Projects & Construction:
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Bailey South:
The other side:
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Poetry on the construction fence: (That is so Winston-Salem!)
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As I said before, I get to post on North Carolina's fun city!
Global Institute of Innovation Districts:
Downtown Winston-Salem's IQ District was selected with five other innovation districts in Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Melbourne, St. Louis, and Amsterdam to form the Global Institute of Innovation Districts. Innovation districts in these cities will become the steering committee that will create the organization's agenda. The six cities selected are globally recognized as leaders in how to build innovative ecosystems. Downtown Winston-Salem's IQ District has become a model for other innovation districts and as more companies and organizations want to be in these districts, downtown's IQ District will be seen as an ideal place to locate. Graydon Pleasants, head of real estate development for downtown Winston-Salem's IQ District and Global Institute of Innovation Districts Steering Committee member, said “More and more, we are seeing our approach of mixed-use, knowledge-based economic development to be a dynamic force in cities around the country and even the world. We have been fortunate enough to share a vision of this approach with our development partners as well as with our city, county governments and state partners. All of our partners have helped us become a model for other innovation districts as they establish and grow.”
Hyatt Place Hotel:
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Downtown Hampton Inn & Suites:
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Brookstown Apartments:
FNB / First National Bank will provide financing for this project.
Courtyard by Marriott - Downtown:
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Merschel Park:
The three finalists to design the artwork at Merschel Park are David Dahlquist (from Des Moines), Molly Mason (from Long Island), and Koryn Rolastad (from Seattle). These sculptors will now submit a proposal for a sculpture at the park space by August 31, 2019.
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Quarry Park Phase II:
Rendering of proposed park shelters:
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Winston Junction:
Ember Audio + Design is now open in downtown's Winston Junction:
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This old truck body, from the former produce warehouse they are converting into Winston Junction, will become a food stand at Winston Junction:
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East 5th Street Apartments:
Demolition has started on a project to replace older apartments in East End with new and more urban apartments that fit with the East End Plan. The proposed apartments will have a great skyline view!
Main & Third:
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Crystal Towers:
The developer's proposed conversion of this building to upscale apartments is confirmed. This developer agreed to add a few affordable units, as part of the sale agreement, but most apartments will be upscale. The developer buying the property loves the Mid-century Modern design and will restore and modernize the exterior.
A look at the building when it was under construction, with a tower crane:
Credit: State of North Carolina
A look at the building when it was under construction, during cladding installation:
Credit: State of North Carolina
If you are the buyer, it gives you a look at the reinforced concrete skeleton and how it was built.
Shah Basketball Complex:
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Bailey Power Plant Complex:
The Center for Equity + Success (ACCESS) will open June 20, at 5 p.m.,. ACCESS helps minority and woman-owned businesses and startups. If you're interested, be there at their grand opening to learn more. They are on the second floor (Suite 241).
310 West 7th Apartments:
Development company BGP, a partnership of Ben Bloodworth from Linville Team Partners and Gerstmyer & Perkins, has this former 1950s service station under contract with plans to demolish it for a new 4-storey downtown apartment building with parking under the apartments. The eastern end is 3-storeys and the western end is 4-storeys.
Credit: BGP
500 West 5th:
Private equity firm Teall Capital will move their corporate headquarters to the 12th floor of this building. Teall Capital invests in innovative, high-growth-potential lifestyle brands and services.
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Radar Brewing Company:
This new brewery, on Ninth Street, will have an open fermentation room you can see into while you're in the taproom. The new brewery will also use positive pressure to pull-out air and carbon dioxide, creating what the head brewer calls 'clean beer.' It will be one of only three breweries in the Carolinas to use positive pressure.
The downtown neighborhood this brewery is located in was home to several defense contractors during World War II and the Cold War. These companies, designing / engineering missile guidance systems, became the largest employment sector in Winston-Salem for several decades. They also had a small Air Force Base in Winston-Salem to protect them. The brewery is named for this.
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Link Apartments Innovation Quarter:
Hard hat tours are now available, by appointment only, for potential tenants.
Installing appliances:
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Alternative Transportation:
Low Line:
According to Viator Design & Construction, they removed the railroad tracks on June 1, but they will be reinstalled as part of the new elevated walkway.
Credit: viatordesignandconstruction
East-West Expressway Demolition:
The regional transit authority has reported ridership increases as high as 79% on some routes, since this project started. The demolition of the East-West Expressway also helped to reduce carbon monoxide emissions by 2.2 tons in April. Carbon monoxide was reduced by 46 tons for the year. WOW!
Union Station & Streetcar Yard:
Credit: WSSU News
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