Urbanity 307 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 As I said in an earlier post - if the NIMBYs win I hope it becomes a drive through business.... Maybe the city should make this the next subsidized housing plot?! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ah59396 3255 Report post Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) Some updates, in order: Church and Summit (edit: this pic doesn't really do this site justice. It's much larger than it looks and you can see it all the way from south blvd quite easily. I guess because it's on a hill, it looks really tall.) Camden West Blvd Southline/Publix site: (there is movement at the Publix site again) And probably the ugliest dumpster fire of an apartment complex I've seen,Colonial Grand Reserve. The building has tons of size, increases the density along South Blvd (that photo is taken from the Healthy Home Market) but has AWFUL street level presence and I'm pretty sure the top half is the equivalent of exposed concrete. It's like they didn't even try. It is SLIGHTLY more appealing from the LRT side. And that still isn't a compliment. Edited January 25, 2014 by ah59396 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirNostrumMAD 2705 Report post Posted January 25, 2014 I like colonial. I think retail will follow colonial in the surrounding blocks nicely. What needs to happen is massive road improvements from 277 down to colonial. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southslider 1278 Report post Posted January 25, 2014 What kind of massive road improvements? Any new development, like the completed animal hospital at South Blvd & Ideal Way, or the Camden Southline and Publix under construction, will move the curb line of South Blvd to create bike lanes and on-street parking. Plus, new development will often create wider sidewalks, pedestrian lighting, and street trees. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirNostrumMAD 2705 Report post Posted January 25, 2014 What kind of massive road improvements? Any new development, like the completed animal hospital at South Blvd & Ideal Way, or the Camden Southline and Publix under construction, will move the curb line of South Blvd to create bike lanes and on-street parking. Plus, new development will often create wider sidewalks, pedestrian lighting, and street trees. I mean crossing the roads. For example East/South Blvd. intersection is a very annoying intersection. South Blvd. in general can be a pain to cross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kermit 12524 Report post Posted January 25, 2014 ^ Yes, crossing South Blvd is a PITA no matter what time of day or night. The new pedestrian refuge island at Rennsalier (Einsteins) has been driven over at least twice in the past 6 weeks (this sign which tells drivers to avoid it was crushed both times). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southslider 1278 Report post Posted January 25, 2014 South End has an MSD. Maybe instead of adding solar trash cans, they could contribute to beefier islands akin to East Blvd for along South Blvd. Besides, center two-way left-turn lanes are common for a "stroad," but inappropriate for an urban boulevard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubone 1583 Report post Posted January 31, 2014 The Rensellaer island is a surprise to many motorists because it is unique in the area. There is no question in my mind that there should be vastly more of them in order for drivers to see the pattern. Center turns lanes are a quirky american solution to the fact that drivers want to head to a million driveways and parking lots but don't seem to want to just turn around to enter with a right turn. In an area like SouthEnd, it is time to shift to medians which slow traffic, provide pedestrian refuge and reduce left turns which compound traffic and driving risk and have people U-turn at intersections. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew.Brendan 4255 Report post Posted January 31, 2014 How wide is the median? Enough for a bench? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubone 1583 Report post Posted January 31, 2014 Not in any practical sense. It is a lane width, minus a foot or two on each side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midtownclt 46 Report post Posted February 2, 2014 Now it is much safer crossing South Boulevard to reach the new Adam and Eve store. I can't believe this has not been discussed yet as the newest retail outlet in South End. I can hear the moans from the Dilworth Association already. And they thought a pink high-rise was bad! I correct myself - just saw this discussed under SouthEnd Living thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCMetroRaleigh 203 Report post Posted February 2, 2014 The moans? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norm21499 827 Report post Posted February 2, 2014 The moans? I think he meant groans of disgust from Dilworth.....not moans from the Adam and Eve store. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prodev 541 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 AAA Car Care is under contract to purchase the former (or soon to be former) Long Animal Hospital on South Blvd. While the Valvoline didn't turn out as offensive as it could have, adding another auto-oriented business here is awful, especially being 2 doors down from the Valvoline. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tozmervo 8685 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 Uhoh, what happened to Long Animal? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
km1789 75 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 Uhoh, what happened to Long Animal? They moved down the street to a new facility beside Mac's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 7, 2014 Uhoh, what happened to Long Animal? They moved to the big blue building that replaced SouthHaus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HopHead 1444 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 Uhoh, what happened to Long Animal? They are building that new facility next to Mac's on South. AAA Car Care is under contract to purchase the former (or soon to be former) Long Animal Hospital on South Blvd. While the Valvoline didn't turn out as offensive as it could have, adding another auto-oriented business here is awful, especially being 2 doors down from the Valvoline. Ok, seriously. WTF? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tozmervo 8685 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 OH, I thought you meant AAA was signed to move into the NEW Long Animal Hospital. Gotcha. Derf. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southslider 1278 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) Others answered the animal hospital question. Edited February 7, 2014 by southslider Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) New PreSubmittal Apartments named "Pearl SouthEnd" 4 Floors wrapping interior parking. No Units Listed, However Based on Parcel Size I'd guess 225, if they buy land between there and Remount, I'd guess 300. No word on Retail. Architect: http://www.dwelldesignstudio.com - Multifamily Work looks a lot like the Former Circle SouthEnd Developer: http://www.morgangroup.com - Pretty Big Regional Real Estate Developer, Currently Own Spectrum in Charlotte. Land directly across from Mac's It should be noted that Pearl is a large group of urban communities in Houston. pearl greenway in houston Edited February 11, 2014 by Guest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjp212 1599 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 This is the Developer's other Pearl community in Houston. Sounds about like your description above with 4 stories and interior parking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 11, 2014 This is the Developer's other Pearl community in Houston. Sounds about like your description above with 4 stories and interior parking. Thanks for the extra info! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HopHead 1444 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 So I'm confused, is this proposal for the lot at South Blvd and Remount across from Mac's? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
go_vertical 1234 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 The photo and the rendering appear to be the same project, unless they reuse the same design for multiple properties. Doesn't hurt my feelings but I seriously doubt that would have any retail. I do like the wrapped parking and I wish that was much more common. I have become quite tired of podiums. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
