Finally!!
Some real progress related to the decade long fail known as the West End Summit. The developer, Alex Palmer first revealed plans the build a magnificent, two high rise project on perhaps the most prominent site in Midtown; on the high point at the gateway to Midtown where Broadway splits away from West End. Hence the name West End Summit.
The project dragged along until 2008 when Palmer excavated a large hole for a future parking garage. Then the great recession hit and his financial backing dried up and the project remained on hold and the hole filled up with water and became known as Palmer Lake, even on Google Maps. There were a few teases about a new tenant or partner, but nothing ever happened. Meanwhile, Midtown, like all of Nashville became a boomtown with dozens (yes dozens) of residential, hotel and office buildings being constructed all around.
Well now, the Nashville Business Journal has reported Palmer has a deal in place to sell the property. No details have been announced, but new ownership is cause enough to celebrate. I would think the pre excavation would invite a significant mixed-use development. But, most would be satisfied to just get rid of the eyesore.
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