Belk Place: Carolina Theater and Hotel Intercontinental

[Guest]

It is always the same users that divert topics towards politics. We have a thread for that if I remember correctly 

[gman430]

15 minutes ago, MothBeast said:

It is always the same users that divert topics towards politics. We have a thread for that if I remember correctly 

You’re right.  Maybe I should start taking drone pics again instead.  

[QCxpat]

Today 4:55 p.m.

Edited April 13, 2021 by QCxpat

[Blue_Devil]

While I really hope the Hotel gets built, I have to say, I won't be unhappy if it doesn't. Just like B tower, this project is wonderful infill that so many great cities have. I wish 20 more of b tower/theater type tow rise projects get built around uptown with little shops, restaurants and maybe apartments/condos on floors 2-5, in smaller lots. It would really add so much to the density. Projects like these should be everywhere. 

[atlrvr]

^^^^ we just need some billionaires (or in the case of the theatre, lots more $100mm-aires. 

[Nick2]

My degree is in supply chain and this has been my professor's wet dream of a conundrum. For decades the shift has been for just in time and lean inventory for not only manufacturing but goods and services as well. Apparently almost literally no one saw it coming because every company in every industry has been bitten in the ass by the disruptions due to covid.

The biggest thing that has hurt them was the massive increase in demand for things like appliances, computers, televisions, and building materials (in addition to the soft goods that disappeared from store shelves).

[Madison Parkitect]

12 hours ago, Nick2 said:

My degree is in supply chain and this has been my professor's wet dream of a conundrum. For decades the shift has been for just in time and lean inventory for not only manufacturing but goods and services as well. Apparently almost literally no one saw it coming because every company in every industry has been bitten in the ass by the disruptions due to covid.

The biggest thing that has hurt them was the massive increase in demand for things like appliances, computers, televisions, and building materials (in addition to the soft goods that disappeared from store shelves).

Once everyone started being at home 24/7 they started seeing all the things they didn't like about their houses.

[carolinaboy]

23 hours ago, Madison Parkitect said:

Once everyone started being at home 24/7 they started seeing all the things they didn't like about their houses.

This is true. I was like the guy in the commercial where his in-need-of-painting wall was taunting him. I've done more home projects in the last 12 months than in the 10 years prior, including  new appliances, deck, fence, furnishings, electronics..........

[Nick2]

2 minutes ago, carolinaboy said:

This is true. I was like the guy in the commercial where his in-need-of-painting wall was taunting him. I've done more home projects in the last 12 months than in the 10 years prior, including  new appliances, deck, fence, furnishings, electronics..........

Yeah lowes and home depot have had record sales. I remember last spring going to lowes while the pandemic lockdown was at its most intense that it was literally hard to find a parking spot or shopping cart.

[CarolinaDaydreamin]

Does anyone have photo updates to this one for the out of towners?

[navigator319]

Scroll up to 4/12. Visually looks the same today. This 4 year saga continues.

[DMann]

I believe I espied glass panels beginning to be hung!

[jjwilli]

They are definitely ready to start installing glass. This shot was from Monday and the exterior “shell” is being installed. 

[QCxpat]

Today 4:05 p.m. - Installing glass curtain wall

Edited June 30, 2021 by QCxpat

[DMann]

Earlier on there was talk of the trees along Tryon would have to be cut down, so far it looks like they might be staying!!!!!

[49er]

Quote from the article below makes it sound as if the hotel is no longer indefinitely delayed. 

 

"The hotel construction will start once the theater podium, which serves as the development’s foundation, is completed, according to Lauren Smith from the foundation."

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/development/article252341448.html

 

 

 

[Blue_Devil]

1 hour ago, 49er said:

Quote from the article below makes it sound as if the hotel is no longer indefinitely delayed. 

 

"The hotel construction will start once the theater podium, which serves as the development’s foundation, is completed, according to Lauren Smith from the foundation."

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/development/article252341448.html

 

 

 

There was a poster saying that was the case a few weeks ago. They said other Uptown hotels would be started soon as well. 

[CltFlyer]

9 hours ago, Blue_Devil said:

There was a poster saying that was the case a few weeks ago. They said other Uptown hotels would be started soon as well. 

I remember seeing an article that a new hotel would be announced soon at the former Even Hotel site at Stonewall Station.  They also had a picture of someone out surveying for the site.  I wonder if any progress has been made there.  

Hopefully the first priority will be filling in the "skeleton" sites at Stonewall, The Ellis, and the Intercontinental.  

Additionally, I wonder if the Moxy Hotel plans have been canceled altogether or just postponed.  I believe the zoning have been finalized and it was close to breaking ground pre-covid.  

[Urban Cowboy]

Uptown is bustling this evening. And the Intercontinental has some glass! Very nice shade of blue. Would love to see this continued up the soon to be tallest hotel in the Carolinas.

[stiluvclt]

Heh heh, I like the way you still call it "Intercontinental"!

[CltFlyer]

24 minutes ago, stiluvclt said:

Heh heh, I like the way you still call it "Intercontinental"!

Out of curiosity.  Do you have an update on the hotel for this project?  I'd assume it'd still be an Intercontinental unless noted otherwise.  

[Urban Cowboy]

Last I heard from folks in the know - the hotel portion will be continuing. The fact the crane is still there tells me all I need to know.

[DMann]

Didn't the Intercontinental buy air rights for this property just before it halted?

[CharlotteWkndBuzz]

On 7/15/2021 at 7:22 AM, Urban Cowboy said:

Last I heard from folks in the know - the hotel portion will be continuing. The fact the crane is still there tells me all I need to know.

Idk if I'm remembering this correctly but I thought someone a very long time ago on this thread said they would erect a 2nd crane either along E 6th st side or N Tryon St side for the hotel tower.  They would remove the current crane after the bulk of the theater construction is done.  Could be wrong, my memory is a little fuzzy lol. Either way, can't wait till the tower portion starts.

[JRCLT]

Idk if I'm remembering this correctly but I thought someone a very long time ago on this thread said they would erect a 2nd crane either along E 6th st side or N Tryon St side for the hotel tower.  They would remove the current crane after the bulk of the theater construction is done.  Could be wrong, my memory is a little fuzzy lol. Either way, can't wait till the tower portion starts.

I was going to say the same thing so you are not alone. I do remember seeing something like that.

Edit: They still need that crane for the window panes I believe.