CONSTRUCTION THREAD: Riverplace

[g-man430]

Here are a few renderings of what it will look like for people who haven't seen it. Credit to Rested Traveler for pics, seeing how I couldn't find mine:

Edited February 18, 2007 by g-man430

[RestedTraveler]

This is the carillon is it not?

Well, it's a bell short of a carillon, so we'll just have to call it a chime. It'll be a nice addition to the development, none-the-less.

[distortedlogic]

Maybe it will look beter when constructed, but I still do not like the design at all. I was kinda hoping they would redesign it a little. Oh well, at least it will be a good addition.

[GvilleSC]

Well, it's a bell short of a carillon, so we'll just have to call it a chime. It'll be a nice addition to the development, none-the-less.

Oh, that's right. I'm excited about this. Hopefully somehow it will play music (maybe?). I love listening to Clemson's bells. How I wish I knew how to read music so I could take the class...

[maninthepark]

Tri State Glass was installing window frames in the river side of the Terrace

today.

[gs3]

Mentioning the carillon, does anyone know whats going on with the fountain, specifically the "train" portion? I know it's been cold, so obviously for reasons of ice, the train tunnel part has been off, but overall, this whole train tunnel section just doesn't seem up to the quality level of Riverplace. There are handmade signs asking people not to play in it. IMO, Riverplace would do well to rethink and redevelop this small "train" portion of the fountain.

[GvilleSC]

^^^ Agreed. Rethink the train tunnel thing.

[linkerjpatrick]

i agree. The train tunnel thing looks fake an cheesy... however if it could take you to the neighborhood of make believe....

[gs3]

i agree. The train tunnel thing looks fake an cheesy... however if it could take you to the neighborhood of make believe....

I will forever think of cardigan sweaters and white tennis shoes when I'm at Riverplace......

[Greenville]

I will forever think of cardigan sweaters and white tennis shoes when I'm at Riverplace......

Hi, neighbor!

Seriously, I loved Mr. Rogers and think his show is great for kids...certainly an important part of my childhood!

[charlie swords]

i've never been a fan of the tunnel and train tracks, i think it dumbs down and cheapens the whole fountain......i mean you don't have to do all that to make kids play in it. If you have water shooting out of the side walk, kids will play in it no matter if you paint crap on the ground or not so why do it and ruin the whole feel of the area?

[TREY]

Fine dining on the Reedy is coming soon

[charlie swords]

Fine dining on the Reedy is coming soon

yeah it should be nice, they sent out invitations to a preview/celebration to the Riverplace residents (and others i'm sure), so me and the wife are going to go check it out.

[TREY]

Just for fun, my first attempt at a "stitched" panorama photo.

[gs3]

^ Wow. Great work! How many photos did you stitch? Can't tell it was even stitched.

[TREY]

^ Wow. Great work! How many photos did you stitch? Can't tell it was even stitched.

Thank you, was 3 photos and the camera was hand held!

[maninthepark]

TREY, this is way COOL! I'm going to have to try this stitching stuff.

[g-man430]

i've never been a fan of the tunnel and train tracks, i think it dumbs down and cheapens the whole fountain......i mean you don't have to do all that to make kids play in it. If you have water shooting out of the side walk, kids will play in it no matter if you paint crap on the ground or not so why do it and ruin the whole feel of the area?

Do you remember my signature that used to say "to understand Greenville's vision, you have to stop any logical thoughts?" Well, this is one of those situations.

[g-man430]

Terrace at Riverplace:

[GvilleSC]

Thanks for the update. That really is a big building. I can't wait to see the finished plaza in between it and then Hampton Inn. Does anyone know when the projected completion date is?

I like this:

[gvillenative]

So , is this 30 story tower just a figment of our imaginations or is it something that could possibly happen? I also agree anywhere downtown would be nice. With the landmark building being visible from the Anderson County line on 85 just think how a 30 story building would look. We would have 2 buildings visible from the interstate.

[maninthepark]

Glass is being installed in the Terrace at River Place.

[erm1981]

If we had some buildings as tall as charlottes you could definetly see downtown easy from I-85. I think some 400-500 footers would stick out nicely from the interstate view.

[g-man430]

If we had some buildings as tall as charlottes you could definetly see downtown easy from I-85. I think some 400-500 footers would stick out nicely from the interstate view.

Get Harper Corp. to build a new tower to move their headquarters into.

[goodbye]

Another great review by a recent visitor staying in the "new" Hampton Inn & Suites at RiverPlace. This place has been receiving great reviews since it opened. I imagine the positive feedback will continue as RiverPlace adds to its mix of retail and dining options.