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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2012/04/16/city-council-to-pick-site-4-developer/comment-page-1/#comment-66568 Ernest Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:09:00 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2012/04/16/city-council-to-pick-site-4-developer/#comment-66568 The words I use these days for our city leaders - and not only the city council members - are "spineless" and "gutless". On one hand we say that we need at least 500-700 hotel rooms - that is, in the short run - and on the other hand we sell a prime location to a developer who simply doesn't get it. This project should have never been considered even as a candidate. Not only it is too small in size, but it is butt-ugly. Yes, nice to see Site 4 being developed, but for crying out loud!!! Going from a nice proposal (Lafayette) to an ugly piece of crap shows how much our leaders lack vision. We can't be so desperate... A city that receives recognitions left and right should be a desirable place for every serious developer.
The words I use these days for our city leaders – and not only the city council members – are “spineless” and “gutless”. On one hand we say that we need at least 500-700 hotel rooms – that is, in the short run – and on the other hand we sell a prime location to a developer who simply doesn’t get it. This project should have never been considered even as a candidate. Not only it is too small in size, but it is butt-ugly. Yes, nice to see Site 4 being developed, but for crying out loud!!! Going from a nice proposal (Lafayette) to an ugly piece of crap shows how much our leaders lack vision. We can’t be so desperate… A city that receives recognitions left and right should be a desirable place for every serious developer.
http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2012/04/16/city-council-to-pick-site-4-developer/comment-page-1/#comment-66563 Dana Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:32:49 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2012/04/16/city-council-to-pick-site-4-developer/#comment-66563 Carnell, it's funny that my initial reaction to that Savannah building is positive, then I see that Country Inn Suites sign and it all fades. If it had an "Aloft" logo it probably wouldn't fade. That's so shallow, right? :) Generally I agree, though. Brick can be done really well. I especially like the Aloft on 54 going in to Chapel Hill. If this proposed hotel were to look something like the Aloft, it would really add to the area. Given the rendering that TBJ posted....UGH! I hope the real design phase goes better than what they have already. If Summit's proposal was the best, imagine how bad some of the others must have been!
Carnell, it’s funny that my initial reaction to that Savannah building is positive, then I see that Country Inn Suites sign and it all fades. If it had an “Aloft” logo it probably wouldn’t fade. That’s so shallow, right?
Generally I agree, though. Brick can be done really well. I especially like the Aloft on 54 going in to Chapel Hill. If this proposed hotel were to look something like the Aloft, it would really add to the area. Given the rendering that TBJ posted….UGH! I hope the real design phase goes better than what they have already. If Summit’s proposal was the best, imagine how bad some of the others must have been!
http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2012/04/16/city-council-to-pick-site-4-developer/comment-page-1/#comment-66558 Carnell Brame Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:53:00 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2012/04/16/city-council-to-pick-site-4-developer/#comment-66558 Why can't we have brick? The Country Inn Suites in Savannah kind of jumps out at me. http://www.odarch.com/images/hospitality/CountryInnSuitesSavannah.pdf
Why can’t we have brick? The Country Inn Suites in Savannah kind of jumps out at me.
http://www.odarch.com/images/hospitality/CountryInnSuitesSavannah.pdf
http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2012/04/16/city-council-to-pick-site-4-developer/comment-page-1/#comment-66557 ATC Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:54:00 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2012/04/16/city-council-to-pick-site-4-developer/#comment-66557 Agee, Summit and Overcash are two awful companies from Charlotte, is our city council kidding selecting these two little league developers and designers? This design should not be approved without Raleigh citizens final approve on design
Agee, Summit and Overcash are two awful companies from Charlotte, is our city council kidding selecting these two little league developers and designers?
This design should not be approved without Raleigh citizens final approve on design
http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2012/04/16/city-council-to-pick-site-4-developer/comment-page-1/#comment-66550 Lee Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:38:00 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2012/04/16/city-council-to-pick-site-4-developer/#comment-66550 Well, given every single other hotel Summit has done, expecting much will probably just leave us disappointed.
Well, given every single other hotel Summit has done, expecting much will probably just leave us disappointed.