SouthEnd Midrise Projects

[Guest]

Where is the new Shake Shack going?

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[CTiger]

On 6/7/2019 at 10:01 PM, KJHburg said:

I peeked in the windows of Flower Child when I walked by on Friday.  It looks like its really close to being completed.  They had all of their furniture delivered an some of it was set up already.  This one should be opening soon I would guess.

[kermit]

New (to me) signalized pedestrian crossing over South and Kingston. It matches the one that has been operating for a couple of months at Rensselaer. 

It is clear that drivers don't really get how these things work. It seems clear that solid red means stop, but it has a 30 second (ish) period of flashing red at the end of the walk cycle — can drivers proceed after stopping if clear?

[stw52]

5 minutes ago, kermit said:

New (to me) signalized pedestrian crossing over South and Kingston. It matches the one that has been operating for a couple of months at Rensselaer. 

It is clear that drivers don't really get how these things work. It seems clear that solid red means stop, but it has a 30 second (ish) period of flashing red at the end of the walk cycle — can drivers proceed after stopping if clear?

There is one outside the YWCA on Park Road too. I've observed people wait during the 30 sec cycle and people proceeding. Nobody seems to know what to do. A lot of confusion which is a danger.

[Bruco72]

15 minutes ago, kermit said:

New (to me) signalized pedestrian crossing over South and Kingston. It matches the one that has been operating for a couple of months at Rensselaer. 

It is clear that drivers don't really get how these things work. It seems clear that solid red means stop, but it has a 30 second (ish) period of flashing red at the end of the walk cycle — can drivers proceed after stopping if clear?

I read in some blog (I'll try to find it) that you can proceed on the flashing red if no pedestrians present.  That makes sense to me as you can proceed on any other flashing red light after coming to a stop and checking.  I seem to be one of the few that do though, rarely does the car behind me follow.  Oh well, I'm going to keep doing it. 

[stw52]

Just now, Bruco72 said:

I read in some blog (I'll try to find it) that you can proceed on the flashing red if no pedestrians present.  That makes sense to me as you can proceed on any other flashing red light after coming to a stop and checking.  I seem to be one of the few that do though, rarely does the car behind me follow.  Oh well, I'm going to keep doing it. 

You are right. Just researched it and "The flashing red indicates to drivers that they are to stop and yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk, and can proceed once pedestrians are clear."

https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/tools_solve/fhwasa14014/

I always waited, but now I know.  Just saved myself 30 seconds!

[ChessieCat]

Does anyone know why it's taking so long for Ilios Crafted Greek to open?  

It's the same owners as Ilios Noche so I assume they know what they're doing, but this article came out 7 months ago saying they'd be opening soon:

http://www.charlottemagazine.com/Charlotte-Magazine/October-2018/Inside-South-Ends-Newest-Fast-Casual-Spot-Ilios-Crafted-Greek/

 

Edited June 11, 2019 by ChessieCat

[CLTProductions]

2 minutes ago, ChessieCat said:

Does anyone know why it's taking so long for Ilios Crafted Greek to open?  

It's the same owners as Ilios Noche so I assume they know what they're doing, but this article came out 7 months ago saying they'd be opening soon:

http://www.charlottemagazine.com/Charlotte-Magazine/October-2018/Inside-South-Ends-Newest-Fast-Casual-Spot-Ilios-Crafted-Greek/

 

Yeah I have NOOO idea what’s going on here. They haven’t had an inspection in quite some time. Usually that’s money related 

[kermit]

^ I have also been impatiently waiting. Southend seriously needs some decent Greek.

[KJHburg]

was in the area for Tex Mex lunch and drove by Tremont renovations for Spaces coworking and Pins Mechanical.  Also notice the framing has begun on the new apartments behind Railyard no photo.

Edited June 21, 2019 by KJHburg

[kermit]

Signage is up on the rail side of Design Within Reach, the building is much more open looking thanks to new windows as well. 

It looks great (sorry I was too slow to take a photo)

Edited June 21, 2019 by kermit

[KJHburg]

Miscellaneous photos of various Southend projects was in the area for lunch anyone want to guess where.

1. Camden grandview townhomes turned out very nice.   2. soon to be rubble (save the clock tower)   3. future site of Pins Mechanical and Spaces on W Tremont 4.. this Hawk tower will soar soon enough.  5.6.  the Hub the new RAM apartments on Hawkins and Dunavant  7. Bainbridge apts. on South 8.9..  Lennar Bradham apartments look great! 

 

 

Edited June 24, 2019 by KJHburg

[jednc]

On 6/7/2019 at 10:01 PM, KJHburg said:

This area is brimming with pedestrians, bikers etc along Camden.  

From just a casual look, I don't see a single pedestrian, biker etc. in a single picture. Reminds me of the tumbleweeds in from of Whole Foods on Stonewall. 

[KJHburg]

^^^ someone in Richmond commented too that I had no people in my photos of downtown on a weekday LOL.   Trust me I must have saw them but I don't like people in my photos.   I am sure it was brimming of people that day just not photographed. 

[Crucial_Infra]

11 minutes ago, jednc said:

From just a casual look, I don't see a single pedestrian, biker etc. in a single picture. Reminds me of the tumbleweeds in from of Whole Foods on Stonewall. 

 

7 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

 

^^^ someone in Richmond commented too that I had no people in my photos of downtown on a weekday LOL.   Trust me I must have saw them but I don't like people in my photos.   I am sure it was brimming of people that day just not photographed. 

 

 

Edited June 24, 2019 by Crucial_Infra

[Guest]

Might be time to have a South End high rise thread.


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[Cadi40]

You know how I feel about height in SouthEnd don’t play with my feelings like that.

[Mgelbach]

3 minutes ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

Might be time to have a South End high rise thread.


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Is the Design Center apartment building finally getting started, or office tower?

[KJHburg]

19 minutes ago, Mgelbach said:

Is the Design Center apartment building finally getting started, or office tower?

the apartment tower the Hawk is underway and it is 13 stories I think. 

[Guest]

the apartment tower the Hawk is underway and it is 13 stories I think. 

The apartment building is gonna fly up, but I’m not ready to call that a high rise yet. I guess technically it is.


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[CLT_sc]

Who owns the building/lots on the corner of S Tryon and Bland and the corner of a Tryon and Summit?  Are these in play for anything?  Just trying to think of good lots for a large development in Southend that hasn’t already been announced.  

[kermit]

1 hour ago, CLT_sc said:

Who owns the building/lots on the corner of S Tryon and Bland and the corner of a Tryon and Summit?  Are these in play for anything?  Just trying to think of good lots for a large development in Southend that hasn’t already been announced.  

Or the parking lot at East/West and the Blue Line....

[jjwilli]

25 minutes ago, kermit said:

Or the parking lot at East/West and the Blue Line....

Or the Rite-Aid / Walgreens across the street... definitely not the best use for land at a light rail stop.

[Guest]

39 minutes ago, kermit said:

Or the parking lot at East/West and the Blue Line....

This will be the next next next next big thing.

Edited June 27, 2019 by Guest

[DMann]

you are so cryptic!