Belk Place: Carolina Theater and Hotel Intercontinental

[Dale]

2 minutes ago, CarolinaDaydreamin said:

He has said that HB2 is a fluid situation. If they can get it repealed, I would anticipate a decent chance at reviving those plans.

Will this pending repeal-in-name-only make a difference to the boycotters ?

[caterpillar2]

2 hours ago, Prodev said:

At a UNC alumni event about a month or two ago, Johnny Harris was the speaker and said they had a deal for a 1000+ room convention hotel at the observer site that fell apart as a direct result of HB2. I'm surprised it didn't make more waves. 

An actual name of the hotel would make it more believable. . 

Edited March 30, 2017 by caterpillar2

[CarolinaDaydreamin]

1 hour ago, caterpillar2 said:

An actual name of the hotel would make it more believable. . 

No reason to do that, with future development potential at the least, and legal ramifications resulting from doing that. 

[Guest]

1 hour ago, caterpillar2 said:

An actual name of the hotel would make it more believable. . 

See previous page. Its the same company that is doing most of the similar sized hotels nationwide. JW Marriott. 

[cltbwimob]

On March 30, 2017 at 0:28 PM, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

See previous page. Its the same company that is doing most of the similar sized hotels nationwide. JW Marriott. 

If it is true that LH had a deal in place for a 1000 room JW Marriot that fell apart because of HB2, I can't imagine that Johnny Harris wouldn't try to get them back to the table now that HB2 is gone.  A 1,000 room luxury hotel on the Observer property would be a bigly yuge deal for both LH and Charlotte.

Edited April 1, 2017 by cltbwimob

[caterpillar2]

They are supposed to finally begin work on this project this month (May).  Any word or movement on that corner?

[tozmervo]

46 minutes ago, caterpillar2 said:

They are supposed to finally begin work on this project this month (May).  Any word or movement on that corner?

I was told the same thing yesterday - apparently five years is the limit for a temporary pocket park. construction fencing to go up this month, sixth will loose a lane to a tower crane

[SgtCampsalot]

So no new movement on this project yet, but I'm loving the new(?) mural on 5th St of the giant woman eagerly waiting to devour Elvis and two children.

[caterpillar2]

On 12/8/2015 at 8:18 PM, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

 

4 minutes ago, caterpillar2 said:

This is supposed to break ground within the next two weeks. 

 

[caterpillar2]

17 hours ago, caterpillar2 said:

 

 

Something was mentioned on the local news this morning that something will happen at the old Carolina Theater today. Elvis was mentioned. I hope it isn't just another poster.

[CLTProductions]

Yay

[dylansukkert]

Leaving Hornets games next season is going to be fun... still excited about this building

[caterpillar2]

Two days for the start date commitment. Anyone seen any movement or ground breaking?

[CLTProductions]

1 minute ago, caterpillar2 said:

Two days for the start date commitment. Anyone seen any movement or ground breaking?

Yeah site work has started behind the fencing 

[caterpillar2]

2 minutes ago, Jayvee said:

Yeah site work has started behind the fencing 

Yipee!!

[dubone]

It feels like we were hoping and praying for this project from even the very start of UP.  I'm ecstatic that the project came together into something so good.   I originally liked the classical design but the new modern design for the hotel looks great if the reality can live up to the renderings. 

 

It also took me some time to adjust to the entrance to the theater from the lobby of the hotel, but now I think that is a brilliant move rather than bolting on the old façade to the outside.   

 

Can't wait to see the results. 

 

Reminder of the theater renderings:

https://www.charlotteagenda.com/24722/insight-carolina-theater-renovation-why-it-works/

[CLTProductions]

Work is starting today on the facade

[Dale]

Alright, Tryon Place. Everybody else is going.

[cltbwimob]

4 minutes ago, Dale said:

Alright, Tryon Place. Everybody else is going.

New name for Tryon Place...Levine South

[CarolinaDaydreamin]

[caterpillar2]

Has any actual work started on the Belk Tryon/Carolina Theater project?  It was contracted to begin on the 1st of June. Please update if you have seen. 

[caterpillar2]

Has anyone seen any actual work being performed on the Belk Tryon/Carolina Theater project?  It was contracted to begin construction on June 1st. Please update if you have anything. 

[elrodvt]

The put up fencing around the little park and seem to be doing a little clearing in there. So nothing much unless they're working inside. That's as of Sunday.

[caterpillar2]

1 hour ago, elrodvt said:

The put up fencing around the little park and seem to be doing a little clearing in there. So nothing much unless they're working inside. That's as of Sunday.

Looks like the are just making an appearance, I hope they are just dragging this project along buying time. It seems that they are very good at that. I hope they prove me wrong. 

[dubone]

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article158464954.html

 

This is huge news that suddenly they need a larger budget and suddenly need private money.   The city's portion was giving the building for $1.   

 

Of course I would want council to support it, but it is a shame that this is coming out last minute after things finally seemed to move forward.   Why not just get a dang loan from the banks and repay it with the proceeds of events.