Greenville, SC Downtown Development News - Page 60

g-man430 · February 6th, 2008, 06:44 PM

Yes.

krazeeboi · February 6th, 2008, 07:58 PM

Will they redo the facade as well? It could use a facelift.

vwsam · February 6th, 2008, 09:20 PM

Developers explain delays in downtown condo plans

http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbc...21/1004/NEWS01

g-man430 · February 6th, 2008, 11:00 PM

I contacted Rudolph about doing a story on the delayed highrises for downtown and he said he would do one for me. Glad to see it came true.

g-man430 · February 6th, 2008, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazeeboi

Will they redo the facade as well? It could use a facelift.

Yes.

g-man430 · February 6th, 2008, 11:11 PM

All of the developers who can't get their projects built downtown should get together and have another fake groundbreaking BBQ on the Pinnacle site. Bowtie required.

StevenW · February 6th, 2008, 11:13 PM

Very cool. Nice story too, btw.

g-man430 · February 6th, 2008, 11:32 PM

How is that cool?

It's anything but that.

g-man430 · February 7th, 2008, 04:42 PM

Borders has decided not to put a store at MPTC and instead will put a store you know where according to a reliable source.

distortedlogic1 · February 8th, 2008, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vwsam

Developers explain delays in downtown condo plans

http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbc...21/1004/NEWS01

I can appreciate the attempt to explain the delays, but how will an indefinite delay help in the cases of rising construction costs? Do developers expect construction costs to ever go down?

g-man430 · February 8th, 2008, 02:45 AM

Finally a post.

Construction costs will never go down. Economy could rebound though in the future.

distortedlogic1 · February 8th, 2008, 03:10 AM

[QUOTE=g-man430;18268516Construction costs will never go down. [/QUOTE]

My point exactly! This means they should either build it now (since costs will only go up) or just admit that they cannot build it at all and scrap it.

g-man430 · February 8th, 2008, 03:19 AM

The Bookends developer said a year ago that he was thinking about increasing the height of the phase II building. Now he's thinking about lowering it.

I have pretty much given up on highrises here and have started focusing my attention on the mixed-use developments instead.

apaladin · February 8th, 2008, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vwsam

Developers explain delays in downtown condo plans

http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbc...21/1004/NEWS01

Not a very positive article to say the least. I thought when it was announced that the Rhett St condos were to be somewhat more affordable than current downtown condos. To do a little simple math, let's say it's 40 condos at a cost of $20 million, that comes to a half mil each and that's cost. What would they ask for them? $600-750K? Also the POM and Peacock also include condos and the article didn't even mention these. Overall not a very good or encouraging article.

g-man430 · February 8th, 2008, 03:42 AM

Who cares. I sure don't. I only care about MPTC and the Point. Highrises? Who needs them. I like the Courtyard by Marriott, Riverplace, and Woolworth redevelopment a lot more. Adds more pedestrian activity and retail/restaurant space.

g-man430 · February 8th, 2008, 03:54 AM

Don't get me wrong. I like highrises but it's not the end of the world if the POM doesn't get built. However, if the gateway site doesn't get built like it's supposed to then I will sh*t in my pants.

distortedlogic1 · February 8th, 2008, 03:54 AM

I agree, not very positive.

You're full of bull Gman, you do care about highrises!

g-man430 · February 8th, 2008, 03:55 AM

Read my previous post man.

There is a certain one I care about mainly do to the fact that it's an eyesore and not in an area where they'll be many pedestrians to begin with.

distortedlogic1 · February 8th, 2008, 03:56 AM

You were writing that one as I was writing mine. Sneak!

g-man430 · February 8th, 2008, 04:00 AM

So, we should be seeing plans/renderings for Woolworth and Gateway site sometime between next week-March along with decision for federal courthouse. Should be some good stuff coming up for downtown.

February 6th, 2008, 06:44 PM	#1181
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February 6th, 2008, 07:58 PM	#1182
krazeeboi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: metro Atlanta Posts: 4,752 Likes (Received): 2	Will they redo the facade as well? It could use a facelift. __________________ You can't win, you can't break even, and you can't get out of the game!

February 6th, 2008, 11:00 PM	#1184
g-man430 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 8,134 Likes (Received): 5	I contacted Rudolph about doing a story on the delayed highrises for downtown and he said he would do one for me. Glad to see it came true. __________________ Visit Greenville, SC

February 6th, 2008, 11:11 PM	#1186
g-man430 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 8,134 Likes (Received): 5	All of the developers who can't get their projects built downtown should get together and have another fake groundbreaking BBQ on the Pinnacle site. Bowtie required. __________________ Visit Greenville, SC

February 6th, 2008, 11:13 PM	#1187
StevenW Born in Baltimore Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Newberry, SC Posts: 10,627 Likes (Received): 12	Very cool. Nice story too, btw. __________________ Baltimore, my hometown.

February 6th, 2008, 09:20 PM	#1183
vwsam Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6 Likes (Received): 0	Developers explain delays in downtown condo plans http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbc...21/1004/NEWS01

February 6th, 2008, 11:32 PM	#1188
g-man430 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 8,134 Likes (Received): 5	How is that cool? It's anything but that. __________________ Visit Greenville, SC

February 7th, 2008, 04:42 PM	#1189
g-man430 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 8,134 Likes (Received): 5	Borders has decided not to put a store at MPTC and instead will put a store you know where according to a reliable source. __________________ Visit Greenville, SC

February 8th, 2008, 02:45 AM	#1191
g-man430 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 8,134 Likes (Received): 5	Finally a post. Construction costs will never go down. Economy could rebound though in the future. __________________ Visit Greenville, SC

February 8th, 2008, 03:10 AM	#1192
distortedlogic1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 444 Likes (Received): 0	[QUOTE=g-man430;18268516Construction costs will never go down. [/QUOTE] My point exactly! This means they should either build it now (since costs will only go up) or just admit that they cannot build it at all and scrap it.

February 8th, 2008, 03:19 AM	#1193
g-man430 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 8,134 Likes (Received): 5	The Bookends developer said a year ago that he was thinking about increasing the height of the phase II building. Now he's thinking about lowering it. I have pretty much given up on highrises here and have started focusing my attention on the mixed-use developments instead. __________________ Visit Greenville, SC

February 8th, 2008, 03:42 AM	#1195
g-man430 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 8,134 Likes (Received): 5	Who cares. I sure don't. I only care about MPTC and the Point. Highrises? Who needs them. I like the Courtyard by Marriott, Riverplace, and Woolworth redevelopment a lot more. Adds more pedestrian activity and retail/restaurant space. __________________ Visit Greenville, SC

February 8th, 2008, 03:54 AM	#1196
g-man430 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 8,134 Likes (Received): 5	Don't get me wrong. I like highrises but it's not the end of the world if the POM doesn't get built. However, if the gateway site doesn't get built like it's supposed to then I will sht in my pants. __________________ Visit Greenville, SC*

February 8th, 2008, 03:54 AM	#1197
distortedlogic1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 444 Likes (Received): 0	I agree, not very positive. You're full of bull Gman, you do care about highrises!

February 8th, 2008, 03:55 AM	#1198
g-man430 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 8,134 Likes (Received): 5	Read my previous post man. There is a certain one I care about mainly do to the fact that it's an eyesore and not in an area where they'll be many pedestrians to begin with. __________________ Visit Greenville, SC

February 8th, 2008, 03:56 AM	#1199
distortedlogic1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 444 Likes (Received): 0	You were writing that one as I was writing mine. Sneak!

February 8th, 2008, 04:00 AM	#1200
g-man430 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 8,134 Likes (Received): 5	So, we should be seeing plans/renderings for Woolworth and Gateway site sometime between next week-March along with decision for federal courthouse. Should be some good stuff coming up for downtown. __________________ Visit Greenville, SC

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