Ritz Carlton Residences

[turbocraig]

Despite my skepticism, the article does say that Ritz officials did confirm that they do plan to build the Residences and a hotel at Seven Eagles. It quotes Ritz VP, Walter Hall, as saying that the project is in the design review stage and is moving forward (for a 2009 opening). Take it for what its worth.

[Rufus]

i wonder what effect this will have on the Ritz-Carlton going uptown. There has been some talk, though maybe nonsense, about how sluggish the hotel and office project is moving, esp. since the Ritz website still states a 2008 opening.

[turbocraig]

I doubt one has any effect on the other. The Ritz downtown not only has the full backing of deep-pockets BofA, but it's actually under construction, albeit behind their initial schedule. If anything, there really will be two in town.

[mallguy]

Didn't realize that the Ritz's officials are also talking about the project; I stand corrected and give the project more validity. Interesting to see.

[rockhilljames]

I really doubt the hotel component of this project, but who knows? If they are building the residences, they might just add a small hotel component to serve South Charlotte, there is some big money down there.

Less retail.

Just what that area needs.

[kickazzz2000]

I remember seeing it listed as "coming soon" on the ritz website but have been unable to find it recently.

[Miesian Corners]

I flew over the site yesterday. It is a big wet hole. DeeDee still has a wetness problem, and Seven Eagles still has a mosquito-breeding area behind its million dollar houses.

[Justadude]

I can't help but shake my head at people who buy seven-figure houses in areas that were basically floodplanes only a generation ago. The abundance of development in mosquito-ridden, flood-prone marsh areas is going to continue being an issue as long as there are unsuspecting transplants (and ignorant locals) willing to gobble them up.

[Miesian Corners]

It's not in a floodplain--she cleared a forest and dug a giant hole for a parking facility for a Saks Fifth Ave. Then Saks pulled out. Result: giant hole at Glen Eagles and Park Rd. It is now Lake DeeDee. She has created a new wetland.

[rockhilljames]

Maybe it'll get federal protection and we can make a park out of it.

Stock it with alligators.

[Miesian Corners]

^"DeeDee's Snappin' Hole". I like it.

[DigitalSky]

Maybe it'll get federal protection and we can make a park out of it.

Stock it with alligators.

[Charlotte_native]

Just goes to show that with enough money behind you anyone can get attention.

Maybe they can put that Navy airstrip there.

[cltheel.sdl]

Lake DeeDee - what an awesome name.

Did they say when they are supposed to complete this?

[Guest]

Maybe they should use the lake as an advantage. How neat would it be if they built multi-grade spanish styled town homes around it and called it el lago de deedee. The really could work with the lake, because honestly a redesign would cost less than pumping out the hole. Maybe have a boardwalk, with residences looking over retail, this project could be saved with lower costs too.

how does one add an attachment? I did a lil mock up site plan

[Guest]

figured it out. Parking would be under the residences, and a small underground parking deck on the gleneagles road entrance side. Might be lil too myrtle beach esque but it could be successful.

[nmcheese]

I'm betting on some pretty new banners/signs or maybe a token bulldozer to be parked on the site in a couple weeks to make it look like something other than a hole in the ground during the fancy golf tournament coming up. If this happens I'll wander over from the po' side of Park Rd. and take some pics.

Definitely looking forward to some movement on this project though - would be nice to have a few more restaurants within walking distance, especially another Rooster's as rumor has it.

[rockhilljames]

Nibel...I'm digging that rendering. Better than what she had planned.

...and it could still have alligators.

[DigitalSky]

Nibel...I'm digging that rendering. Better than what she had planned.

...and it could still have alligators.

[Miesian Corners]

Very nice, Nibel. El lago de DeeDee. Very swanky--just like she is.

[rockhilljames]

Since the Charlotte settlers were of Scotch-Irish stock, I dub it Loch DuhDee.

[Guest]

I like the idea of loch duhdee

But keeping with the mosquitos and the alligators, lets name it the bijou, and put things together with muliticolored sheets of random material. Thanx for all the complements on the site plan it was really just a 15 min mock up.

[DigitalSky]

I like the idea of loch duhdee

But keeping with the mosquitos and the alligators, lets name it the bijou, and put things together with muliticolored sheets of random material. Thanx for all the complements on the site plan it was really just a 15 min mock up.

[AuLukey]

Nible you've got some talent if that only took you fifteen minutes. I really like the layout of your idea much better. I'm also hoping that they bury those power lines as part of this project as well. That picture you took is great, marred only by those stupid poles.

[swampfox43]

The new development is to be called "Quail Hollow Village" according to a news report today and will include a Wellness Center.

Also, I noticed the sites perimeter, outside the green fence awning, was being landscaped with rose bushes today just in time for the golf competition.