Huntsville updates - Page 104

HSV79 · #1 Posted **Jan 15, 2010, 9:40 AM**

Well I see on that website for the Spring Hill Suites that it says architectural 49m. Im taking that to be how tall it is? If so not to shabby for height around here that come out to be around 160 ft tall. Which even though the design isn't all that great at least that would make it tall that Embassy Suites.

TimCity2000 · #2 Posted **Jan 12, 2010, 2:23 PM**

i agree... what a high-profile site. could've been much more. but certainly better than the heart of huntsville mall that it replaces!

anyone surprised that the complete set of drawings is easily accessed online for anyone to use/see?

neilson · #3 Posted **Jan 24, 2010, 9:00 PM**

Can anyone explain why an Airtran jet just landed at HSV?

HSVTiger · #4 Posted **Jan 24, 2010, 11:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by neilson

Can anyone explain why an Airtran jet just landed at HSV?

Might be weather issues, it is pretty rough around the Atlanta area.

HSVTiger · #5 Posted **Jan 25, 2010, 12:01 AM**

Huntsville Housing Authority on Thursday broke ground on a senior center alongside Huntsville Hospital, marking the first new construction as a result of the authority's plan to break up public housing downtown.

The three-story, $10 million building, to be called Gateway Place, will include 86 units for elderly residents of public housing
http://www.hadparchitecture.com/detail.cfm?ID=91

HSVTiger · #6 Posted **Jan 25, 2010, 12:19 AM**

Approx 300 JF Drake students now attend classes downtown in the basement
of the art deco Times building. Maybe some student targeted retail/restaurants will follow in nearby available spaces. Across the street at
301 East Holmes would be perfect as well as the new parking deck to be constructed this spring also across from the Times building.

urbanoptimist · #7 Posted **Jan 25, 2010, 12:42 AM**

That website also has renderings of a new dorm facility at UAH. Maybe this is old news, but i haven't heard anything about it. It looks like a pretty nice building, anyway.

http://www.hadparchitecture.com/detail.cfm?ID=95

neilson · #8 Posted **Jan 25, 2010, 4:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by HSVTiger

Might be weather issues, it is pretty rough around the Atlanta area.

Hopefully one day we'll actually see Airtran 717s and 737s in the skies above HSV on a daily basis.

It would make all of us in Huntsville quite happy.

OCA REP · #9 Posted **Jan 25, 2010, 7:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by neilson

Can anyone explain why an Airtran jet just landed at HSV?

According to www.flightaware.com, it appears to be a diversion of their flight 307 from DEN to ATL. Based off the weather map around that time, I would say it was due to weather at ATL.

neilson · #10 Posted **Jan 26, 2010, 2:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by OCA REP

According to www.flightaware.com, it appears to be a diversion of their flight 307 from DEN to ATL. Based off the weather map around that time, I would say it was due to weather at ATL.

And I bet it was cheaper for those Airtran passangers to fly from DEN to ATL then it would be for United passangers to fly from DEN to HSV on smaller aircraft.

HSVTiger · #11 Posted **Jan 26, 2010, 2:33 AM**

There were a total of 16 flights diverted to HSV due to the weather,
Several Delta 757's in the mix and on the ground here for 4 hours till the weather cleared. Passengers were allowed to go into the concourse for food
and restrooms.

stewdog1 · #12 Posted **Jan 26, 2010, 4:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by HSVTiger

There were a total of 16 flights diverted to HSV due to the weather,
Several Delta 757's in the mix and on the ground here for 4 hours till the weather cleared. Passengers were allowed to go into the concourse for food
and restrooms.

Hopefully they spent lots of money in the concourse.

SpawnOfVulcan · #13 Posted **Jan 24, 2010, 9:12 PM**

Might have been a charter flight. Other than that, I don't have any news or announcements about it.

SpawnOfVulcan · #14 Posted **Feb 2, 2010, 10:35 PM**

Just be patient fellas. Eventually, downtown Huntsville will be drowned by short, midrise buildings and EVENTUALLY taller buildings will have to be constructed and it will be unavoidable. Plus, all the midrise buildings will keep a taller building from looking out of place.

jonnie256 · #15 Posted **Feb 3, 2010, 4:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by tredici

Just be patient fellas. Eventually, downtown Huntsville will be drowned by short, midrise buildings and EVENTUALLY taller buildings will have to be constructed and it will be unavoidable. Plus, all the midrise buildings will keep a taller building from looking out of place.

Yea but,all of the mid rise buildings are getting the good spots now.

SpawnOfVulcan · #16 Posted **Feb 3, 2010, 7:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by jonnie256

Yea but,all of the mid rise buildings are getting the good spots now.

We'll just have to encourage the developers to make the mid rises look extremely ugly, so that people won't feel bad when we have to tear them down

huntsvillefan · #17 Posted **Feb 3, 2010, 12:28 PM**

There is so much potential in downtown Huntsville and yet plain-looking-cookie-cutter buildings are put in such prime locations. When I see what other cities are doing with new construction, Huntsville is put to shame.

HSVTiger · #18 Posted **Feb 4, 2010, 3:17 AM**

Huntsville well know for space exploration and high technology is really founded in 200 years of history..3 historic districts with another one on the way help get this distinction.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named Huntsville one of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations for 2010.

The honor recognizes the city "for offering cultural and recreational experiences different from the typical vacation destination," Trust officials said in making the announcement today.

"Huntsville features dynamic neighborhoods, a rich architectural heritage, cultural diversity and a strong commitment to historic preservation and revitalization," according to the preservation group. All that gives the city "an abundance of character and an authentic sense of place."

Sam Frazier, Alabama adviser for the National Trust, will present city and tourism leaders a plaque today at 11 a.m. in an appropriate place: the historic Regions Bank Building on the west side of the Courthouse Square. (The white building with the big Ionic columns is nearly 175 years old.)

Huntsville was selected "for its diligent efforts to protect and share the city's heritage, which ranges from deep Southern roots to space exploration, and for its remarkable leadership in sustainability, serving as a role model for cities across America," the Trust said in a news release.

Huntsville is the first town in Alabama to become a Distinctive Destination.

On a negative note very few architecturally significant structures have been built in Huntsville since the 1950's.

jonnie256 · #19 Posted **Feb 4, 2010, 3:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by huntsvillefan

There is so much potential in downtown Huntsville and yet plain-looking-cookie-cutter buildings are put in such prime locations. When I see what other cities are doing with new construction, Huntsville is put to shame.

Definatly agree! Huntsville has so much potental to look awsome,its in a great location. Just hope for the best I guess?!

Huntsvillenative · #20 Posted **Feb 5, 2010, 2:21 AM**

Constellation scrapped due to Obama's cutting of state projects along with the space program. Can 2012's next debate come any faster so we can get rid of this dumba$$ so-called leader? And to think I voted for him.