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Glad to see that the project involves the Chrysler Building, which seems like such a wasted gem. It also continues the recent tradition (the Indigo and the new hotel on the 3 Brothers site, the planned apartments on Asheland, etc.) of putting fairly high-end residential and hotel buildings in close proximity to homeless shelters and popular hangout spots. That seems very Asheville, somehow . . .
Oops, had the ‘Chrysler Building’ confused in my head with the Sawyer Motor Co. building up the street. THAT one is cool, the Chrysler one’s a bit more bland.
Nate,
You’re right, the Sawyer Motor Building is very cool. I’ve lived here for 8 years, and hate the idea of our only real green space being eaten up by yet another unnecessary construction.
What a shame a building like this will be built on a prime location near downtown. This looks like an amalgamation of generic multi-family architecture and parking deck aesthetic that could be built anywhere in the country. Looking at the architects website I’m not surprised and I’d have to guess that the developers here are interested in making a quick buck. Additionally it’s a shame that they’d have to hire a Charlotte architect when there are so many capable ones here with a much deeper understanding of the local culture and building material.
I knew it was inevitable but not this soon. We chose the building for the view. Really makes me kinda sad.
At least the parking’s not at ground level, but those kinds of plans usually imply a building that has a pretty artificial-looking fascia on top of the concrete and rebar shell.
How many units, then?
According to the C-T article, there will be a total of 48: 24 in the new building and 24 in the upper floors of the adjacent Chrysler Building.
It would be nice if these were going to be somewhat affordable. That’s something we really need in this town.Im certain they will be ridiculously overpriced like everything else downtown
According to the C-T article, rents will be “from $900 to $1250 per month” which isn’t exactly in the “affordable” category, but also isn’t nearly as much as what properties just a little bit closer to downtown charge.
Where is the usual crowd that wants to preserve things as is? The trash strewn pit is so attractive.
Too small. Downtown land is a dwindling resource and shouldn’t be wasted on squat and timid little plans. But, other than that, bring it.
Looks like Twin Leaf is going to lose their view. Too bad. But maybe a lot of beer drinkers will move in. Plenty of breweries to keep ’em happy.