Charlotte area "ring cities"

[SgtCampsalot]

16 hours ago, rancenc said:

Don't remember seeing anything about the Anchor Mill development in downtown Huntersville.  Here is a article from May of this year concerning the progress of the project.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/community/lake-norman-mooresville/article76652137.html

Here is Huntersville's RFP for the property.

I was scratching my head until I realized the mill was torn down by the town in 1998. Does anyone know the finer points to the story there?

"In 1998, the Huntersville Board of Commissioners purchased the 70,000 square foot Anchor Mill building and its 30.69 acre site.  On the site, a portion of the pad from one of the Mill buildings and landmark water tower are all that remain today. "

Edited July 18, 2016 by SgtCampsalot

[SgtCampsalot]

Matthews is getting its first formal brewery (when phase 2 of this new taproom is completed)

I'm so glad for my little hometown- though I obviously always felt like I was in Charlotte when growing up. Trade St is such a peculiar little strip with those weird post-WWII buildings a block away from the old core strip. They're perfect for new purposes beyond the office space they've housed for decades. I was always so annoyed as a kid that downtown had nothing but AAA Collectibles and KFC if you were looking to hang out. I still wouldn't have been able to go to a bar as a kid, but, progress is progress.

Now, I'm not crazy about the super streamlined logo and interior vibe. Or maybe I'm just too accustomed to "rustic" tap rooms. Meh.

Front:

Interior:

Rear:

Edited July 25, 2016 by SgtCampsalot

[tozmervo]

Heh, it does look a bit like a logo for a boat company. That outdoor space could be incredible, though.

[SgtCampsalot]

Oh, turns out the old building that houses Mojo Bicycles will be another tap room as well, all owned by the Carolina Beer Temple guy:

 

[rancenc]

Kannapolis City Council looks ready to partner with a private developer to beginning a transformation of the downtown area of the city.

http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2016/08/04/kannapolis-may-pick-downtown-developer-for-61m.html

[KJHburg]

Concord is coming up with a bold plan for new downtown development.  http://www.independenttribune.com/news/urban-development-plan-could-reshape-concord/article_031f18ae-5b42-11e6-b384-cffd8df31016.html

[cjd5050]

8 hours ago, KJHburg said:

Concord is coming up with a bold plan for new downtown development.  http://www.independenttribune.com/news/urban-development-plan-could-reshape-concord/article_031f18ae-5b42-11e6-b384-cffd8df31016.html

I like it.  All of these towns/cities should be looking to redevelop their 'downtown'.  Matthews, Pineville and even Gastonia have so much promise.  

[Bikeguy]

All that these small towns need to do is embrace rail transit, and then stand back and watch things unfold. Can you just imagine what Pineville would look like today had they done this ten years ago?  

[Matthew.Brendan]

It would be drowning in crappy stick built apartments? I think that is exactly the kind of 'growth' that Pineville is actively seeking to avoid. 

[rancenc]

Great news for this historic building in downtown Salisbury.  It looks to be the same developers who renovated the old Loray Mills complex in downtown Gastonia.

http://www.wbtv.com/story/32745639/salisburys-empire-hotel-to-be-developed-into-apartments-retail-space#.V63xKRJKGNg.facebook

[SgtCampsalot]

12 minutes ago, rancenc said:

Great news for this historic building in downtown Salisbury.  It looks to be the same developers who renovated the old Loray Mills complex in downtown Gastonia.

http://www.wbtv.com/story/32745639/salisburys-empire-hotel-to-be-developed-into-apartments-retail-space#.V63xKRJKGNg.facebook

Beautiful building! I love Salisbury.

 

[SgtCampsalot]

So I found myself along the 77 corridor area (which never happens), on Old Statesville Rd, and I drove by this remarkable magical building that I'm sure many here know about, just sitting there all by its lonesome with its barn. I had to share.

[11 HouseBZ]

Wasn't that used in the show banshee? 

Edited August 25, 2016 by 11 HouseBZ

[rancenc]

On ‎8‎/‎13‎/‎2016 at 0:50 PM, SgtCampsalot said:

Beautiful building! I love Salisbury.

 

This is actually one of many buildings in the downtown core and the immediate neighborhood that predates the Civil War.  I believe this hotel was built back in 1856 and was the largest hotel in this part of NC

[allthingsplanes]

3 hours ago, 11 HouseBZ said:

Wasn't that used in the show banshee? 

No.  Homeland.

[videtur quam contuor]

You must go in. Davis store is in numerous photos and books about southern life, mercantile history, and related topics. I bet it is online somewheres.The interior is historic in the extreme. At least last time I was there and it appears to be unchanged.

Just looked and there is lots of online reference about this Croft community on the rail line. Croft is Scottish word for a farm.

[KJHburg]

This is good news for downtown Gastonia with a new Sleepy Poet antique mall opening up. http://www.gastongazette.com/news/20160824/city-oks-more-sleepy-poet-construction

[drumsy]

To add to what's happening in Salisbury, a new microbrewery will be opening soon in the Arts District, one block north of the Lee St Theater.  The microbrewery is owned by Morgan Ridge Vineyards and Brewhouse out of Gold Hill, NC.  It will operate a wholesale brewery business out of the N Lee St side and a restaurant on the railroad tracks side with indoor and outdoor seating.  This is in addition to New Sarum Brewing which is located three blocks south.

[SgtCampsalot]

3 hours ago, drumsy said:

To add to what's happening in Salisbury, a new microbrewery will be opening soon in the Arts District, one block north of the Lee St Theater.  

What's this you say about an Arts District? Is a de-facto one forming around that gallery/studio building?

[drumsy]

2 hours ago, SgtCampsalot said:

What's this you say about an Arts District? Is a de-facto one forming around that gallery/studio building?

No, there's an Arts District that's alive and well here.  I'm not too familiar with the area, but I did go take a walk and snap some pictures for you.

New Sarum Brewing & Arts District Sign

Lost & Found

Sorry, I have many more images, I just can't seem to attach them right now.

Edited August 26, 2016 by drumsy

[drumsy]

Also in the district are Rail Walk Studios & Gallery, Lee St Theater, Waterwork Visual Arts Center, as well as many stand-alone art installations.

Edited August 26, 2016 by drumsy

[KJHburg]

Good story about how towns and cities are reinventing themselves in the Charlotte area like Hickory, Kannapolis, Rock Hill http://charlotteusa.com/news-media/monday-memo/monday-memo-829/

[KJHburg]

Mount Holly has a great downtown area mostly retail but some new restaurants are opening up. Check it out lots of independently owned local businesses. Close to Charlotte too. 

[CarolinaCrown]

LPL Financial/Kingsley Park update: sorry got quite a few pictures its a big site...

 

[KJHburg]

Is that stack a designer piece or temporary? Nice buildings but they should have stayed in Charlotte or moved closer in maybe at the Scaleybark site.