OneC1TYNashville Mixed-Use Project | UC

[BnaBreaker]

That's pretty sharp looking.  This is the kind of development style I'd like to see on that industrial site on the east side of the Cumberland.

[CenterHill]

Oh wow. I think this is the first time I've seen the as-built renderings. I like the look of that - as tech parks go, and I've been to a number of those. Good massing, pedestrian-focused, almost zero surface parking, ample greenspace (even a water feature!). If you were looking to create a physical environment to foster a collaborative community (a One C1ty goal), this nails it.

[MLBrumby]

Looks like they will be "transferring" Griffin Plaza from its first proposed site in the Gulch to that location.

[smeagolsfree]

City Blox is temporary as far as I know and will come down at some point.

[smeagolsfree]

William spoke to Ryan and he said these renderings are out of date. New ones should be coming soon.

[BnaBreaker]

Ugh...getting ready for a let down.

[HGMIII]

Picture from today, about 4 months since last photo of the project

 

 

 

 

From the construction cam...I didn't know they were that far along with phase 1. Apparently they have completed excavation and have poured a lot of concrete for the pad...

 

 

The renders...

 

 

 

 

[Neigeville2]

The sun never comes out at One C1ty.

[Paramount747]

Progress is very slow. Looking for a 10-15 year build out here.

[Guest]

Progress is very slow. Looking for a 10-15 year build out here.

I think tenants have been harder for them to come by because of all the desire to be downtown.

[MLBrumby]

 

The next addition to 1 City, from the Post...  https://www.nashvillepost.com/blogs/postbusiness/2015/4/9/onec1ty_developer_releases_image_of_planned_7_c1ty_place

 

Edited April 9, 2015 by MLBrumby

[smeagolsfree]

Glad you guys get this stuff posted now. Makes my job so much easier.

I think there is a residential building in the works foe this project too. I thought it was to have started thisSpring, but there is a huge amount of dirt to be removed.

[Paramount747]

"Yawn"…….           

[nashvylle]

This area looks like a mini-Gulch

[Paramount747]

Yet, with more boxes….oh goodie!!!!!!

[nashmoney]

The new building in One City reminds me of Gulch Crossing

[CenterHill]

Boxes with large floor plates make good R&D and lab space, leave 'em alone.

[Paramount747]

Boxes with large floor plates make good R&D and lab space, leave 'em alone.

Boxes don't make good architecture either.

[MLBrumby]

Glad you guys get this stuff posted now. Makes my job so much easier.

I think there is a residential building in the works foe this project too. I thought it was to have started thisSpring, but there is a huge amount of dirt to be removed.

 

Is that the tall apartment tower in the background of the rendering? 

[titanhog]

Boxes don't make good architecture either.

Maybe we can convince Tony to build this.

 

[CenterHill]

looks like a tick

[fieldmarshaldj]

^A giant glass canteen ?

[UTgrad09]

Boxes don't make good architecture either.

Yeah, but they do keep jobs and property tax dollars in this county that could otherwise end up in Cool Springs or Brentwood.

[BnaBreaker]

As boxes go, this is a pretty attractive one, in my opinion.

[arkitekte]

Boxes don't make good architecture either.

 

I can think of a quite a few.

 

I honestly don't see the reasoning behind the constant griping about "boxes" or lack of height. It's honestly annoying scrolling through every thread and seeing the same comments. I don't know if you're venting, trolling or honestly think you need to repeat yourself over and over. 

 

Is it good to be a critic? Yes. About every project regardless of budget or location? No. 

 

Nashville is experiencing a boom that a lot of cities would be extremely jealous of...those larger and smaller than Nashville, but when it comes to land value, market rate value and potential tenants to drive away from the routine "fear of height, love of box", Nashville isn't there yet and is no where close. There's a reason why well know American architecture (skyscrapers in this case) are only found in 2, possibly 3 cities in the US. 

 

Want ridiculous height? Oil and banks. Until those come, nada. 

 

Nashville can focus on great urban design, neighborhood development and walk-ability. The Pearl District in Portland is what Nashville should model toward. Is the architecture there all short and boxy. Yes. Do you notice? No.