Sacramento: 301 Capitol Mall: A New Plan for The Towers Site - Page 38

mechanico · #**741** Posted **Sep 14, 2006, 11:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by bennywah

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high rise condos use CONCRETE in the construction, floors are genereally 8" to 12" thick, and most seperating walls are also concrete, so if a dog is barking that loud than it should be shot. My friends who live in condos built with concrete construction have had parties with the music very loud, people talking (50-60 people) and other than in the hallway, you cant really hear anything, and even in the hallway it was muted, open the door and damn!!!

smaller condos built with wood and drywall primarily are going to transmit sound much more than a concrete built high rise, just a real world observation, not jumping your case.

"and most seperating walls are also concrete." Some will be load bearing walls, made of concrete, yes. Some will be load bearing and will be made of steel.Some will be "seperating walls" made of steel and covered in sheet rock.
If most of the walls are concrete, that is some stout construction. Maybe that's why he's over bugit.

TowerDistrict · #**742** Posted **Sep 14, 2006, 11:59 PM**

Why don't you give it up mechanico. You know you have no objective reason for being here... You're just trolling and being a prick.

creamcityleo79 · #**743** Posted **Sep 15, 2006, 12:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by TowerDistrict

Why don't you give it up mechanico. You know you have no objective reason for being here... You're just trolling and being a prick.

I agree 100%!!!

innov8 · #**744** Posted **Sep 15, 2006, 12:03 AM**

Yeah, what's your deal mechanico

bennywah · #**745** Posted **Sep 15, 2006, 12:33 AM**

well everyone is entilted to there view and to ask valid questions, the walls between units will be concrete more than likeley, interior walls within a unit will be stell drywall, ect, i can go snap some pics of high rise condo's under construction here in san diego to prove the point.

Whats nice is actually having the first high rise condos being built in sacramento will show people how theses things are built and give insight into the process and even why its more expensive then a traditional wood stucco house going for $300 a sq ft.

mechanico · #**746** Posted **Sep 15, 2006, 12:44 AM**

Wow, that was quite the reaction. I asked questions about a project and recieved one snide, sarcastic, or condescending reply after another. Yes I stooped to your level, in response, but I'm a trolling prick for doing so? I've been critical and objective yes, but have I really been unreasonable? Just because I'm not here cheerleading for a Ferrari boutique doesn't mean I don't like the project. I'm the hostile one? Look at the environment you've created.

mechanico · #**747** Posted **Sep 15, 2006, 12:47 AM**

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Originally Posted by bennywah

well everyone is entilted to there view and to ask valid questions, the walls between units will be concrete more than likeley, interior walls within a unit will be stell drywall, ect, i can go snap some pics of high rise condo's under construction here in san diego to prove the point.

Whats nice is actually having the first high rise condos being built in sacramento will show people how theses things are built and give insight into the process and even why its more expensive then a traditional wood stucco house going for $300 a sq ft.

Thank you Bennywah for an apropriate response.

TowerDistrict · #**748** Posted **Sep 15, 2006, 12:47 AM**

you're only lying to yourself buddy.

mechanico · #**749** Posted **Sep 15, 2006, 1:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by TowerDistrict

you're only lying to yourself buddy.

What am I trying to convince myself of?

TowerDistrict · #**750** Posted **Sep 15, 2006, 1:31 AM**

that this project is not for you. And believe me... we ALL get it.

mechanico · #**751** Posted **Sep 15, 2006, 1:41 AM**

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Originally Posted by TowerDistrict

that this project is not for you. And believe me... we ALL get it.

Elaborate, please! Who is this project for? People who appreciate small dogs?
People who place a view at the top of the list of criteria for a home? People who are willing to take the risk of buying pre-construction?

TowerDistrict · #**752** Posted **Sep 15, 2006, 1:49 AM**

yes.

do you feel better now?

creamcityleo79 · #**753** Posted **Sep 15, 2006, 1:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by mechanico

Elaborate, please! Who is this project for? People who appreciate small dogs?
People who place a view at the top of the list of criteria for a home? People who are willing to take the risk of buying pre-construction?

How about people who use words like "bugit"?!?

urban_encounter · #**754** Posted **Sep 15, 2006, 2:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by bennywah

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surprising that more people are questioning this project and not really saying much to the fact the allegedly 80% sold Aura has still yet to officially start construction, which I think is mainly becuase of the work on U.S Bank building, if that thing doesn't start construction by oct then I'd be questioning that project!!

Agreed...... For this project to break gorund in October it will likely cause Nassi's contruction costs to go up even more. Why would they wait until wet weather returns to start construction on Aura???

I seriously doubt that they 're waiting until the U.S. Bank building is done pouring concrete...... They can pour concrete from L street, 7th or CM.

With the towers, the proof is in the pudding. They're going up without a doubt. Having Cal Pers investing $100 million nearly guarantees that they will see their investment through to completion)...

But Aura??? I think there's more to the lack of constrcution than they're admitting to....

mechanico · #**755** Posted **Sep 15, 2006, 2:21 AM**

towerdistrict,
This project is about a scaled down lifestyle, isn't it. Your right it really isn't for me. I'll continue to follow the project but I'll leave this board. May the towers be everything you want them to be. Enjoy

urban_encounter · #**756** Posted **Sep 15, 2006, 2:43 AM**

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Originally Posted by mechanico

This project is about a scaled down lifestyle, isn't it. Your right it really isn't for me. I'll continue to follow the project but I'll leave this board. May the towers be everything you want them to be. Enjoy

Phillip · #**757** Posted **Sep 15, 2006, 3:13 AM**

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I'll continue to follow the project but I'll leave this board

Does the full burden of doubting fall on me then? Majin where are you?

innov8 · #**758** Posted **Sep 15, 2006, 3:17 AM**

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Does the full burden of doubting fall on me then? Majin where are you?

Majin owes $1000 for his doubting ways

Phillip · #**759** Posted **Sep 15, 2006, 3:44 AM**

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But Aura??? I think there's more to the lack of constrcution than they're admitting to....

Yes, two blocks from Saca's piledrivers there's an aura of silence.

Between a 265-unit building with 80% deposits and an 800+-unit building with 50% deposits I would have bet on the Aura topping out first. Obviously there are other factors in play.

Do depositors at the Aura get their money back if construction doesn't start by a certain date? Apologies if that's been discussed before, but this has become a long thread to search.

foxmtbr · #**760** Posted **Sep 15, 2006, 4:01 AM**

What ever happened to the Aura thread anyways...?

Aura could easily still top out first, being only one tower, if they just get their act together and start building.