Charlotte area "ring cities"

[Jasons0013]

Anyone have any updates on Farmington, the development off 485 and Rocky River?  Thought this would be rolling by now.

[allthingsplanes]

I'd love a concrete update as well.  I have seen some activity - including what looks like soil samples and coring.  And you can clearly see where vehicles continue to go down deep into the woods regularly.  But yes, it seemed like more should be happening by now.

Along with the development itself I wonder if anyone has updates on the widened interchange there with 485.  That work was supposed to have been done by the developer of one of the other neighborhoods in that area, but it seems like they've somehow shed that responsibility.

[KJHburg]

as for Farmington they lost the Harrisburg YMCA which is now going to property by the main park in town.  I too have seen trucks going in and out.   I think the residential will do very good and if they do the theaters as an anchor great but not sure if they do or not.  I just think it takes time for a multiphase mixed used project like to come together but MPV does know what they are doing. 

[KJHburg]

A story about Concord's latest renovation and apartment complex downtown.  There are already 2 others the View in the old Hotel Concord and Lofts on Cabarrus Ave.  Now this 5 story bank building has apartments above and retail space on the ground level.  Subscriber article but you might be able to see the photos of the restoration.

https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2019/02/28/photos-developer-talks-plans-to-bring-apartments.html?iana=hpmvp_clt_news_headline

""The 17 one- and two-bedroom apartments will include two subsidized units designed to house public service and other workers. The apartments will be included on the second through fifth floors of the building. Loft units are planned for the fifth floor, which has some of the highest ceilings in the building.""

https://newsouthprop.com/commercial/57-union-street/

Edited March 1, 2019 by KJHburg

[KJHburg]

Kannapolis and its revitalizing downtown lots of construction going on and go visit and visit a real Gem (theater that is)

https://www.wfae.org/post/finding-home-hope-air-kannapolis-rebuilds-its-downtown

[KJHburg]

Downtown Concord with its 3 major older office buildings converted to residential or will be.  Today. 

1. original parking deck downtown (there is a new one too)

2.   Hotel Concord now the View apartments with event space on lower floor

3. Cabarrus Bank building just announced will be converted to retail space on ground floor and apartments above. 

4. accidentally shot sideways aka @SpiritOf76 the old Courthouse (theater) now

5. County government building and 6.  this vacant lot behind the existing and old old courthouse will rise the new Cabarrus County Courthouse Cabarrus Bank building rear on the right hand side.  

7.  old furniture store now apartments too.  

Edited March 17, 2019 by KJHburg

[SpiritOf76]

Beautifully shot. I just got back from high branch and cabarrus brewery. Stop by for a beer next time you mimic my photography.  Haha !!

[KJHburg]

I Fly indoor skydiving place is opening this weekend in Concord by Concord Mills.   Site of the next UP meetup?

https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2019/03/22/photos-what-to-expect-from-this-10m-indoor.html?ana=e_ae_set1&s=article_du&ed=2019-03-22&u=oAaDx%2B74FoP4qOJ%2By4AU6dhJPpc&t=1553307321&j=87397971

[SpiritOf76]

14 hours ago, KJHburg said:

I Fly indoor skydiving place is opening this weekend in Concord by Concord Mills.   Site of the next UP meetup?

https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2019/03/22/photos-what-to-expect-from-this-10m-indoor.html?ana=e_ae_set1&s=article_du&ed=2019-03-22&u=oAaDx%2B74FoP4qOJ%2By4AU6dhJPpc&t=1553307321&j=87397971

Next meeting at the beaver tonight 

[11 HouseBZ]

I'm working unfortunately 

[KJHburg]

7 hours ago, SpiritOf76 said:

Next meeting at the beaver tonight 

Need more notice than that LOL

Just got back from a whirlwind business trip to HHI

But we need to plan a get together soon the UPers

[KJHburg]

Lunch up by Birkdale.  Birkdale Village remains one of the best mixed suburban developments in the region.  It has matured nicely and still has top notch shopping. 

[KJHburg]

Kannapolis broke ground on its next phase of downtown revitalization.

""this public private partnership between the City and LMG will serve as a stimulus for additional private investment in the downtown core. LMG will invest $61 million to construct 286 apartments, 18,000 square feet of new retail and renovate 36,000 square feet of historic retail space, plus the new hotel. The City’s investment will include a 400-space public parking deck. The project will open in Spring 2021. ""
http://www.kannapolisnc.gov/Community/News/ID/1525/City-of-Kannapolis-and-Lansing-Melbourne-Group-Break-Ground-on-VIDA-Mixed-Use-District

 

[KJHburg]

Here is the Business Journal article on the Kannapolis development including rendering of the new apartments.  I can not emphasis how game changing this is for downtown K town.

https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2019/03/27/remake-of-downtown-kannapolis-continues-as-61m.html

[KJHburg]

around the ring cities today first Mooresville then to Concord.  

1. New Blue Harbor bank class A office building   2.3. River Oaks corporate park they just tilted up these warehouses in Concord near the airport.  

[KJHburg]

Concord's Gibson Mill development is adding a food hall in addition to their other operating businesses there like Cabarrus Brewing, the Depot at Gibson Mill antique mall and AutoBarn.

https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2019/04/02/exclusive-concord-textile-mill-revamp-to-add-food.html

[KJHburg]

Yet another tourist attraction in Concord the new Mustang museum opens in  2 weeks north of the speedway off Hwy 29

https://www.independenttribune.com/news/mustang-museum-sets-grand-opening-for-april/article_b3bdad6e-5488-11e9-a9ac-c73b3e4a0193.html

[rjp212]

A few developers have tried, but this one seems to have finally succeeded at getting rezoning to put a lakefront resort near Exit 31.   Not very large, but he is saying it will be a 5 star resort, 4 stories with 82 rooms, restaurant, spa and event/conference space.

https://www.mooresvilletribune.com/news/local/two-controversial-rezoning-requests-approved/article_32d165c1-bc70-57bb-9c5b-158dee6cf83f.html

[tozmervo]

18 minutes ago, rjp212 said:

A few developers have tried, but this one seems to have finally succeeded at getting rezoning to put a lakefront resort near Exit 31.   Not very large, but he is saying it will be a 5 star resort, 4 stories with 82 rooms, restaurant, spa and event/conference space.

https://www.mooresvilletribune.com/news/local/two-controversial-rezoning-requests-approved/article_32d165c1-bc70-57bb-9c5b-158dee6cf83f.html

Can anyone figure out which plot of land they're discussing for the resort? Best I can figure is that it's actually fronting onto Lake Davidson just past the pipeline terminal station, which seems like a bizarre location.

Edited April 5, 2019 by tozmervo
the pipeline continues underneath lake norman on it's merry way to Louisiana

[allthingsplanes]

No - it looks to me like it's on the northwest side of the interchange there.  On google maps there's "Lake City Church Langtree Campus" on that plot.  But I could be totally wrong.

[KJHburg]

That proposed resort is on the big side of the lake across from Langtree development across Langtree Rd.  That spot was once going to be a lakefront Embassy Suites but that deal fell apart.  

[rancenc]

On 2/27/2019 at 5:24 PM, KJHburg said:

as for Farmington they lost the Harrisburg YMCA which is now going to property by the main park in town.  I too have seen trucks going in and out.   I think the residential will do very good and if they do the theaters as an anchor great but not sure if they do or not.  I just think it takes time for a multiphase mixed used project like to come together but MPV does know what they are doing. 

Additional information on this development

https://www.independenttribune.com/news/public-hearing-to-be-held-on-farmington-development/article_fdc3720e-5c7b-11e9-b49b-47516bb0ac0f.html

[allthingsplanes]

Finally something...

So I wonder if after the county approval they'll actually move forward with construction...

[KJHburg]

New Cabarrus County courthouse includes a pedestrian plaza on hopefully abandoned Means Ave. which will be voted on soon.

Here is a short video about it.

https://www.cabarruscounty.us/news/cabarrus-courthouse-expansion-project-moving-forward

[SgtCampsalot]

The Town of Matthews is putting out a public survey to assess pedestrian/bike facilities and parking concerns in the downtown area.

https://www.matthewsnc.gov/newsview.aspx?nid=6239

As a native of the Big M, and with frequent trips to, I invite you all to submit your own survey.

My main thoughts (fee free to take these):

1) Add multi-use paths along every road into downtown (not just in the downtown area), on both sides of the road (IMO, Matthews does not absolutely require on-street bike facilities)

2) Add street parking along all of those stretches, as well, to distribute parking, reduce need for surface lots, and encourage more "downtown-style" development alongside.

3) Connect W Matthews Rd and Team Rd by constructing an underpass alonside the CSX tracks, underneath 51 (Matthews Township Pkwy) to expand walkable downtown accessibility.