Not really, its a chain that is in most big cities in America.
Not really, it's only in 8
Anaheim
Atlanta
Baltimore
Chicago
Denver
Las Vegas
New York
Washington DC
Not really, its a chain that is in most big cities in America.
yeah, what he saidmean wrote: I think the places you mentioned are fine--I shop at B&N sometimes, myself--as long as they're comingled with interesting and relatively unique destinations. It is of course only partially about the names. The real selling point is the environment. Still, I think Lucky Strike and Maker's Mark, assuming we get both, could be good and (relatively) unique destinations. On top of that, I'm hoping there's a fair amount of local flavor to sweeten the pot...but even if there isn't much in the immediate "district" it will surely pop up in the surrounding environs, so good enough.
All of which has probably been said 100 times.
CLICK HEREscooterj wrote: Anyone know where the post is that has all the pictures someone snapped of the model in the Cordish office?
No wonder... I was looking for it in the P&L forum. Thanks!Tosspot wrote: CLICK HERE
You aren't taking perspective and an apparently mondo-sized telephoto lens into account. The parking garage does not in fact loom 3 levels over Grand, what you're seeing in the photo is that only the west 3/4 of the garage is complete. There is still at least one more "bay" that will fit between the completed structure and Grand. Actually I'm pretty sure that Walnut is lower than Grand . . .scooterj wrote: No wonder... I was looking for it in the P&L forum. Thanks!
The reason I was looking for it is that the model doesn't seem to take into account slope.... the model is a flat surface but the land isn't.  So I was trying to reconcile the model with reality.  For instance, the 13th & Walnut block shows a a smooth transition to the arena in the model and renderings such as this one, but looking at the webcam you can see that the parking garage that on Walnut tops out at-grade looms 3 levels over the street on the Grand side of the block:
So I can't fathom how this is going to work.
No, it doesn't go over the street. If you have a chance go on top of the 1201 Walnut parking garage and see it. It is actually 5-10 below the surface. I will try and get some pictures of that tomorrow.scooterj wrote: That sure makes for a pretty impressive optical illusion, then.  Both this cam and thee arena cam make it look like the garage towers over the street.
No Joke, I had to go see for myself.scooterj wrote: That sure makes for a pretty impressive optical illusion, then.  Both this cam and thee arena cam make it look like the garage towers over the street.
That is unfortunately a very correct statement. I know people (from Olathe) who will notQueSi2Opie wrote: Suburbanites won't see the parking if it's underground; they'll bitch, moan, and go home.Â
This is so true. Plaza Art Fair, Lighting ceremony etc. 8 of the ten levels of the Valencia garage will be empty. It's crazy.Highlander wrote: That is unfortunately a very correct statement. I know people (from Olathe) who will not
go to the Plaza because they think there is not any parking. I also know people who refuse to
park in underground or covered parking lots because they think they are unsafe.Â
They probably think they're private lots and their cars will get towed.Highlander wrote: That is unfortunately a very correct statement. I know people (from Olathe) who will not
go to the Plaza because they think there is not any parking. I also know people who refuse to
park in underground or covered parking lots because they think they are unsafe.
Whatever. When was the last time you tried parking on the Plaza on a Thur, Fri or Sat nite? Good luck.GRID wrote: This is so true. Plaza Art Fair, Lighting ceremony etc. 8 of the ten levels of the Valencia garage will be empty. It's crazy.
Whatever. Two Christmases in a row I have gone there on the last Saturday bfore Xmas (the true busiest shopping day of the year) and had absolutely no problem parking. I even used the garage by the movie theater last time. Found open spaces on level 3.pittsburghparoyal wrote: Whatever. When was the last time you tried parking on the Plaza on a Thur, Fri or Sat nite? Good luck.