ATLANTA | Development Thread V - Page 160

Orlando · #**3181** Posted **Feb 24, 2011, 9:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by GTdan

Cant wait! Any idea of when they could possibly start construction?

And for anyone interested...the demolition of the 17-story Roosevelt House across from Bobby Dodd Stadium is on Sunday Feb. 27, at 7am.

Which building is the Roosevelt house? Is it the housing built on the south side of North Avenue that was built in the 90's for the Olympics?

ajdelo · #**3182** Posted **Feb 24, 2011, 9:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by trainiac

I wonder if they considered the land directly across Northside Dr from the dome? It would be right by the Vine City MARTA station instead of a long, hilly walk from either nearby train station

I actually read the majority of the proposal. From what I understand, the site proposed is best suited to hold the stadium primarily because it is a contiguous 28 acres (with a minimum of 25 required for a modern day football stadium) and because there minimal (in relative terms) other site work or right-of-way obstacles to overcome.

They also mentioned the fact walk times from existing tailgate spots and MARTA stations will be longer. There's a 37 page analysis on traffic flow, commute times to and from the stadium and parking, and availability of new parking lots that could be used among other things.

bigscraperman · #**3183** Posted **Feb 24, 2011, 11:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by Orlando

Which building is the Roosevelt house? Is it the housing built on the south side of North Avenue that was built in the 90's for the Olympics?

No its the 60s highrise in the next block on north ave.

Pompuss · #**3184** Posted **Feb 25, 2011, 1:05 AM**

I think this is it.

echinatl · #**3185** Posted **Feb 25, 2011, 3:23 PM**

That looks like it, I'd say it's dirtier in person.

sevensixtwo · #**3186** Posted **Feb 25, 2011, 4:20 PM**

http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=64624

jnihiser · #**3187** Posted **Feb 25, 2011, 10:46 PM**

Is getting crushed right now. It looks like they are either gutting it or knocking it down.

Bam.

Pompuss · #**3188** Posted **Feb 26, 2011, 1:23 AM**

No, the building predates the Olympics by far and it may 35-40 years old or so. In my years at Tech I always remember seeing old people sitting outside during the day so I think it was senior living.

Pompuss · #**3189** Posted **Feb 26, 2011, 1:53 AM**

I found this photo in a current Atlanta thread in the City Photos section of the forum. As you can see this building has a significant effect on neighboring Bobby Dodd stadium.

mayhem · #**3190** Posted **Feb 26, 2011, 9:16 PM**

It's a shame it's being demo'd. GT has been fucking up a lot of chances to improve density in my neighborhood.

pawelra · #**3191** Posted **Feb 26, 2011, 11:50 PM**

This building was like a symbol of public housing and that's great that is going to be demolished, same is going to happen to Palmer House.
And I'm pretty sure they will build something new on this lot.

briantech · #**3192** Posted **Feb 27, 2011, 2:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by Pompuss

I found this photo in a current Atlanta thread in the City Photos section of the forum. As you can see this building has a significant effect on neighboring Bobby Dodd stadium.

I thought it looked familiar ... I took that a couple years ago from our seats in the north endzone

AtlantaMustang · #**3193** Posted **Feb 27, 2011, 2:14 PM**

Regarding this demolition.... I recorded this earlier today

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1eF_qDZiHg

patriotizzy · #**3194** Posted **Feb 27, 2011, 8:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by AtlantaMustang

Regarding this demolition.... I recorded this earlier today

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1eF_qDZiHg

Glad to see such an ugly building gone

ATLaffinity · #**3195** Posted **Feb 28, 2011, 2:14 PM**

Hotel Palomar and Pacci are gone.

Thayer checks into ATL with Hotel Palomar deal

I can't see any good coming out of reflagging the Hotel Palomar.

Pessimistic Observer · #**3196** Posted **Feb 28, 2011, 4:44 PM**

this video from channel 2 news shows the implosion at a little higher res
also they dont mention georgia tech in regards to what will happen to the land they say atlanta will decide what to do with the land as the economy improves
http://www.ajc.com/video?bcpid=974714350...z5MP&bclid=1716449804&bctid=805945760001

skapunkskatedude · #**3197** Posted **Feb 28, 2011, 9:55 PM**

Please god, not a parking lot...

jddar · #**3198** Posted **Feb 28, 2011, 11:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by Pessimistic Observer

this video from channel 2 news shows the implosion at a little higher res
also they dont mention georgia tech in regards to what will happen to the land they say atlanta will decide what to do with the land as the economy improves
http://www.ajc.com/video?bcpid=974714350...z5MP&bclid=1716449804&bctid=805945760001

I saw this on local news also but don't remember which channel. They mentioned it would would be replaced with mixed income housing. However, it's likely they don't really have a clue about what is happening

joecool · #**3199** Posted **Mar 1, 2011, 5:26 AM**

It'll be a parking lot.... I don't understand why they demo these buildings unless something is replacing it right after! If not then remodel it. We have so many gaps to fill in anyway, why make more.... ugh!

sevensixtwo · #**3200** Posted **Mar 1, 2011, 7:51 PM**

Why does everyone on here hate parking lots so much? I don't like them but I hate not being able to find a parking spot.