ATLANTA | Development Thread VI - Page 191

Street Advocate · #**3801** Posted **Jun 27, 2017, 3:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by jsvh

May not be a sexy super tall sky scrapper, but think the Newport project is the one I am most excited about and think will have to. Biggest positive impact.

I'm having a terrible time identifying which properties Newport acquired. Does anyone have a map surrounding the exact properties?

jwbab · #**3802** Posted **Jun 27, 2017, 3:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by Street Advocate

I'm having a terrible time identifying which properties Newport acquired. Does anyone have a map surrounding the exact properties?

Here is a post I made earlier in the year with a map of the parcels I suspected Newport was acquiring.

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthre...ght=newport+downtown+atlanta#post7715575

Street Advocate · #**3803** Posted **Jun 27, 2017, 3:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by jwbab

Here is a post I made earlier in the year with a map of the parcels I suspected Newport was acquiring. (Street Advocate note: Purple = WRS. Orange = Newport (speculation)

Awesome, thank you so much! Really hoping we see more of the parking ots gobbled up and developed. Would love to see expansion similar to what exists on Broad Street.

jwbab · #**3804** Posted **Jun 27, 2017, 3:42 PM**

Here is an updated map w/rough outlines of reference.

Purple: The Gulch
Blue: Newport
Yellow: Underground

Martinman · #**3805** Posted **Jun 27, 2017, 4:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by jsvh

May not be a sexy super tall sky scrapper, but think the Newport project is the one I am most excited about and think will have to. Biggest positive impact.

I agree and for that reason, this is more sexy than a new skyscraper IMO. This is the sort of human scale development that downtown and the entire city needs as the street level of the new high rises are almost always disappointing. This could be a game changer for downtown.

Verge · #**3806** Posted **Jun 27, 2017, 5:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by Martinman

I agree and for that reason, this is more sexy than a new skyscraper IMO. This is the sort of human scale development that downtown and the entire city needs as the street level of the new high rises are almost always disappointing. This could be a game changer for downtown.

Couldn't agree more--

Street Advocate · #**3807** Posted **Jun 27, 2017, 5:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by Martinman

I agree and for that reason, this is more sexy than a new skyscraper IMO. This is the sort of human scale development that downtown and the entire city needs as the street level of the new high rises are almost always disappointing. This could be a game changer for downtown.

I concur. I may be off base with this claim, although I believe Downtown already has the densest and most extensive concentration of street level retail in Atlanta. With a growing community to support the businesses and preservation of areas like Broad Street, I don't imagine it's much longer until Downton becomes known more widely as a thriving residential district. Really wish there was a larger park closer to this area. COP I don't enjoy that much, as it's way too manufactured and has limited open space.

scania · #**3808** Posted **Jun 27, 2017, 6:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by jwbab

German firm Newport has big plans to revitalize downtown Atlanta

Link: http://www.myajc.com/news/local/german-f...downtown-atlanta/50ziqjU95QJWlRRElR239L/

The article goes into even greater detail about Newport's mixed-use development plans in the area between the Gulch and Underground. They plan to restore, not tear down, the buildings they are purchasing. They have also scooped up many of the vacant parking lots in the area for new development to increase the urban density of the area. Notably, they have no plans to add any new parking but will piggy back on the existing mass transit infrastructure. They say this will significantly reduce the development cost. They also intend to work closely with the community in developing a master plan and intend to include affordable housing.

Along with redevelopment of Underground and the Gulch, there could be $1.5 to $2 billion in investment in this area. It's hard not to be excited about all this.

Some of the best news this year!

Pemgin · #**3809** Posted **Jun 27, 2017, 11:14 PM**

Does anyone have any information about the SLS proposal? It's still listed on Trillist's website, but is now conspicuously absent from the SLS website.

Libertarian · #**3810** Posted **Jun 28, 2017, 12:53 AM**

To capture Atlanta, Opus and SLS need to scale down to meet a younger more hip demographic. The target doesn't exist that they are trying to acquire.

Pemgin · #**3811** Posted **Jun 28, 2017, 12:56 AM**

If Opus is moving forward, I don't see why SLS wouldn't.

One ATLien · #**3812** Posted **Jun 28, 2017, 1:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by Libertarian

To capture Atlanta, Opus and SLS need to scale down to meet a younger more hip demographic. The target doesn't exist that they are trying to acquire.

Regardless Opus Place is most likely moving forward, they are focusing heavily on foreign investment, as do most major cities with high end units.
Highly doubt they wont break ground this year.

Libertarian · #**3813** Posted **Jun 28, 2017, 1:08 AM**

I'd love to see more money laundering here just like Miami.

One ATLien · #**3814** Posted **Jun 28, 2017, 1:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by Pemgin

If Opus is moving forward, I don't see why SLS wouldn't.

I think if developments like Opus place prove more successful then anticipated then we should be seeing a lot more movement with other major developments in the city. From what I heard several developments are slowing down to see what happens with developments already moving forward.

RocketSurgeon · #**3815** Posted **Jun 28, 2017, 1:26 AM**

NCR, Modera, and 880 West Peachtree (click for full size)

sbrptree · #**3816** Posted **Jun 28, 2017, 1:41 AM**

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Originally Posted by One ATLien

I think if developments like Opus place prove more successful then anticipated then we should be seeing a lot more movement with other major developments in the city. From what I heard several developments are slowing down to see what happens with developments already moving forward.

If Hanover Midtown slows down any further....I'll have to view the grand opening from my wheelchair

sbrptree · #**3817** Posted **Jun 28, 2017, 1:51 AM**

Liili Midtown....love this building and how its going to help transform South Midtown!!

http://imgur.com/a/5jYVq

Verge · #**3818** Posted **Jun 28, 2017, 2:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by sbrptree

If Hanover Midtown slows down any further....I'll have to view the grand opening from my wheelchair

They may have to renovate the west half before they finish the east...

Verge · #**3819** Posted **Jun 28, 2017, 2:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by sbrptree

Liili Midtown....love this building and how its going to help transform South Midtown!!

http://imgur.com/a/5jYVq

Can't wait to see the metal panel system go up (Hopefully they are fire rated)--

Pemgin · #**3820** Posted **Jun 28, 2017, 3:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by Verge

Can't wait to see the metal panel system go up (Hopefully they are fire rated)--

U.S. building codes prohibit the type of cladding that was used on the Grenfell Tower.