Misc. Uptown Projects/News

[Blue_Devil]

Taken today, also in other news Ally has a robot security thing. Didn’t get a picture, will later

[CLTProductions]

17 hours ago, Blue_Devil said:

Taken today, also in other news Ally has a robot security thing. Didn’t get a picture, will later

ugh the restraint to not post the rendering  

[j-man]

11 hours ago, Jt282506 said:

ugh the restraint to not post the rendering  

Is there anything you could tell us. Like your opinion of it. As simple as how attractive is the building in comparison to the others that are apart of the entire LU buildout so far. 

[CLTProductions]

12 hours ago, j-man said:

Is there anything you could tell us. Like your opinion of it. As simple as how attractive is the building in comparison to the others that are apart of the entire LU buildout so far. 

its basically an exact bigger brother of deloitte

[j-man]

2 hours ago, Jt282506 said:

its basically an exact bigger brother of deloitte

Thanks. That's actually a good thing.Deloitte is the best looking thing from this entire project. 

[RANYC]

2 hours ago, j-man said:

Thanks. That's actually a good thing.Deloitte is the best looking thing from this entire project. 

I saw a rendering.  It will be a compelling addition to that corner, and creates a "clustered complex of height" in that part of Uptown.   It has the same massive "pillars" as the Deloitte building on the South Tryon side, and it's hard for me to tell from what I saw whether those pillars are along Stonewall as well.  Seeing the renderings, it's clear that Stonewall (soon to be Brooklyn Village Ave or Brooklyn Ave) will be quite the urban corporate corridor walk from the Stadium to the Convention Center.  If only we could be assured that the Brooklyn redo was actually going to happen before we're all too old to walk its beat and enjoy it, we'd have ourselves quite a compelling and substantial stretch of urbanity, even by international standards.    

Edited May 1, 2022 by RANYC

[CLT Development]

3 minutes ago, RANYC said:

I saw a rendering.  It will be a compelling addition to that corner, and creates a "clustered complex of height" in that part of Uptown.   It has the same massive "pillars" as the Deloitte building on the South Tryon side, and it's hard for me to tell from what I saw whether those pillars are along Stonewall as well.  Seeing the renderings, it's clear that Stonewall (soon to be Brooklyn Village Ave or Brooklyn Ave) will be quite the urban corporate corridor walk from the Stadium to the Convention Center.  If only we could be assured that the Brooklyn redo was actually going to happen before we're all too old to walk its beat and enjoy it, we'd have ourselves quite a compelling and substantial stretch of urbanity, even by international standards.    

it doesn't have the pillars on Brooklyn Village Way, the facade looks like the Hill Street (Good Samaritan Way) section of Deloitte.

[JRCLT]

it doesn't have the pillars on Brooklyn Village Way, the facade looks like the Hill Street (Good Samaritan Way) section of Deloitte.

Way is definitely not an appropriate suffix for Brooklyn (Stonewall) it is definitely much more than a “small street of a road.”

https://www.vox.com/platform/amp/2016/11/14/13275486/streets-roads-avenues-names-reasons

More than you wanted to know about street name suffixes

[CLT Development]

13 minutes ago, JeanClt said:

Way is definitely not an appropriate suffix for Brooklyn (Stonewall) it is definitely much more than a “small street of a road.”

https://www.vox.com/platform/amp/2016/11/14/13275486/streets-roads-avenues-names-reasons

More than you wanted to know about street name suffixes

Sorry I meant to say Brooklyn Village Avenue. It is indeed Good Samaritan Way though.

Edited May 1, 2022 by CLT Development

[j-man]

I’ll post this here as well! So exciting! 

[kermit]

 

First increase since 97????? The increase needs to be 5x that much. Money should go to the neighborhood org rather than city coffers.

[Why is this image so blurry here?]

Edited May 3, 2022 by kermit

[Desert Power]

What does Duke have at the 401 S College Site? I guess I always assumed that building was part of the convention center.

[KJHburg]

20 minutes ago, Desert Power said:

What does Duke have at the 401 S College Site? I guess I always assumed that building was part of the convention center.

it is their old windowless data center on the corner across from One Wells Fargo.   That data center is now out in University Research Park. 

[RANYC]

decided to drive through uptown on my way home to Wesley heights last night.

around 9pm, i'm stopped at a light at west trade & church.  Windows down - very nice night weather-wise.

a man and woman are going for what appears to be an evening stroll or perhaps returning from dinner, headed toward grand bohemian.

at intersection, seemingly unprovoked, a dirty and disheveled guy starts vituperating at them.  They picked up their pace toward the hotel.

couldn't make out what the ranter was saying, just heard "you white boy "this" and white boy "that"...

saw no police on foot walking the beat in the densest part of the city, but I never do in uptown.  I suppose no criminal offense committed, just tension for anyone wanting to enjoy the cool night air with a walk.

Wondered what the couple might share with their friends about their decision to stay in center city Charlotte.  Wonder if they'll return.  Maybe they just brushed it off.  Perhaps so many great experiences overshadowed that negative encounter.  Perhaps they expected to be on a thrilling urban adventure, harried by the occasional vagrant.

Edited May 11, 2022 by RANYC

[Nick2]

2 hours ago, RANYC said:

decided to drive through uptown on my way home to Wesley heights last night.

around 9pm, i'm stopped at a light at west trade & church.  Windows down - very nice night weather-wise.

a man and woman are going for what appears to be an evening stroll or perhaps returning from dinner, headed toward grand behomian.

at intersection, seemingly unprovoked, a dirty and disheveled guy starts vituperating at them.  They picked up their pace toward the hotel.

couldn't make out what the ranter was saying, just heard "you white boy "this" and white boy "that"...

saw no police on foot walking the beat in the densest part of the city, but I never do in uptown.  I suppose no criminal offense committed, just tension for anyone wanting to enjoy the cool night air with a walk.

Wondered what the couple might share with their friends about their decision to stay in center city Charlotte.  Wonder if they'll return.  Maybe they just brushed it off.  Perhaps so many great experiences overshadowed that negative encounter.  Perhaps they expected to be on a thrilling urban adventure, harried by the occasional vagrant.

Unfortunately this is an issue in every city. No one would think less of Charlotte because of this experience in my opinion since it could happen anywhere. For the most part Charlotte's vagrants aren't as aggressive as other peer cities though. 

Also, sincerely thanks for making me google vituperating. I haven't straight up googled a word in a long time. Lol

[carolinaboy]

4 hours ago, RANYC said:

decided to drive through uptown on my way home to Wesley heights last night.

around 9pm, i'm stopped at a light at west trade & church.  Windows down - very nice night weather-wise.

a man and woman are going for what appears to be an evening stroll or perhaps returning from dinner, headed toward grand behomian.

at intersection, seemingly unprovoked, a dirty and disheveled guy starts vituperating at them.  They picked up their pace toward the hotel.

couldn't make out what the ranter was saying, just heard "you white boy "this" and white boy "that"...

saw no police on foot walking the beat in the densest part of the city, but I never do in uptown.  I suppose no criminal offense committed, just tension for anyone wanting to enjoy the cool night air with a walk.

Wondered what the couple might share with their friends about their decision to stay in center city Charlotte.  Wonder if they'll return.  Maybe they just brushed it off.  Perhaps so many great experiences overshadowed that negative encounter.  Perhaps they expected to be on a thrilling urban adventure, harried by the occasional vagrant.

vituperating

I have to have a dictionary near by when I read your posts. Thanks for expanding my vocabulary. 

[KJHburg]

Miscellaneous uptown photos.  2 plots of land that NC Railroad company owns the lot behind Charlotte Plaza and half a block on the other side of the LYNX tracks that is a surface lot.  Plus they own the lot between the Hilton hotel and the 300 South Brevard building that Wells Fargo occupies.

Nice mural in Brooklyn that honors Mecklenburg investment company that was housed in that historical building. 

These are all out of order but there is a facade save the old Charlotte National Bank facade.   3rd photo lot behind Charlotte Plaza.   4th photo what is up with the panels on the Skye condo building they are fading unevenly.   The old United Way building what is the latest with that?  did not someone buy it and was going to renovate it? 

[CharlotteWkndBuzz]

For a second I was like what building is that where it’s staggered like that lol. Sky reflection of the Charlotte plaza haha (when is the old Bentley on 27 space going to be taken. That space was awesome!). Also noticed you’re in the best kept secret park. Largest plot of grassy land left in uptown that zero ppl know about (semi blue font). Mentioned awhile back, make this a dog park. Or at least spruce it up with some lights and better landscaping so it’s more inviting. Still can’t believe it’s not developed yet being right near the light rail station. That whole quadrant of parking lots is pitiful. Moxy should help but damn. Honestly though, if they develop all those lots eventually, especially the one right across this plot of land, they should keep this a nice park. Green space is already so limited uptown this could become a great area once renovated. 

Edited May 13, 2022 by CharlotteWkndBuzz

[kermit]

oh hell no!

[Matthew.Brendan]

lol, that will definitely add to the charm. 

[stw52]

44 minutes ago, Matthew.Brendan said:

lol, that will definitely add to the charm. 

Might be more than a fence going in

 

https://charlotteledger.substack.com/p/breaking-spectrum-center-bus-station?s=r

 

[CharlotteWkndBuzz]

Please baby jesus  that this plan comes to fruition. Game changer. Everything within a block radius (even more) are dependent of this project. Watch the other empty lots blossom as well if this happens, including a renovated/rebranded epicentre. And honestly, I could see this retaking it’s name for the entertainment district for uptown if executed bc I don’t trust anything that Tepper wants or envisions right now lol (MAR). Our surroundings around spectrum center is shameful tbh. So much potential around that arena that is just underutilized. 

Edited May 31, 2022 by CharlotteWkndBuzz

[RANYC]

36 minutes ago, CharlotteWkndBuzz said:

Please baby jesus  that this plan comes to fruition. Game changer. Everything within a block radius (even more) are dependent of this project. Watch the other empty lots blossom as well if this happens, including a renovated/rebranded epicentre. And honestly, I could see this retaking it’s name for the entertainment district for uptown if executed bc I don’t trust anything that Tepper wants or envisions right now lol (MAR). Our surroundings around spectrum center is shameful tbh. So much potential around that arena that is just underutilized. 

So I read the Ledger and Bizjournal articles on the proposed improvements and deal worked out with the Hornets.  Seems a good deal all-around, but can I ask where do we think the stimulative impact on that part of Uptown comes in.  Is it that this improvement package accelerates the "undergrounding" of the bus center which we think has stymied growth in this area, including the potential of epicenter?  Or is it that a training center is a catalyst for retail and other spin-off developments nearby?

[rancenc]

Two new additions to the 7th Street Market........

 

A local chef and entrepreneur is expanding his business with a move uptown.

As CBJ's Jennifer Thomas highlighted in a recent cover story, Corey Jones launched his Mad Dash as a ghost kitchen at The City Kitch in west Charlotte. Now he's serving up his already-famous chicken sandwiches and more at the 7th Street Public Market, QCity Metro reports.

Also added at the market is Mano Bella Artisan Foods, which describes itself as an Italian bodega, according to that report.

[turbocraig]

Looks like they’re peeling off the NASCAR signs from the building this morning.