Sacramento Proposal/Approval/Construction Thread - III

[foxmtbr]

Ah, what a pity. It would have looked beautiful... well, it still does.

[innov8]

Originally Posted by ltsmotorsport

Funny I actually like the north side of EPA better with the all glass facade. I love the view coming into downtown on 160.

You also see the mechanical crap on top from the north

[aufbau]

Originally Posted by ltsmotorsport

And if you've never been to the to the 15th or 16th floor of the Fed, you're really missing out.

Is there an observation deck open to the public? Or must you have some other court related business? I can't find a decent place in this city for a view from fairly high up.

Yes, the original US Bank is a beauty and aside from the green monster, there isn't really a highrise in this city I out and out despise.

[innov8]

There's no observation deck at the Fed Court bldg. All the glass that faces
the south are the walls to the halls if your inside. As long as you don't have
a camera of any kind you can go in the building. The best views are like
ltsmotorsport said on the 15th or 16th... jaw dropping. Also the 27th floor of the Sheraton on
L Street, when you get off the elevator make two lefts and you'll see another
great view of the city.

[ltsmotorsport]

Originally Posted by innov8

You also see the mechanical crap on top from the north

I don't pay attention enough I guess. I just see glass and I'm like .

[creamcityleo79]

Originally Posted by arod74

I gotta agree with neuhickman and brandon on this one. The current US Bank tower is my favorite. You have to love its modern art-deco flavor which I think the architects (Kaplan McLaughlin Diaz) pulled off without it looking forced or cheap.

I think WF center is the most overrated. It just looks a bit plain IMO. I think the size or layout of the widows lacks something I can't lay my finger on. If I had a wrecking ball for a day I would definitely go after Capitol Square. Heck with all the windows falling out of it, the building was built so on the cheap by the state it will probably fall over by itself. The least appreciated building definitely has to be the Cal/EPA building. I love the cool glass fingernail on the top. Just wish there was some cool lighting effect on top.

Since all is quite on the front lets hear from everyone..

Interesting how it is the Cal/EPA building with the glass top that always looks dirty. Maybe it's the pollution!

[BrianSac]

If I am correct, I believe the Cal/EPA building was supposed to have some sort lighting on the top, for various reasons, costs, "light pollution", or energy savings it was never built or never utilized, like the Ziggurat.

Speaking of the Ziggurat, it is one of my favorites, especially when lite. if only we had a hill to put it on, it would be even more spectacular.

The current US Bank Tower is great because of it's neo-art-deco appearance and the top is great especially when lite, and the two leopard statues outside the lobby are great. The building would fit in nicely in gotham city. Btw, the japanese restaurant on the bottow is good.

I like the Wells Fargo tower for its height, rounded top, huge museum lobby, and of course, Il Fornio....good food is always a plus....and 1,000 foot towers.

Esquire is also great with its "blue line", if only it were twice the height. Emerald's shape and glass are nice, again, if it had 20 more floors it would be even better.

Can't wait for 621 to be done. It just might become one of my favs. I hope the crown is lighted. (dont like its garage though).

I like the Renaissance too....the beer bottle building....for its unique shape, and root beer color.

Sac has many unique buildings that give us a distinctive skyline. We need more in the 700 plus range with lighted crowns that change colors, like the Empire State building.

[fatchocolatecow]

This is from downtownsac.org

K Street Streetscape Redesign plans scheduled for City Council
04/17/2007

Updated plans for the redesign of K Street will go before City Council on May 29 at 7 p.m. The last public meeting regarding the plans will take place on May 1. The plans have been revised from previous proposals and include the relocation of the RT stop on the 700 block of K Street from its current location to the east side 7th Street, south of K Street.

The plans will call for a phased construction timeline, with initial construction beginning on the 700 block. Featuring updated furniture, fixtures and paving for the pedestrian mall, the design will also include improvements for Cathedral Square and St. Rose of Lima Park as public open space areas.

Public Meeting
May 1, 2007 | 5:30 pm
Crest Theatre | 1013 K Street

City Council Date
May 29, 2007 | 7 pm
New City Hall | 915 I Street

I'm curious how the plan has changed. Hopefully it has not changed enough to resemble past attempts at K street revitalization.

[sugit]

The only part that I think has changed is the moving of the RT stop to 7th Street instead of the 800 block like originally planned....Looks like Mo Moha, I mean SOS, might get what they want.

I'd really like to make the meeting to see what they have planned, but no can do for me.

[aufbau]

Originally Posted by innov8

There's no observation deck at the Fed Court bldg. All the glass that faces
the south are the walls to the halls if your inside. As long as you don't have
a camera of any kind you can go in the building. The best views are like
ltsmotorsport said on the 15th or 16th... jaw dropping. Also the 27th floor of the Sheraton on
L Street, when you get off the elevator make two lefts and you'll see another
great view of the city.

Thanks! I'll have to check those spots out.

[SacTownAndy]

Also, though not quite as high up as the spots mentioned above, I've always been kind of partial to the view from atop the parking garage above Brew It Up.

[sugit]

Interesting report from Colliers International...

"Downtown Sacramento Spring 2007 Market Overview"

[SacRising]

Originally Posted by aufbau

Is there an observation deck open to the public? Or must you have some other court related business? I can't find a decent place in this city for a view from fairly high up.

Yes, the original US Bank is a beauty and aside from the green monster, there isn't really a highrise in this city I out and out despise.

When KWOD had their studio on the top floor of the Renessaince Tower, you could go up there and get a really great view of the city from the elevator lobby. Too bad they moved to Madison Ave... corporate sell outs. I bet you could still see the view if you can get past security. Just don't look like a bum and act like you belong there and you'll probably hike right past the securty desk. However, when KWOD was up there, you could look like Kurt Cobain a week after the gunshot and walk right up there without security batting an eye. They would probably just think you worked at KWOD.

My rankings: All flanking Chavez Park
1) US Bank Plaza
2) Western Life...Joie de Vivre
3) CalEPA (LEED Certified is beautiful to me)

Which reminds me...Friday night concerts in the park will be starting soon

[innov8]

Originally Posted by sugit

Interesting report from Colliers International...

"Downtown Sacramento Spring 2007 Market Overview"

Phew, that was some good analysis and info... great find

[urban_encounter]

Originally Posted by BrianSac

If I am correct, I believe the Cal/EPA building was supposed to have some sort lighting on the top, for various reasons, costs, "light pollution", or energy savings it was never built or never utilized, like the Ziggurat.

The EPA was built with stunning illumination of it's 'crown', which is energy efficient and costs just pennies to light. But the state wants to avoid the perception of energy waste, so they refuse to turn it on at night.

[BrianSac]

Originally Posted by urban_encounter

The EPA was built with stunning illumination of it's 'crown', which is energy efficient and costs just pennies to light. But the state wants to avoid the perception of energy waste, so they refuse to turn it on at night.

Geez! You would think they would turn it one once in a while.

They turn the lights on at the Ziggurat during River Cats games why can't they illuminate the cal/epa building.....as he pouts and cries like a baby.

I swear I think I've seen it illuminated once, when the building first opened.
But never again.

I think 621 is supposed to be "spectacularly illuminated". I swear if those "enviro-nazis" complain about that....I'm gonna.....SHI........#$%&@t*

[goldcntry]

The key to the Zigg is that while it is tenanted by the State of California, it's actually owned privately. CalEPA is a state building through-and-through... dag-nabbit!

Anyone remember years and years ago when Channel 10 used to have this early Tron-like animation for the start of their newscast? (mid 80's) They always depicted the Emeral Tower as being outlined in green/blue neon... I wish they'd actually do that to my building! It would look striking here on the West end of the mall...

[SacTownAndy]

You can see the CalSTRS tower crane on News10's webcam:

[ozone]

Any updates on 500 Capitol Mall's progress?

[innov8]

Originally Posted by ozone

Any updates on 500 Capitol Mall's progress?

Yes, I have some great shots of the screw pile process that I'll post soon when
I have some time. They have been doing it almost a week now... each pile takes
maybe 20 minutes each.

I'm now lucky enough to be able see the daily goings on out my new office window