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Brighter blue = new roadway
Yellow = new bridge
Red = removed roadway
Blue = removed bridge/flyover
There is a new possible development site downtown located at 20th street and 3rd avenue south. There are fresh survey markings and stakes in and around the site. The site is directly across 20th street south from the old Liberty National Building, it is about a quarter of city block in size in a very prominent spot. Maybe something or could be nothing.
There is a new possible development site downtown located at 20th street and 3rd avenue south. There are fresh survey markings and stakes in and around the site. The site is directly across 20th street south from the old Liberty National Building, it is about a quarter of city block in size in a very prominent spot. Maybe something or could be nothing.
Heard about this site but was skeptical. Still not convinced because of previous false starts.
Heard about this site but was skeptical. Still not convinced because of previous false starts.
#food
Sort of like the old Firestone building across 3rd Avenue from the site. Firestone even had pictures and a nice little article in the paper some time ago. False starts, I hate those.
I once heard when a developer announces a new project it does not mean he is going to do it, he is just trying to gauge interest in the project and possibly get a certain amount of commitments to his project before he builds anything. As opposed to speculative developments in which the developer builds it and hope they will come. I guess that makes sense.
Sort of like the old Firestone building across 3rd Avenue from the site. Firestone even had pictures and a nice little article in the paper some time ago. False starts, I hate those.
I once heard when a developer announces a new project it does not mean he is going to do it, he is just trying to gauge interest in the project and possibly get a certain amount of commitments to his project before he builds anything. As opposed to speculative developments in which the developer builds it and hope they will come. I guess that makes sense.
True. Forgot about that latest Firestone development. The possible project across the street is tied to that property in some ways. Just waiting and seeing at this point.
Any new developments of the proposed condo tower on highlands avenue?
I walk by there on Saturday and Sunday mornings going to Western Supermarket, I have not seen much of any activity. There was at one time a security guard sitting outside the building, he is now gone, there were some survey markings and stakes around the building, that's it. Perhaps they are doing the usual behind the scene activities before they break ground, hopefully.
from this morning's design review committee meeting:
"Brown-Marx Tower wants temporary signage announcing leasing plans at 2000 First Avenue North" (@MAJ_Chicken)
good sign! this building is a monster on the heaviest corner and needs some life breathed back into it.
Brown-Marx is the second oldest (106 years) on the Heaviest Corner On Earth, and one of the most massive. It's restoration would be monumental. The revitalization of 20th/1st will be a huge anchor for the residential population and future retail development.
I've always longed for this building to be "brought up to speed".
There is a new possible development site downtown located at 20th street and 3rd avenue south. There are fresh survey markings and stakes in and around the site. The site is directly across 20th street south from the old Liberty National Building, it is about a quarter of city block in size in a very prominent spot. Maybe something or could be nothing.
i drove by this yesterday and didn't see anything... which lot was it? the one that used to be a car dealership?
i drove by this yesterday and didn't see anything... which lot was it? the one that used to be a car dealership?
Yes, that is the one. There were fresh survey markings and sticks around. It maybe nothing, I had not seen any plans for it. Someone on this thread did say that property was included in the plans for the old Firestone place across 3rd Avenue.
Yes, that is the one. There were fresh survey markings and sticks around. It maybe nothing, I had not seen any plans for it. Someone on this thread did say that property was included in the plans for the old Firestone place across 3rd Avenue.
Drove by there earlier, as well. Many days ago. Markers were gone but some drilling machinery was there. It's not tied to the latest Firestone development plan but connected to a previous plan to bring a grocery store there. A lot of false starts on that avenue so I'm in a wait and see mode.
Drove by there earlier, as well. Many days ago. Markers were gone but some drilling machinery was there. It's not tied to the latest Firestone development plan but connected to a previous plan to bring a grocery store there. A lot of false starts on that avenue so I'm in a wait and see mode.
Wednesday I was riding on one of the UAB buses when a lady that work for Lister Hill Library said that UAB was exploring the idea of an Urban Wal-Mart. Does anyone think this property would be big enough?? I have not seen or heard of an Urban Wal-Mart.
Here's Ga Tech's urban Wal-Mart in Midtown Atlanta. I don't know if they'd do something similar here, but it's only about 2,500 sf. Definitely catered toward college kids.
Here's Ga Tech's urban Wal-Mart in Midtown Atlanta. I don't know if they'd do something similar here, but it's only about 2,500 sf. Definitely catered toward college kids.
Wow!! that is nice and would absolutely fit that space, parking will be an issue. But there are some nice sized apartment buildings in the area and being built in the area and it is within a couple miles of the dorms and not to mention being basically in the middle of downtown on the Dart bus route. But I am not sure at all if that is the plan for that spot, I will have to keep my eyes and ears open for news. Thank you for that post!!!
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