I was
en route to my New Years destination on I-277 (the loop that goes around Uptown) and all I could think about was how drastically the skyline will be in five years. The skyline I knew as a child is no longer: the office buildings have grown taller, sometimes playing in the clouds; the Panthers Stadium is beautiful and was a catalyst to much of Charlotte's recent growth; the Bobcats Arena symbolizes our growth and potential as a destination for big name bands and concerts; and our new
Imaginon Children's Museum shows our dedication to teaching Charlotte's newest generations. Coming soon: the
NASCAR Plaza and
NASCAR Hall of Fame! Growth and change can be exciting and scary all at the same time. I know that as a Realtor and as a native
Charlottean that I and most people I interact with are very excited about the
impending condo developments in Uptown Charlotte. I just hope that we will be able to maintain our small city feel as far as politeness and caring goes because I know that it is the people of Charlotte that makes this city so special.
Instead of updating my original list of condos with website links I've decided New Year:New List.
- The Gardens: 22- unit luxury townhomes starting at $750,000. Located at the corner of Wendover Road and Wendwood Lane. Completion is set for Fall 2008.
- Poindexter Village: Light Rail Development sure to get your blood flowing. At South Blvd and Remount Road, this complex will be home to 1,000 residential condos, a hotel, 50,000 sq. ft. of office space, and 35,000 sq. ft. of retail space. Built for the young and young at heart you are going to find a park for concerts and playing, a fitness center, a spa, and a climbing wall plus more yet to be revealed. This could become over 20 acres of pure fun living set to open it's first phase in summer of 2008.
- Laurel Ridge: Located at Randolf and Laurel in the much sought after Elizabeth Neighborhood, this development by David Furman has only 12 units remaining. These remaining units range from $300k to $400k. Find out more about all of the incredible amenities and available floorplans at www.theboulevardcompany.com
- Cedar Gables: (www.cedargablesmidwood.com) Only eight units, but they start in the mid $200,000s and are in an awesome location close to uptown. Each unit has a one car garage, bamboo flooring, and custom granite.
- Concourse: A David Furman Development located right next to the Bobcats Arena. This development will be a 25 story hotel/condo with 117 condos and 155 hotel suites with a completion date of Spring 2009. Prices will range from $180k to $300k with sizes ranging from 660 sq. ft. to 1,400 sq. ft. The penthouses (1,300 sq. ft. to 1,400 sq. ft.) will run about $700k. This is a unique development b/c residents will be able to use the hotel amenities such as the pool, meeting rooms, and gym. Also unique: each unit will be equipped with a refrigerator, washer/dryer AND a flat screen television! (www.blvdcentro.com/concourse)
Developments to keep an eye on:
-97-unit condo development with units ranging in size from 750 sq. ft. to 1,500 sq. ft. and a completion date of winter 2008. Four story building located at Marsh and Park road.
Please feel free to contact me if you would like anymore information on any of the preceding condo developments.
