The Edison

[DPK]

I actually like it.  I think it'll fit in that area rather well for what it's worth.

[Jones_]

Just like Red Hat with a corner sheathed in a different material. I suppose that is different enough. 

[Gard]

The developer has just got approval from the planning commission to raise the height of the Edison office building from 225ft. to 290ft. The office building will be about the same height as the Red Hat HQ.

 

http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/blog/real-estate/2014/09/edison-apartments-in-downtown-raleigh-underway.html?ana=e_du_pap&s=article_du&ed=2014-09-11&u=11045158364f85dbe75c694994803c&t=1410470562

[DCMetroRaleigh]

Sorry, but that rendering is plain ole ugly and uninspiring. And what is it with flat-topped, boxy buildings in Raleigh? Do developers there not know how to make towers with domes, spires, triangles, crescendos/peaks, or cupolas?

[Spatula]

The developer has just got approval from the planning commission to raise the height of the Edison office building from 225ft. to 290ft. The office building will be about the same height as the Red Hat HQ.

 

http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/blog/real-estate/2014/09/edison-apartments-in-downtown-raleigh-underway.html?ana=e_du_pap&s=article_du&ed=2014-09-11&u=11045158364f85dbe75c694994803c&t=1410470562

 

290 will make it 4th tallest in the city. Progress 1 is only 280.

[InitialD]

Edison apartments:

[Justin6882]

The latest on the Edison office building: N&O Future of downtown office building tied to parking for Clyde Cooper's BBQ

 

Sounds like a deal has been reached for CC's to get 8 parking spots for their catering service and Sandreuter is claiming an October start date for construction on the office tower.

[Justin6882]

Here's more on the new Edison office tower - apparently Sandreuter is "this" close to signing a financing deal for the 19-story tower, according to TBJ.

There's a slideshow with some new (and old) renderings of the project.

 

[Jones_]

Just noticed the office project has a banner strung up along Wilmington St advertising space for lease. 

[RALNATIVE]

This is interesting. Ed Fritsch indicates that the Highwoods tower could be taller that the previously planned Edison. It will all depend on demand for premium office space.

http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/blog/real-estate/2016/09/highwoods-buys-expensive-downtown-raleigh-land.html

[Jones_]

Which plan? The 43 or the 27? I guess it doesn't matter since all he's really saying is we'll build to market demand

[DwnTwnRaleighGuy]

I think they are referring to the last plan of 19 floors....imo. 

[Isaac]

Does anyone know what is going in at the corner of Davie and Blount under the lofts?  The doors were open and they were working in there today.  Looks like an above average size retail space.

[Jones_]

N&O article

Dollar General. Hey I'm just the messenger....

[InitialD]

New renderings hot off the press (via @NewRaleigh on Twitter)!

 

 

 

 

[orulz]

Those renderings are completely different. The first one is pretty cool and the second one is pretty much blah so I'll assume that, given this is Raleigh, the second one is the real, latest plan.

Second, it looks like the first several floors are parking, but why is that needed? Wasn't that the point of the Blount Street deck to provide all the parking that would be needed for buildings on this block. Le Sigh.

[Tenkai]

All the building height queens should love this, though.  At least it's tall enough to add to the skyline.  

[Isaac]

How tall is it?  I think I count 18 stories.  Renderings look taller than skyhouse but that could be an exaggeration.

[Tenkai]

9 minutes ago, Isaac said:

How tall is it?  I think I count 18 stories.  Renderings look taller than skyhouse but that could be an exaggeration.

The preliminary plan from 2013 put it at 225 feet which is shorter than Skyhouse (264 feet).

Sigh.

[Green_man]

2 hours ago, Tenkai said:

The preliminary plan from 2013 put it at 225 feet which is shorter than Skyhouse (264 feet).

Sigh.

That plan not applicable.  Completely new owner (Highwoods) and new plan altogether.

[Tenkai]

Good call.  It's a 20 story building with 6 floors of parking.

[bj-26]

Nice design. Seems to fit well in that spot. My guess is around 300 feet.

[Jones_]

Kinda has some Hobgood look to the design. 

[bj-26]

Jones_ I thought the same thing. I actually think Highwoods will act on this pretty quickly. Maybe it will motivate Hobgood to follow soon across the street. 

[Jones_]

The fact that Hobgood keeps that condo tower on its front page gives me hope that it'll happen at some point. It would probably be my personal favorite new structure since I've lived downtown (20 years). 

On a related note, I just stopped in the new DGX (don't call it a Dollar General, they will correct you) at Davie/Blount and its pretty good. Small and packed with apartment necessities. Whoever picked out the product list, clearly knew what they were doing. Also the prices were definitely cheaper than Teeter. Score.