The Gateway

[twincity]

well, im a little suprised that the planning board overwhelmingly voted in favor of the development...8-1. WSSU was brought up again and was stated as the main reason why Place has W-S as its top priority in the state for a new facility.

chad davis describes it as a critical piece in the gateway development.

neighbors still unhappy with the plans.

ecxpect a big turnout at the city council meeting.

[suburban george3]

I don't like the layout of this "student housing" apartment complex. I am NOT in favor of it and may go voice my opposition to the project at the city council meeting.

[suburban george3]

The YWCA at the Gateway is slated to open this weekend on the 16th!

The facility is 90,000 sf and features a 9,000 sf fitness center with state of the art equipment, a competition swimming pool, a family water park, three full-size basketball courts, a computerized library, and a cyber cafe. They are looking for community input on programs to offer.

Check the facility out on the 16th!!

WFMY News2 piece on YWCA opening

[twincity]

finally something is opening at the gateway

[TheDash]

YWCA is the largest on th eeast coast!!! : :yahoo:rolleyes:

[twincity]

graphic from journalnow.com

article

[JerseyBoy]

It's about a month old but here's a photo of the construction at The Gateway:

[JerseyBoy]

Update 7-31-07

[nmbcondos]

Update 7-31-07

[yadkinv]

Perhaps when it fills in more, it will look differently, but I was hoping for a quaint looking sort of village connecting NCSA and Old Salem. I still lament the loss of the two or three level Barnes & Noble. I also hope something innovative is done with Salem Creek beyond simply a Greenway, that is, with some quaint shops as well as the Greenway. I was also hoping that the Southeast Gateway and Old Salem could feed off one another prompting a hotel or two blending in with the historical nature of the area, or even a boutique style hotel. Maybe it'll still happen?

[suburban george3]

The student housing proposal gets another pitch to the city. Plans have been revised reducing the number of beds and the land area. An area of concern is a new parking lot bordering Salem Creek and parking wrapping around the buildings.

WSJ article about city getting new student housing proposal

[twincity]

well, at least he developer is respecting the neighbors' wishes and the historic nature of west salem/washington park. i still expect a big fight at city hall.

[JerseyBoy]

Update 8-20-07

The Summit:

Family Services:

[TheDash]

that looks nice i hope that area turns out nice!!!!

[twincity]

i just wonder why is the summit being built in 2 phases and hasnt the design changed from the rendering on the site?

[JerseyBoy]

Yes, from what I can tell the design has changed. It would be my guess that Chad Davis wasn't able to fund this entirely and is being built in these small phases (if at all).

[twincity]

A groundbreaking ceremony for College Park was held yesterday. 159 single family homes and townhomes will make up the last phase of the Happy Hill revitalization project.

http://www.myfoxwghp.com/myfox/pages/News/...mp;pageId=3.2.1

[JerseyBoy]

Update 9-9-07:

The Summit:

College Park and Renaissance Place:

[JerseyBoy]

Update 9-13-07

The Summit:

The facade is going up in the back, but I didn't have the chance to get a photo of it.

YWCA:

This is a new informational sign that was recently installed.

Family Services:

[JerseyBoy]

Update 9-25-07

The Summit:

The retail-village?

[suburban george3]

Well,the student housing proposal got soundly turned down by W-S city council tonight. According to news reports, the vote was 7 to 1 against allowing this development. I'm glad this wasn't approved, while I agree we need a variety of housing options in all neighborhoods, I don't believe this type of housing was needed in this area.

FOX 8 WGHP news story on Student Housing Proposal Defeat

[twincity]

i hope place doesnt give up on winston. maybe this can be worked in some other area of the gateway and who knows...something better could be planned.

[JerseyBoy]

Update 10-13-07

The Summit:

Family Services:

Salem Family Practice:

[twincity]

so with this doctor's office under way, how many projects are u/c in the gateway?

[JerseyBoy]

1. The Summit

2. Family Services Office Building (LEED certified)

3. Salem Family Practice

4. Renovation of old Duke Power building for Novant Health (completed)

Other projects in The Gateway:

5. Marshall Street Brownstones

6. Salem Place Townhomes

7. College Park

8. Renaissance Place (completed)