ATLANTA | Development Thread V - Page 357

bigstick · #**7121** Posted **May 17, 2013, 11:55 AM**

This is going to be really cool.

http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/22275849/pensacola-ferris-wheel

ATLaffinity · #**7122** Posted **May 17, 2013, 1:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by bigstick

This is going to be really cool.

http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/22275849/pensacola-ferris-wheel

I dunno. Sloppy seconds from Pensacola?

Was this always the plan, to reuse the Pensacola one? I thought it was more ambitious.

This is 180 ft tall. London Eye is 443 ft.

Maybe I'm being churlish but it doesn't look that impressive. Just seems like you'd notice it and think a carnival was in town.

Nanosolar · #**7123** Posted **May 17, 2013, 1:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by bigstick

This is going to be really cool.

http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/22275849/pensacola-ferris-wheel

For fucks sake. You will not find many more people that care about Atlanta than I, but can we do something that isn't a fucking rip off for once?

echinatl · #**7124** Posted **May 17, 2013, 2:16 PM**

They've closed down and fenced off the former Days Inn (I think?) off Spring in Downtown for the Aloft conversion!

On the ferris wheel, I don't think it's a big deal to give it a try, and I live and work downtown so I'd see it all the time. It'll just be another thing for tourists to do around here. If it draws interest and makes money it'll stay or be upgraded, if not it'll go away. You guys make it sound like it's some kind of tragedy. If there was some kind of decision to be made, something like should we do a ferris wheel or something else, I'd prob go wth something else, but right now the something else is nothing.

ATL_J · #**7125** Posted **May 17, 2013, 2:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by echinatl

They've closed down and fenced off the former Days Inn (I think?) off Spring in Downtown for the Aloft conversion!

On the ferris wheel, I don't think it's a big deal to give it a try, and I live and work downtown so I'd see it all the time. It'll just be another thing for tourists to do around here. If it draws interest and makes money it'll stay or be upgraded, if not it'll go away. You guys make it sound like it's some kind of tragedy. If there was some kind of decision to be made, something like should we do a ferris wheel or something else, I'd prob go wth something else, but right now the something else is nothing.

I was more excited about the Aloft until I heard they completely value engineered out most of the exterior portions of the project. I think they're just replacing the EIFS or cleaning it and calling it a day. Obviously it'll be a lot nicer inside, but I was hoping for a bit better looking building. Very disappointing.

briantech · #**7126** Posted **May 17, 2013, 3:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by bryantm3

there's no cool neighbourhoods there yet, no record stores, no good and cheap bars, etc.

You're right, midtown is not little five points. I guess you have to have 2 smoke shops, some scene kids, used clothing stores and a record store to be "cool" though.

scania · #**7127** Posted **May 17, 2013, 4:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by briantech

You're right, midtown is not little five points. I guess you have to have 2 smoke shops, some scene kids, used clothing stores and a record store to be "cool" though.

Hahahahahahaha

TarHeelJ · #**7128** Posted **May 17, 2013, 4:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Nanosolar

For fucks sake. You will not find many more people that care about Atlanta than I, but can we do something that isn't a fucking rip off for once?

Got any ideas? There aren't many things left that haven't been done before...even ideas that people think are unique are usually taken from somewhere.

The observation wheel came from Paris to Pensacola. Does that make it somehow better to the naysayers? I think it will be wildly successful no matter where it came from.

Nanosolar · #**7129** Posted **May 17, 2013, 6:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by TarHeelJ

Got any ideas? There aren't many things left that haven't been done before...even ideas that people think are unique are usually taken from somewhere.

The observation wheel came from Paris to Pensacola. Does that make it somehow better to the naysayers? I think it will be wildly successful no matter where it came from.

Yes, a space elevator.

TarHeelJ · #**7130** Posted **May 17, 2013, 7:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Nanosolar

Yes, a space elevator.

Okay...it looks someone already thought of that too.

Nanosolar · #**7131** Posted **May 18, 2013, 4:01 AM**

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Originally Posted by TarHeelJ

Okay...it looks someone already thought of that too.

hah touché.

testarossa50 · #**7132** Posted **May 18, 2013, 2:24 PM**

Wandering around in Midtown yesterday, the amount of extra foot traffic on Peachtree between 10th and 14th these days is startling, compared with 6 months ago. It's like Intermezzo opening up flipped a switch.

I think Intermezzo is relentlessly overrated personally, but the build-out impressed me once it's in "good weather mode". They have two rows of tables essentially on the street, which is a very European layout (in contrast with a patio separated from the widewalk).

Panera Bread signs are up. I'm not a fan of that place either (picky me!) but it will help that block have some life during the daytime.

Can't wait for 77 12th to open.

Frankster87 · #**7133** Posted **May 20, 2013, 5:00 PM**

Any retail announcements yet for 77 12th? Aside from restaurants?

Zanarkand A East · #**7134** Posted **May 20, 2013, 5:32 PM**

Interesting layout of South Downtown, showing who owns certain parcels. I expected the MMPT to cover the entire Gulch.

[IMG]http://media.bizj.us/view/img/391711/051713anew-stadium-site*900.jpg[/IMG]

Picture isn't showing up, so here's the page's link:

New stadium could spur new development downtown (Atlanta Business Chronicle)

echinatl · #**7135** Posted **May 21, 2013, 1:53 PM**

Ferris wheel approved:

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/morning_call/2013/05/giant-ferris-wheel-approved-for.html

(four 0 four) · #**7136** Posted **May 21, 2013, 2:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by echinatl

Ferris wheel approved

Craptastic! This is a big step towards the Gatlinburgzation of Downtown Atlanta.

bigstick · #**7137** Posted **May 21, 2013, 2:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by (four 0 four)

Craptastic! This is a big step towards the Gatlinburgzation of Downtown Atlanta.

I think it will be great....

TarHeelJ · #**7138** Posted **May 21, 2013, 2:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by bigstick

I think it will be great....

I agree...I like the idea.

Gatlinburg also has a space needle...so I guess Seattle is Gatlinburgized too.

jpk1292000 · #**7139** Posted **May 21, 2013, 3:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by echinatl

Ferris wheel approved:

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/morning_call/2013/05/giant-ferris-wheel-approved-for.html

I'm not amazed that this attraction is coming to downtown. It's pretty hokey to me. However, I think it's a net positive since it will bring more people to walk around downtown and spend money and increase vibrancy.

I'd really rather see more apartments built downtown to get more 24 hour street life in place. I think that at some point, you can add the ferris wheel, the Civil Rights Museum, the College Football HOF, and five other big tourist attractions and eventually you get diminishing returns on improving vibrancy and street life unless you get more people to live there.

micropundit · #**7140** Posted **May 21, 2013, 3:43 PM**

NFL team owners voted Tuesday to give the Atlanta Falcons $200 million in NFL G-4 stadium financing toward the team’s planned new $1 billion stadium.

“Today’s approval by the NFL team owners is an important milestone in moving the new stadium project forward,” Falcons Owner and Chairman Arthur Blank said in a statement. “The consideration of G-4 financing for new stadiums requires thoughtful analysis on the part of the NFL Finance and Stadium Committees, including compliance requirements that protect the best interests of all owners and the league.

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2013/05/21/nfl-oks-200m-in-stadium-financing-for.html