Project Thread/New Construction/Photo du jour/Const. CAMs

[BnaBreaker]

it looks better than note 16...

[markhollin]

Kimpton Hotel and Aertson Midtown are each about 1 to 2 stories away from being fully topped out. Views from many different angles.

From Vandy parking lot at 21st and Terrace Place looking south.

 

Kimpton Hotel on right looking eastward on Broadway from corner of 21st Ave.

 

Looking northward from South Street.

 

Looking westward at Kimpton Hotel from alley behind Division St.

 

Looking southward from Terrace Place to the Kimpton Hotel.

Edited March 13, 2016 by markhollin

[dmillsphoto]

That thing is a beast.

[MLBrumby]

This quarter's Vandy alum magazine has a cover feature on the campus plan for the future. Article shows progression of campus growth since the first (1902) plan through seven maps.  What is striking is just how crowded the campus currently is, but the article notes that future buildings will need to allow increased density. The future of Carmichael Towers was briefly mentioned with nothing specific about what will become of the site.  It would need to be dormitories of a lower, wider and more dense nature. Three points mentioned: The new plan should reflect the separation of the Medical Center (campus) from the University's; Nashville's booming real estate (creates a "jump now" urgency); and the interdisciplinary Academic Strategic Plan. Given that, I expect that the administration will announce a mixed use complex similar to Buckingham's on their land across 21st (at B'way) because it does not fit the Academic Strategic plan.  I would expect them to see how the Buckingham project wraps up to determine the size and scope of their future plans at that site.  I would expect office and residential, as opposed to the hotel/retail/residential at the Buckingham project. 

Edited March 13, 2016 by MLBrumby

[Pyramid Scheme]

12 hours ago, MLBrumby said:

This quarter's Vandy alum magazine has a cover feature on the campus plan for the future. Article shows progression of campus growth since the first (1902) plan through seven maps.  What is striking is just how crowded the campus currently is, but the article notes that future buildings will need to allow increased density. The future of Carmichael Towers was briefly mentioned with nothing specific about what will become of the site.  It would need to be dormitories of a lower, wider and more dense nature. Three points mentioned: The new plan should reflect the separation of the Medical Center (campus) from the University's; Nashville's booming real estate (creates a "jump now" urgency); and the interdisciplinary Academic Strategic Plan. Given that, I expect that the administration will announce a mixed use complex similar to Buckingham's on their land across 21st (at B'way) because it does not fit the Academic Strategic plan.  I would expect them to see how the Buckingham project wraps up to determine the size and scope of their future plans at that site.  I would expect office and residential, as opposed to the hotel/retail/residential at the Buckingham project. 

So you think Vnady'll build the parking lot across from B'ham? I guess a parking garage would be included, or they would have to tell whoever parks there to buzz off.

[MLBrumby]

On 3/9/2016 at 6:50 AM, markhollin said:

Parking is sure to be included at this site. And apologies to Mark Hollin... because I could not delete a previous attempt to post a reply to one of his posts. This is MLBrumby. 

[Pyramid Scheme]

21 minutes ago, MLBrumby said:

On 3/9/2016 at 5:50 AM, markhollin said:

Parking is sure to be included at this site. And apologies to Mark Hollin... because I could not delete a previous attempt to post a reply to one of his posts. This is MLBrumby. 

That's happened to me too, I just gave up trying to delete or post.

[smeagolsfree]

The land across from Buckingham is on the radar of Vanderbilt for sure. It is part of the campus land use plan that I have seen. There is a lot of construction planned, but no date or building type has been approved. The do want a lot of green space included.

 

With every plan, it is subject to change.

[markhollin]

Foundational work being done on the new 5-story apartment complex going in at the corner of Woodland and 5th on the East side (just across the street to the west of First Nazarene Church). This was shot from the balcony at paramount747's condo.

 

[markhollin]

The West 46th project at corner of Charlotte Ave. and 46th Street.

 

[markhollin]

The Hill Center at Sylvan Heights on Charlotte Avenue is making great progress.  Combo of residential, retail, and office.

Looking west from corner of Charlotte and 39th at retail/office portion.

 

Looking south from corner of 39th and Charlotte.  Huge condo unit in back.

 

Looking west from corner of 39th and Elkins towards the large homes being built in back of lot as a buffer between neighborhood and large residential building.

 

Looking north from the intersection of the CSX tracks and Elkins Ave. 

 

Looking eastward from corner of Park Ave. and CSX tracks.

 

Looking at retail/office space along the south side of Charlotte AVe.

 

Looking at second section of retail along the south side of Charlotte Ave. at the corner of 40th Ave.

 

Looking across Charlotte at intersection with 40th Ave. into the complex.  There is a large surface lot in the center section.

Edited March 16, 2016 by markhollin

[markhollin]

TBT: Cordell Hull Building being constructed in 1950, shot from the top of the Capitol spire looking eastward.  Interesting to note:

- The huge amount of warehouses and factories in the area that eventually became the curving James Robertson Parkway, Municipal Auditorium, and the judicial district.  

-The preponderance of warehouses and rail industries in the stockyard area to the upper left.

-The old Jefferson Street Bridge in the upper left before it was replaced by the Spring Street Bridge.

-How many trees and how little industrialization there was on the East Bank around the CSX railroad bridge. Now it's all massive refinery tanks, depots, and warehousing.

 

Edited March 17, 2016 by markhollin

[bhibbs]

those homes in the bottom right 

[fieldmarshaldj]

23 minutes ago, bhibbs said:

those homes in the bottom right 

Used to be blocks and blocks and blocks of them in the central core. Now there are none.

[Nashville Cliff]

54 minutes ago, fieldmarshaldj said:

Used to be blocks and blocks and blocks of them in the central core. Now there are none.

And when we find the rare one, we do whatever we can to tear it down.

[donNdonelson2]

This grand old treasure remains. Imagine the beautiful blocks of these that we lost. It is sickening!

[titanhog]

Would have been nice if they had at least kept a "district" of old homes in the CBD...and use them as art galleries or something.

[smeagolsfree]

Or even better, HOMES!

[CenterHill]

ok, the last 7 posts reflect the "why preservation matters" side of development.    I know it's fun for some on this board to use words like "Hysterical Commission" and poke fun at those who advocate the preservation and reuse of historic buildings, but once they're gone, they're gone, and often what takes their place is not worthy of what was lost.     

[fieldmarshaldj]

9 hours ago, donNdonelson2 said:

This grand old treasure remains. Imagine the beautiful blocks of these that we lost. It is sickening!

Savage House is technically the last townhouse in the CBD. You'll note the mansion by the Capitol is Second Empire, and those are ALL gone. Down Second Avenue below the interstate near my old school (Johnson Middle), you can find this restored beauty, one of too few Second Empires left in the city:

https://www.google.com/maps/@36.144148,-86.76367,3a,66.8y,65.25h,96.8t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1szBc-ys37-86BcgtQYDy4gg!2e0?hl=en

[markhollin]

Progress on M Residences in Midtown.  Eventually will be 19 stories.

Looking northeast from the corner of Chet Atkins Place and 19th Ave. South (with Artisan residential in the right background, and Sky House under construction in distance on left):

Looking southeast from behind Soulshine Pizza at alley and 19th Ave. South.

Edited March 18, 2016 by markhollin

[markhollin]

Massing on Demonbreun.  Just think, 7 years ago the tallest structure in this scene was the Comfort Inn sign.  ; )

 

[VSRJ]

Sorry for the poor quality, but Renaissance is finally losing its Two Face-ness.

Edited March 19, 2016 by VSRJ

[nashvylle]

Wow the Westin has a great impact (Hope the JW Marriott gets built). What road are you on?

[dmillsphoto]

2 hours ago, nashvylle said:

Wow the Westin has a great impact (Hope the JW Marriott gets built). What road are you on?

8th Ave.