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Originally Posted by micahinsa
That area at Broadway and 3rd is really prime for some great buildings. Actually right around Travis Park in general there are a bunch of great lots with potential for amazing buildings. I drew an outline around some of the ones that immediately come to mind. I think doing that would also help to connect Travis Park with the Tobin:
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I liked that lot just East of Travis Park. The only concern I would have is the two buildings along Broadway. The ones pushed right up next to each other.
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.4279...7i13312!8i6656
They are great buildings prime for redevelopment. I think a super tall building right there would drown those buildings out. Not that I would say no to a 40+ story building. I think that something about the massing of Jefferson Bank on the other side would be a good size. Maybe something with a light and airy build. Maybe something like the Hixon/Cavendar Building.
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=230030
Not totally right for that space, but I think something along those lines would be nice. That third existing building along the Broadway side could be mowed down for all I care.
I really like that lot between Martin and Taylor. I agree, Travis and the Tobin should be more connected. Problem is that you would not want to overpower the Maverick Carter House just to the north. A large building would block the observatory on the roof. I think 3-4 stories max. That would help to preserve some of our history. Maybe something residential with retail along the Martin side and a restaurant/wine/coffee along Jefferson street.
That space at Broadway and 3rd is more tricky than I originally thought. You would have to do 2 buildings. I would think the taller building would need to be on the east end. Then something smaller and more in scale with the Travis park buildings.
I also noticed these lots today. There are some prime spots at E. Martin and the river.
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.4309.../data=!3m1!1e3
I think imaginations could run wild with these spots. Not to mention it is in the middle of the business district.
Just some more of my thoughts. I have to admit, I love this thread.