ATLANTA | Development Thread V

[Street Advocate]

I apologize if this isn't the appropriate forum, but does anyone know details regarding the City of Atlanta Renew Atlanta Program's 10th St and Monroe Drive complete street project? I saw a sign for a meeting 6-8 PM August 23 at Grady high school cafeteria. Doubtful they revamp the interchange at wood it's to cut through Grady's shot put grass, but maybe there will be a big improvement to the area.

[RocketSurgeon]

Here's a piece of anti-development news: The Georgia Dome will be demolished by next fall. I thought it might stay around for a year or two but it sounds like they're in a hurry to be rid of it. Apparently it will be imploded. That should be a good show

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/georgia-dome-demolition-planned-next-year/nr5WX/

[RudyJK]

Originally Posted by RocketSurgeon

Here's a piece of anti-development news: The Georgia Dome will be demolished by next fall. I thought it might stay around for a year or two but it sounds like they're in a hurry to be rid of it. Apparently it will be imploded. That should be a good show

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/georgia-dome-demolition-planned-next-year/nr5WX/

It's old...be gone ancient crone.

[GeorgiaPeanuts]

Sign is up for demolition on Peachtree and Third. Demolition by Price is the demo company.

[DNR]

Originally Posted by RocketSurgeon

Here's a piece of anti-development news: The Georgia Dome will be demolished by next fall. I thought it might stay around for a year or two but it sounds like they're in a hurry to be rid of it. Apparently it will be imploded. That should be a good show

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/georgia-dome-demolition-planned-next-year/nr5WX/

I still can't believe they are demolishing a building that was only built in the mid '90s. To bad it cant' be used for something.

That's why I can't get too excited about the new stadium because in could be gone before we know it. Such a fickle bunch.

[jpk1292000]

Originally Posted by GeorgiaPeanuts

Sign is up for demolition on Peachtree and Third. Demolition by Price is the demo company.

Extremely excited to see this get off the ground

[GeorgiaPeanuts]

Nothing much in this month's Fulton County Development Authority.

http://www.developfultoncounty.com/dafc/images/agenda/2016/072616_Jul_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf

[alco89]

Originally Posted by DNR

I still can't believe they are demolishing a building that was only built in the mid '90s. To bad it cant' be used for something.

That's why I can't get too excited about the new stadium because in could be gone before we know it. Such a fickle bunch.

Was the Georgia Dome really considered state-of-the-art and "next level" when it was built like MB Stadium is? I doubt it, and if so, I'd find that hard to believe. Seems like we should expect the new one to stick around for awhile, especially if it's deemed "iconic".

[AtlantaMustang]

Great article with progress on Modera's construction.

http://atlanta.curbed.com/2016/7/27/12291740/modera-midtown-construction-photos




There's going to be a dog park on the roof...............

[Street Advocate]

Originally Posted by AtlantaMustang

Great article with progress on Modera's construction.

That rooftop dog-park unnerves me for some reason, but I'm sure it will be well done. The project in general seems like a great addition. I'm really hoping we'll see the lots at 10th & Spring develop in the not too distant future. In addition to Modera, I find Hanover's project, while often decried by others, I think is a fantastic addition to the area.

[Street Advocate]

Originally Posted by GeorgiaPeanuts

Nothing much in this month's Fulton County Development Authority.

http://www.developfultoncounty.com/dafc/images/agenda/2016/072616_Jul_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf

At least 880 W. Peachtree still has news going on about it?

[sbrptree]

Originally Posted by alco89

Was the Georgia Dome really considered state-of-the-art and "next level" when it was built like MB Stadium is? I doubt it, and if so, I'd find that hard to believe. Seems like we should expect the new one to stick around for awhile, especially if it's deemed "iconic".

Yes. The GA Dome is the largest cable-supported domed stadium in the world. It was built in the era of the fabric-roofed stadiums (Carrier Dome, Metronome etc)...although not air-pressurized like the others. It really was quite an engineering accomplishment and source of local pride.

From a historical sports perspective, Atlanta would not be on the map without the Dome....no Olympics, Final Four Championships, Superbowls, bowl games, SEC Championships and numerous other events and concerts.

From a personal perspective, thousands of athletes and fans have many, many memories from competing in that structure, and are the minority who not happy to see it torn down...just because there is something newer and better, However, that is the city and country we live in....the US is known internationally as the "throw-away" nation. Seems pretty right on imo.

[bigstick]

Originally Posted by AtlantaMustang

Great article with progress on Modera's construction.

http://atlanta.curbed.com/2016/7/27/12291740/modera-midtown-construction-photos




There's going to be a dog park on the roof...............

Still amazed at how slow this is still going... This started last Summer it should be topped out or close to it by now.

[TarHeelJ]

Originally Posted by sbrptree

Yes. The GA Dome is the largest cable-supported domed stadium in the world. It was built in the era of the fabric-roofed stadiums (Carrier Dome, Metronome etc)...although not air-pressurized like the others. It really was quite an engineering accomplishment and source of local pride.

From a historical sports perspective, Atlanta would not be on the map without the Dome....no Olympics, Final Four Championships, Superbowls, bowl games, SEC Championships and numerous other events and concerts.

From a personal perspective, thousands of athletes and fans have many, many memories from competing in that structure, and are the minority who not happy to see it torn down...just because there is something newer and better, However, that is the city and country we live in....the US is known internationally as the "throw-away" nation. Seems pretty right on imo.

The Georgia Dome was considered state of the art in 1992 and was definitely an iconic structure for Atlanta. I guess people that weren't around or aware at the time don't really understand the attention that it got when it was built. It was just as exciting as the new stadium is now...I would have been in favor of remodeling, but it sucks that we have to always one-up everyone else in order to remain relevant. If we hadn't decided to build Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta would have been more of a tier 2 city when it comes to major sporting events. It will be the same story in another 20 years I'm sure...I seriously doubt the new stadium will take us further than that before there is a push for it to be replaced.

Some people probably also don't realize that Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium was a modern, state of the art structure in 1965. Multi-purpose bowl shaped stadiums were the new craze in sports stadiums, but now there are very few (if any) left since the fad has returned to more traditional stadiums. Similarly, The Omni was considered an architectural marvel in 1972 and hosted the NCAA Final Four a couple of years later. Most any stadium built in the past 100 years has been the newest, most exciting in the world at that time...the Georgia Dome was no different.

[montydawg]

Originally Posted by TarHeelJ

The Georgia Dome was considered state of the art in 1992 and was definitely an iconic structure for Atlanta. I guess people that weren't around or aware at the time don't really understand the attention that it got when it was built. It was just as exciting as the new stadium is now...I would have been in favor of remodeling, but it sucks that we have to always one-up everyone else in order to remain relevant. If we hadn't decided to build Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta would have been more of a tier 2 city when it comes to major sporting events. It will be the same story in another 20 years I'm sure...I seriously doubt the new stadium will take us further than that before there is a push for it to be replaced.

I remember when it was built, it was a big thing for Atlanta. According to Wikipedia, it is still the largest sporting arena in the United States, and it was the largest of it's kind dome structure in the world until the Millennium dome was built in London for the 2000 Olympics. It's kind of a shame that they just spent $300 million renovating the facility in 2006. Hopefully they will be able to collect some money from the salvage operation on the building. Perhaps lots of the components (scoreboard, etc) will live further lives in other smaller college facilities through the United States. Despite the money they are burning by replacing this stadium, I do believe the new stadium is pretty incredible and the expansion of the GWCC campus will be big for Atlanta and the region.

I would look at the New Orleans dome as an example of architecture that has remained timeless despite being an older facility. I realize that New Orleans has some unique history with Katrina and their finances are different than Atlanta, but I think that facilty has aged better than the Georgia dome, which has a cheesy late 80's Sinefield look to it in my opinion.

[Pemgin]

Originally Posted by bigstick

Still amazed at how slow this is still going... This started last Summer it should be topped out or close to it by now.

Not sure why this surprises you. Parking podiums take considerable time to build. Modera is further along than Post Midtown and they started roughly the same time.

[TarHeelJ]

Originally Posted by montydawg

I remember when it was built, it was a big thing for Atlanta. According to Wikipedia, it is still the largest sporting arena in the United States, and it was the largest of it's kind dome structure in the world until the Millennium dome was built in London for the 2000 Olympics. It's kind of a shame that they just spent $300 million renovating the facility in 2006. Hopefully they will be able to collect some money from the salvage operation on the building. Perhaps lots of the components (scoreboard, etc) will live further lives in other smaller college facilities through the United States. Despite the money they are burning by replacing this stadium, I do believe the new stadium is pretty incredible and the expansion of the GWCC campus will be big for Atlanta and the region.

I would look at the New Orleans dome as an example of architecture that has remained timeless despite being an older facility. I realize that New Orleans has some unique history with Katrina and their finances are different than Atlanta, but I think that facilty has aged better than the Georgia dome, which has a cheesy late 80's Sinefield look to it in my opinion.

I agree that the Georgia Dome HAD an outdated look with the pastel colors that looked tacky almost immediately, but when they updated to the black and red Falcons colors it updated the look. The building itself never looked outdated IMO - just the color scheme. I'm not sure why the Super Dome has been able to remain relevant when the Georgia Dome couldn't...I'm not sure the Georgia Dome had to be replaced, but it certainly put Atlanta on the map again for the Super Bowl. They would have to let it stay around longer than 20 years to see if it would be considered historic/iconic in its older age, but most stadiums don't get that chance. I believe the Georgia Dome would have aged well, but I'm still excited for the new stadium.

There are only a few NFL stadiums older than the Georgia Dome...like 7 or 8? And only a couple that go back to the 1920s. Most have been replaced some time in the recent past.

[TarHeelJ]

Originally Posted by Pemgin

Not sure why this surprises you. Parking podiums take considerable time to build. Modera is further along than Post Midtown and they started roughly the same time.

Modera seemed to take a long time to get out of the ground...some do take longer than others. I remember many comments in this thread about how long Modera was taking.

[scania]

Originally Posted by montydawg

I remember when it was built, it was a big thing for Atlanta. According to Wikipedia, it is still the largest sporting arena in the United States, and it was the largest of it's kind dome structure in the world until the Millennium dome was built in London for the 2000 Olympics. It's kind of a shame that they just spent $300 million renovating the facility in 2006. Hopefully they will be able to collect some money from the salvage operation on the building. Perhaps lots of the components (scoreboard, etc) will live further lives in other smaller college facilities through the United States. Despite the money they are burning by replacing this stadium, I do believe the new stadium is pretty incredible and the expansion of the GWCC campus will be big for Atlanta and the region.

I would look at the New Orleans dome as an example of architecture that has remained timeless despite being an older facility. I realize that New Orleans has some unique history with Katrina and their finances are different than Atlanta, but I think that facilty has aged better than the Georgia dome, which has a cheesy late 80's Sinefield look to it in my opinion.

I was here during that time heading to college. You all are forgetting that Atlanta had just won the bid for the Olympics, and it was an exciting time across the board. So many venues were being built all at the same time. But, many of sport fans never considered the Ga Dome this great arena. Many of you are forgetting that the public perception was that it was ugly. There were a lot of people who thought all of those cables were tacky. Most people hated the colors. The Superdome had a clear and even till today, a timeless modern look. The Superdome IS ICONIC, Wrigley Field, Fenway Park...Ga. Dome, not even close.

Personally, I think the new dome is an architectural fail, that is on par with the old Omni. There are some, who loves the creativity of the design, but trust, when step out of Atlanta, there are more who feel that it looks hideous.

[Pemgin]

Originally Posted by TarHeelJ

Modera seemed to take a long time to get out of the ground...some do take longer than others. I remember many comments in this thread about how long Modera was taking.

Maybe, but it seems like mostly the same comment coming from one person. All things considered it's moving along at a decent pace. For really slow movement see Hanover, Post, and Amli.