Metropolitan, Midtown Redevelopment

[KJHburg]

Here is the current site plan and yes they have some vacancies.  I am sure Northwoods Retail can reimagined this place like Ballantyne and they own some very successful shopping centers around the country like the Domain in Austin one of my favorite Texan shopping centers.   Check out their portfolio below too. 

BWSLP (netdna-ssl.com)

Here is the Northwoods Retail portfolio and remember they will build a high rise apartment complex there as well on the Trader Joes end.

Northwood Retail: Retail Property Portfolio | Retail Properties : Northwood Retail

[TGIBridays]

56 minutes ago, J-Rob said:

I love Zoey's/Cava, but not enough to park in the Trader Joe's deck.

The trick is to park in the Target deck and walk over. Much easier deck to navigate, IMO.

[CLT2014]

41 minutes ago, TGIBridays said:

The trick is to park in the Target deck and walk over. Much easier deck to navigate, IMO.

Is the Target deck independently owned from Metropolitan? That deck is SO much easier to access the retail right across the street, but I've wondered if people think they can't park there since they aren't a Target or At Home customer. 

[TGIBridays]

2 minutes ago, CLT2014 said:

Is the Target deck independently owned from Metropolitan? That deck is SO much easier to access the retail right across the street, but I've wondered if people think they can't park there since they aren't a Target or At Home customer. 

Good point.  They are independently owned, so people are technically right in thinking that. Hasn't stopped me in the past, however.

[CLT2014]

1 hour ago, CharlotteWkndBuzz said:

Havent been to the Met in awhile but they have some big shoes to fill over there with vacancies if im not mistaken.  Including big ones like the old Hickory Tavern, West Elm, & Vivace.  With the med school being a short walk away, I have high hopes good things will replace those vacant spots.

It would be nice if the city and Northwood could get a bridge put in place across Kenilworth and the creek (see red pen). Crossing at the 277 offramp as a pedestrian doesn't feel as safe and discourages walking. Could also shave some time off the walk to get it under 10 minutes which is doable on a lunch break, et.

Edited September 8, 2021 by CLT2014

[go_vertical]

That would be hugely beneficial for foot traffic coming and going from the newly refreshed Pearl Street Park. 

[jjwilli]

On 9/8/2021 at 3:33 PM, CLT2014 said:

It would be nice if the city and Northwood could get a bridge put in place across Kenilworth and the creek (see red pen). Crossing at the 277 offramp as a pedestrian doesn't feel as safe and discourages walking. Could also shave some time off the walk to get it under 10 minutes which is doable on a lunch break, et.

It is a great idea and you should add it to this map: https://engagekh.com/charlottesmp/map#/ The city is collecting feedback for the Strategic Mobility Plan.

 

[t_money]

On 9/8/2021 at 3:33 PM, CLT2014 said:

It would be nice if the city and Northwood could get a bridge put in place across Kenilworth and the creek (see red pen). Crossing at the 277 offramp as a pedestrian doesn't feel as safe and discourages walking. Could also shave some time off the walk to get it under 10 minutes which is doable on a lunch break, et.

I thought there was a tunnel or something under Kenilworth as part of the plan of the new park? Maybe that was dream I had.

[CLT2014]

4 minutes ago, t_money said:

I thought there was a tunnel or something under Kenilworth as part of the plan of the new park? Maybe that was dream I had.

Maybe. Strong preference for a bridge in a center city area like this for safety and visibility so people walking alone can use it. This would be a rather dark / long tunnel. 

[JRCLT]

I thought there was a tunnel or something under Kenilworth as part of the plan of the new park? Maybe that was dream I had.

Not a dream there was supposed to be a spur that would connect it to the greenway. I believe it was illustrated in the 2020 Plan…but by the legend it seems it is an existing connection…but I guess a more direct bridge crossing would be more convenient.

[KJHburg]

On 9/8/2021 at 11:16 AM, tozmervo said:

That seems crazy to me. After a quick search, it appears that lots of Zoey's locations have been getting converted to Cava's (Cava bought Zoey's in 2018). Wonder if that will be happening here.

It is turning into a Cava I see the building permit for that old Zoes location at Metropolitan. 

[go_vertical]

So, I noticed this about a week ago but completely forgot to ask about it. In the horseshoe shaped lot bordered by Harding Place, Greenwood Cliff, and Berkeley Avenue directly behind the new medical offices there is the beginnings of a garage along with a crane base. Anyone in the loop on this one? The development map doesn't have it listed. 

[atlrvr]

Solis Midtown by Terwilliger Pappas. 

Standard mid-rise.  Have not seen official renderings.

[Spartan]

On 9/12/2021 at 5:28 PM, JeanClt said:

Not a dream there was supposed to be a spur that would connect it to the greenway. I believe it was illustrated in the 2020 Plan…but by the legend it seems it is an existing connection…but I guess a more direct bridge crossing would be more convenient.

Did you see the project called out on a list somewhere? Odds are good that is an error. 

[JRCLT]

Did you see the project called out on a list somewhere? Odds are good that is an error. 

It’s definitely an error as it doesn’t exist!

[KJHburg]

Future site of the Northwoods apartment tower of about 300 feet next to the Greenway and across from Trader Joes.  This should help revitalize the retail here too and will have great skyline views.  

 

[Blue_Devil]

15 hours ago, KJHburg said:

Future site of the Northwoods apartment tower of about 300 feet next to the Greenway and across from Trader Joes.  This should help revitalize the retail here too and will have great skyline views.  

 

Is that from soil sampling?

[KJHburg]

2 hours ago, Blue_Devil said:

Is that from soil sampling?

this it was just a survey flag but not sure.  

[Norm2]

Hopefully the Northwoods apartment tower is built. This lot really needs something on it

[KJHburg]

4 hours ago, norm21499 said:

Hopefully the Northwoods apartment tower is built. This lot really needs something on it

Oh it is getting built I think they wanted to finish up their Ballantyne and 500 West Trade towers first.  

[atlrvr]

^^^ This apartment tower just entered into the Building Permit process today.

This is the architect (out of Bethesda, MD).  They haven't done any projects in Charlotte yet, so it's nice to add a different firm to the mix.

https://www.skiarch.com/projects/

[KJHburg]

10 hours ago, atlrvr said:

^^^ This apartment tower just entered into the Building Permit process today.

This is the architect (out of Bethesda, MD).  They haven't done any projects in Charlotte yet, so it's nice to add a different firm to the mix.

https://www.skiarch.com/projects/

how many floors including the parking podium are they showing in their plans?  Just want to make sure it is what I thought. 

[CarolinaDaydreamin]

14 hours ago, atlrvr said:

^^^ This apartment tower just entered into the Building Permit process today.

This is the architect (out of Bethesda, MD).  They haven't done any projects in Charlotte yet, so it's nice to add a different firm to the mix.

https://www.skiarch.com/projects/

I would give their Orlando and 2 Atlanta Modera projects B- grades. Fairly poor street level interaction. Decent design appeal.

[49er]

27 floors total

[WxJuan]

Found this on the Northwood Ravin website. Can be found in their “In Development” section of their portfolio.