Misc. Uptown Projects/News

[QCxpat]

Today 3:20 p.m. - CMPD Central Division

Edited April 24, 2020 by QCxpat

[DH17]

Does anyone know about the brick foundation across the street from this? Towards the cemetery? I suppose it's an older building that was torn down when 6th st. came through, but not even sure where to look.

[QCxpat]

Today 1:20 p.m. - CMPD Central Division

Edited April 30, 2020 by QCxpat

[KJHburg]

the Convention center expansion is in full swing lots of activity.  Today from walk bys and my perch.   This project is really moving fast. 

reminder of what it will look like

https://www.charlotteagenda.com/179715/construction-begins-on-charlotte-convention-centers-115-million-expansion/

[CharlotteWkndBuzz]

I didn’t realize the Charlotte City Club was going through a massive renovation. Adding an outdoor rooftop terrace space too, not sure where that will go but will have great views. Not a member either but have always wanted to check out that space up there. Speaking of 121 WT tower, also saw somewhere about the possibility of Polk pocket park being renovated, which would be nice. But anyways, here’s a little video of the CCC reno:

 

[KJHburg]

I went to wedding reception there once at the City Club and it has great views and the top level has high ceilings.  It was really nice then so I am sure this is only going to make it even better.  That was the one and only time ever parking in that garage.  

[Guest]

14 hours ago, CharlotteWkndBuzz said:

I didn’t realize the Charlotte City Club was going through a massive renovation. Adding an outdoor rooftop terrace space too, not sure where that will go but will have great views. Not a member either but have always wanted to check out that space up there. Speaking of 121 WT tower, also saw somewhere about the possibility of Polk pocket park being renovated, which would be nice. But anyways, here’s a little video of the CCC reno:

 

Not just a possibility, they have identified their design partner, https://agencylp.com, Polk Park will be renovated, sometime after RNC. 

Edited May 4, 2020 by Guest

[Guest]

6 hours ago, KJHburg said:

I went to wedding reception there once at the City Club and it has great views and the top level has high ceilings.  It was really nice then so I am sure this is only going to make it even better.  That was the one and only time ever parking in that garage.  

I've been up there a few dozen times and theres actually a couple nooks that I always used to think, "hey why isn't that a patio" so I would imagine they are using these.

Edited May 4, 2020 by Guest

[Hushpuppy321]

I understand that the Convention Center will now have an upstairs wing that empty’s out onto Stonewall / Westin via the Bridge but where else is the 50k SF of new meeting space being built?

Edited May 6, 2020 by Hushpuppy321

[KJHburg]

^^^It is basically in smaller breakout rooms where those glass enclosures are located and they are kinda adding another story on the edge.  If you look at my photos above and compare the rendering you will see what I am talking about.  But it is all about smaller meeting rooms not one huge additonal space. 

[CLT2014]

Are they planning restaurant / cafe space on that terrace where there are umbrellas in the rendering or will that just be public seating? 

[Urban Cowboy]

[Nick2]

Charlotte FD No. 4 is up for sale in the fourth district. Anyone want to crowd fund a purchase to preserve this beauty?

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2641397689478035&id=1637397689878045

 

[tozmervo]

9 hours ago, Nick2 said:

Charlotte FD No. 4 is up for sale in the fourth district. Anyone want to crowd fund a purchase to preserve this beauty?

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2641397689478035&id=1637397689878045

I will chip in, but only on the condition that it's turned into a Ghostbuster's themed diner.

[DCtransplant]

Snagged a pic of D9 while out for a walk today.

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[Matthew.Brendan]

17 hours ago, Nick2 said:

Charlotte FD No. 4 is up for sale in the fourth district. Anyone want to crowd fund a purchase to preserve this beauty?

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2641397689478035&id=1637397689878045

 

 

 

$2.1M seems like a bit of a stretch in this market, no? Is there any Historic zoning involved?

[Guest]

41 minutes ago, Matthew.Brendan said:

 

$2.1M seems like a bit of a stretch in this market, no? Is there any Historic zoning involved?

A stretch as in too much? I'd say its a steal. That area of Uptown is cursed for retail though.

Edited May 9, 2020 by Guest

[captainjack]

Last night my girlfriend and I picked up dinner from NC Red and were going to take it somewhere to eat and watch the sunset. We drove back Uptown and went to the 7th Street parking deck to the top for the views. When we got up there, there was a security officer waiting for us, so I went ahead and drove up to him and rolled down my window to talk. I said we were just going to sit in my car, eat our dinner, and leave. He interrupted me, told me it was private property of Bank of America, and that we were trespassing. I didn’t feel like getting into it with him and our food was getting cold, so I told him to have a good night and left.

Can anyone explain why this was a problem? How can they reason it’s trespassing if I took a ticket and I’m paying to be in the garage?

[DMann]

For our friend KJHburg found this on my morning walk on Saturday

IMG_0486.HEIC

[Nick2]

22 hours ago, tozmervo said:

I will chip in, but only on the condition that it's turned into a Ghostbuster's themed diner.

Ghostbusters themed is a great idea. I was thinking a funky bar though.

[CLT2014]

38 minutes ago, captainjack said:

Last night my girlfriend and I picked up dinner from NC Red and were going to take it somewhere to eat and watch the sunset. We drove back Uptown and went to the 7th Street parking deck to the top for the views. When we got up there, there was a security officer waiting for us, so I went ahead and drove up to him and rolled down my window to talk. I said we were just going to sit in my car, eat our dinner, and leave. He interrupted me, told me it was private property of Bank of America, and that we were trespassing. I didn’t feel like getting into it with him and our food was getting cold, so I told him to have a good night and left.

Can anyone explain why this was a problem? How can they reason it’s trespassing if I took a ticket and I’m paying to be in the garage?

They often close the top level for security purposes and discourage loitering when the other levels are below capacity. Did he say you couldn't park on the other levels or just the top level would be trespassing?

Edited May 10, 2020 by CLT2014

[KJHburg]

28 minutes ago, CLT2014 said:

They often close the top level for security purposes and discourage loitering when the other levels are below capacity. Did he say you couldn't park on the other levels or just the top level would be trespassing?

There is a problem with suicides in uptown parking garages and that is why he might have wanted you to move on.  It is owned by Bank of America. 

[captainjack]

I thought about that too, KJ. That is terribly sad. I showed him our takeout bag though so he knew we weren’t up to anything. Maybe I should have offered him some. He broadly said we were trespassing, so didn’t feel like I could go several floors down and stay. Oh well, we tried to get creative to enjoy a pandemic-responsible Saturday night haha.

Back to more exciting miscellaneous development news...

[KJHburg]

12 hours ago, DMann said:

For our friend KJHburg found this on my morning walk on Saturday

IMG_0486.HEIC 596.06 kB · 22 downloads

I cant open this what it is it?  

[Guest]

1 hour ago, KJHburg said:

I cant open this what it is it?  

Its this, its an iPhone file, so I don't think UP can read it.

Edited May 11, 2020 by Guest