Charlotte Photo of the Day

[Matthew.Brendan]

What's amazing to me in that night shot with the crowns is that you can clearly see just a few blocks out from the square and it's literally still half and full-blocks of surface parking lots. 

[QCxpat]

14 hours ago, Matthew.Brendan said:

What's amazing to me in that night shot with the crowns is that you can clearly see just a few blocks out from the square and it's literally still half and full-blocks of surface parking lots. 

Unfortunately, soul-sucking surface parking lots within a few short blocks of the heart of Charlotte aren't unique to the QC.  Aerial photos of the majority of American cities the size of Charlotte look pretty similar.  In particular, the gorgeous shot of BOA's "flaming hot crown" looks out across First Ward (commonly referred to as the "Levine Wasteland"), which contains the largest number of surface parking lots of any of Uptown's 4 wards.  As both KJHburg and RDF2 noted above, hopes for fewer surface parking lots and a nicer skyline along the North Tryon axis depend upon proposed developments, such as, the Intercontinental Hotel, Lennar highrise residential tower, Spirit Square redevelopment, etc.  See stories from the Charlotte Observer below: 

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/development/article132644364.html  (New 30-Story Residential Tower in the Works Uptown, 02/14/2017, Charlotte Observer)

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/development/article138276948.html  (Tear down and replace the Main library uptown? That's part of a new revitalization plan, 03/14/2017, Charlotte Observer)

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/development/article45512388.html  (Vision for North Tryon: Smaller blocks, mix of uses, pedestrian corridors, 11/19/2015, Charlotte Observer)

[Tyrone Wiggum]

On 6/23/2017 at 11:39 PM, Eightane said:

the whole thing looks like a real inspiration for the "Megalopolis" backdrop in the original SNES SimCity.

That's one of those buildings where i'd put a little park in the 9th slot and wait for the infill to turn to the R-1 color.  Woof that's fugly.  

 

16 hours ago, Matthew.Brendan said:

What's amazing to me in that night shot with the crowns is that you can clearly see just a few blocks out from the square and it's literally still half and full-blocks of surface parking lots. 

In Midtown Atlanta for a skinny minute, and there's still quite a few surface lots (that are, granted, being converted to condo towers) left.  Same thing in South Loop in 312.  Good news is Charlotte's downtown surface lots are getting gobbled up at what appears to be lightning speed.

Bad news is that, if you drive north or west six blocks from BAC 1, you've got giant wastelands of industrial blight.  That will take decades to change, and that would be more worrisome to me.

[NCMike1990]

Clear Sky has some new AMAZING photo galleries that show off uptown. Take your time because it's over 100 photos! This is the best aerial photography of Charlotte that I've seen. It's truly amazing at how dense Charlotte has become (and is becoming)! 

http://photos.clearskyimages.com/presley-uptown-helicopter-charlotte-nc-2017

http://photos.clearskyimages.com/circa-uptown-helicopter-charlotte-nc-2017

[KJHburg]

Charlotte skyline from new Sedgefield shopping center today. 

[KJHburg]

Love the view coming up South Tryon and compare to my postcard folder from the 80s. Today and throwback Tuesday of the 1980s. (Trees on the left of postcard photo are in front of the Charlotte Observer) Postcard ;photo taken from front yard of the new Lincoln Harris BofA tower. 

Edited June 27, 2017 by KJHburg

[JoshuaDrown]

Out for a walk last night... Romare Bearden is turning into such a great space as you can move between open spaces, private nooks, and gardens. So many things to look at; I enjoyed people watching, seeing couples taking pictures, children playing in the water features, and pedestrians with their heads on a swivel, smiles on their faces, and eyes in the sky looking at the different buildings. 

We certainly have pockets of great urbanism and it warms my heart.

Edited June 28, 2017 by JoshuaDrown

[alb1no panther]

So, this is a thing: 

 

[caterpillar2]

1 hour ago, alb1no panther said:

So, this is a thing: 

 

 

I walked by yesterday and there was a customer. Maybe he can get that big loud Jesus guy that screams around the square to move there so he won't drive us nuts. 

[alb1no panther]

 

42 minutes ago, caterpillar2 said:

 

I walked by yesterday and there was a customer. Maybe he can get that big loud Jesus guy that screams around the square to move there so he won't drive us nuts. 

I was thinking more of a water hose to all 4 sides. This is center city, not Burning Man. 

Edited June 28, 2017 by alb1no panther

[15895]

1 hour ago, caterpillar2 said:

 

I walked by yesterday and there was a customer. Maybe he can get that big loud Jesus guy that screams around the square to move there so he won't drive us nuts. 

 

I got good news! Jesus Saves...Jesus Saves!

 

He had a bike yesterday, so he wasn't just confined to the square....

[nonillogical]

10 minutes ago, AirNostrumMAD said:

 

I got good news! Jesus Saves...Jesus Saves!

 

He had a bike yesterday, so he wasn't just confined to the square....

I like how he switches to Spanish when he passes the construction workers. I've heard him do some other creative variations too. Nice guy, doesn't bother me or seem judgmental like most sidewalk preacher types do. 

[ah59396]

3 hours ago, alb1no panther said:

So, this is a thing: 

 

 

I'm not what you would call....religious....but i think this is awesome.

[go_vertical]

I like that it's simply called "cardboard box church", but I think he missed an opportunity by not calling it "Our Lady of Corrugated Peace".

[caterpillar2]

If you stand close enough, you can listen to confessions. 

[Tyrone Wiggum]

[grodney]

29 minutes ago, Tyrone Wiggum said:

That's the Senate version of the Jesus Heals Reconciliation Act.

 

[Nick2]

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[KJHburg]

various angles today from Catawba Brewing and Parkwood LYNX station. 

[Nick2]

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[KJHburg]

Happy Independence Day from Lake Norman. 2nd photo is from Houston Galleria. 

[Nick2]

Happy Fourth everyone!

Please be careful with fireworks! Already had a friend go to the hospital from last night (he's fine). Alcohol and explosives don't mix well!

Edited July 4, 2017 by Nick2

[KJHburg]

Okay I know many of you live uptown or were uptown tonight at the game or park  please post some photos of the fireworks. They looked fantastic from Vue WCNC cam. Thanks in advance! 

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[NCMike1990]

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