ATLANTA | Development Thread V

[bigstick]

Originally Posted by TarHeelJ

Have I accidentally wandered into city data?

Exactly, for one I hate that site, it is full of 12 year olds that sit in front of the computer hours on end thinking they know about every place on Earth. Then they give their ridiculous opinions on anything and everything which usually ends up in a bitch fight. SMH. PLEASE let us get back on construction!!!

Thanks

[mikecolley]

Originally Posted by WEZiegler

To which they responded that they had already signed a deal to reopen the gas station, but to make a lot of improvements.

That's disappointing! Such a prime real estate spot on Peachtree to be used as a gas station. Thanks for the update!

[GTdan]

Crane is up at the College Football Hall of Fame site.

[llamaorama]

it is full of 12 year olds

Nope

Those are grown-ass adults.

makes it even more depressing.

[bigstick]

Originally Posted by mikecolley

That's disappointing! Such a prime real estate spot on Peachtree to be used as a gas station. Thanks for the update!

That is absolutely nuts.

[Immovable_Media]

Friday April 26th 2013 was a beautiful day for filming in Downtown. Today I file this Video Construction Update:

One12Courtland: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XBaq5vEiVs
The crane is up. Crews are laying the foundations on the future tower. The former hotel renovation continues.

The Imperial Hotel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFNIzAr3kWU
A complete renovation is underway. When the project is completed, the building will have 90 units serving low- to moderate-income residents, many with special needs requiring supportive services... Now for that local grocery store and your set!!!

Aloft Hotel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpqaa8Jfnjk
The former Days Inn on Baker b/t Williams and Spring is about to be completely renovated. The facade will be updated, entrance area makeover and the balconies will be enclosed. During the renovation the hotel is open to patrons under the name "Hotel ATL." Instead of closing the place down, it's now a budget hotel during renovation. Did they do the same with the old Hotel Midtown/new Hyatt Midtown?

54-70 Ellis Street :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTGmSGVvrJU
The former SE HQ of The Salvation Army is up for sale. Only $4.5 million for 78,000 sq ft of office in a circa 1909 jewel! Plus another million in renovation I'd imagine but talk about location and a FANTASTIC looking building. Eureka! I've found the new HQ for Immovable Media Inc.!

Atlanta Life Insurance Building: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRQ6rEBRAOI
I noticed this historic landmark has a newer for sale sign up on the door. The Streetcar will pass right in front and I'm sure a developer will pick this up soon. I'm hoping GSU or SCAD will and restore this treasure. Same goes for the
Atlanta Life Insurance Annex Building right next door: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpd3XtumKLU

Odd Fellows Building and Auditorium: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYWntHSa_M8
In all my years walking around Downtown, I've never noticed these historic buildings built in 1912 and 1913, respectively. Come to think of it, if it wasn't for The Streetcar, I may have never noticed this diamond in the rough. These buildings served as the headquarters of the District Grand Lodge No. 18, Jurisdiction of Georgia, of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows of America. How many more of these building have I missed?! Then again, Sweet Auburn right by the connector is a little shady at times... A place I must say that I've always avoided, especially on foot, until recently...

GSU Law School: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E07spwpLydo
No visible progress in the last 7 weeks. Has GSU announced a groundbreaking date yet? The final renderings look great.

GSU New Science Center: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7sQMgGP5D4
Nothing happening here either. GSU missed their target groundbreaking by ~8 weeks, and counting...

New Falcons Stadium Southern Site: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irLZyJSKcDs
I'm 99% sure this is the proposed Southern Site for the GA Dome replacement. The footprint seems smaller than that of the dome...

The Gulch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCBHAVu5npk
...A massive hole that needs to be plugged...
Apparently the Atlanta Multi-Modal Passanger Terminal is still in the planning stages but from what I've gathered, this project is gaining momentum & may even become a reality:
"In July 2012 redevelopment plans for The Gulch moved ahead when President Barack Obama announced the final selection of the Atlanta Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal (MMPT) as one of a small group of projects from across the country to participate in the Dashboard initiative, putting the permitting process for the Terminal on the fast track, cutting the timeline by as much as one year."
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-forward/2012/08/20/downtown-terminal-on-track/?cp=1
So instead of having to wait until 2030 to ride the train from ATL to Lovejoy, it will be 2029?


As a side note, why can't more parking decks in Atlanta look as good as One Ninety One Peachtree does: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLTCdFDHPL8
The columns do a great job of concealing its true identity...

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[Zanarkand A East]

Good news for Georgia: Obama to tap mayor of Charlotte for transportation secretary (AJC)

The new path of influence: Foxx not only calls Obama friend, but is likewise close to Kasim Reed. The mayor of Atlanta paid a visit to Charlotte in February, to help the mayor of Charlotte over two hurdles – funding for a new Panthers football stadium, and a city streetcar system. The same streetcar system cited by the White House as a reason for Foxx’ nomination – and similar to the one being built in Atlanta.

[RobMidtowner]

Originally Posted by ATL_J

Someone has an axe to grind.

How is a dine in movie theater relevant to a discussion about a developer building a huge, mixed use development that will contain the southeast's largest movie studio? ChrisInmanPark never even mentioned the success, or lack there of, of suburban theaters. All he said was that this development is going to create more traffic, which it will, in an area already struggling with traffic, which is true, without any long term vision to alleviate said traffic.

Whether this is a suburban development or in town development is irrelevant.

You guys should really do your homework before bashing developments for being in the burbs. This is exactly what the Gwinnett Village CID is looking to attract at the former OFS site: High-Density Mixed Use. Also, there is a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) currently under construction at Jimmy Carter/I-85 which will add more capacity for traffic to/from the site. There is even a map laying out how a potential rail extension could be incorporated into the site. I think this project would be a big win for Gwinnett, Atlanta, and Georgia as a whole.


http://www.gwinnettvillage.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/FutureLandUse.jpg

[micropundit]

Lyon Communities Development, based in Newport Beach, Calif., is redeveloping 550 Pharr and named COE Architecture International as its design firm. COE is probably best known for its renovation of the famous Hollywood Palladium nightclub on Sunset Boulevard. It’s worked on several high-profile residential projects in San Francisco.

Lyon Communities faces the challenge of renovating 550 Pharr and getting the new units on the market before a wave of apartment developers beat it to the punch. Crescent Resources recently broke ground on about 350 apartment units at Terminus, a large mixed-use project in Buckhead.

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/real_talk/2013/04/coe-architects-to-design-buckhead.html

[atlantaguy]

^Very cool.

I'm really dating myself here, but does anyone else remember the Pharr Library that used to be in this building?

[scania]

Originally Posted by atlantaguy

^Very cool.

I'm really dating myself here, but does anyone else remember the Pharr Library that used to be in this building?

Yes!!! I love modern and that library definitely was a statement of architecture. With that being said, this definitely has the look of some of the new buildings going up in San Fran. This is a cool looking apartment tower.

[atlantaguy]

Originally Posted by scania

Yes!!! I love modern and that library definitely was a statement of architecture. With that being said, this definitely has the look of some of the new buildings going up in San Fran. This is a cool looking apartment tower.

Actually scania, the Pharr Library was a pretty famous bar that used to be in this building a loooooong time ago!

[scania]

Originally Posted by atlantaguy

Actually scania, the Pharr Library was a pretty famous bar that used to be in this building a loooooong time ago!

Wow!!!

[Alfred E Neuman]

ajc.com has posted Piinewood Studios official announcement confirming construction of the 250 plus acre Fayette cty project to be known as ... Pinewood Atlanta!

[SwimAtl]

Originally Posted by scania

Wow!!!

I remember the Pharr Library - it was crazy. We used to call that building 'neo Egyptian' architecture. lol

[bigstick]

Originally Posted by atlantaguy

^Very cool.

I'm really dating myself here, but does anyone else remember the Pharr Library that used to be in this building?

Absolutely, it was the hottest place on earth on Friday nights...Do you remember Bente?

The building looks so awesome, what was always an ugly building is very hip now.

[atlantaguy]

Originally Posted by bigstick

Absolutely, it was the hottest place on earth on Friday nights...Do you remember Bente?

The building looks so awesome, what was always an ugly building is very hip now.

LOL, yes I do remember!

And I agree with everyone else, this is one sexy adaptive reuse of a tired office building.

[bigstick]

Originally Posted by atlantaguy

LOL, yes I do remember!

And I agree with everyone else, this is one sexy adaptive reuse of a tired office building.

I know this is not building related, But did you know that Bente died in February?

[SteveD]

Originally Posted by atlantaguy

^Very cool.

I'm really dating myself here, but does anyone else remember the Pharr Library that used to be in this building?

Was a regular haunt for me. I remember it well. I'm 50.

[Harry Cane]

Me too! It was known as the preppy bar. What times.

Gee, I wonder how many of us here might know each other from there.