Misc. Uptown Projects/News

[Bruco72]

1 hour ago, CLT704 said:

Yeah, not fan of how many logos are going up on our skyline. That is/was one of the best things about our skyscrapers. 

I'm generally not a fan of unneeded government intrusion, especially in something that's fairly trivial at the end of the day. BUT, I wouldn't totally be opposed to a better signage ordinance.

 

[KJHburg]

Unfortunately the cat is out of the bag in terms of high rise signage in Charlotte with Regions, BOAT at Legacy, Ally, Grant Thorton etc even Fifth Third has some signage on their tower.  Though this WeWork seems a lot bigger than I imagined.

[TheOneRJ]

Looks horrible but it would look somewhat better if it were white. 

[Matthew.Brendan]

Isn’t Passport in that same building? I thought they had the upper couple floors. I guess WeWork has more total space. 

Also I thought they were rebranding. brb while I google that. 

[Guest]

Unfortunately the cat is out of the bag in terms of high rise signage in Charlotte with Regions, BOAT at Legacy, Ally, Grant Thorton etc even Fifth Third has some signage on their tower.  Though this WeWork seems a lot bigger than I imagined.

Duke logo will be HUGE. At least as it’s currently planned


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[atlrvr]

55 minutes ago, Bruco72 said:

I'm generally not a fan of unneeded government intrusion, especially in something that's fairly trivial at the end of the day. BUT, I wouldn't totally be opposed to a better signage ordinance.

 

We actually do, everyone of those signs mentioned above has had to get a rezoning to approve them, with the loan exception, possibly Grant Thornton.  GT upsized probably 15 years ago, but not sure if it confirms with the sign ordinance, or if the got a rezoning as well.

 

[JorgiPorgi]

I don’t mind it- as long as whatever it’s hanging from is removed. The black letters make it less prominent. It’s a very blah tower that it’s on- so yeah. I agree with everyone else that the logos coming are getting a little out of hand. 

[KJHburg]

47 minutes ago, Matthew.Brendan said:

Isn’t Passport in that same building? I thought they had the upper couple floors. I guess WeWork has more total space. 

Also I thought they were rebranding. brb while I google that. 

Passport has 2 floors maybe 3 but WeWork has 7 full floors and has about 120,000 sq ft.   They missed the boat in Regions tower they are the biggest tenant there too but Regions was first to lease and got naming rights.  

[DCtransplant]

The new Community Matters Cafe from the Charlotte Rescue Mission over near the Panthers practice facility. Turned out really nice. Assume it opens soon.

[Nick2]

3 hours ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

Duke logo will be HUGE. At least as it’s currently planned


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At least the Duke logo looks interesting.

[Sigma]

I actually thought that was a photoshop at first it looked so bad...

[KJHburg]

Cousins  is buying Tier REIT of Dallas who owns Bank of America Plaza uptown.  Cousins of course has a lot of building uptown 5/3 Center, Gateway Village (50/50 with BofA), Hearst, Nascar Plaza, Dimensional Funds 

View from Georgia https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2019/03/25/cousins-ceo-tier-reit-deal-reflects-more-u-s-jobs.html?ana=e_ae_set1&s=article_du&ed=2019-03-25&u=oAaDx%2B74FoP4qOJ%2By4AU6dhJPpc&t=1553541419&j=87433031

Company investors view

http://investors.cousins.com/Cache/1001250272.PDF?O=PDF&T=&Y=&D=&FID=1001250272&iid=102939

regardless Charlotte and Austin are the key markets after the ATL 

I like Cousins and their holdings.  

[U_R_]

3 hours ago, KJHburg said:

Cousins  is buying Tier REIT of Dallas who owns Bank of America Plaza uptown.  Cousins of course has a lot of building uptown 5/3 Center, Gateway Village (50/50 with BofA), Hearst, Nascar Plaza, Dimensional Funds 

View from Georgia https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2019/03/25/cousins-ceo-tier-reit-deal-reflects-more-u-s-jobs.html?ana=e_ae_set1&s=article_du&ed=2019-03-25&u=oAaDx%2B74FoP4qOJ%2By4AU6dhJPpc&t=1553541419&j=87433031

Company investors view

http://investors.cousins.com/Cache/1001250272.PDF?O=PDF&T=&Y=&D=&FID=1001250272&iid=102939

regardless Charlotte and Austin are the key markets after the ATL 

I like Cousins and their holdings.  

Thanks for uploading the investors sheet as well. I dont even know how you found that. I read that they will be the #1 office holders in Austin CBD and Mditwon/Buckhead. Do you have any estimate of what the combined company will be ranked in Charlotte? I know they'll hve Hearst, 5/3, and now B of A Plaza, so I presume Cousins must have moved up a little.

[KJHburg]

this is my first short movie posted and this was taken by a friend in high places.   This is the WeWork sign being installed.  This movie is rated G for General audiences. 

Having trouble saving the video and attaching it here. 

 

 

Edited March 26, 2019 by KJHburg
still working on this

[CriticalT]

What is this large temp structure being assembled on the corner of 8th and Brveard across from 1st ward park/uncc building?  

[lancer22]

On ‎2‎/‎12‎/‎2019 at 5:51 PM, CLT704 said:

^I'm surprised they're not vacating Two or Three, or is WF basically 'name-only' for those buildings? 

KJ - your wish has been granted. US Bank to old D&D space

 

Edited March 26, 2019 by lancer22

[Matthew.Brendan]

Adding windows to match those on the right would be my guess?

[KJHburg]

1 hour ago, lancer22 said:

 

KJ - your wish has been granted. US Bank to old D&D space

 

Uptown Charlotte has less bank branches than just a few years ago.  Remember Bank of America Plaza had a huge branch none anyone.  400 South Tryon had a branch.  Fifth Third had 2 branches now one branch.  However I am happy that US Bank is opening a branch here.  Probably wanted to get the spot before that NY mega bank came into town JP Morgan Chase. 

[Sigma]

30 minutes ago, Matthew.Brendan said:

Adding windows to match those on the right would be my guess?

 

 

Gotta be adding windows for the SunBuTT HQ executive suites.  Corner offices with a view!

[KJHburg]

the NASCAR Hall of Fame was looking good this morning.  

 

[KJHburg]

Miscellaneous photos today walking uptown.    Last photo is the new location of Tupelo Honey uptown which should do great! Local Carolinas flavor in the heart of the city.  

[NikolaTesla]

1 hour ago, KJHburg said:

Miscellaneous photos today walking uptown.    Last photo is the new location of Tupelo Honey uptown which should do great! Local Carolinas flavor in the heart of the city.  

There goes that guy again walking around with his box of krispy kreme doughnuts taking pics.

Edited March 29, 2019 by NikolaTesla

[KJHburg]

Couple more miscellaneous uptown photos.  I have always liked the Interstate Tower aka 121 West Trade.  Barings 300 S Tryon is still one of my favorite new buildings.  Even the uptown stunner aka Ascent looks good from afar.   To the right is the Jonas Federal bldg expansion site with its 2 cranes. 

Edited March 29, 2019 by KJHburg

[lancer22]

25 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

Couple more miscellaneous uptown photos.  I have always liked the Interstate Tower aka 121 West Trade.  Barings 300 S Tryon is still one of my favorite new buildings.  Even the uptown stunner aka Ascent looks good from afar.   To the right is the Jonas Federal bldg expansion site with its 2 cranes. 

The days of the auto-park and Packard Place are numbered methinks

 

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, lancer22 said:

The days of the auto-park and Packard Place are numbered methinks

 

oh for sure. But... do you know something?