DNScene: September 4
Reporters share the sights and sounds of uptown Charlotte during the Democratic National Convention.
Designing uptown baseball stadium became game of architects vs. site
For Mike Woollen and the architects at architectural firm Odell, which also worked on the Knights’ Fort Mill stadium, designing a stadium of old has resulted in some curve balls, thanks in large part, Woollen said, to the small size of the site.
Critiquing Crescent: Adding office space uptown viewed as risky
Now that Crescent Resources has announced the possibility of building 150,000 square feet of office space on an uptown site, some aren’t so sure that’s the best idea. Industry officials say that, given the amount of vacant office space across the Charlotte area, now might not be the best time to dump more office space into the market.
Levine Properties changes parking for $700M project
A 10-year, $700 million project that will transform eight blocks uptown had some changes approved by county commissioners on Tuesday night. Levine Properties, the developer, requested an amendment to part […]
Politico paying nearly $50,000 for DNC space
To a news organization not based in Charlotte, how much is temporary office space during the Democratic National Convention worth? If you're Politico, you're willing to cough up nearly $50,000.
Skye developers strive for 70 percent completion by DNC
More than a year after plans for the Skye condominium project were announced, the Uptown Charlotte project remains incomplete. Add in the troubled history of the building when it was known as The Park, and the 22-story structure has languished as an empty shell for almost three years.
Reese shifts tactic; city yawns
Jerry Reese’s latest legal swing has fallen short of unnerving his opponents. “Jerry Reese retaining counsel out of Greensboro doesn’t affect us at all,” Charlotte City Attorney Bob Hagemann said. “It doesn’t affect our approach or our confidence that ultimately none of his lawsuits will be successful.”
JLL overseeing leasing for Fifth Third Center
Jones Lang LaSalle said it has been picked to handle leasing for Fifth Third Center, a building in Uptown at 201 N. Tryon St.
DNC committee’s goal: Don’t hurt the arena
For the Democratic National Convention Committee, being given the keys to Time Warner Cable Arena this week is a bit like being entrusted with the keys to a parent’s car. The goal is to return it without a scratch.
Construction to begin on Time Warner Cable Arena for DNC
With less than two months to go before Charlotte will host the Democratic National Convention, construction can finally begin to convert Time Warner Cable Arena into a venue for the event.
Reese files 8th lawsuit to block Knights project
Despite losing multiple lawsuits to block a planned Uptown stadium for the Charlotte Knights, Jerry Reese filed an eighth suit today, two weeks after the City Council OK'd roughly $8 million to fund the project.
Jerry Reese is not ready to forfeit in his fight against the Charlotte Knights
In his fight against bringing the Charlotte Knights minor league baseball team to the city, Jerry Reese has struck out – many times. And he might strike out even more. Still, that doesn’t matter to him.
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