Guest Report post Posted August 19, 2020 (edited) On 8/17/2020 at 11:02 AM, RANYC said: So confused by Charlotte real estate. Yes, South End is nice. But at these prices for such cheap-looking construction? I mean, South End is no international destination. There's no "entertainment row," no festive corridor, not even a signature park or plaza as far as I can tell... So baffling. Is walkability such a rarity in Charlotte that any place that appears to be the least bit walkable and pedestrian-oriented suddenly becomes Charlotte's version of London's Soho district? Its precast concrete with 11 foot ceilings. Thats not cheap construction. It will be a very quiet, very sturdy condo, and they'll be able to piece the building together in a matter of months, and will be able to recreate nearly the same format in 6 different places in Charlotte. I think they are genius. Edited August 19, 2020 by Guest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick2 5607 Report post Posted August 20, 2020 On 8/18/2020 at 9:58 PM, Tyree Ricardo said: Its precast concrete with 11 foot ceilings. Thats not cheap construction. It will be a very quiet, very sturdy condo, and they'll be able to piece the building together in a matter of months, and will be able to recreate nearly the same format in 6 different places in Charlotte. I think they are genius. Isn't there a pretty big lack of new condo construction going on right now in Charlotte period? I'd bet these get gobbled up quite quickly. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted August 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Nick2 said: Isn't there a pretty big lack of new condo construction going on right now in Charlotte period? I'd bet these get gobbled up quite quickly. hugeeee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJHburg 69125 Report post Posted August 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Nick2 said: Isn't there a pretty big lack of new condo construction going on right now in Charlotte period? I'd bet these get gobbled up quite quickly. Basically very few condos and most are in the $750K or more price range in small boutique buildings in Myers Park, Eastover etc and one complex of million dollar condos in Cornelius. We should be happy anyone is building them as there is great risk much more so that apartments, townhomes or SF homes. Raleigh on the other hand seems as many projects if not more than Charlotte does in all price ranges. 7 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CriticalT 92 Report post Posted August 22, 2020 Someone on NextDoor is claiming Leather & Lace was sold and will be a "bank." Anyone hear anything? Leaving is reasonable but a bank? I dont buy it. It's a small building with little parking. The front looks a lot nicer but i miss those frescos 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kermit 12136 Report post Posted August 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, CriticalT said: Someone on NextDoor is claiming Leather & Lace was sold and will be a "bank." Anyone hear anything? Leaving is reasonable but a bank? I dont buy it. It's a small building with little parking. The front looks a lot nicer but i miss those frescos The biggest redevelopment obstacle here is invisible. The stripper smell can never be removed from the building without total demolition and extensive soil remediation. 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarhoosier 5548 Report post Posted August 22, 2020 Mr. K owns Leather and Lace bulding. "frescoes" There is really NO parking. K and L&L works because the one is crowded when the other is closed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJHburg 69125 Report post Posted August 23, 2020 Miscellaneous SE projects and my favorite mid rise apartment complex Spectrum Southend for the brick facing. Corner retail tenant at Solis apartments seems to be a vision eyeglass retailer of some sort. And first retail tenant on the backside train side has open the Acai bowl place. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJHburg 69125 Report post Posted August 28, 2020 Southend's blossoming skyline and the Arlington the old guard of SE skyline aka pepto bismal tower and the glass is not pink but desert rose according the architect. 10 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mgelbach 4305 Report post Posted August 29, 2020 KJ, you trip me out every time you post from that spot next to Dimensional. I keep thinking you’re in my building! 7 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarhoosier 5548 Report post Posted August 29, 2020 (edited) @Mgelbach That building of yours along the rails was built as the Light rail was a-coming. Residents and owners knew it was on a rail line. It was as plain as day. Once the light rail started operating the trains would slow for each crossing and blow horn, per protocol. This meant from 5:45 am until late night the trains both directions announced themselves beside your building. There were no other new residential building on the line at that time, only the long timers a bit further away. Your building mobilised to complain about the disruption and was successful in changing the protocol to no horn unless an obstruction, which was a rare occurrence. Can you imagine the clamor now if that protocol had been maintained? Edited August 29, 2020 by tarhoosier 5 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mgelbach 4305 Report post Posted September 4, 2020 29 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thenewkage95 238 Report post Posted September 9, 2020 My view of South End Rising this morning 14 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlrvr 4301 Report post Posted September 11, 2020 Poor HIE.... terrible timing. 5 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kermit 12136 Report post Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) CBJ on White Point Partners rezoning request for the Rosemont and the former convenience store parcel at South and Kingston. White Point already owns the Artisan Station space adjacent to the rail. https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2020/09/14/white-point-partners-south-boulevard.html Since its White Point I have high hopes that this will turn out better than Atherton. Edited September 14, 2020 by kermit 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue_Devil 776 Report post Posted September 14, 2020 1 hour ago, kermit said: CBJ on White Point Partners rezoning request for the Rosemont and the former convenience store parcel at South and Kingston. White Point already owns the Artisan Station space adjacent to the rail. https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2020/09/14/white-point-partners-south-boulevard.html Since its White Point I have high hopes that this will turn out better than Atherton. Given the lot size there, 18,000sqft, I have a feeling this will be more than a mid-rise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norm21499 781 Report post Posted September 14, 2020 2 hours ago, kermit said: CBJ on White Point Partners rezoning request for the Rosemont and the former convenience store parcel at South and Kingston. White Point already owns the Artisan Station space adjacent to the rail. https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2020/09/14/white-point-partners-south-boulevard.html Since its White Point I have high hopes that this will turn out better than Atherton. Are there any more details that can be provided? I can't read the article due to not having a subscription 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie Charlotte 44 Report post Posted September 14, 2020 21 minutes ago, norm21499 said: Are there any more details that can be provided? I can't read the article due to not having a subscription White Point seeking to rezone to TOD-UC, the densest of the TOD zones adopted by Council last year. It is a conventional rezoning request, so plans for the rezoning don't have to be submitted. That's really the pith of the article. 4 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJHburg 69125 Report post Posted September 18, 2020 One of our own is a Youtube star now. Good recap on Southend development here. From the Charlotte Ledger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuV8q5Blqow&feature=youtu.be 17 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spartan 1523 Report post Posted September 18, 2020 On 9/14/2020 at 11:18 AM, Robbie Charlotte said: White Point seeking to rezone to TOD-UC, the densest of the TOD zones adopted by Council last year. It is a conventional rezoning request, so plans for the rezoning don't have to be submitted. That's really the pith of the article. Yeah this new development process means we're going to need the Agenda and RDF to step up their game to satiate Urban Planet's desire for information lol 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlrvr 4301 Report post Posted October 2, 2020 Core sampling yesterday at the parking lot on Bland between the Mosaic apartments and LRT tracks (parking lot for Hot Taco, etc) 13 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mgelbach 4305 Report post Posted October 4, 2020 I'm so curious. think they're just testing before it goes up for sale, or is there about to be a project announcement? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick2 5607 Report post Posted October 4, 2020 Not sure if this would be the best topic to post this in. But does anyone know if there could be any infill in these loops off of 277 in Southend? A mid rise could work in these. I know people have talked about maybe adding in a park or something before. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norm21499 781 Report post Posted October 4, 2020 44 minutes ago, Nick2 said: Not sure if this would be the best topic to post this in. But does anyone know if there could be any infill in these loops off of 277 in Southend? A mid rise could work in these. I know people have talked about maybe adding in a park or something before. The loops would have to be removed for development to occur. I don't foresee that happening anytime soon as both are heavily used. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kermit 12136 Report post Posted October 4, 2020 ^ Remove the Belk! 5 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
