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FloridaFuture · January 15th, 2007, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by chadhinkle

i'd love to live there but id need a roomy. when will it finish

First buildings should be completed by year's end.

FloridaFuture · January 20th, 2007, 07:57 PM

I saw today that the SE corner of the project has several tall support beams and caissons in the ground. So you can call it going vertcal now if you'd like.

FloridaFuture · February 3rd, 2007, 02:11 PM

There is a rendering from Seaport's website that Mobster posted in the Channelside thread, I thought it should go here.

Edit-For for some reason when I post it all I see is a red x. Anyway here is the website Mobster found.

http://www.seaportchannelside.com

multifamilyinvestor · February 3rd, 2007, 02:20 PM

Here you go:

dudeintampa · February 3rd, 2007, 04:15 PM

Wow, I am not impressed at all with this new design. What happened to the urban village concept that they sold the City of Tampa on (in the bid to purchase the property)?

While I applause their efforts in taking on a contaminated site and cleaning it up, this complex looks extremely unordinary. If I was a prospective renter, I'd choose Post Harbour Place on Harbour Island in a heartbeat over this, especially since their last news release had its projected rents in the same ballpark as Post.

Oh well, welcome to the neighborhood Seaport, but I sure wish you looked more upscale and creative...

Maxim98 · February 3rd, 2007, 05:11 PM

I guess I'm the only one that isn't always disappointed by this stuff - I'm a realist, hehe. I mean, it could be more inspired, but I think it's very solid.

I'll update the first page. I need to get some new construction photos - there are definitely things sticking out of the ground at this point.

FloridaFuture · February 3rd, 2007, 05:45 PM

Well there is only but so much of a village you can make with 5 story appartments and when you're cornered on 2 blocks against the Crosstown. It's ok, it could've been better, but it is a fine project that will bring rentals to the area and square off the district. I find the added glass interesting, we'll see how it comes out.

tampaguy75 · February 3rd, 2007, 07:05 PM

If I read their website correctly, the apartment buildings will not have elevators in them. If this is true, I think people will balk at having to walk up anything more than 2 flights of stairs and will not want apartments on the fourth or fifth floors.

The website seemed to justify this action by stating that the tenants will be able to drive up to the floor they live on via the parking garage. That's OK if you ALWAYS enter and exit the apartment building using your car. BUT, doesn't that defeat the concept of the Channel District being a place that encourages people to walk rather than drive, when possible?

smiley · February 4th, 2007, 04:03 AM

I doubt they will not have elevators. There are regulations baout such htings, and the ADA . . . in any event, I think that is quite ugly regardless of the crosstown, especially without any retail.

Jasonhouse · February 4th, 2007, 04:58 AM

I have long been astonished that this project was initially proposed this short, and remains this short (actually, what really astonishes me is that a residential project was both proposed and approved for the site. This is when it becamse pretty clear that the City Council has little expertise in urban planning).... I sincerely hope that no units face the Selmon... And if they do, they better have a serious discount.

tamparican · February 4th, 2007, 05:46 AM

It looks OK, nothing major, but ive seen worst...The elevator would def have to be in there to actually draw ppl to the higher floors. As was mentioned isnt the point of all the DT/ CHNLSD living to encourage walking around as opposed to diving around. Does anyone have any pictures of the current site before all the construction?

Casey · February 4th, 2007, 03:11 PM

Ugh, looks like government-assisted housing, only with nicer colors.

Chum · February 4th, 2007, 10:38 PM

IMO, it looks pretty much on-par with most everything else that is going in around Channelside. It'll fit right in...

Urbanite · February 18th, 2007, 03:47 AM

I like the looks of it but its too similar to other projects in channelside

FloridaFuture · September 4th, 2007, 02:04 AM

Here's some construction photos form the urban homes tour I took 2 months ago:

Anyone else have any more recent updates on this project?

Jasonhouse · September 4th, 2007, 05:21 AM

It's generally on the 5th, getting into the 6th.

JBrisco · September 4th, 2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casey

Ugh, looks like government-assisted housing, only with nicer colors.

Actually this is a very popular modern movement in architecture, Moscow is having a few towers being built in the same fashion.

tampaguy75 · September 16th, 2007, 12:54 AM

Here are some construction pics I took today. The building is up to 5 floors. I was wondering if it was going to be topped out at 5 floors or if it is going to be 6 floors, as shown in the rendering.

FloridaFuture · September 16th, 2007, 01:20 AM

I'm thinking some buildings will top out at 5 and some will top out at 6 stories.

Thanks for the picture update, BTW.

TampaMike · September 16th, 2007, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by FloridaFuture

I'm thinking some buildings will top out at 5 and some will top out at 6 stories.

Thanks for the picture update, BTW.

I believe your right, because looking at the render, looking in the back of it, the building looks like it has 5 floors unlike the ones infront of it.

February 3rd, 2007, 04:15 PM	#25
dudeintampa Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 174 Likes (Received): 0	Not impressed. Wow, I am not impressed at all with this new design. What happened to the urban village concept that they sold the City of Tampa on (in the bid to purchase the property)? While I applause their efforts in taking on a contaminated site and cleaning it up, this complex looks extremely unordinary. If I was a prospective renter, I'd choose Post Harbour Place on Harbour Island in a heartbeat over this, especially since their last news release had its projected rents in the same ballpark as Post. Oh well, welcome to the neighborhood Seaport, but I sure wish you looked more upscale and creative...

February 4th, 2007, 04:03 AM	#29
smiley Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,097 Likes (Received): 0	I doubt they will not have elevators. There are regulations baout such htings, and the ADA . . . in any event, I think that is quite ugly regardless of the crosstown, especially without any retail. __________________ Do I contradict myself? Well then, I contradict myself. I am large. I contain multitudes. I don't pretend 'cause I don't care.

September 16th, 2007, 01:20 AM	#39
FloridaFuture Former Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tampa/Gainesville Posts: 5,234 Likes (Received): 0	I'm thinking some buildings will top out at 5 and some will top out at 6 stories. Thanks for the picture update, BTW. Last edited by FloridaFuture; September 16th, 2007 at 01:41 AM. Reason: added thanks

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January 20th, 2007, 07:57 PM	#22
FloridaFuture Former Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tampa/Gainesville Posts: 5,234 Likes (Received): 0	I saw today that the SE corner of the project has several tall support beams and caissons in the ground. So you can call it going vertcal now if you'd like.

February 3rd, 2007, 02:11 PM	#23
FloridaFuture Former Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tampa/Gainesville Posts: 5,234 Likes (Received): 0	There is a rendering from Seaport's website that Mobster posted in the Channelside thread, I thought it should go here. Edit-For for some reason when I post it all I see is a red x. Anyway here is the website Mobster found. http://www.seaportchannelside.com

February 3rd, 2007, 02:20 PM	#24
multifamilyinvestor Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Research Triangle, NC / Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 422 Likes (Received): 0	Here you go:

February 3rd, 2007, 05:11 PM	#26
Maxim98 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA / London, UK Posts: 1,244 Likes (Received): 0	I guess I'm the only one that isn't always disappointed by this stuff - I'm a realist, hehe. I mean, it could be more inspired, but I think it's very solid. I'll update the first page. I need to get some new construction photos - there are definitely things sticking out of the ground at this point.

February 3rd, 2007, 05:45 PM	#27
FloridaFuture Former Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tampa/Gainesville Posts: 5,234 Likes (Received): 0	Well there is only but so much of a village you can make with 5 story appartments and when you're cornered on 2 blocks against the Crosstown. It's ok, it could've been better, but it is a fine project that will bring rentals to the area and square off the district. I find the added glass interesting, we'll see how it comes out.

February 3rd, 2007, 07:05 PM	#28
tampaguy75 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 205 Likes (Received): 0	If I read their website correctly, the apartment buildings will not have elevators in them. If this is true, I think people will balk at having to walk up anything more than 2 flights of stairs and will not want apartments on the fourth or fifth floors. The website seemed to justify this action by stating that the tenants will be able to drive up to the floor they live on via the parking garage. That's OK if you ALWAYS enter and exit the apartment building using your car. BUT, doesn't that defeat the concept of the Channel District being a place that encourages people to walk rather than drive, when possible?

February 4th, 2007, 04:58 AM	#30
Jasonhouse Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 12,270 Likes (Received): 8	I have long been astonished that this project was initially proposed this short, and remains this short (actually, what really astonishes me is that a residential project was both proposed and approved for the site. This is when it becamse pretty clear that the City Council has little expertise in urban planning).... I sincerely hope that no units face the Selmon... And if they do, they better have a serious discount.

February 4th, 2007, 05:46 AM	#31
tamparican Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 112 Likes (Received): 0	It looks OK, nothing major, but ive seen worst...The elevator would def have to be in there to actually draw ppl to the higher floors. As was mentioned isnt the point of all the DT/ CHNLSD living to encourage walking around as opposed to diving around. Does anyone have any pictures of the current site before all the construction?

February 4th, 2007, 03:11 PM	#32
Casey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tampa Posts: 306 Likes (Received): 0	Ugh, looks like government-assisted housing, only with nicer colors.

February 4th, 2007, 10:38 PM	#33
Chum Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 73 Likes (Received): 0	IMO, it looks pretty much on-par with most everything else that is going in around Channelside. It'll fit right in...

February 18th, 2007, 03:47 AM	#34
Urbanite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 112 Likes (Received): 0	I like the looks of it but its too similar to other projects in channelside

September 4th, 2007, 02:04 AM	#35
FloridaFuture Former Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tampa/Gainesville Posts: 5,234 Likes (Received): 0	Here's some construction photos form the urban homes tour I took 2 months ago: Anyone else have any more recent updates on this project?

September 4th, 2007, 05:21 AM	#36
Jasonhouse Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 12,270 Likes (Received): 8	It's generally on the 5th, getting into the 6th.

September 16th, 2007, 12:54 AM	#38
tampaguy75 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 205 Likes (Received): 0	Here are some construction pics I took today. The building is up to 5 floors. I was wondering if it was going to be topped out at 5 floors or if it is going to be 6 floors, as shown in the rendering.