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[dubone]

Moderator Note:  Please end the 'city versus city' discussion.  It is off topic/rules and they do not typically end well.   This one is mild and friendly but let's steer back onto the topic, please. 

[dubone]

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Also guys, don't forget that the design was inspired by a stack of wonderbread toast.  

 

https://aca.accela.com/charlotte/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=LandDevelopment&TabName=LandDevelopment&capID1=14LDU&capID2=00000&capID3=00041

[CLTProductions]

So construction was slated to begin in early 2015....granted its still early 2015 but I haven't seen any activity on the site (my desk overlooks the epicentre from Plaza). Does anyone have any info on when we could look to see some progress here?

 

Also, did we ever figure out what they're going to do with the OTHER Residence Inn in uptown, or will we just stupidly have 2 of the same hotels a mile from one another?

Edited March 23, 2015 by Jayvee

[dubone]

I don't know if they will keep the older Residence Inn, but it would not be unprecedented to have multiple locations of a hotel brand nearby in an urban location.   

[CLTProductions]

I don't know if they will keep the older Residence Inn, but it would not be unprecedented to have multiple locations of a hotel brand nearby in an urban location.   

That would suck but I guess it is what it is. On 3notes:

- the space in-between IOS and BofA (across from mortimers) had some workers in it today, not sure what's going on.

- Also, saw some workers on the rooftop (from my office) doing what looked like examining the existing structure.

- ALSO, at Rooftop 210, it looks like they are finally setting up the enclosed structure it was supposed to have last year. Epicentre is busy today!

Edited March 26, 2015 by Jayvee

[15895]

I feel like Springhill, AC & Ascent are supposed to break ground any day now and it's annoying me everyday they aren't. Not because I'm nervous or scared they wont be built (before anyone googles Accela for me) but because I hate anticipation.

Edited March 26, 2015 by AirNostrumMAD

[go_vertical]

I agree, it is quite frustrating just sitting around twiddling our thumbs all while knowing we are on the verge of witnessing a ton of new construction.

[abttown]

Overheard a conversation today that work is slated to begin on the Epicentre hotel on June 1st.  From the conversation, it seems that date is tentative (as usual).

[CLTProductions]

A RTAP was submitted today labeled "Epicentre RTAP 1" but I can't click on it. I'm hoping its to change the god awful colors of the AC hotel. This project has been quiet for a while, I am hoping there's movement soon.

[Guest]

A RTAP was submitted today labeled "Epicentre RTAP 1" but I can't click on it. I'm hoping its to change the god awful colors of the AC hotel. This project has been quiet for a while, I am hoping there's movement soon.

Its becoming a hotel and residences... Is it too late for April Fools?

 

EDIT: Side Note to make this post relevant...

 

I don't think you need to do a file a RTAP for a color change, otherwise we probably wouldn't have a Giant Pepto colors tower in Southend.

Edited April 30, 2015 by Guest

[CLTProductions]

It is selectable now, check it out! Nothing really major, just a better insight into everything. 

 

Provided additional detail and material specifications in courtyard and arrival court Added second stair into courtyard Added staging, arrival court, 5th level planting, 2nd utility detail, irrigation layout, partial lighting, P2 plumbing, and architectural elevation plan sheets Added redundant fire line, and 6" domestic water taps on C600 Added a storm structure to arrival court, along CATS wall, on sheet C500 Adjusted demolition plan

[CLTProductions]

In the submitted docs for the RTAP one says "1-19" and another days "20-25" could be nothing. Building may also have added a few floors though

[Synopsis101]

I took the lines out.

I actually like it. It's a contrast from the very modern looking buildings we have. I think it'll look better than the rendering.

[CLTProductions]

Yeah that's been posted a few pages back and floating around for almost a year now. I actually despise the color, more than the usual Charlotte beige. There is a submitted RTAP now and I know generally design isnt changed with those but I hope in this case it is a bit.

[Spartan]

It's disappointing on pretty much every level, given the initial expectations and plans for the tower there. It will definitely be a contrast to all of the glass buildings surrounding it though.

[CLTProductions]

Saw 2 guys up (one in a suit, one not) walking Around the concrete and steel today. I think once the RTAP is approved this thing is gonna get going pretty quickly.

[Guest]

Saw 2 guys up (one in a suit, one not) walking Around the concrete and steel today. I think once the RTAP is approved this thing is gonna get going pretty quickly.

Maybe they are just scouting for a place to film a post apocalyptic hellscape.

[15895]

Saw 2 guys up (one in a suit, one not) walking Around the concrete and steel today. I think once the RTAP is approved this thing is gonna get going pretty quickly.

This will be the 5th 20+ floor Highrise to start construction of the new wave of development.

1) 300 South

2) Ascent

3) Mint Museum

4) Skyhouse II

5) AC Epicentre

that's an impressive list.

Edited May 13, 2015 by AirNostrumMAD

[jordan704]

I've seen August as the estimated start date on this project.

[CLTProductions]

http://ow.ly/2YDhYb

I'm assuming he means me when he says a reader saw people walking hahaha.

Also got confirmation it will be a 22 story hotel on top of 7 story podium (existing epi). Construction bids are due on epi hotel by June 3

Edited May 14, 2015 by Jayvee

[kermit]

so being a child of the 1980s I wanted to see the Mad Max remake, I haven't been to the epicenter for a movie since before it became SMG. To my dismay I discovered that everybody in the online world hates our SMG:

 

http://www.yelp.com/biz/studio-movie-grill-charlotte

 

Anyone here disagree? I really want to drink a beer (or two) while I admire the auto-culture's ability to survive an apocalypse.

[tozmervo]

I don't disagree, I liked it a lot more when it was still under Epicentre Theaters management. I feel like the food quality declined and the service got louder and more distracting. 

[navigator319]

Unfortunately the reviews are all accurate.  I stopped going to be honest, which is a shame cause I live uptown.  Last time their was little over a year ago, been to a couple movies since down in Ayrsley instead.  Not only is the food atrocious, but I find it dirty.

[HopHead]

^I agree with tozmervo as well. When the Epicentre theaters first opened, I went there several times with my wife and other friends. Food was always good and the service was reliable. But it went down hill shortly after the theater changed hands. I haven't been in probably 2 years maybe, and can't say I'd go out of my way to go again. Just wasn't worth the hassle for subpar food and service. Though, I think some of the experiences on Yelp were worse than my last one. 

[nonillogical]

Same here. I always liked the previous Epicentre theaters and tried SMG twice despite the awful first experience. The second was no better. They put real effort into making it worse than what was already there with nothing but awful frozen and microwaved food and a more limited drink menu (especially lame beer selection). The service is incredibly distracting and the staff in my experience didn't try very hard to mediate that, with one jingling pockets full of change throughout the whole movie. They also keep the lights higher than an average theater. If you go, sit in the very front where they won't be walking in front of you.

 

There are few businesses I wish such ill will towards, but I cannot WAIT until they go out of business and are replaced by some more competently-run similar concept (Come on Alamo Drafthouse!)