bkjones98 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Noticed that 4208 Garrott is undergoing asbestos abatement prior to its demolition, so the same may be true for the Colquitt property (especially since much of the wood is termite-ridden).That is what I was thinking. They have totally stripped out the building, and all the copper wire was probably stolen long ago; so asbestos is the only reasonable explanation I can think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Any updates on this project? Hopefully it'll give us some streetscapes/sidewalk-scapes as nice as this one (Midtown Square), which it is supposed to be similar to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 If true, that would be great (about the design concept being similar to Midtown Square). I'm hoping that the landscaping includes a small patch of grass as an easment between the building and the sidewalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkjones98 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 The whole block is fenced off and all the buildings are going down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Well an update to those of you that are keeping track of this project will find that the buildings are now totally down. So I guess all that is left now is to land clearing and hole digging before it starts taking its final shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I've not really looked this site over. If I have a chance this weekend, I will. I wonder how the views will work out, though. It seems like it's located right on the Spur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 That's because it is. I'm sure the views would be interesting enough, though. The view of the Medical center would be more prominent than downtown.But the view of the grassy canopy offer some pleasant sights and if you're high enough, the greenway area. The views facing downtown will offer plenty of entertainment, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Here are a few pics I took yesterday of the location. The lone building that won't be sold seems to be well kept and I feel won't detract from the project after it is completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I like the graffiti on the fence. "I like giants, especially girl giants" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Driving by this project late last week, I have noticed that all the heavy equipment has been removed, but a single structure (which I don't have a previous picture of) remains standing and appears that it hasn't even been touched. Does anyone have any idea if this is going to be incorporated into the future structure, or is there an issue with the demolition of this building? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Driving by this project late last week, I have noticed that all the heavy equipment has been removed, but a single structure (which I don't have a previous picture of) remains standing and appears that it hasn't even been touched. Does anyone have any idea if this is going to be incorporated into the future structure, or is there an issue with the demolition of this building?If you mean the red brick squarish apartment building towards the southwest corner of the property, I think it's still undergoing asbestos abatement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgr Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 My neighbor has been in tough with Post's project manager. Last week the project manager told him that hopefully the red brick building will come down within a month, but construction has been put on hold probably til December. They are now trying to acquire the last apartment building on the northwest corner--something about new regulations aimed at Ashby highrise (not sure what these are) affecting this development, so that the parking may no longer be in the center of the development, but on the western side of the property. Apparently, Post is also looking at buying and developing the property directly south of Richmond from this development. Obviously, everything is up in the air at this point, but it's still kind of interesting to imagine two new developments across from each other as you enter Montrose from under the spur. Would be quite a transformation from present, esp. with the addition of rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I'm glad you posted this, I was rather curious about it as well. On a somewhat related note, I saw quite a few surveyors on the street just off the property making utility locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgr Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 He did also mention that they would be surveying this week. Apparently the plans have changed, and I will share them with you as we get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Great location, however I was curious as to how they are negotiating the setback w/r/t the future lightrail and the site impacts by Metro if imminent domain is used. It was my understanding that Metro would be expanding the Richmond Ave. ROW in that area around 1st montrose commons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 While passing by the site, I saw quite a few bricks were removed from most of the building. The salvaging of this building is taking forever. I realized why it was taking such a long time as I drove past it: I saw ONE guy casually hammering away at a single brick in his hand. He didn't seem very enthusastic about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 While passing by the site, I saw quite a few bricks were removed from most of the building. The salvaging of this building is taking forever. I realized why it was taking such a long time as I drove past it: I saw ONE guy casually hammering away at a single brick in his hand. He didn't seem very enthusastic about it.Bricks were salvaged from several of the buildings demolished for this project.I wonder to what use they'll be put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgr Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 the building on the corner of richmond and jack is coming down as i type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Well about freakin' time. Now it's just a matter of them putting in the pieces to get construction going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Yeah, they had been deconstructing that house for ages...alas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Yeah, they had been deconstructing that house for ages...alas.Well, I'm wondering if they foresaw it taking THAT long to take care of that home.I'm sure they couldn't have a contractor on standby with heavy equipment while that was going on, so if the financing is in place, they probably have to wait on equipment/worker availability as well as get their infrastructure in place (construction trailer...etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 OT: Ricco, the Miata is a fantastic driver's car; inexpensive, lightweight, good power to weight, rwd, excellent handling, fantastic gearbox... I mean, I'd find your sig offensive anyway, but to disparage one of the best ever cars at the same time is a crime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 OT: Ricco, the Miata is a fantastic driver's car; inexpensive, lightweight, good power to weight, rwd, excellent handling, fantastic gearbox... I mean, I'd find your sig offensive anyway, but to disparage one of the best ever cars at the same time is a crime.FYI: I think th Miata is awesome, I drove a friend's for awhile to try it out and almost got one, but it wasn't practical for me. But if you finish reading the sig, you'll see it was something I overheard. It was a great line between two guys disparaging each other's cars AND sexuality. me and a couple of friends almost died laughing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgr Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 6.5.08_jack_elevation_1_.pdfnewer rendering. The view is from the jack street side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Haven't been past this development lately - anyone see dirt being moved? Any word on if that apartment building on the northwest corner will be demolished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I live a few blocks from here and often drive by it, and it is one of those places that blends in to the scenery now. So either my brain refuses to acknowledge the site any longer or nothing is happening. The apartments appear to be safe, but that doesn't hold much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Took more notice today - there was no sign of activity, but the grass has grown in nicely. Also, the purple-y apartments have a "for lease" sign out front, so they'll be around for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgr Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 post says that the credit crunch has slowed things down, but they are holding on and waiting for things to get better. they hope to start construction later in 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I hope it works out. It is a sad block of land. Kind of off-topic, but kind of related - in our neighborhood newsletter someone mentioned that he was walking his dog on Colquitt near the Spur and there were some homeless folks doin' it right there in the street (much to the horror of passers-by, apparently -- and him). Maybe some development will scoot away some of the behavior, if not the folks (probably eastward to the existing little homeless camp on Travis behind the Texaco). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgr Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I hope it works out. It is a sad block of land. Kind of off-topic, but kind of related - in our neighborhood newsletter someone mentioned that he was walking his dog on Colquitt near the Spur and there were some homeless folks doin' it right there in the street (much to the horror of passers-by, apparently -- and him). Maybe some development will scoot away some of the behavior, if not the folks (probably eastward to the existing little homeless camp on Travis behind the Texaco).glad you told us. i will continue to walk my dogs in the other direction. the cops have been busting the homeless on both sides of the richmond and spur intersection lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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