residential building in the center of Myers Park, consisting of 14, full-floor condominiums. Located on the corner of Queens Road and Pembroke Avenue, this beautiful mid-rise is constructed of brick, concrete, steel, and glass. The homes feature 10’ ceilings & open floor plans with integrated kitchen and living areas, and private covered terraces. The condominiums include fully inset cabinetry, Wolf appliances, and high-end finishes throughout with impeccable attention to detail. Each home includes two parking spaces and a private storage room located on the lower level garage.""   prices not mentioned but pretty sure over $1 M per unit

Love walking around Myers Park so many nice homes of all sizes and styles. 

2nd photo part of LSC Greenway.  Some of these homes look like they fell out from Los Angeles love the Mission style. 

[SydneyCarton]

Meyers Park is so beautiful.

[GeauxCLT]

Not sure if it has been mentioned, but the Swimmer building at the corner of Providence and Altondale is set for redevelopment…rezoning imminent by Roy Goode. Seems it will be mixed use with high end condos, office, and a couple retail tenants. Seems the Taipei Express may survive as the Thirsty Beaver of Eastover. 

[videtur quam contuor]

About 1981 we had visitors from out of town and went to Wing Haven for the first time for a summer day visit. The Clarksons still lived in the home. We knocked on the door and Mr Clarkson answered in a white summer seersucker suit and said his wife was poorly. The garden was not open at that time (pre internet) but he bade us enter and to enjoy their life's work.

The book about Elizabeth Clarkson, her love of everything natural, their enduring relationship is in "A Bird In The House" by Mary Kratt. The story is touching and I am glad I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Clarkson even though I disturbed them for which I apologize here.  It lifts my heart each time I visit. 

[KJHburg]

wonder how easy this Eastover project will be to get approved.  Up to 8 stories. 

https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2022/06/16/providence-road-eastover-goode-office-retail.html

""Local developer Goode Properties has filed a rezoning petition for a mixed-use project in Charlotte's Eastover neighborhood.  The petition, filed with the city yesterday, aims to redevelop just over an acre at 725 Providence Road into 51,000 square feet of office, retail and residential space. According to site plans, the project calls for up to 22 residential units, 45,000 square feet of office space and 6,000 square feet of retail use.  The building will be no higher than eight stories, or 112 feet tall, plans show. The project cost and construction timeline were not immediately available.""

[ArchiCLT]

New Crane Alert! Myers Park UMC's new Multi-Purpose Building

[KJHburg]

This is borderline Dilworth Myers Park but some how I think they will latch onto Myers Park when marketing these high end apartments. 

[sakami]

Took my son to get a haircut at the barber shop in Myers Park today and there is a bunch of construction going on in the spaces in the basement. I asked the barber and he said they are building a kid friendly cafe. Has anyone else heard this?

[CLT Development]

1 hour ago, sakami said:

Took my son to get a haircut at the barber shop in Myers Park today and there is a bunch of construction going on in the spaces in the basement. I asked the barber and he said they are building a kid friendly cafe. Has anyone else heard this?

out of curiosity, what barbershop are you talking about? what spaces? then I can figure it out from there.

[sakami]

16 minutes ago, CLT Development said:

out of curiosity, what barbershop are you talking about? what spaces? then I can figure it out from there.

Sorry, Colonial Barbershop in the shopping center with Fancy Pants and Volo, Harris Teeter in the parking lot. I tried to find it on Accela but had no luck. I think the parcel is 15510165. The space is in the basement on the far right side of the building. There used to be a dry cleaner/shoe repair in one of the spots and the other was an aerial studio for a while. They’ve both been empty for a few years. 

Edited June 7, 2023 by sakami

[CLT Development]

10 hours ago, sakami said:

Sorry, Colonial Barbershop in the shopping center with Fancy Pants and Volo, Harris Teeter in the parking lot. I tried to find it on Accela but had no luck. I think the parcel is 15510165. The space is in the basement on the far right side of the building. There used to be a dry cleaner/shoe repair in one of the spots and the other was an aerial studio for a while. They’ve both been empty for a few years. 

had no idea there was basement!!! Let me see what I can find 

[Madison Parkitect]

17 minutes ago, CLT Development said:

had no idea there was basement!!! Let me see what I can find 

Looks like there's an active permit for a SkinSpirit Skincare Salon at 1041 Providence Rd and an active permit for The Grove at 1043 Providence. Based on The Grove's permit having ramp/stair inspections and a food service component, I'd assume that's it. That's the old aerial studio address.

Edit: It's being designed by Cluck, so assume it'll be cool.

Edited June 7, 2023 by Madison Parkitect

[CLT Development]

22 minutes ago, Madison Parkitect said:

Looks like there's an active permit for a SkinSpirit Skincare Salon at 1041 Providence Rd and an active permit for The Grove at 1043 Providence. Based on The Grove's permit having ramp/stair inspections and a food service component, I'd assume that's it. That's the old aerial studio address.

Edit: It's being designed by Cluck, so assume it'll be cool.

came here to say that, thanks. 

[KJHburg]

New expansion of Myers Park Methodist Church.  You know when I see a crane I have to know what is going on.   I had not seen this previously. 

This is an expansion and replacing an existing gym fellowship hall that has issues.   This looks great.  

https://news.myersparkumc.org/hope-is-here/construction-gallery/

[CarolinaDaydreamin]

On 12/29/2021 at 10:30 PM, atlrvr said:

Was a toy store for many years.  I want to say Black Forest Toys maybe??? Anyway, Amazon ended all that.

Edit... actually after looking at your pic again, I realize that the toy store was in the other cottage that still stands immediately to the left of this one, between this house and the gas station.  

Both are probably not long for this world.

 Bedford Falls...

[sakami]

Didn’t catch a picture but just saw what looks like core drilling in the parking lot of the old flower shop on Providence. In the same lot as the Manor Theatre. 

[CLT Development]

1 hour ago, sakami said:

Didn’t catch a picture but just saw what looks like core drilling in the parking lot of the old flower shop on Providence. In the same lot as the Manor Theatre. 

Condo Building with groundlevel retail planned here. 

[sakami]

Admittedly this is a terrible, far away picture but construction fencing has gone up at the old Mecklenburg Furniture building. 520 Providence Rd