RANYC 458 Report post Posted November 11, 2020 On 11/8/2020 at 5:13 PM, j-man said: I hear you loud and clear because I’ve mentioned this about a year ago for exposed parking garages and columns that hold bridges for more greenery because they have implemented this idea in France I believe and it’s all over and looks beautiful. But I got side eyed for saying it but Uptown could definitely benefit off of this over what on most of them now. Especially a few blocks over Why would anyone side-eye this idea? Like who are these people nay-saying, and for what purpose? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j-man 1548 Report post Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) On 11/11/2020 at 3:21 PM, RANYC said: Why would anyone side-eye this idea? Like who are these people nay-saying, and for what purpose? I don’t know why but I love the idea. Just found it and it’s in Mexico not France lol. They’re called “Vertical Gardens.” I saw a video on it a few years back. It helped with air quality and beautifying the area. Edited November 12, 2020 by j-man 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ertley 771 Report post Posted November 13, 2020 I really think all that needs to happen is for *ONE* good example of this to be created in Charlotte, and then people can see for themselves how great they are. This is exactly the kind of thing where good governance should come in: The city should allocate funds to do this somewhere, and then the general public will realize it's not some goofy otherworldly idea, it's easily achievable, and then expectations will be raised in general, including for private developers building parking garages... One thing I'm ultra reactionary about is graffiti--I despise it in all forms, anywhere, anytime--and I would love to see this deployed in graffiti-prone or -susceptible areas. And since it's good for air quality (and maybe even a little for runoff and rainwater absorption--too soon??), it's a win-win IMO. 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJHburg 68012 Report post Posted November 13, 2020 Okay off topic but don't need to go south of the border to see this living wall and how about one along a freeway like this one in Houston I-69/US 59 Southwest Freeway near downtown. If they can grow it on a freeway they certainly can on a garage or the even over at the Ascent. But getting back to the Ally Center any more retailers food outlets announced? Opening date on the hotel? 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QCxpat 9542 Report post Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) Today 12:55 p.m. - "ally" sign partially installed + ornamental marsh grasses planted atop the retail jewel box Edited November 14, 2020 by QCxpat 11 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicholas 2532 Report post Posted November 14, 2020 6 hours ago, KJHburg said: Might have to start a Cars of Houston thread over in their forum! Nice AMG! 4 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJHburg 68012 Report post Posted November 14, 2020 Photos of only Ally Center and the JW Marriott hotel today. and walk bys to boot! Notice the ornamental grass atop the jewel box site the ice cream store. Interesting not sure what I think of that might have preferred small trees in huge pots. 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j-man 1548 Report post Posted November 15, 2020 Street level retail and lobby area on both buildings look really good. Can’t wait for Ms. Rona to go and people get out again. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QCxpat 9542 Report post Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) Today 2:35 p.m. - ally sign up on S. Tryon side Edited November 17, 2020 by QCxpat 17 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJHburg 68012 Report post Posted November 24, 2020 Looking good with the BIG Ally sign on the curtain wall. Today. 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urban Cowboy 3752 Report post Posted November 24, 2020 I’d like to buy a vowel. 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QCxpat 9542 Report post Posted November 24, 2020 (edited) Today 11:10 a.m. Edited November 24, 2020 by QCxpat 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJHburg 68012 Report post Posted November 27, 2020 view of Ally side view today. 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urban Cowboy 3752 Report post Posted November 28, 2020 Crescent should take some notes from Spectrum/Vantage on how to properly screen a garage. 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gman430 8696 Report post Posted November 28, 2020 Looks like a prison. 3 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gman430 8696 Report post Posted November 29, 2020 14 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicholas 2532 Report post Posted November 29, 2020 How does that even pass for screening? There has to be something further coming to the garage? Right??? 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yo Diaz! 1350 Report post Posted November 29, 2020 I like how in the first pic you can see Metro Tower poking above the museum in between the hotel and ally building Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SydneyCarton 3211 Report post Posted November 30, 2020 Despite the less than ideal crown, this is a beautiful tower. The facade is amazing. Not to mention, every time I see these photos, I think that not long ago, a terrible auto service station occupied that site. This is a truly glorious transformation. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
san 30 Report post Posted November 30, 2020 Drove through Charlotte the other day and honestly this has become one of my favorite towers. The white/blue it has going on works so well with the other buildings around it. The whole Legacy Union area stands out so nicely and I hope this trend continues throughout Charlotte. 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King of the Queen City 4339 Report post Posted December 5, 2020 19 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QCxpat 9542 Report post Posted December 8, 2020 (edited) Today 10:45 a.m. Edited December 8, 2020 by QCxpat 11 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King of the Queen City 4339 Report post Posted December 9, 2020 Curious to see how the Ally sign will look against the colorful curtain. Will it stay pinkish purple or will the sign change too? 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJHburg 68012 Report post Posted December 10, 2020 all around and from my perch. Today. The bed skirt at top is growing on me though it looks like it could get ruffled in a high wind event. 10 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Synopsis101 583 Report post Posted December 10, 2020 Is this the most pointless screening ever? 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
