ATLANTA | Development Thread V - Page 171

Zanarkand A East · #**3401** Posted **May 24, 2011, 5:29 PM**

Georgia State in negotiations to buy iconic Equitable Building

gttx · #**3402** Posted **May 25, 2011, 4:15 AM**

Ugh. What's with all the low rise junk on Peachtree?

micropundit · #**3403** Posted **May 25, 2011, 10:11 PM**

Jacoby officials hinted that the FAA likes their Aretropolis site for a proposed 650,000 square foot regional headquarters/ training center site during the annual ICSC meeting in Los Vegas this week.
http://www.skylineviews.typepad.com/

micropundit · #**3404** Posted **May 27, 2011, 4:23 PM**

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/print-edition/2011/05/27/college-hall-pushes-back-opening.html

GTdan · #**3405** Posted **May 31, 2011, 9:45 PM**

http://www.bisnow.com/atlanta_news_story.php?p=15241

The site is the 5-story building directly across the side street next to 3344 Peachtree. David Tennery of Regent Partners' says, “We want to put the site into play sooner rather than later."

BlueSangha · #**3406** Posted **May 31, 2011, 11:51 PM**

"Buckhead Atlanta" gee don't hurt yourself, why name it at all?

sevensixtwo · #**3407** Posted **Jun 1, 2011, 2:19 AM**

I like that name. It wont be used at all and that area will still just be called Buckhead. Fits in with the new direction of integration rather than an island of luxury set apart.

Pessimistic Observer · #**3408** Posted **Jun 1, 2011, 4:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by sevensixtwo

I like that name. It wont be used at all and that area will still just be called Buckhead. Fits in with the new direction of integration rather than an island of luxury set apart.

if i remember correctly part of the development sits on buckhead avenue too
symmetry

BlueSangha · #**3409** Posted **Jun 1, 2011, 9:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by Pessimistic Observer

if i remember correctly part of the development sits on buckhead avenue too
symmetry

They should have named it Buckhead Avenue then, sounds better.

A-town · #**3410** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 6:50 AM**

Does anybody remember if the refurbished W in Midtown replaced it's windows. Early Saturday morning two women fell through a window from the 10th floor. One died, the other is in critical but stable condition at Grady. She reportedly had to undergo facial reconstruction. The story is very strange, the APD isn't investigating the windows. Instead they're investigating whether or not there was criminal activity going on in the room. Someone is trying to avoid a lawsuit. I won't be staying at a W anytime soon.

echinatl · #**3411** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 5:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by A-town

Does anybody remember if the refurbished W in Midtown replaced it's windows. Early Saturday morning two women fell through a window from the 10th floor. One died, the other is in critical but stable condition at Grady. She reportedly had to undergo facial reconstruction. The story is very strange, the APD isn't investigating the windows. Instead they're investigating whether or not there was criminal activity going on in the room. Someone is trying to avoid a lawsuit. I won't be staying at a W anytime soon.

Or just dont take headers into windows with your friend?

ATLaffinity · #**3412** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 6:20 PM**

I'm not an expert on window strength.

That said, I always figured I couldn't smash through a hotel window even if I tried.

OTOH, "play fighting" also sounds like bullshit.

GTdan · #**3413** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 9:43 PM**

I have heard from someone that the indoor ski resort (which will supposedly be the largest in the world) that was proposed in Cartersville is moving forward. I'm not sure when construction would begin. Does anyone think this will happen?

BlueSangha · #**3414** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 10:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by GTdan

I have heard from someone that the indoor ski resort (which will supposedly be the largest in the world) that was proposed in Cartersville is moving forward. I'm not sure when construction would begin. Does anyone think this will happen?

I thought that was supposed to happen at lake Lanier?

Pessimistic Observer · #**3415** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 10:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by ATLaffinity

I'm not an expert on window strength.

That said, I always figured I couldn't smash through a hotel window even if I tried.

OTOH, "play fighting" also sounds like bullshit.

there was a myth busters about it and it was found that it is possible to run through an office window so dont even try running at a hotel window you will probably kill yourself

GTdan · #**3416** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 11:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by BlueSangha

I thought that was supposed to happen at lake Lanier?

I think the location has changed multiple times, but now the preferred location is next to Red Top Mountain in Catersville. Who knows if it will end up happening though...but it would be nice to only have to drive around one hour to going skiing in Atlanta compared to five hours driving to North Carolina.

micropundit · #**3417** Posted **Jun 3, 2011, 12:59 AM**

A-town · #**3418** Posted **Jun 3, 2011, 3:54 AM**

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Originally Posted by Pessimistic Observer

there was a myth busters about it and it was found that it is possible to run through an office window so dont even try running at a hotel window you will probably kill yourself

Very true, there was also a story about this on 1000 Ways to Die. Nothing about the story makes any sense. Either the people that were supposedly in the room that night, the hotel or the city for approving faulty windows, somebodies at fault. Her friend will tell what happen, which is why I think she needs 24 hour surveillance until she gives her side of the story. We don't want people tampering with the evidence.

echinatl · #**3419** Posted **Jun 3, 2011, 1:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by micropundit

Link: http://www.construction-today.com/cms2/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2226:gridiron-legends&catid=178&Itemid=108

cityenthusiast · #**3420** Posted **Jun 4, 2011, 4:52 AM**

My girlfriend works with the sister of the girl who is in the ICU and a regular who frequents the restaurant is a lawyer and knows a lot of details about this case, Supposedly the glass wasnt built to safety standards and the two ladies leaned up on the glass and the glass popped through. But this is pretty serious and I'm sure there is a lot of speculation going on right now but I'm sure this will be a major case and increase safety standards for glass in highrises in Atlanta