Ally Charlotte Center (f/k/a Tryon Place) - 26 floors - 427'

[RANYC 1319]

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?

[j-man 1881]

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

[ertley 885]

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.

[KJHburg 78962]

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? 

[QCxpat 11522]

Today 12:55 p.m.  -  "ally" sign partially installed + ornamental marsh grasses planted atop the retail jewel box

Edited November 14, 2020 by QCxpat

[nicholas 3332]

6 hours ago, KJHburg said:

Might have to start a Cars of Houston thread over in their forum!  Nice AMG!

[KJHburg 78962]

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.  

[j-man 1881]

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. 

[QCxpat 11522]

Today 2:35 p.m. - ally sign up on S. Tryon side

Edited November 17, 2020 by QCxpat

[KJHburg 78962]

Looking good with the BIG Ally sign on the curtain wall.  Today. 

[Urban Cowboy 4475]

I’d like to buy a vowel.

[QCxpat 11522]

Today 11:10 a.m.

Edited November 24, 2020 by QCxpat

[KJHburg 78962]

view of Ally side view today.  

[Urban Cowboy 4475]

Crescent should take some notes from Spectrum/Vantage on how to properly screen a garage. 

[gman430 9543]

Looks like a prison.  

[gman430 9543]

[nicholas 3332]

How does that even pass for screening?  There has to be something further coming to the garage?  Right???

[Yo Diaz! 1501]

I like how in the first pic you can see Metro Tower poking above the museum in between the hotel and ally building


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[SydneyCarton 3936]

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.

[san 43]

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. 

[King of the Queen City 4406]

[QCxpat 11522]

Today 10:45 a.m.

Edited December 8, 2020 by QCxpat

[King of the Queen City 4406]

Curious to see how the Ally sign will look against the colorful curtain. Will it stay pinkish purple or will the sign change too?

[KJHburg 78962]

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.  

[Synopsis101 609]

Is this the most pointless screening ever?