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jzquince69 · November 17th, 2006, 10:46 PM

The Sanctuary now has 2 of its 3 restaurant spaces open for business along Eola Drive.

And the new cafe at the Church St./Orange Ave. intersection inside Suntrust finally took down the construction wall, giving new life to an other wise dead corner, a rarity in that part of downtown.

smiley · November 18th, 2006, 01:42 AM

Cool - do they face out of the building?

Am I correct in thinking this is in that little courtyard area next (to the south of, I think) SunTrust or is it on the other side?

jzquince69 · November 18th, 2006, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smiley

Cool - do they face out of the building?

Am I correct in thinking this is in that little courtyard area next (to the south of, I think) SunTrust or is it on the other side?

the Sanctuary restaurants face outside, with tables outdoors as well. The Suntrust eatery is part of the bldg, literally right at the corner of Orange and Church (northeast corner; the courtyard is to the south); they tore down some of the granite and put in windows-- on both facades. a big change to a lot of wall area.

Tim3167 · November 20th, 2006, 05:24 PM

Some Orlando construction updates on projects over 300':

Plaza

Vue

55West

Dynetech

Sunstorm · November 20th, 2006, 08:04 PM

Nice pics. Orlando's developing a very pretty skyline.

jzquince69 · November 20th, 2006, 08:35 PM

here's an article today in the CFB section of the Sentinel today about Orlando's office market. I'm paraphrasing, but here's what it said:

Of the largest metros in FLA, Orlando metro has the state's lowest office vacancy rate at 7.6%. It also ranks #1 in the state with new office space U/C at 1.54M square feet. Palm Beach Co. is #2 at 1M square feet. The tenants mainly comprise tourist sector, financial, and computer software industries.

--however, what I'm wondering, is why they list PB Co. as its own metro. Is it not included in the MIA-FT.L metro for these numbers? According to this, Orl has more office space U/C than Miami metro as well.

jzquince69 · December 22nd, 2006, 04:43 PM

I just checked this site a few minutes ago:

www.cfrail.com

I had no idea they had progressed this much with the proposal, incorporating also LRT from Altamonte to 528 and LRT from I-4 to OIA as well.

smiley · December 23rd, 2006, 04:17 AM

I am so happy that Orlando is doing that, you have no idea. . .

It has done wonders for our rail movement (as I alsways said it would)

multifamilyinvestor · December 23rd, 2006, 02:53 PM

Tim3167 - Beautiful Pics. I have to admit Orlando has more Highrise projects u/c in the CBD then Tampa....

and Lake Eola looks great!

jzquince69 · January 5th, 2007, 12:29 AM

Demo work began 2 weeks ago for Eola Place. Image c/o Maxxlife at UP.

The 9-story Jackson is to the left. THis view is facing west. Star Tower would be just beyond the tower to the west. THe vantage point is somewhere above where 101 Eola is U/C, just east of Sanctuary, in Thornton Park area.

FloridaFuture · January 5th, 2007, 12:32 AM

Looks like a nice building.

Maxim98 · January 5th, 2007, 12:40 AM

I like the design, but I'm concerned about the proximity some of the lower levels have to the existing project. Yikes.

smiley · January 5th, 2007, 02:04 AM

That is very big (mass wise) - I am not sure that model really explains how the balconies are going to look - which is somewhat of a concern - the pic makes them look a bit messy - probably won't be that messy, but a concern.

I really like the streetscaping though - that is prime urban residential with the spaces, grass and tree border and then goodsidewalk - nice place to chat as the dog craps.

jzquince69 · January 5th, 2007, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxim98

I like the design, but I'm concerned about the proximity some of the lower levels have to the existing project. Yikes.

apparently, The Jackson's north face only has hallway corridors; i.e., no units' windows face north. They all face east, west, and south. not sure if it's the same developer.

randommichael · January 5th, 2007, 05:08 PM

It reminds me of something they'd build in channelside here in Tampa.

SkyDiveJunkee · January 6th, 2007, 01:02 AM

I love the massing, but like smiley said so gracefully, the streetscape is questionable. The Jackson, next door, suffers a similar fate.

FloridaFuture · January 6th, 2007, 01:37 AM

It would be nice to make the tower skinnier but taller and turn the extra created space into a park. If retail is at the bottom of the tower, now that would be a nice urban block, and the density more Florida cities need.

SkyDiveJunkee · January 6th, 2007, 05:24 AM

^Well, (a) there is a park across the street and (b) this is the tallest allowed for this part of downtown.

Again, the massing I find right contextually, it is the streetscape that leaves a bit to be desired.

jzquince69 · January 6th, 2007, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FloridaFuture

It would be nice to make the tower skinnier but taller and turn the extra created space into a park. If retail is at the bottom of the tower, now that would be a nice urban block, and the density more Florida cities need.

15,000 ft2 retail. mostly along Church St. not sure how big the parlors will be or if any one will be large enough to house a large restaurant.

Jasonhouse · January 7th, 2007, 07:44 PM

The three stacks of condos that comprise the whole tower should terminate at different levels. Either staggered like a staircase, or with the middle stack taller than the ends. Anything but that oppressive slab.

November 18th, 2006, 01:42 AM	#122
smiley Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,098 Likes (Received): 0	Cool - do they face out of the building? Am I correct in thinking this is in that little courtyard area next (to the south of, I think) SunTrust or is it on the other side? __________________ Do I contradict myself? Well then, I contradict myself. I am large. I contain multitudes. I don't pretend 'cause I don't care.

December 23rd, 2006, 04:17 AM	#128
smiley Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,098 Likes (Received): 0	I am so happy that Orlando is doing that, you have no idea. . . It has done wonders for our rail movement (as I alsways said it would) __________________ Do I contradict myself? Well then, I contradict myself. I am large. I contain multitudes. I don't pretend 'cause I don't care.

January 5th, 2007, 02:04 AM	#133
smiley Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,098 Likes (Received): 0	That is very big (mass wise) - I am not sure that model really explains how the balconies are going to look - which is somewhat of a concern - the pic makes them look a bit messy - probably won't be that messy, but a concern. I really like the streetscaping though - that is prime urban residential with the spaces, grass and tree border and then goodsidewalk - nice place to chat as the dog craps. __________________ Do I contradict myself? Well then, I contradict myself. I am large. I contain multitudes. I don't pretend 'cause I don't care.

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November 17th, 2006, 10:46 PM	#121
jzquince69 jimmy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: orlando Posts: 2,488 Likes (Received): 8	The Sanctuary now has 2 of its 3 restaurant spaces open for business along Eola Drive. And the new cafe at the Church St./Orange Ave. intersection inside Suntrust finally took down the construction wall, giving new life to an other wise dead corner, a rarity in that part of downtown.

November 20th, 2006, 05:24 PM	#124
Tim3167 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orlando Posts: 163 Likes (Received): 0	Some Orlando construction updates on projects over 300': Plaza Vue 55West Dynetech

November 20th, 2006, 08:04 PM	#125
Sunstorm Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 328 Likes (Received): 1	Nice pics. Orlando's developing a very pretty skyline.

November 20th, 2006, 08:35 PM	#126
jzquince69 jimmy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: orlando Posts: 2,488 Likes (Received): 8	here's an article today in the CFB section of the Sentinel today about Orlando's office market. I'm paraphrasing, but here's what it said: Of the largest metros in FLA, Orlando metro has the state's lowest office vacancy rate at 7.6%. It also ranks #1 in the state with new office space U/C at 1.54M square feet. Palm Beach Co. is #2 at 1M square feet. The tenants mainly comprise tourist sector, financial, and computer software industries. --however, what I'm wondering, is why they list PB Co. as its own metro. Is it not included in the MIA-FT.L metro for these numbers? According to this, Orl has more office space U/C than Miami metro as well.

December 22nd, 2006, 04:43 PM	#127
jzquince69 jimmy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: orlando Posts: 2,488 Likes (Received): 8	I just checked this site a few minutes ago: www.cfrail.com I had no idea they had progressed this much with the proposal, incorporating also LRT from Altamonte to 528 and LRT from I-4 to OIA as well.

December 23rd, 2006, 02:53 PM	#129
multifamilyinvestor Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Research Triangle, NC / Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 422 Likes (Received): 0	Tim3167 - Beautiful Pics. I have to admit Orlando has more Highrise projects u/c in the CBD then Tampa.... and Lake Eola looks great!

January 5th, 2007, 12:29 AM	#130
jzquince69 jimmy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: orlando Posts: 2,488 Likes (Received): 8	Demo work began 2 weeks ago for Eola Place. Image c/o Maxxlife at UP. The 9-story Jackson is to the left. THis view is facing west. Star Tower would be just beyond the tower to the west. THe vantage point is somewhere above where 101 Eola is U/C, just east of Sanctuary, in Thornton Park area.

January 5th, 2007, 12:32 AM	#131
FloridaFuture Former Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tampa/Gainesville Posts: 5,234 Likes (Received): 0	Looks like a nice building.

January 5th, 2007, 12:40 AM	#132
Maxim98 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA / London, UK Posts: 1,244 Likes (Received): 0	I like the design, but I'm concerned about the proximity some of the lower levels have to the existing project. Yikes.

January 5th, 2007, 05:08 PM	#135
randommichael Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,414 Likes (Received): 0	It reminds me of something they'd build in channelside here in Tampa.

January 6th, 2007, 01:02 AM	#136
SkyDiveJunkee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,495 Likes (Received): 10	I love the massing, but like smiley said so gracefully, the streetscape is questionable. The Jackson, next door, suffers a similar fate.

January 6th, 2007, 01:37 AM	#137
FloridaFuture Former Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tampa/Gainesville Posts: 5,234 Likes (Received): 0	It would be nice to make the tower skinnier but taller and turn the extra created space into a park. If retail is at the bottom of the tower, now that would be a nice urban block, and the density more Florida cities need.

January 6th, 2007, 05:24 AM	#138
SkyDiveJunkee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,495 Likes (Received): 10	^Well, (a) there is a park across the street and (b) this is the tallest allowed for this part of downtown. Again, the massing I find right contextually, it is the streetscape that leaves a bit to be desired.

January 7th, 2007, 07:44 PM	#140
Jasonhouse Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 12,277 Likes (Received): 8	The three stacks of condos that comprise the whole tower should terminate at different levels. Either staggered like a staircase, or with the middle stack taller than the ends. Anything but that oppressive slab.